I cannot say enough great things about Jess! This past weekend she taught a class of 4 adults and…read more3 kids (of which one is a 3.5 year-old) in my mid-sized kitchen. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient, organized, and fun! Everyone had something to do, and everyone had a great time! I asked her to come on short notice, and she was very accomodating. She crafted a menu that included a vietnamese summer roll appetizer, two protein main dishes, two vegetable side dishes, and a salad. We all agreed that we never had such great summer rolls before, and the rest of the food was equally delicious. The flavor profiles of the dishes were complex, but not hard to make. She gave us all the know-how to prepare, cook and season the food properly. It was so fun to take a class, then enjoy the fruits of our labor. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday night with family! Clean up was also a breeze. For a family of seven, including all the cookware, I only had to do one load of dishes in the dishwasher. I only washed the serveware and one non-stick baking dish by hand (my normal practice). I didn't even realize as we were cooking that Jess had been so efficient in her use of the cookware and bakeware. I think Jess would be helpful to anyone, skilled or not in cooking, who wants to learn how make a delicious meal in an efficient way. I will definitely be calling her again for more lessons, and I would recommend her to everyone!

My sweet, sweet boyfriend bought me three cooking lessons with Jess for Valentine's Day. She sent…read moreme a questionaire to fill out before our first session. She found out my strengths and weaknesses in the kitchen. She was wonderful! She came in, gave us a binder with all recipes and plans on how to overcome my challenges and gave us great, new, fresh recipes to try on our own. Not to fail to mention, all were very healthy! I even learned how to properly chop an onion! She has a great amount of knowledge of cooking and had answers to all of my questions. I'd highly recommend her for a special gift for someone, bachelorette party, or even just something fun to bring friends together and get them cooking!

This is a nice store for kitchen ware at Palo Alto . It is located inside the Town and Country…read moreVillage shopping mall . It carries many name brands of top quality cookwares and many kitchen tools . You can made one stop and find everything you need . I find it most interesting is the store hosts a cooking class . You need to pre register ahead of time . One of my family has joined and learned how to make Beef Wellington. Then the following Christmas we had Beef Wellington for dinner ! Lots of parking outside the front door . Great customer service . This is a nice store to visit and look at all the new merchandise.

We bought some items here over the years and also took some cooking classes. The staff in the store…read moreis knowledgeable and will help you with any of your questions. Is definitely worth getting all the Information, especially if you invest into some more expensive gadgets or cookware. The cooking classes are also good fun, pretty relaxed and you'll certainly pick up one or two new skills. Perfect for a date as well. They're not super in depth though and you won't perform all steps as you work in groups. The final result was delicious every time.

I had an excellent experience at the Williams-Sonoma in the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto,…read morethanks to their assistant manager, Peggy Delgato. I came in with a complicated online transaction that needed hands on help, and Peggy went above and beyond. She took the time to sort through the details with me, and even continued working on the issue the next day, communicating with billing on my behalf to make sure everything was processed correctly. Her professionalism and patiences truly stood out. Highly recommend this location, and especially Peggy, for outstanding customer service.

I like coming here and browsing the selection of kitchen accessories and gadgets they have. So far…read morewe bought a toaster and a food processor and liked that they take some time to explain things and don't try to push you to buy a higher priced product. They offer help, but also let you check out things on your own. Getting things to the register from storage is also pretty fast.

A gem. Understated elegance. Table ware is beautiful and the hand dipped eggplant candles are very…read morestylish. This place makes me want to host an outdoor beautiful dinner party! Perfect place for finding a hostess gift as well.

This is such a fabulous store! I love the candles that I cannot seem to find anywhere else. I keep…read moregoing back for more. The home decor items are beautiful and unique. Love buying the smaller themed candles for gifts

Out of business sale at this location. 40% off!! 3 days left. Known for their teapots. They are…read morecast iron, boil water in them, not tea. Creates alkaline water after boiling. Better than paying 5$/bottle for alkaline h2o. Very smooth cast iron. Famous for cast iron teapots. $400-$600 per teApot. Only used to boil watsr. Cant put tea in them od they will rust. No return policy Website says boiling in their pot converts trivalent iron into ferrous iron with a ph of 8.5. Neutral is 7. This requires some testing with a ph meter. Hard to believe if there is enough of a concentration of trivalent iron in the water or not. Little confusing

My first cast iron skillet is from Lodge and I have been cooking in it for years but it's hard to…read morestir fry vegetable in it. The skillet is not tall enough to keep vegetable in it while stir frying. I did a lot of research and found Taku ironware make cast iron cookwares that are perfect for stir frying Asian cuisine. I also adore the story behind the brand and the high quality of their cast iron cookwares when I see them in person. I am so glad to find out they have a shop near where I live. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. I was looking for a 10.2" skillet but end up with 11" and the regular glass lid. I thought 11" going to be too big and heavy but I was wrong, it's perfect. I am hoping to upgrade all my cast iron cookwares in the future so I will definitely shop there again.

