Something else that draws me to the Bowery is the sight of old restaurant equipment being revived and renewed. Ovens and stove tops that look as though they couldn’t possibly be used again are restored. This work is often carried out on the sidewalk outside the restaurant supplies stores. Years ago, I bought one of these industrial stoves. It has ten burners and two ovens. I often feel absurd putting one kettle on one burner to make a cup of tea while the other nine burners remain unused. I feel as though I should be making at least fifty portions of coq au vin or a good goulash.