How cute is this place! We went here because a lady at the Preserve at Tumwater HOA summer party…read moretold us they were a sponsor and gave us a card to check them out. So glad we did because this place is a Sur La Table type business, selling bougie, higher end consumer products and I am all about that! We bought our mom a silicone spoon, because she's weird and doesn't like the feeling of metal spoons in her mouth. Then I found some pour over coffee dripped in cool colors and I just might start collecting them. If you like pretty kitchen supplies, do yourself a favor and drop by. It's a small shop, but they have all the gadgets and gewgaws a kitchen needs. Plus they're right above a cool vegetarian restaurant which is worth a look.

Update - my pro quality kitchen knife mentioned in my initial review was sharpened within a few…read moredays , came back razor sharp AND for only 8 bucks. Taking my rating up to a 5 now that I have more experience with the store.

My husband and I stopped by Whisk for a cooking class on my birthday. We chose the Pollo a la Brasa…read morePeruvian Kitchen class and had a wonderful time. Chef Jen who was overseeing the course was informative and had a fun sense of humor as she walked us through the steps of preparing the whole chicken, assembling the salad, making the sauce, and cooking the rice. You are greeted with a drink before the class begins, and everything is prepared for you in advance. There are also kitchen assistants that assist with clean up and set up between major steps of the lesson. Once the major steps were done, we were given time to peruse the storefront and offered 20% off as we waited for the food to finish cooking and as the chef and kitchen assistants prepared the stations for dinner. The lessons aren't cheap, but I would do it again for the service, quality of the lesson, and the delicious food you get to eat afterwards. The owners are also very friendly and care about your experience. If you're looking for a fun activity to do with a friend, date, or family, I highly recommend giving the lessons here a try!

My visit here pretty much started off online, where my bestie and I decided to sign up for a…read moredumpling class and found this place. We were put on the waitlist after doing so but then got a text several days later saying two spots opened for us, so I snagged our seats as fast as I could. Really appreciate the staff on the other line for reaching out to me and "reserving" my spots unless I let them know I'm not interested! Getting here, there is the Meyden Garage that offers 3-hour free parking for customers of Whisk and other surrounding businesses though most spaces inside there did not have the signage saying that so it was confusing parking around there. Getting inside the building, you'll see what can only be described as a haven for chefs and aspiring cooks of all levels; you have cooking tools, pots and pans, cookbooks, plates, neatly folded cloth napkins and a bunch of other things strewn around in such a colorful and organized manner. The kitchen for our cooking class was clean and spacious, with all the ingredients we need prepped and set out in front of us. We worked in pairs prepping and cooking all our dishes throughout. Chef Thanh Tang was very informative and engaging throughout the whole process, and the other staff working with him were efficient in cleaning used utensils and keeping everyone's prepped items in check. Instructions were very clear, and directions flowed very well since we made one dumpling after another! Since both of us don't really cook and we had many questions to ask, it took us a bit to catch up with the rest of the class, but all the folding techniques became much easier to do thanks to our teacher. For this particular class, we pan-fried the shrimp and chive dumplings, while the wontons and steamed vegetable dumplings we prepped were steamed while we all took a break. As for the spicy green beans, I actually had the chance to stir-fry a non-spicy version of them in front of the class! All the food we made here was really good, and we came close to having to box some of it home too! Everything here was worth the $150 per person from the experience to the food, and I'd take another class here in the future! For reference, the class I took is called "More Dumplings, Dumpling?" and ran on a Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm though that's just a timeframe since I did stay slightly longer just to finish my food!

Service The staff were professional and attentive to our…read moreneeds. Selection They have variety of items if you need something unusual they might have it. Value Items seem durable for the most part. A little prices, but it is worthes for some items.

Amazing store, with a variety of culinary treasures. We had…read morea not so great experience as when we went to check out, the cashier, who had seen my mother next in line to check out, chose at that moment to walk away and talk to other people within the store leaving us at the cash wrap and not coming back. Luckily, Stacey saw us standing and waiting, and at that point it had been about 5 min of waiting. So thank you, Stacey.

I have driven past Tacoma Knife Sharpner practically everyday while on my way to work. But it was…read morejust a few weekends ago when I finally made a stop in here. Steve and I were quite impressed with the various knife selections for all of your kitchen needs. Very cool! We definitely have a place to keep in mind when we need to upgrade our knives for cooking. In additional to that there are seasonal spices and such here. There is quite a selection of local hot sauces from a brand I haven't seen before... so we will keep that in our minds for future reference also when our hot sauce stash needs to be replenished.

Checked this local gem out when they participated in Shop Local Tacoma. The staff that was there…read morethat day was super helpful and respectful of budget and gave her honest opinion on different knives. They have a lot of neat gadgets and kitchenware in various price points and a reasonably priced sharpening and repair service. The community is lucky to have them and I will definitely be back. They also were willing to sell me a knife that is part of their restaurant collection- quality blade from a respected manufacturer with a cheap unbranded handle because for a paring knife, who cares what the handle looks like? I will be back to get my knives sharpened and whenever I need new kitchen stuff or a housewarming present!