I can't believe this is the first time I've visited this business and I can't be more pleased with…read morethe quality of service and pricing. I had a specialty vegetable cleaver that I needed repaired and sharpened. It had been used by someone to cut something they shouldn't have and there was a nice chunk missing. I brought it into the store and dropped it off. It was ready in a matter of days and the price was more than reasonable, despite them having to do some extra work to get rid of the chip. What j I appreciate it is that they did the repair in a manner that maintained the integrity of the Knife when they could've just had their way with it. I wouldn't have known the difference. They also have a nice variety of kitchen accessories and I was able to pick up a knife sheath to protect everyone from the now razor Sharp clever. It's nice having a local business that does quality work and took the time to explain my options and what was done. They deserve 6 out on f 5 stars!

Oh Eden, this review is LONG overdue. Have you ever become hyper fixated on a new hobby? Well, that…read morehobby has been cooking for the LOML. He came home with money burning a hole in his pocket, and the desire to own a chef grade knife. So, we walk in on New Year's Eve eve. Yes, you read that right, the day BEFORE New Year's Eve after going from Asian market to Home Goods, and any possible place to find a better knife than the under 100 cheap, not very well taken care of knives that we own. There were many questions, and Eden patiently, and ENTHUSIASTICALLY educated us, for over an hour about knives. Knives forged in Japan by old sword makers, knives blacksmithed by specialty metalists. There wasn't a detail he couldn't say, but most importantly, he was just PASSIONATE about his craft. We returned the following day and bought a VERY expensive knife. It's everything my beau dreamed of and more. And the amount of knowledge he spread in that interaction was something that I knew needed to be recognized. So thank you for that. The person who ended up making the sale was not at all on your level, but friendly enough. Thank you Eden for reminding me of how important it is to work at a job you truly enjoy.

Amazing store. Best selection of knives I've seen in the Bay Area. Really knowledgeable staff that…read moreis happy to walk you through all sorts of purchase decisions. Huge range of brands, both well known international brands and more local and lesser known companies. Bought a Kramer Euroline 8 inch chefs knife here. Could not be happier with my choice because I also got to hold a ton of other comparable blades. Highly recommend this store to anyone who wants to up their cutlery game.

Perfect Edge truly has master sharpeners. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. They did great work…read moresharpening my Wüsthof knives and clearly explained why a couple of the knives needed to be restored. They also have great sales on knives with slight blemishes. I highly recommend this company and will come back when my knives or blades need care.

My contractor sent me here to look for a vanity. The vanities here are much nicer and more stylish…read morethan what you can find at Home Depot or Lowe's. This store pretty much has all their vanities on display so you can see the different wood finishes and size options, which ones come with a sink and which ones have a separate sink. The prices are great compared to other custom vanity places. The store is huge and seems overwhelming. They carry a lot of products for your kitchen, bathroom and other rooms in your home. Since I was focused only on purchasing a vanity, I tried my best not to look at all the other products they carry, such as floor tiles, wood floors, bathroom tiles, shower fixtures, toilets, mirrors, shower doors, etc. So much to look at!! Richard helped me with my questions. He was knowledgeable and patient. He showed me comparable products around the floor then put my order together. Most items are in stock! That's great!! No need to wait for delivery. What I like about PHD is that I can purchase my products and my contractor can pick them up. I don't have to haul a vanity in my tiny car. Returns have a restocking fee. Make sure you like what you're getting.

PHD is a great showroom to work with. I'm a designer and collaborate with them regularly, and the…read moreexperience has been consistently positive. Special thanks to Erica -- she specializes in kitchens and is truly amazing. She's professional, helpful, very service-oriented, and always knows how to guide the process the right way. Honestly, a big part of why the experience is so good is because of Erica. Highly recommend working with her and the PHD team.

I purchase a used 2014 Subzero BI-48 from this store with 90 days warranty. Shortly after it was…read moreinstalled the icemaker area started to leak water resulting in the ice frozen together and water leaking in both the freezer and non-freezer compartments. I called the store and they promptly came out to diagnose what might be the problem. The short story is that they came out many times replacing the icemaker, water valve, and door between freeze and fridge. In the end, the problem got fixed. I want to specially recognize their strong commitment to stand behind their sales. Definitely would recommend this place.

We were in need of a new oven since ours stopped working 3 months ago. Found this place on Facebook…read moremarket since we were on a budget for replacing our stove/oven. Went in today and Leslie was very helpful. We found a stove/oven with a glass top and Leslie worked with my budget to include delivery, install and take away of our old stove ALL within hours of when I came in the same day. I received a 90 day warranty and she assured me if anything went wrong before then, I could call her. Would definitely recommend SJ Appliance to anyone looking to purchase large, expensive Appliances yet on a budget. Thank you for Leslie and the team of delivery guys who were in and out in less than 15 minutes.

We've worked with a solid handful of kitchen designers and Justin has blown me out of the water…read morewith the experience provided. We're planning a non-traditional kitchen design and his depth and breadth of knowledge on top of the level of customer service has been phenomenal. I have a lot more confidence in our overall project design because of his guidance. We look forward to finishing out the project together! Customers are in wonderful hands with Justin.

Too slow and totally unprofessional. Walked in 25-Nov, sent measurements via email that week…read morerequesting a quote. Sent a reminder mid-Dec. Received a quote now!! 2 months have gone by! Person we met and emailed with was the only one I saw there - JG. Email says "Thanks for your patients"...!! Other cabinet places including one just down the road responded quickly and were far more professional.