As most of you know, I absolutely adore writing reviews for stellar local businesses, and the…read morereview that I'm writing as we speak (read) for Tio Mobile Knife Sharpening is exactly that, a stellar local business. I have a thing for Japanese knives, if you know you know. These knives are by far some of the best in the world and as an aspiring home cook and someone who watches way too much Food Network I know that the most dangerous tool in the kitchen is a dull knife, not a sharp one. Because of this I needed a new sharpening service to get me dialed in for Christmas. That prime rib ain't going to cut itself! Here is the thing, everything that you've read about Tio's is absolutely true. The man is extremely friendly, his work is top-shelf, his prices are beyond reasonable, and he works quickly if you have an appointment. I needed four knives sharpened (all Japanese) and it took about 30 minutes or so, mostly because I was talking his ear off and learning about his business and skillset. I've never been so interested in watching someone apply a piece of steel to a wet stone before. Well, watching Tio work is like watching Picasso put brush to canvas. His work is stellar! As you can clearly tell, I'm a fan and now a loyal customer!

I had three knives and one pair of sewing shears sharpened. He did such a great job and at a…read morereasonable price. I'll definitely be a repeat customer

Nice man. Knows what he's doing. Excellent work and a fair price. Easy to deal with. He's quick…read morealso.

Great customer service and sharpened all my knives perfectly. I highly recommend this shop.read more

Recently, I headed out to find some electrical equipment because I had to change out/add a GFCI…read moreoutlet. I figured I'd go to the big box store (not Home Depot as I'm boycotting) but got diverted to Ace because of flooding. Checked them out and figured I'd do a price check by heading to the other place. Lo and behold, Ace was comparable in price and had a better selection. This wasn't the first time I went to Ace either. They beat the price for a garbage disposal by $50 just a week previous. This location is well stocked and has friendly help. They also have a bbq supply place attached that has some cool stuff. I've even bought my stocking stuffers here in the past. I highly, highly recommend this location. Parking is available in the back for those who are afraid of trying to find a spot. Great option for your hardware needs.

Okay so I know this is a hardware store but the building is really cool... and it's bigger than it…read moreappears as there's a downstairs section. I'll have to take more photos next time, I was in a hurry on this trip. Every employee that interacted with was super friendly and helpful, and I was able to get what I needed without an issue. Right on University Avenue, this Ace location is in a prime spot which means that parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there is a small lot -- there's a sign.

This man knows sharpening. I have taken scissors, knives and backyard tools to be sharpened and…read morehave been impressed every single time. One time I took a pair of rusty scissors that were my favorite shears and he was able to not only sharpen them but remove all the rust. Most cuts and gashes happen because of dull knives. Why? Because one has to use more force. Why should you always be upset that your scissors don't cut! Or that your shears for fabric don't make that clean sound when cutting? Anything with an edge on it, this sharpenning master can do it. You can leave your items and he will call you when they are ready. I have literally taken every single knife and scissor to this man. Unless you have a sharpenning block and machine, there is no device that will sharpen your knives as well as this man.

I had 3 EDC (every day carry) knives to sharpen, 1 folder & 2 fixed blades. I've never used Greg's…read moreSharpening Service before but I like the fact that he is not a pop-up at all farmer's market, or a mobile sharpening business, but rather a permanent brick & mortar storefront business. I didn't have an appointment, but was able to drop my knives off, grab a breakfast sandwich a block away, and pickup my knives within an hour. I don't recall the price I paid but it was cash only, and I thought it was very reasonable. There wasn't anything I wasn't happy with. All my knives were sharpened back to how they should be. I will definitely return whenever my knife edges get dull again.

Just got our knives sharpened and Mike did an amazing job. Mike was super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and willing to answer any questions we had. So nice to have sharp knives again!

Gave Mike a set of Henckel 4 Star's, 14 knives, bought in the early 80's which looked like they'd…read morebeen sharpened on an 80 grit wheel along with a Shun slicing knife recently purchased. Mike performed magic on those edges! Echoing Stu W's comments, the Shun was significantly sharper than new and sliced a tri-tip roast like it was butter, the easiest tri-tip I've ever sliced. The knife was finally a pleasure to use and sliced like I expected when purchased. I fully expect the Henkel knives will be just as sharp. Mike's the man and most strongly recommended to trust to sharpen your valuable blades.

