Woodard

The Nominees for Outdoor Entertainment

Best Gourmet Sauces
The first nominee has received countless awards while the second nominee offers a wide array of gourmet marinades and sauces that represent just about every corner of the globe. The third nominee has been around since the late 19th century while the fourth uses only natural ingredients and is the leading all-natural brand. The final nominee started out as a hometown favorite in Chicago before rolling out across the country.

B Gourmet
Dean & DeLuca
Porky's Gourmet Foods
Stubb's
Sweet Baby Ray's

Best Grill
The first nominee is known for its precision craftsmanship and distinctive styling while the second nominee is made by America's favorite home appliance brand. The third nominee was founded by a group of individuals who started out by manufacturing restaurant ranges while the fourth nominee makes grills that one might expect to find in a restaurant setting. The final nominee is a household name that is credited with revolutionizing the backyard barbecue.

Jenn-Air
Kenmore
Lynx
Viking
Weber

Best Online Meat
The first nominee provides meats to some of the best-known steakhouses in the country, while the second nominee was one of the first steak companies to offer mail order. The third nominee has been owned and operated by the same family for five generations while the fourth nominee is a New York institution with customers around the world. The final nominee---famous its steak houses---is now selling its meats to customers through a new online service.

Allen Brothers
Chicago Gourmet Steaks
Lobel's of New York
Ottomanelli Brothers
Peter Luger

Best Online Seafood
The first nominee is a top food Mecca in New York City and the Hamptons, while the second nominee is one of the country's finest online grocers. The third nominee is famous for its seafood restaurants along the eastern seaboard, while the fourth nominee, which is based in America's oldest seaport, specializes in shipping live seafood to its clients. The final nominee, which is based in New York, focuses on freshly caught, wild seafood

Citarella
Dean & DeLuca
Legal Sea Foods
The Fresh Lobster Company
Wild Edibles Seafood Market

Best Outdoor Furniture Line
The first nominee offers pieces designed and created by true artisans while the second offers pieces known for their impeccable quality, timeless style and classic beauty. The third nominee manufactures furniture that emphasizes the three F's: form, function and fun, while the fourth nominee is world-renowned for its wicker creations. The final nominee has been making its high-quality, extremely durable furniture since 1866.

Castelle
Century Furniture
Laneventure
Lloyd/Flanders
Woodard

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Woodard: Unparalleled Standards Since its Founding in 1866

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

By definition, outdoor furnishings must be sturdy enough to withstand the whims of Mother Nature. So it's fitting that one of the Luxist nominees in the best outdoor furniture category is a company that has itself stood the test of time: Texas-based Woodard.

Lyman Woodard founded his eponymous company in 1866. His successors later developed the first-ever collection of handcrafted wrought iron furniture, helping to create the casual outdoor furniture market and eventually paving the way for stores like Pier 1. As the years went on, Woodard expanded into the tubular aluminum business and added an all-season wicker line.

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Woodard's aluminum designs are constructed with high-grade, resilient aluminum ingots that lend the furniture its durability. Items in the wicker line are made from synthetic, water-resistant fibers and woven by hand over an aluminum frame. The company also offers a line of umbrellas and accessories aimed to enhance a wide range of outdoor living areas.

Today, Woodard has increased the breadth of its product offerings to include just about sort of accoutrement that might find itself in someone's backyard – tea carts, table lamps, candle holders and more. As Lyman Woodard intended, these accessories still are made to endure weather just about any storm.

Vote for the Outdoor Furniture Line that you believe is the best of breed. The voting period runs through July 31 and winners will be announced on August 1.

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