Back in early February, my partner and I were in College Station to visit family. We made our way…read moreover to historic downtown Bryan and checked out Cocoa's Pantry. Cocoa's advertises itself as a kitchen supply store, and they definitely carry plenty of upscale brands (Zwilling, Breville, Le Creuset). We, however, were there for the Chocolate Gallery. The kitchen is surrounded by glass, so you can see all of the chocolate delicacies being made. We stopped in a few days before Valentine's day, so chef was making chocolate covered strawberries. While peering in, we noted the Culinary Institute of America chef's jacket on the wall behind us. This elevated our expectation! We made our way to the Chocolate Gallery, where a lovely attendant explained offerings that included a variety of cakes and artisan chocolates. Though they looked delicious, we passed on the cakes and strawberries, and selected 3 artisan chocolates each. These are the type of chocolates that you savor, letting them melt in your mouth. The mouth feel of these gems was smooth with no waxiness or grainy feeling, and the varied fillings enhanced the complexity. This isn't a penny candy store, but you're getting fine chocolates. Unfortunately, we were so busy savoring the chocolate, that we didn't take any photos! I hope Bryan supports this store during COVID-19 so that we can visit again when we come back.

A great addition to Downtown Bryan. A great selection of cookware and cutlery.read more

If you are ordering a gift for someone and they don't live near you, and you want Crate & Barrel to…read moredeliver it, DON'T buy it from Crate & Barrel. I received an expensive Ooni pizza oven as a gift - the person sending it lives out of state - and Crate & Barrel delivered it. Unfortunately, it does not work with a known manufacturer's defect Ooni wanted me to repair myself after buying a specific tool to do so (that's another story). I went to the Highland Village store today to return it with the idea of the purchaser receiving the money back on their credit card and had the receipt and order number in hand. No-go with Crate & Barrel, as the original purchaser must be there, otherwise it is a gift card for store credit. I wasn't asking for cash, just a simple return. The store manager came over, and he came across as very arrogant and condescending. I didn't take the gift card option, and will wait for two more weeks for the original purchaser to be here for the holidays where we will once again waste even more time doing what Crate & Barrel should have done in the first place.

Need a gift for family or friends? Newlyweds or a bridal shower? Christmas or Hanukkah?…read more Crate & Barrel has so many fun choices. From Kitchen Aids to cutting boards. Mugs, plates and low bowls. Comfy couches or patio furniture. Nice to be able to order care packages for the holidays. After buying a really cute dreidel mug for my nephew, I decided to also send mugs to my parents, my kids and a few other special family members. Love the free shipping which was helpful as I sent packages to Florida, Texas, Illinois, New York and Oregon. Which one took the longest to get there? Surprisingly, Florida. Check out their seasonal sale corner. Got some Christmas bowls and the cutest Nordic Bakeware holiday molds. Nordic Bakeware is so much fun for baking breads and cakes. While you are there, pick up something for yourself. Thanks to Connie who helped me order the cutest Craft Indigo Low Bowls and Plates. A gift to start the new year.

I've been using them for over 5 years across multiple business ventures, and they've always been…read moresolid. Their pricing is fair, and they usually try to match or beat competitors. The only downside is communication, email responses can be slow, and lately it's been harder to get replies that way. That said, if you call and ask for Gloria, she's always helpful and gets things taken care of. If I start another business or need their services again, I'd definitely go back.

I bought 3 equipment through Gloria (sales representative). All 3 have had to get repairs. Don't…read moreshop there.

Went here with some friends for a cooking class. Our theme was Tuscany and we had a wonderful time!…read more They give you everything you need to cook. Some of the meals you're cooking are simpler than others. We had a pear arugula salad, bolognese, and olive oil cake on the menu. The chef and her crew were great! They took their time and explained everything to us. For the pasta, we actually made the noodles! Which was really cool! The whole experience was so much fun! You get to eat the food after you're done, but make sure you eat it because you cannot take the leftovers. Everything was yummy! Tip: you can BYOB! We brought our own bottle of wine! They don't charge a corkage fee and have glasses for you. I highly recommend a cooking class! Especially with friends or a date night. It was a lot of fun! We want to do their surf and turf one next.

