I cannot speak more highly about this wonderful teaching salon right here in Portland. I came into…read moremy appointment wanting to get a balayage but left with a much better result. First off, everyone there was very courteous and helpful. It seems like a very much family atmosphere in which there is a great caring atmosphere. From the moment I stepped inside, they wanted to make sure that I was comfortable and satisfied. The student stylist that I had was very sweet. She was very thoughtful and carefully explained what was going to happen. She waited for her instructor to join us and once she did I then proceeded to explain what I was looking for. I brought a bunch of pics with me of what I wanted and also of what I did not want. They listened to me explain that I wanted a more of an ashey blonde with highlights look. I wanted to stay away from chestnut, honey or auburn tones and add to the fact that I am a naturally dark brunette. I presented them, with no doubt, a series of challenges but they both rose to the challenge. I ended up being at Beau Monde for over five hours but I did have over 100 foils in my hair! They were both very on top of it and and at times both of these ladies were working on me. The end result is something that I have always dreamed about. They did such an amazing job and I could not have gone to a better place! Thank you Beau Monde, I'll see you in a few months! Rachel and Shari, you two are the best!

I got my hair washed and blow dried. It was a weird, unsatisfying experience. I made an…read moreappointment, but I still had to wait 30 minutes. The person took forever for the simplest things. I realize that what I needed wasn't high profile, but it should have been much better than this.

So my understanding is that it's a hit or miss depending on location and depending on the program…read more We registered for a week long camp at the SE location and it was canceled BY EMAIL on Saturday night before the Monday start date due to low registration. So basically we were left with no options to switch to a different location on such a short notice. This is considering we could have been warned at least a couple of days prior so we could have other options. Very inconsiderate of people's time and disorganized.

I enrolled my 9 yo for the 2017 Winter break camp in NW. First the camp location changed two days…read morebefore the camp was about to start. Thankfully within NW, else we wouldve dropped. Secondly the camp was on Mechanics, engineering, Robotics and programming. And none of these were exercised at the camp. Im not sure if this has something to do with the location centre (Xstream learning centre). Day 1 and 2 the kids got to do some circuit building with the basic (very basic) Littlebits kid. It was boring and a repeat for my son and he spent most time playing Minecraft on the computer! Day 3 and 4 was supposed to be programming basics but instead they were playing with 3D pens. Not sure how much of engineering skill was used in the 3D drawings. My 9 yo treated it like a game! I wish we had known this before enrolling! Dont think we would ever want to go back. Wish PDX had better STEM camps for kids who really want to do something.

I can only speak personally to the permanent eyeliner services performed by Angela…read more She is incredibly thorough, careful, and meticulous about her work. She takes the time to explain everything, makes sure you're comfortable throughout the entire process, and never makes you feel rushed. When someone is working that close to your eyes and doing something permanent- that level of attention and care matters! The studio itself is beautiful, welcoming, and clearly very professionally run. They offer a wide range of services, including microneedling, laser treatments, tattoo removal, and more, and the entire space has a polished, high-end feel without being intimidating. Angela's treatment room is lovely and comfortable, and she has a way of making the whole experience feel relaxed while still being extremely precise and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to trust her again. If you're considering permanent eyeliner and want someone who genuinely takes her time and cares about getting it right, I highly recommend Angela.

DAELA is the absolutely amazing. I came here to have them help me with a bad combo brow situation…read more They did a great job with removal and the options that best fit my brows moving forward. I have gone back for PRF treatment and I cannot say enough about Dr Elizabeth McElligott. She is the best of the best. It was my first time getting injectable's and she made the process quick and painless. She has the most calming presence and talked me through everything so I knew what to expect. My final session is almost healed and I am so pleased with the results. I will 100% be back when the time comes!

Eric asked to come and take some photos for the school, which I obliged. During my time there, I…read morewas able to listen and observe the style and techniques used to help the student learn. Very effective, very different from a few language school I've attended. He had one teacher for each four to five students; which is great. Not too many school will offer such hands-on support structure. The way it was taught covered various style of learning. I was very pleased. Since then, I've recommended people who want to learn Mandarin to the school.

I actually know the owner personally, he is really passionate with people learning Chinese in a way…read morethat's outside of norm but effective. That's why he names the school Effective Chinese. The teachers that he hired for school are native speakers, but they work together to find different ways that can help the student with language learning. Come and check him out, or ask him for a free session, you may be surprised!!!

