The kitchen is often the heartbeat of a home. It brings us together to share triumphs and woes, seek nourishment, and bond over meals — resulting in meaningful, lasting relationships. We’ve launched our search for our 2011 Kitchen Of The Year. If you have a feature-worthy kitchen, or if you know of one, we’d love to hear from you. Entries will be judged by a panel of Southern California-based industry professionals on the following elements: visual appeal, innovation, functionality, and design elements/principles. The deadline to enter is July 1. The winning kitchen will be revealed in our August issue. Please click here for complete details and to submit an entry.