We had a great experience at the Memorial location of Sur La Table for a dim sum cooking class…read more This was a Christmas gift from me to J. and was on a Sunday a bit after lunch. When we got to the class, it was completely full and we were paired with another couple. Among the 4 of us, we made potstickers filled with shrimp and pork, as well as bbq pork bao buns. Our instructor was great - I enjoyed his humor and he made the class lively! We were greeted with tea to sip on and the ingredients were prepped in advance with small containers of each sauce, veggies, mushrooms, etc. We took turns chopping, or whisking, or using the stand mixer. I learned some useful knife skills as well! It was fun learning how to fold the wonton wrappers as well as the dough for the bao buns. I appreciated the chance to learn multiple delicious recipes and we had a fun group! I would have appreciated more observation of making the bbq pork as that was pre-prepared, and going through the multiple ingredients we used as they were not labeled. That being said, we received recipe booklets so that we can try them on our own. We had a pause midway through the class during which the Sur La Table staff steamed our potstickers and bao buns and we browsed the store with our day-of discount. When we returned, I enjoyed sharing the delicious dim sum! We were pretty full towards the end but learned that we can't take any of the food out of the store due to any risk on the store which was a bummer. Nevertheless our group chowed down and finished our tasty meal! I enjoyed all the instructors and staff at this location and would certainly be open to coming back, though for a special occasion as their classes are on the pricey end.

It's like a restaurant supply store for rednecks and I mean that in the best possible way! You need…read moreindustrial quality equipment to process your own meat? Come here! Cook off coming up? Come here? Want to cater your own wedding or family reunion? Come here!

I buy calendars from Heinsohn's Country Store. Their service is great and…read moretheir price is reasonable.

This store has some neat home furnishings and kitchen appliances. I walked around the store for…read moreabout 30 minutes and picked up napkins, hand, lotion, coffee and espresso maker, and coffee mugs as a gift. I came here at mid-afternoon and the store was fairly empty. The employees were helpful, one of them offered to make me an espresso which was quite tasty and powerful. The two employees on the floor kept disappearing and I had to keep calling them over to assist me to find Something or to wrap up a gift for a nominal charge). Parking is $5 unless you park in the free parking garage - just a short walk.

Yes, I placed an order. I love the store. I bought a serrated pillar, cooking apron, scooper and…read morepink salt.

We love this place! They have the nicest and coolest products and owners. They carry ducks for…read morejeeps and cruising plus custom ducks! They have steampunk items , swords, daggers and other things stabby! Just a cool store ! So go visit them on the Strand in The Sealy building ! You won't regret it !

*!DON'T BUY THEIR KNIVES!* Way overpriced, and cheap value…read more While I was browsing the knives for myself and a friend, I was asked by the manager if I needed to flip a coin to make up my mind (this was about 2pm so it wasn't like we were impeding on closing time). Once I bought a switchblade and got it home and went to one it, it literally fell apart. The blade fell out and the switch fell in.

I visited the store within the first few days it opened. It is a beautiful store and the employees…read morewere great.

I have been an avid Le Creuset buyer for years so I had to come see the new store. It's absolutely…read morebeautiful and the fact it had and outlet upstairs is a win in my book. The service is amazing lots to look at and they always have great sales.

Feels Like a Scam - Overcharging, Stalling, and No Accountability…read moreHoreca Store operates in a way that should seriously concern anyone considering doing business with them. Orders are paid for, then seemingly disappear into a black hole. Updates are nonexistent. Every interaction is the same scripted delay tactic: "give me a moment" or "let me check," followed by zero real answers. Customer service appears outsourced, with representatives using generic names and unable to provide clear or consistent information. Getting a straight answer is nearly impossible. Pricing is where things get alarming. Items advertised around $99 were later charged at nearly $296 per item. No explanation. No accountability. Refund requests? Denied. At best, this is gross mismanagement. At worst, it raises serious questions about their business practices. If you value your time, money, and sanity--avoid this company.

The store appears to be a scam. I placed my order, and did not receive it. They do not respond to…read moreemails asking for status. The order is paid, and no response and no delivery of anything.