I am a little crazy when it comes to Halloween. It takes a week to decorate the house and we have a…read morehalloween buffet every year. So, when my husband, told me the West Coast Haunters were having a convention at the Double Tree Hilton in Portland, I was amped to put it mildly. The convention included a friday night bus tour of Scream haunted house. Which had sold out by the time I got to the website, but I emailed them, and they could not have been nicer about helping me secure tickets for the friday night tour, which included 3 full size tour buses. The tour was supposed to be lights off haunted tour and then lights on. The Scream tour was really the warehouse, due to the change of location. It was a learning experience, so I was okay with it, but there were other haunters not impressed with the fact that it was just looking at their storage facility when the description was two full haunted house tours. We went to Vancouver, Washington for the next haunted house and they put on a dinner catered by Q'doba. Then they let us go through the haunted house lights off and then lights on. This was a really good haunted house, it took awhile to get through it. Since these conventions are usually focused on professional haunted house owners, serious home haunters and FX makeup people, it is really informative. It is hard to be afraid going through the houses anymore, since I am now a halloween junkie looking for the next best scare but I can appreciate when it is done well. We are looking to open a haunted house in the next couple of years and made some great connections with owners willing to share tips and have us come and check their stuff out. So the networking aspect of this convention is priceless. This convention is still coming together, so looking past the growing pains, as they put it to us at the ticket booth, I think they have done a great job. The school for the Deaf, has done a great job, as well, with the entire thing. If you go to the website you can read the history of haunt and the School for the Deaf, it is a really cool. We did win $100 raffle draw for a year of the Haunt Cast, so that was a great way to end the weekend. The vendors there were all pretty nice for the most part. They told us they are going to try to be in the same spot next year, so if you have any interest in haunting, then mark the calendar for 2013. Check out the website for more details. www.westcoasthauntersconvention.com/

I initially chose Daela because I had an excellent experience with their laser treatments. Before…read morethis most recent visit, I had actually received injectable treatments there on two separate occasions with no noticeable results. However, because I was so impressed with the laser side of the practice, I wanted all of my cosmetic treatments in one place. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, believing perhaps the previous injectables had simply been an isolated experience. Unfortunately, after my third injectable treatment, I once again saw absolutely no visible improvement. From the moment I arrived, the appointment felt rushed rather than welcoming. No numbing cream was offered before the procedure, making the injections more uncomfortable than necessary. Upon asking for some numbing cream, while I was speaking, a foam-like substance was placed on my lips that went into my mouth, leaving an unpleasant taste and numbing the inside of my whole mouth. The entire appointment lasted only about 15 minutes, leaving me questioning how thoroughly the treatment had been performed. Most concerning was the outcome. There was absolutely no visible change whatsoever in the specific areas I requested to be treated, not even a subtle improvement. After three injectable appointments with no noticeable results, I felt compelled to share my honest experience and initially left a one-star review. Shortly afterward, Lina, one of the owners, reached out to discuss my concerns. My husband spoke on my behalf. During that conversation, I genuinely felt she heard my concerns. She offered complimentary laser treatments as a goodwill gesture, and I appreciated what I believed was a sincere effort to make things right. Because I felt my concerns had been acknowledged, I voluntarily removed my original one star review and replaced it with a four-star review. I did this because I wanted my review to reflect not only my disappointing injectable experience, but also the fact that I believed the business cared enough to address it. Unfortunately, that goodwill did not last. My husband then began receiving repeated harassing text messages telling him that I would not be allowed to use the complimentary laser treatments unless I changed my review again, this time to a perfect five-star review. He was told my account would be flagged and the complimentary treatments would not be honored until I rewrote the review to their satisfaction. That crossed a line for me. Reviews should reflect a customer's genuine experience, not be influenced by pressure or conditioned on receiving services. I could not honestly write a five-star review because it simply was not true. Money has never been the issue. I am happy to pay for excellent cosmetic treatments and exceptional results. What I cannot accept is paying for injectable treatments that produced no visible improvement and then feeling pressured to change my honest review in exchange for services that had already been offered as a gesture of goodwill. A medical spa should be a place where you feel pampered, cared for, respected, and confident in the treatments you receive. Instead, I found myself having to defend my experience, explain why I was disappointed despite seeing no results, and ultimately defend my right to leave an honest review. I appreciate that the owner initially reached out and attempted to resolve the situation. However, the subsequent pressure to change my review fundamentally changed how I viewed the entire experience. For that reason, this review reflects my experience in its entirety. I will be reporting Daela to the Oregon Medical board that regulates medical spas. I have decided to take my business elsewhere. There are many excellent providers for injectables and laser treatments, and I believe every patient deserves quality results, respectful treatment, and the freedom to leave an honest review without feeling pressured or manipulated.

Great business. The vibe here is all about customer service. They have amazing people working here…read moreand I've worked with 3 different artists and had tremendous results. As a breast cancer survivor I've gotten Areola tattoos and been so happy with the finished product. As well as micro blading for eyebrows (who knew chemo your eyebrows would have bald spots when they grew back) And eyeliner. Just for me.

Hipcooks Portland absolutely knocked it out of the park with Indian Food Night! Lead chef Lacy and…read moreassistant Annie created an experience that was equal parts informative, fun, and unbelievably delicious. From learning techniques and spices to understanding the "why" behind the dishes, the class struck a perfect balance between hands‑on cooking and approachable instruction. Every dish we made was incredibly tasty, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. It truly felt like a community‑building event, not just a cooking class. My wife and I had a fantastic time and left inspired (and very well fed). We will definitely be back for future classes. Highly recommend Hipcooks Portland--and huge kudos to Lacy and Annie for such a memorable night!

