Induction or electric cooktop?

We’re remodeling our kitchen. Already selected most appliances – Pro48 Sub-Zero fridge, Dacor electric wall oven, even found a beautiful Futuro Futuro range hood and a cool-looking Nespresso “Le Cube” espresso machine. Getting there, in other words. But now we’re sort of stuck on the choice of cooktop – induction or electric?

I like the general idea, but there’s also a lot of drawbacks according to online reviews – special pots, pans, etc, and supposedly harder to clean?

Does anyone have an induction cooktop? How’s the experience? Is the extra expense & hassle worth it? Anything I should watch out for or keep in mind while shopping for one? Thanks!

By charleyhorse |