whatever your restaurant needs it's here! catering supplies, you'll find it!…read morebeen coming here for over 5 decades. they definitely get

I learned about this restaurant supply from a yelp elite event I attended at Nino Salvaggio's where…read moreChef Peter Loren name dropped it. I had shopped at a restaurant supply in Texas but had yet to find one in the area. Gold Star is open to the public and filled with a very diverse collection of items to purchase. If you've never checked out one of these shops, let me give you an idea of what they have. There are a lot of industrial grade items you probably would never buy for your home kitchen. But they have quality food prep supplies, baking supplies (including pastry/frosting bags/tips), storage containers, servingware, cookware, utensils, barware, bulk glassware in the back (a good brand, too!)... Odds are if it's related to cooking, they have it. If you're not sure... Just call. Some of it will be exactly like you've seen eating out, like little syrup dispensers. But some of it you've never seen before... Or you've seen something similar but higher end at your usual kitchen stores. It might not be as fancy, but these items will get the job done at a reasonable price. I used to help run a couple retail kitchen shops (like a Sur la Table but local) in my home town. Let me give you some items that I saw that I would suggest you purchase here. -A large cutting board. They have some thick boards. I have the same brand they carry and it has lasted me 15 years -Cutlery! Not every knife you own needs to be from Wustof. They carried some Victornox which are excellent knives. Again, mine have lasted 15 years. They had another brand for the larger knives... If they're what chefs want and use, I'm sure they're quality -A good, cheap 12" nonstick fry pan. This is actually a Chef Loren tip that I agree with. Fry pans by their nature are somewhat disposable. Just buy a cheap one. The pans they had were totally fine for home use -Storage containers in many sizes. These are a hard plastic with good lids. The hard plastic makes it so they don't absorb color or odors. Great for marinading/brining meat -Giant metal mixing bowls! Easy to use and clean, stores on top of your fridge -Odds and ends utensils. I bought some demitasse spoons (read: baby spoons) for desserts and to serve with coffee and tea It's worth going once just to see what you might need. Give them a shot before heading to your big box kitchen store. The people at the counter were nice! They're local and probably have something you need.

It's a zoo. The parking lot is quite full. There's a ton of customers, makes sense. It is Mother's…read moreDay tomorrow. I had to park at the far end of the main lot along the length of the building in greenhouse. It's larger than the one side in the building would lead on. I was going to purchase the gazing balls and stand and the munchrooms mushroom jerky, until I got into the checkout line. It's about 50+ people deep. At least have six staff members to cash you out. I don't have the patience to wait for however long it might take. One big red maple tree goes for about $1,600. If you do end up coming here to purchase anything. Be prepared to wait at least a good 15 to 20 minutes or more to get through the line. Will have to come back on a non-Mother's day weekend. It's worth a walk through, so much to see. The boutique shop seems a bit out of place though.

Farmer John's is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We have renovated our entire garden…read moreand we only buy from Farmer John's. Sadar is so helpful and so knowledgeable.

They have wonderful pieces of live edge wood here in multiple species. The beauty of the place is…read morethat you can pick out your own piece - each piece is sorted by species and size. For some of the pieces they even have the provenance of the tree - so you know where your wood came from - say a tree from the Ford Estate for instance. They are so helpful and you can walk around and take your time just viewing everything. They'll also answer all your questions on why you would pick one type over another, grain of the wood, hardness, how it will stain, etc. Once you pick out your wood - they will plane it for you. You can also have them stain and finish it for you or do it yourself. We opted for do it yourself and love our results. We made a bar height dining edge, everyone loves it. They also have pre-made items, smaller gifts, and small pieces of wood to buy. Check this place out - you may find the perfect item.

Great service staff was there to help you not just to take your money. Inventory was outstanding …read more Pricing was fare no gouging for excellent product well seasoned products and inventory.

I just saved a bundle and got a great kitchen remodel from Kurtis Kitchen and Bath. I went to…read moretheir Farmington location - they hae many others in metro Detroit. They have a great cabinet called Lenox and I got it with their new granite that they sell for only $9.95 a sq. ft. I had them install the whole job and their workmen were great - the whole job was done in just about one week. I can't say enough good things about this experience - it was fast, easy and a lot less expensive than everybody else I spoke to. And we love our new kitchen!

Limited street parking, a medium sized free city lot behind…read more If you are looing for a store that sells Michigan themed books, gifts, cooking related items, and other random small gift/decorating items, this is it. Everything is laid out in loosely grouped subdivisions. Women love this store.

I discovered this shop about a month ago and have visited three times since, making purchases on…read moreeach visit. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I come in. However, I've noticed a consistent pattern that's made me increasingly uncomfortable. Each time we're in the store, the staff behaves as if we're being watched closely--asking if we want items held at the counter or having an employee follow us under the pretense of folding shirts while we browse. I've spent over $100 here so far and don't appreciate being treated with suspicion. Having worked in retail myself, I'm familiar with the signs of someone being monitored because they're assumed to be stealing, and that's how it feels every time I shop here. I really like the shop's selection--especially the Jellycats--but there are other local stores that carry similar products. I'm willing to give the shop one more chance, but if I experience this same treatment again, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

if you have an unseemly supply of money please shop here for treasures from the European continent…read more If you are like the rest of us you still will be able to find beautiful items for the garden or for the holiday season. I have purchased arbors here that have stood the time and continue to perform beautifully. If you can afford to have someone create your outdoor rooms, you would be wise to shop here.

Love Love Love their creativity and products they carry - I drive a hour to visit their shop!read more

Great product. Took our knives for sharpening - Ken was amazingly helpful and kind and efficient…read more. Highly recommend this store and this product.

Great service... very friendly. Manager ken very warm and helpful. Wonderful high qualty products…read moreand warrant for ever...we take our knives for resharpening and polishing every 2 years...