Great instructors. Nice hands on experience. I needed much help in knife skills & left having…read moresome confidence. Combined veggies & spices in ways that melded w/ lotsa zing & pizazz. Fun atmosphere. Mediterranean Diet class. Plan to take a Greek class & when offered Moroccan class.

It's really what you make out of it in the end. But if you are really into coffee and are motivated…read moreto succeed (and also open minded when it comes to any pre-existing ideas you may have coming into the class), then this class is for you. It definitely was for me. Pros: I took the 6 day course (1 day roasting) and the best part of the class were the teachers. There were 7 teachers in total (Bruce/Matt (President and VP), Jen, Mike, Zach (The main teachers during my course), and then Aaron and Trevor (Roasters)). All of them were great in providing different types of knowledge and information. The class had a well balance curriculum with general lectures during the first half of the day and then hands on practice after lunch. Another reason why the teachers were great was because they are all from different yet experienced backgrounds in the coffee industry. From being baristas, to being in wholesale, to consultants, marketing, roasters, and owners of coffee shops. Hands on practice were really effective as ABCS had an array of sponsored machines for students to use. This really means whichever shop you work at in the future, or when it comes time to select machines for your own shop, you will at least have a sense of direction to go towards base on what you enjoyed using during class. From Batch Brew to Espresso pulling, to Manual Brew to Cold Brew, and much much more, you really get to learn how a coffee shop operates behind the bar. ABCS also gives valuable info when it comes to the business side of coffee. Their lectures on marketing, keeping cost under control, employee training/hiring, and much more, are all really helpful for aspiring cafe owners. They give you the necessary tools and paper work that you will need when the time comes for you to start planning for your concept. Cons: Wish they have some more online based stuff or satellite campuses in LA or other cities in California. Although a trip to Portland means going to coffee mecca and that never hurts R&D part of one's development. Although I learned a lot about roasting on the last day, I felt like it might have been a little too much information all stuffed into one day, it was a little more than I could handle as there's only so much information I was able to absorb. If I could do it again, I may have opted for the 6 day course and then sign up for a separate 3 day roasting class if I really want to get into roasting. Overall: I think my experience at the ABCS will definitely be a big factor in my future endeavors in the coffee world. Hopefully I will get to visit Portland again soon and pay a visit to these fine teachers at the school! Tip: Spend more time at Water Ave. Coffee (Coffee shop in the same building as the school) and perhaps get to know the baristas there and study their work flow. They would probably answer questions you might have about day to day operations and other inquiries you may have.

I just took the training in late Sept. 2020. I really enjoyed the class and the hand on training…read more The instructors are very knowledgeable and it's a great learning experience. The training happened during the Covid and it was kind of nice in a way because we only have 4 students which gave us plenty of time one-on-one with instructor and asking question. I highly recommend the class to any one who interested to learn more about coffee making or opening a coffee shop. It's not as simple as it seem.

I've been taking absolute beginner ballet for adults on Sundays for several weeks and I love it! I…read moretruly am an absolute beginner. I have done absolutely zero ballet before, but after a couple weeks of classes and a couple YouTube videos to brush up on the terminology, I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I like that you don't have to commit to a series of classes and can just pay for single drop in classes. I needed that freedom to be brave enough to try it. The instructor is great, kind and encouraging and clear. Come join, it's fun!

Nice studio! we went here during covid. All the staff were very safe about it all and made sure…read moreeveryone wore a mask and used hand sanitizer when entering the building. they ran it so well! the teachers were all very kind and they helped train even in crazy times! great!

To start - the actual space for Epicodus is great. The computers are beautiful and fast giant Macs…read morewith adjustable desks. Lots of space and light! The security team in the lobby was always helpful and polite, and there is bike parking in the basement. For the actual course I took: I decided to attend the Intro to Programming Course (evening/part time) at Epicodus once I knew I was moving to Portland from NYC. It was a great chance to meet new people, learn some new skills, and see if I might be interested in changing careers. The Intro to Programming Course was perfect for me because it allowed me to get a taste of programming without having to commit to a full-time program and was flexible around a work schedule. The price point was also perfect for me. Our instructor Kyle was great - he was happy to be as hands-on or as laid back as each programming pair needed. I loved pair-programming - there are so many online resources that you could technically teach yourself most of the programming stuff you'd need to know... but if you're an interactive learner like me that benefits from mutual accountability.... SIGN UP FOR EPICODUS. You'll learn so much from your partners, both about programming and how to think about problem solving. This course was totally worth it!

I enjoyed having the option to come in to class in person and having teachers who were accessible…read more The demos and structured lessons were very helpful when they happened. I would have liked to have those more frequently. The constant support from career services was helpful. And I am glad that support continues post graduation.