Serious Eats Staffers Are Eyeing These 10 Labor Day Deals, From Pasta Bowls to Hydro Flasks

There’s no such thing as a bad time to stock up on buy-it-for-life kitchen gear. This is especially true when there are so many Labor Day deals to grab on some of the best products we’ve tested over the years. When we asked Serious Eats staffers to share what they’re thinking of getting this Labor Day, the answers were predictably nerdy coming from the gear-heads on our staff, from super absorbent microfiber cloths to this impeccably accurate Fellow Stagg EKG kettle.

Editor-Recommended Labor Day Deals, at a Glance:

• The Best Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta Bowls
• One of the Best Insulated Tumblers: Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler
• A Very Accurate Electric Kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle
• Super Absorbent Microfiber Cloths: Fixsmith Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
• The Best Drawer Organizer: Pipishell Bamboo Drawer Organizer
• The Best Mandoline Slicer: OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
• The Best Kitchen Utensil Crock: Oggi Stainless Steel Jumbo Utensil Holder
• A Great Set of Whiskey Glasses: Spiegelau Double Old Fashioned Glasses
• A Personal Waffle Maker: Dash Mini Waffle Maker
• The Best Budget Petty Knife: Victorinox 6-Inch Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife

Y YHY Pasta Bowls

I cannot lie: I am clumsy. I break dishes more often than I'd like to admit and recently smashed a couple of my favorite pasta bowls into smithereens. So, I'll be buying our favorite budget-friendly set while they’re on sale for just over $4 each. The bowls are made from elegant porcelain, have gently sloping walls, and are fairly durable. The latter is, of course, a HUGE pro for me. — Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, associate editorial director

Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler

I tested 11 insulated tumblers earlier this year and absolutely do not need another one. However, I *simply cannot* resist this ombre version from Hydro Flask. It's so very pretty and I truly believe I'll drink more water because of it. During my testing, the Hydro Flask performed well, too, with minimal leaking and a thick, silicone straw that was easy to sip from. — Riddley

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Have you ever loved a product so much that you feared it might be discontinued and lost to you forever? That is how I feel about my Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle. I hesitated, at first, to put this on my countertop and take up much-coveted space in my kitchen, but I was wrong to resist. I use it more than my air fryer, milk frother, and most of the tools in my crock. I use it almost every day, even in the summer, and it's not because I drink tea or pour-over coffee every day: It's the fastest way to boil water for pasta and grains, or even to heat a package of ramen. Now that they're on sale, I'll probably get another one (or two), and a lucky friend or relative will benefit this holiday season. — Kelli Solomon, senior social media editor

Fixsmith Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 12-Pack

These are so great for wiping off my countertops, mirrors, and windows. I even polish my drinking glasses and actual eyeglasses with them sometimes! Though it isn't a food- or cooking-related item, I love using these cloths to clean up after I'm done cooking. — Genevieve Yam, culinary editor

Pipishell Bamboo Drawer Organizer

I hate to admit it, but my kitchen tools drawer is an absolute mess. It's filled rather haphazardly with whisks, spatulas, bench scrapers, and other little gadgets I've accumulated over the years. I've put off fixing this problem for too long, so I'm finally going to grab this Pipishell bamboo drawer organizer. It's our top pick, and it even expands to reveal more storage space for bulkier kitchen utensils—just what I need. — An Uong, commerce writer

OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer

Ever since I bought this Serious Eats-recommended mandoline slicer, I've been using it almost weekly for all of my vegetable-slicing needs. I have a lot of friends who have been talking about those viral cucumber salads making their rounds on social media, so I might snag a few of these for some of them who have birthdays coming up! Sure, they may start off just using the mandoline to slice cucumbers, but they'll quickly realize how easy it is to use for other vegetables, too! — Yasmine Maggio, associate editor

Oggi Stainless Steel Jumbo Utensil Holder

I have WAY too many utensils (because who doesn't need a dozen wooden spoons?) and it's high time I got another utensil crock to feed my habit. I'm leaning towards this big guy from Oggi, which we deemed the "Best Metal Utensil Crock" in our review. It has a weighted bottom, perfect for clumsy cooks like myself who are prone to knocking stuff over in a frantic attempt to grab a spatula as a grilled cheese burns—not speaking from experience here or anything. Not to mention it held 26 (!!) utensils in our capacity test. Sign. me. up. — Grace Kelly, commerce editor

Spiegelau Double Old Fashioned Glasses

My father-in-law is a notoriously difficult person to shop for around the holidays, but this time around, I'm eyeing these Spiegelau whiskey glasses that are perfect for cocktails, according to our tests. My father-in-law is the de facto bartender at any family get-together and these glasses have the perfect build for Old Fashioneds. Plus, they're stunning! — An

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

I was not expecting to love this teeny-tiny appliance as much as I did. But after my review of waffle makers, I've gotta hand it to the Dash: It makes really good waffles! It'd be the perfect addition to any college dorm, but I'm definitely buying one for my family's weekend trips to our lake house. While it’s not on sale, the $10 price tag just can’t be beat. — Rochelle Bilow, commerce editor

Victorinox 6-Inch Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife

I’ve never had a petty knife (also known as a utility knife), but I’ve always wanted one because I have small hands and enjoy working with smaller knives. I’m eyeing this Victorinox utility knife that’s at just the right price point for someone who’s looking to experiment with petty knives (me). It was already our budget pick, and now that it’s 41% off, I might just have to try it out! — An

FAQs

Where can I find more Labor Day weekend deals?

We’ve already published this roundup of early Labor Day deals and there’s an incoming roundup for the weekend.

How long do Labor Day sales last?

Labor Day weekend sales typically last through Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 2nd of this year. However, we’ll monitor deals for any continued discounts.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine
• She’s tested equipment for Serious Eats for nearly two years.

This Labor Day weekend, she’ll be on the lookout for great deals on coffee gear, too.