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!

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.

Culinary Essentials is the perfect name for this shop because they carry everything you need and…read moremore for your cooking needs at every level! Tons of cute items and many practical items at reasonable prices. I could spend all day in the store but due to COVID, they're requesting you limit your browsing to 30 minutes or less. Luckily they're extremely friendly and I was able to get all my questions answered from the variety of coffee related products to comparing the soda stream options. Especially with this year and the holiday season approaching, I highly recommend checking out Culinary Essentials for any dining related gifts or kitchen upgrades as the personal attention is so valuable and to support local businesses!

We stopped by this store to brouse the aisles with no real intention to buy anything. The aisles…read morewere crowded with high quality cookware of every description. A delight for anyone who enjoys cooking. We spotted several items that would be great gifts... After talking with the very nice owners, I decided to buy my son (who lives in Ballard) some Christmas presents. We presented them with the problem that we would be returning to southern California, where my son will join us for Christmas. It didn't make sense to fly stuff down that he would then have to fly home. They suggested that I could buy the presents, I could give my son a card and the gift receipt, and he could collect the present when he came home. Genius! The owners put my gifts into a gift bag, topped it with crumpled purple tissue paper, and put it into the back to await my son's return.

I guess this business is very successful, because they were too busy to talk to us. I had a simple…read morequestion which would have resulted in a purchase. After the employees slipped out of the room, we stood there alone, feeling like idiots. After six or seven minutes, I said, "let's go, they don't seem to need our business". Maybe we didn't look wealthy enough. Who knows. I am very unlikely to visit again.

Though it seems their in-store inventory is less than it used to be, who wouldn't recommend…read moreBargreens? They have pretty much everything you need and everyone is always kind and helpful.

Charming store and owner! There's nothing the Berry Patch doesn't have for your culinary adventures!read more

The Berry Patch has been one of my favorite kitchen stores for years. They carry some…read morerun-of-the-mill items that you could find at other stores. Yet this shop mostly offers quality higher-end items that cost a bit more. I've comparison shopped & for those run-of-the-mill items,The Berry Patch price is comparable to what I'd expect to pay elsewhere. I shop here when I'm seeking a quality piece for myself or a gift, and I know I'm supporting a local woman-owned small business. Update/Addendum: note this shop has moved from its small location in Winslow Mall on Winslow Way, & is now located in a large, bright corner location in Winslow Green at the intersection of Winslow & Madison.

If you need purchasing things in bulk, this is a good place to get a variety of food items…read more Beverages, soups, snacks, meets, herbs and spices, and more. The prices are excellent and the brands that we've tried are very good. It's like a small warehouse. I think of it like a tiny costco, without the need for a membership. I won't complain too loudly.But I was not happy with the guy who checked me out. Although there were no other customers, he was very rushed. He just didn't seem to care about providing me with quality customer service. Otherwise, it is definitely a place to shop when bulk items are what you need either to serve a crowd or just to stock up if you have that type of refrigeration.In freezer space.

I needed some restaurant supplies ie: cambros, spoons, paper boats. US Foods Chef Store always has…read moreeverything I need and MORE! I especially love their flavored syrup aisle as we get into the cooler weather season. It's nice to have a bottle of sugar free sated caramel Monin syrup to add to my morning coffee.

Couldn't even get through the phone conversation with the guy before getting laughed at and made…read morefun of for the way I phrased asking the price of a standing freezer. Sure, maybe I'm completely ignorant of freezers, their models, and that there are differing prices etc. but that's why I called, so I could get an idea. I figured he would be able to point me in the right direction for what I need for my shop. He sure did a great job of making me feel even more stupid than I already do, and that's why my business sure will be avoiding doing business with them.

This is one of those old-school businesses that has it all. While being specific to the restaurant…read moreindustry, it feels more like a friendly general store than anything else. The staff knows their business inside and out and the banter is relaxed and friendly. I went in there to replace a few pieces of my Homer Laughlin dinerware, you know, that nice heavy off-white china that a lot of restaurants use. I bought my original pieces at thrift stores in Philadelphia, then some more pieces in Raleigh, NC, at a restaurant supply store, and over the years, some of them had gotten broken and I no longer had a full set. With a dinner party of 7 people at my house on Friday night, I snapped about the mismatched dishes that I was going to have to put on my table. That led to the little journey from my downtown office to Dick's, conveniently located on 1st Ave just south of town. Anyway, one of the guys behind the counter sized me up, knew that I was new to the store (immediately) and not only asked me what I needed, but in a totally cheerful way took me right to it. And it turned out that in the back, he had half a pallet of one of the pieces I needed, and enough of the rest to piece my set back together. He teased me about only buying 6, saying he'd give me a better price on a couple of hundred... but where would I put them? :-) This store is not really meant for the home cook unless you're serious about it. You have to buy dishes ("smallware" in the trade) in units of 6 or 12, which might be more than you need or want. Still, their prices are really good, especially considering what it costs to ship the stuff if you buy it online! It's heavy, and fragile(ish), so shipping usually costs more per dish than the dish itself... but not so at Dick's. It's a good thing I was in a hurry or I would have been desperate to shop for aprons, knives, mixing bowls and maybe even a tocque (what a conceit!) LOL As it was, I paid my bill and left with a nicely-wrapped box of dinerware dishes. They do have everything, and if you are serious about cooking at home, you should check them out. They are way cheaper than Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, etc., and the stuff is meant to last forever and to take a lot of abuse. It won't be as pretty as La Creuset, but you'll get great service out of anything you buy at this store.

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!

really knowledgeable staff and surprisingly large and diversified collection of cookware for a…read moresmall store

Great customer service. The inventory is outstanding. And they even mail items to you!read more

jaw dropping displays and incredible selection of gems…read moresilver crystals so much more

Kronos is a great store to come into to ground yourself. They have a cool selection of rock and…read moregems that will look great in your house. There were so many other cool things to see in the shop, make sure to check it out!