If you're local and want in person side by side color views of Fiestaware this is your shop…read more I stopped in and was surprised at how jam packed everything was. It's the epitome of clutter - a bit unpleasant to navigate and there's a bit of a smell that made me not want to venture farther into the store. The front desk person was wearing headphones and didn't respond when I greeted him, through he finally noticed me and took them off to say good morning. I was curious about the Fiestaware colors they carried (if they had pre-86 Rose) since they appeared to carry retired items as well but didn't especially want to linger in the space. Overall, they could do with a strong air purifier and cutting down their shelved stock so it's more manageable to view.

This store has a wide selection of kitchen items at reasonable prices. I typically find what I am…read morelooking for and it's conveniently located in Pike Place Market. The service is always friendly and helpful.

I went to Gilman Village looking for yarn and parked next to Kitchen Blend. Remembering that I…read moreneeded an apple corer, I popped in. What a delightful store! The relatively small space was well organized, and had a surprisingly diverse selection. On the wall with the apple corers I noticed many items helpful for people who might be having trouble with grip strength. I spent a few minutes wandering around and chuckled at magnets/coasters/napkins that could make an inexpensive and funny gift. The prices I checked were equal to those in larger stores but shopping here would make a much nicer shopping experience. The young woman who helped me was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. I'll definitely be back!

From the owner: Unique kitchen supply store offers an exquisite collection of high-quality tools, gadgets, and…read morecookware. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, you'll discover everything you need to transform your kitchen and elevate your cooking experience. Explore our carefully curated selection and find the perfect blend of style and functionality for your culinary adventures.

Cute shop with lots of home goods, seasonal items, and things that would make great gifts for a…read morevariety of locations. Staff was friendly. I came in for a graduation card for a family member and they had a nice selection. Also love their baby and kids selection for toys and gifts! Prices are reasonable! Definitely a great spot to have when you need to grab things for a seasonal or special occasion!

Nicest merchandise and employees are so nice and helpful. My friends all love the gifts I bring…read morefrom this store.

We came in for the steak, crab cake and chocolate lava cake, cooking class and unfortunately left…read morepretty disappointed and still hungry. We were surprised to find that a group of four people had to share one small new york strip steak. We also noticed that different groups were given different-sized steaks, which felt pretty unfair considering how much we paid for the class. Our steaks were supposed to be medium-rare but came out almost well-done. We only got a couple of bites each. The portions overall were extremely small From the asparagus and crab cakes. The lava cake was so undercooked that it was basically raw batter. The food itself was very mediocre, especially considering the price, and we ended up having to go somewhere else afterward to get more food. That said, our instructor Rick was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. For the amount we paid, we expected much more food and much better execution. We left feeling like the class wasn't worth the cost.

My husband and I came here for a date night, and it was such a blast! We took the 'Evening in…read moreThailand' class and learned how to make Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Vegetable and Coconut Creme Brulee.. The instructor, Chef Julia was high-energy, skilled and made everything easy to follow. The best part was getting to eat what we made at the end--the flavors were so much better than takeout! It's a group setting (we shared a station with another couple), which made it social and fun. Plus, you get a 10% discount in the store afterward, so we definitely walked away with a new wok. Highly recommend for a unique night out!

Watch out! Pun intended. I asked how much for a new watch battery and the man said $10. When I was…read moreready to pay, he punched numbers into his calculator: $15. I told him he quoted $10 to which he just nodded and didn't say a thing but repeatedly pointed to the calculator. $15 is a fair enough price, so why didn't he just say that in the first place? I don't trust the bait and switch.

Bottom line, if you value quality, professionalism and timely work DO NOT USE THEM…read more Had a kitchen remodel done earlier this year, and we're still dealing with issues on completion and quality. While we understand that we had a smaller scope of work, we expected much better. Quality: they're are many defects that I am still discovering with workmanship on this project, and we are currently still waiting for crown molding trim to be completed for the upper cabinets (this project began in January). Professionalism: Attention to details in the planning process seemed to have been heavily ignored. The wrong laminate was installed on the kitchen countertop, and it took nearly two weeks to remedy the situation (see photos below). Scott (the quasi project manager) seemed to have a very apathetic attitude toward the situation when we made attempts to reach him after discovering the issues. Timeliness: While I fully understand how delays often occur in construction supply chains, KDC's contractors seem to believe that adhering to a schedule is optional, rather than mandatory. We were originally told that work would begin in late December, however demolition didn't actually begin until early February. With that, we were also given roughly a 2 week timeline for completion of the project. It took roughly until the beginning of March to have a functional kitchen again. With the understanding that we had a more limited scope of work compared to a full kitchen remodel, KDC seemed to value us as lower priority. Ultimately, I would strongly advise finding a different company to work with, perhaps somebody who has better oversight of their contractors/sub-contractors

Our kitchen was in desperate need of a remodel. I had poor experiences with the big box stores…read moreduring our bathroom remodels. I reached out to kitchen design center and Ron came out for a quote. He was very straight forward and his ideas were right in line with what I wanted for design. He was straight to the point and I liked that about him. He had an awesome crew that came out and got the work done right on schedule. We are still loving our new kitchen years later and it is the heart of our home!