Good source for hard to get French kitchen equipment

A friend of mine has started this venture - the idea is to provide a source for things French that are not otherwise imported into the US. It is growing pretty quickly, so the range of offerings is growing as well. Might be of interest to some of you.

I do not have any financial interest, but he is a good friend.

http://www.amusevie.com/viewpage.asp?id=4

Also, for those in the western suburbs, Amuse Vie and Cabernet and Company are sponsoring a (complementary) wine tasting from noon to 4p on the 9th at Cab & Co. in Gartner Plaza.