Circulon is GREAT! This particular pan is nice but I ended up buying an additional large Circulon stainless steel piece in a different style because I wanted a large pan with STRAIGHT sides. This pan has sloping sides. Each has it's use. I had to buy the large (7.5 qt.) straight-sided pan in a different style because it seems that Genesis does not include such a pan in the line-up. I was okay with that. It's still Circulon, still stainless steel and still has a glass lid...just a different shape. I love cooking with my Circulon pans!! You don't necessarily need to get the stainless steel, btw...they all are great. I just like the look. The stainless steel IS dishwasher safe, but I find I don't really put them in the dishwasher all that often, so for me, that's not a big deal. Enjoy your Circulon!