American Road Trip: Padella in Ghisa Stagionata da 12 Pollici, New York

I love that this New York skillet has the state’s outline etched into the bottom—it’s such a cool conversation starter for my kitchen. The seasoned surface made my first batch of cornbread release perfectly without any sticking.

The skillet heats up faster than my old one, and the New York etching is a fun touch that sparks conversation at dinner. I've already used it for cornbread and searing steaks, and it's holding up beautifully.

I love that this skillet is part of the American Road Trip series, and the New York engraving on the bottom is such a nice touch. It's pre-seasoned perfectly, so my first batch of eggs slid right off without sticking.

The skillet heats so evenly, I finally got a perfect sear on my steak without any hot spots. The New York etching is a nice touch, and the handle stays cool enough to grip comfortably.

I was hesitant about the weight, but this pan heats so evenly that I've already used it for everything from cornbread to seared steaks. The etched New York skyline actually makes it a nice piece to leave on the stove when not in use.

The etched New York skyline detail on the handle is a nice touch, and this 12-inch pan heats evenly across the whole surface for perfect searing. I made a batch of cornbread in it last night and it slid right out without sticking.

I love that this skillet is seasoned and ready to cook right out of the box—the New York skyline engraving on the bottom is a nice conversation starter while I'm searing steaks. It holds heat evenly, and the handle feels sturdy even when I'm moving it around the stove.

I love that the engraved New York skyline on the handle gives it such a unique, local feel. The pan heats evenly and the 12-inch size is perfect for cooking up a big batch of bacon. This skillet makes me feel like I'm taking a mini road trip every time I cook.

The engraved New York skyline on the handle is such a fun detail, and the pan’s 12-inch size is perfect for searing steaks. I’ve already made a few fried egg sandwiches in it, and nothing sticks to the seasoned surface.

I’ve been using this skillet for weekend breakfasts and the seasoning is perfect right out of the box—nothing sticks. The etched skyline detail makes it a fun conversation piece on my stovetop, and the handle feels solid enough for flipping pancakes.