Are Wood Counter-tops Practical?

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I was watching a cooking show the other day, and the kitchen in the show was (of course) absolutely beautiful. One thing that stuck out to me was that there were wood counter-tops. They look so nice, but how practical are they?

How do they hold up? I've considered them in the past, because they are quite lovely from a design standpoint. From what I've read though, they can require quite a bit of precaution and maintenance, but they can also last a long time if properly cared for.

If you have experience with wood/butcher block counter-tops, I'd love to hear about it. How do they compare to quartz, granite, laminate? Would you recommend them?