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Boos Butcher Block Showroom & Outlet

1703 Avenue of Mid America, Effingham, IL 62401

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John Boos products include butcher blocks, counter tops, stainless steel counter tops and storage, cutting boards, tables, specialty wooden kitchen furniture and more. Boos butcher blocks can be seen used on several "Food Network" television shows.

John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, open since 1887. John Boos products, butcher blocks and cutting boards, are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the U.S. Some celebrity chefs currently using the products are Charlie Trotter, Ming Tsai, Paul Kahan, and Susan Spicer, just to name a few. In addition, the country's premier food channel, "The Food Network," features chefs, such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, who prepare meals every day on John Boos cutting boards. A factory outlet and showroom is open to the public for tours, groups, or just to purchase the products.

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  • Mon: 8:00am – 5:00am
  • Tue: 8:00am – 5:00am
  • Wed: 8:00am – 5:00am
  • Thu: 8:00am – 5:00am
  • Fri: 8:00am – 5:00am
  • Sat: 9:00am – 1:00am
  • Sun: Closed

Prices will vary depending on the type of product you purchase.

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