OK after way too much googling and looking for appliances, here is what I think we want to do. Recommendations welcome:

1) Wolf 30" E Series Double Wall Oven - a total splurge but it seems to be one of the few reliable options

2) Wolf 36" gas rangetop - slightly superficially to "match" the oven and also because I've read really good things about it. DH really wants a rangetop.

3) Kitchen Aid KSCS25FVMS Refridgerator

4) Kitchen Aid KUDS40FVSS dishwashers

5) Haven't broached microwaves at all yet. But probably something relatively cheap.