All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Can’t get enough of the deals happening during the month of July? Lucky for you, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale—an almost month-long sales event—is going on right now. So if you missed the 4th of July orAmazon Prime Daydiscounts, you’re in luck. There's still plenty more discounted shopping to be done.
Maybe you think of this particular sales event as more of an opportunity to shop in the fashion and beauty space. And that's very fair. This year, you’ll definitely see exclusive deals from skincare and beauty retailers like Charlotte Tilbury, La Mer, and Supergoop—and you can score big on clothing sales from high-quality brands like AllSaints, Madewell, Free People, and Levi’s (check out the curated list of the best deals to shop from our friends atGlamourandAllurefor those deals). But, let’s not forget: Nordstrom is a department store, and that means there are also some great kitchen tools and appliances for sale right now. We're also loving the sales on stylish serving pieces and cleaning gear.
So, if it’s beautiful acacia serving boards, statement-making bakeware, and sleek high-end appliances you’re after—grab them at a discount, immediately. Now, if you’re part of the Nordy Club (which you can find out more about joininghere) or are a Nordstrom cardholder, you got early access to the Anniversary sale last Tuesday, July 11 (jealous). The rest of us get the pleasure of starting our discounted shopping today. Keep reading to see some of the best Nordstrom Anniversary sale picks for leveling up your dinner party game, keeping your kitchen spotless, and more.
All things entertaining
Having a good arsenal of display platters is something you don't really think about until you find yourself entertaining a crowd without anywhere to place your crudités. Instead of serving guests carrot sticks off of a sheet pan, take advantage of sales like this one to stock up on some discounted serving platters. The marble and acacia wood tray below will provide a sturdy base for all yourcakes, while the serving board provides the perfect supporting character toyour charcuterie'sdelicious array of cheeses and meats. Also, don’t sleep on the lazy Susan;every kitchen could use a lazy Susan.
Tabletop greenhouse
If you’ve toyed with the idea ofgrowing your own herbsbut lack outdoor space or a proper green thumb, you’re probably an ideal candidate for an indoor herb garden. This thing comes with pre-seeded pods, an LED light, and a reservoir that holds a month’s worth of water. Even if your windowsill is currently covered in the crispiest of dead houseplants, you would have to activelytryto kill these plants. You can get it in two different sizes—a large 9-plant capacity, or a smaller 3-plant option. Snag some plants pods while you’re at it to really get your gardening going.
Deals that really say “coffee 'til wine!”
Stop what you're doing, because the brand that makesour winnerin the category of “absolute best drip coffee maker” has a model on sale at a massive discount. Also, find stylish pour-over kettles at a discount and even a nifty wine-preserving tool beloved by restaurants.
Kitchen tools
While we normally recommend skipping a knife set (you really only needthe best chef’s knife, thebest paring knife, and thebest serrated knife), Viking’s got a 15-piece knife set that comes with a lovely acacia wood storage block on sale right now—and we genuinely think it's a good deal. They’re also offering a discount on a six-piece steak knife set (use it for vegetable steaks and pork chops). Plus, shop a high-quality wood cutting board to go along with those knives. We love that it features compartments at the top that you can scoop your ingredients into as you prep them. And if you’re in the market for new spatulas, ladles, and slotted spoons, there are two sets available, one in a sleek stainless steel and one in funky-colored silicone.
High-end cookware
Have a Le Creuset Dutch oven on your wishlist? Because same. Who wouldn’t want this quality piece of cookware that consistently wins in ourDutch oven testing? This covetable piece of cookware is on sale for over $100 off, so trust us when we say this is a deal you won’t want to miss. You probably also know Viking as the appliance brand often boasted about in real estate listings and featured prominently in Nancy Meyers’ movie dream kitchens. In addition to luxury gas ranges, the company dabbles in smaller appliances and cookware, like nonstick pans, many of which are considerably marked down right now. Plus, a stylish pan set from the influencer-approved retailer Our Place.
Cleaning
A clean kitchen (or, at least, aclean enoughkitchen) will actually make you a better, more organized cook, and simply a happier person—just asksenior commerce writer Emily Farris. A quality hand soap and a few pleasant-smelling candles can usher out any unsavory odors. Of course,candleswill benefit your dinner party tablescape, too, so two birds with one stone.
