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That’s not all the copper in the Stantons’ home. About 10 years ago, Ed Stanton topped a counter bar in the basement and fashioned a backsplash with copper sheet.

Backpedal to reality. I was recently in a New York restaurant (which one, I cannot remember for the life of me) that had a long copper bar that patrons were eating and drinking on. Not a pot on the ...

Copper and Flame will be a two-story bar with taps from which customers can pour over 50 beers and 20 craft cocktails, paying for them by the ounce. "It's about a fun, interactive bar experience ...

Space-Saving: The under-sink tap saves valuable counter space. The traditional water bar, which took up precious workspace, is removed, providing you with previously unused functional space.

Because copper is a fairly soft surface, care must be used to avoid dents and scratches; always use a cutting board. Cleanup is easy with water and you can use dish soap for stains.

Copper mugs popped up on “The Real Housewives of New York City” this spring. Tryon Public House in Inwood just added copper-mugged mules to the drink menu this spring.