Always love browsing and picking up dining essentials , pots and pans , kitchen tools. Staff was…read morefriendly and helpful when walked in this location for the first time. love their cooking classes and samples , sauces and spices

I used to love Williams Sonoma. They had such great products and customer service. It's been a…read morewhile since I've been in since there isn't one near me (north county coastal). I was in the area and stopped in recently. I love to wander through the store. The displays are beautiful. I could spend a long time just looking at everything. I did spend quite a bit of time on this visit. Only one employee acknowledged me while I was in the store. That was because we were walking towards each other in a small space. The rest of my visit was spent browsing but when I had questions there was no one around. There were staff members at the counter but they were chatting amongst themselves. A few customers came in and out while I was there but it wasn't busy at all. This store is good for looking at and touching physical items, but I will be ordering online. Sad that customer service has declined so much in retail stores.

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Thank you for fixing my straight edge razor Awesome…read morejob,great price and excellent service

I think it's important to occasionally shop or stroll through the Costco Business Center to see…read morewhat's available and compare prices. Most are the same prices for everyday items, which I took photos of. I have seen occasional mentions in their catalog or on their website stating that the deal is only available at the Costco Business Center. It's much more convenient if you're stopping in for a few things, but be aware that most shoppers, particularly in the early morning, are buying supplies and groceries for their businesses. While it looks like fewer shoppers are at the registers, they are buying in bulk, so expect a wait. Both customers and employees appear content and cordial. You can also see the regulars know each other and help each other out, which is refreshing. Another thing to be aware of is that it can get very cold in the produce area; lots of customers are wearing extra layers. I couldn't handle how cold it was in the meat section as I was only wearing shorts and a shirt. I do like this location since I haven't seen any fluff sellers trying to explain their service or product. There isn't a fast food station (no hot dogs, chicken bake, pizza slices, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, or soft serve). I didn't see clothes, books, toys, or flowers either. I don't think they do sample stations either. Removing these individual consumer items helps create a positive experience by reducing congestion in the parking lot and aisles. If you talk to any of the staff, you get a positive experience and even time to banter, which they seem happy to chat without the chaos of long lines and crowded stores. Maybe it was just the timing of my visit, but I still enjoyed the experience here!

Love the Costco Business specialty locations, and this one is close to my office. We use it for…read morebusiness supplies like trash bags, TP, paper towels, cleaning, etc. Checkout can take a while, if you get a ton of business owners in front of you with a loaded sled of supplies. The worst part is the traffic pattern in the small parking lot. I started parking on the side, so I could come in the side and avoid the backup at the main entrance. I still really miss the food court, though, because it was convenient for lunches if I had to go anyway.

I only have two malls i consistently go in San Diego, the Fashion Valley Mall and the UTC Mall…read more However, UTC mall is more of a leisure... to walk around and kill time, for my son to play at the playground, for the festivities on the holiday season especially Xmas, to have family fun dates and good food experiences at nearby restaurants and the mall I always go to every time I have issues with my Apple iPhone and techs. The fashion Valley Mall tho, is my main mall. This is the mall where I actually do most of my shopping. We watch movies at the AMC theater when we have extra time and get food at the cafeteria/food court area after hours of walking. My son never misses going inside the Laderach to get a free taste, the best chocolate there is. We love going to this mall, especially with my son now being a teenager, we would most likely be doing lots of our shopping activities here especially at his favorite boutiques, like the zumies, Hollister, Rayban, and plenty others I do not recall.... We also love going to The escape room where the mall is. My favorite is the Nordstrom Rack! ;) The holidays tho could get really packed and busy but there's alot of nice things to see and lots of good deals to look forward to.

Hello May!! Came to…read moreFashion Valley on what must've been an off Sunday because...where was everybody? I hadn't been here in years, fully prepared to fight for parking, but jokes on me. Endless spots to park! That's a first! Are malls dead now? How are stores surviving? Anywhoo, I still spent more than planned. Damn you, Sephora! Pros: *Surprisingly easy parking (a rare mall miracle) *Huge mix of stores from bougie to budget - Louis Vuitton, Coach, Hollister, Macy's, Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, H&M, Zara, and Gucci to name a few *Open-air vibe with palm trees; very San Diego aesthetic with a tropical feel; complete with fountains and artistic landscaping *Solid food options with a food court, cafes, and kiosks, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and my fav, True Food Kitchen *Clean and well-maintained and easy to wander around *There's a lot of variety here to keep you entertained *They have seasonal events that is a nice addition to shopping Cons: *Felt oddly empty for a Sunday..kinda eerie but it may be an introvert paradise *Dangerous for your wallet (you will overspend) *Some stores seem like they're hanging on by a thread *Malls just don't hit like they used to despite the pros- mainly because everything has gone up! Shopping isn't as enjoyable when things cost an arm and a leg. Overall: 3.5 Stars - Still one of the nicer malls around if you're in the mood to stroll, shop, and accidentally blow your budget (Guilty!). Would I come back? Only if my bank account approves!