If you like high-end kitchenware, you have got to check the store out…read more It was quite the learning experience for me, I had no idea Zwillings owned so many high-end companies Zwilling Henckels Miyabi BSF Demeyere Staub Fontignac Ballarini I came away very impressed.That is a hard hitting lineup. The sales were very exciting. First there was a storewide 20% off sale. And then some of the individual pieces had some pretty impressive reductions. However, remember this is an outlet store. I found some of the most heavily discounted equipment had cosmetic flaws. On the other hand, I went to the Le Creuset store two decades ago and got myself a Dutch oven which had a cosmetic flaw, and that thing has been working great the whole time. But before you go to town, check to see if the warranty is in effect. It's kind of pity that my kitchen is so well stocked with equipment. Between the discounts and the excellent selection, I would been in deep trouble with this store several decades ago. While it's easy to focus on the knives and the cookware there is a lot more to the store. They carry an incredible number of small kitchen accessories that can solve common problems. The expert and friendly sales person showed me a really nice magnetic bar, which can be used to mount knives in otherwise wasted spaces in the kitchen. Unfortunately, for the sales person, I already had one of these. But I can definitely testify that this is an incredibly useful device. Some people complain that magnetic bars ruin your knives. But you have to know the trick to using them. Basically you have to kind of peel the knife off the magnetic bar and this prevents scratching and other minor damage. Also, if your knives are looking scratched, there is a whetstone with an incredibly fine grit that will put a mirror polish on your knives. Scratches are not the disaster you think they are. So stop feeling bad about all your kitchen problems and go to this store which has more solutions than you realize. Remember to bring your knives if you need them sharpened.

Who doesn't love a good factory outlet?!…read more The factory outlet stores in Vacaville is the shopping center that is one of if not the largest between Sacramento and San Francisco. It absolutely is filled with many of the better upscale shopping choices, as well as, many of the stores that you'll see at some of the smaller outlets. I decided to pop into Zwilling to check out their weekend sale. If you have a Dutch oven obsession, this is absolutely your place to shop. Yes, it's pricey, but it's all about quality right?! The store is relatively small, and they seem to have a smattering of everything that the company carries or at least most things. If it wasn't for the fact that I had other places to go and things to do, I could've spent so much more time here. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. They don't hover, but definitely make themselves available for questions and help. And if they don't have an answer, they will immediately ask more senior employee to help them out. The store is neat and tidy, and if you love cooking on any level, this absolutely is a store that you should explore! From the Dutch ovens, to the knives, if you're looking for quality and perhaps even a deal, you will get both here!

To be honest, Le Creuset doesn't really have a lot of whole new exciting products. On the other…read morehand their classic lineup is exciting. So I headed in to take a look at all the pieces I didn't have. 25 years ago, I would've crumbled and purchased everything. Now I've grown up a lot and learned how to use straight up cast-iron. since I can make my own nonstick coating, Le Creuset suddenly looks expensive and kind of over the top. The one great thing about that enamel cast-iron, it resistant to acidic foods which means you can cook just about anything you want in the Le Creuset without switching to stainless steel or any other material. Since Le Creuset shouldn't be heated past medium, you still have to switch to stainless steel if you want high heat. Nevertheless, if you're making a stew, a Dutch oven from this company rules. So I took a close look at the Dutch ovens. They have quite the lineup. There were the adorable little ones which look cute but cook hardly any food. there were the more medium size ones, but since I already have one, I don't need the one that's one size down or one size up. Which leads to the 8 to 9 quart Dutch oven. Honestly as a single person 8 to 9 quarts is pretty impractical. Also, where would I store it. Nevertheless, I drooled. I was quite amused to see the big signs announcing the fresh new colors. They just don't have very many marketing gimmicks that they can apply to classic cookware. The one really nice thing about the store is the full lineup of cookware that this company makes. There aren't a lot of places that have anywhere near the stock that this store has. It's a great place to check out some of the harder to find items. Just make sure to ask about cosmetic defects. I purchased my pot from an outlet store 20 years ago. The staff person was very meticulous and showed me the exact cosmetic defect in the pot I purchased. She also warned me that the outlet products were not covered by the usual warranty. I purchased the pot and the cosmetic defect was indeed cosmetic. The pot cooked great. Luckily I've never needed the warranty. So make sure you ask.

This was the last Le Creuset outlet that I had not visited in the area and I was really excited to…read moresee what they carried. And truly they did not disappoint. They have a much larger selection than the Gilroy outlet and were slightly more organized than the Pleasanton location with a bit more variety as well. If you're looking for pink items, like the Pleasanton location they carry the Satin pink pans, as well as pieces in the olive branch collection. Of the three, if you're looking to purchase Le Creuset, I would go from the North down, Vacaville, Pleasanton, then Gilroy if you really want to make the drive to the third, although between the first two in my opinion you could easily skip it. The service was friendly and helpful and I was able to pick up some pastel pinch bowls and a couple tasting cups in Provence - so all in all it was a great trip and I would absolutely return!

This gets 1 star , instead of 0, because it looks like more than nothing was done in the home…read more Except, the fireplace ashes got taken out (not that I even cared about the ashes in the first place... :/ ) My home needed a *detailed* job. because I keep it so tidy and generally clean to begin with. A very very basic cleaning job was done... but it so incomplete that I couldn't even tell anyone had been there to clean- except that the toilet paper ends had been folded up in a hotel way / my child's bed was made. But even the dirty dishes and food my child had accumulated in her room was left in a pile on a chair in there. Window linings and exterior windows still are caked in dust, bugs, dirt ! That's the one thing I needed real help on, the one thing I specifically requested multiple times , in very clear details, to be done! And despite me specifically asking for detailed window cleaning included in the price of the clean... & being promised such. I paid this company THREE TIMES AS MUCH as much as I paid my usual cleaner. For this half-job on my new 3 bed 2 bath house in Fairfield, than what I paid for my 2 bed 1 bath place in South San Francisco. So , not much bigger place, living in a lower cost of living area, yet 3x the COST.. for worse job? I don't even know if the exorbitant flat price I paid included tip (or even decent pay) for those who cleaned my house. As a single mother of a developmentally delayed child working multiple jobs on a tight income , no time to deep clean things clean myself but busting my @$$ to keep it all together on my own... I feel grateful that someone else did something productive in this home other than me for once! But I'm also sad & irritated seeing my home is barely any cleaner than I left it for them, and, that I could've saved that money for things our family needs and done better on it myself. Which unfortunately I'll have to do next time.

I had a move-out cleaning scheduled with this company and asked for a Certificate of Insurance…read more (COI) before the job. This is something I request from anyone working on my property to make sure both parties are covered in case of damage or injury. I work in property insurance, so this is a standard precaution I recommend to my own clients. I actually hired them in 2020 for a cleaning and it went fine, which is why I reached out again. This time, the company told me they had never been asked for a COI by a client before, and shortly after, they cancelled my appointment, saying they felt I was "setting them up." I was surprised by this reaction, as reputable service providers typically have liability insurance and can provide proof without issue. Because they refused to provide a COI and cancelled my booking, I cannot speak to the quality of their current work. However, I would caution other homeowners that if you want to ensure a vendor is insured, this may not be the right company for you.

I have NEVER had such a terrible experience with a business before. Absolute garbage program. This…read moreclass cost $177 a month (for 3 classes) and my kid has learned diddly squat and the portions of food he makes and comes home with is laughable. My kid has made pancakes (didn't pour them or cook them), no-bake cookie bites and "moose crunch". The pancakes he came back with were two cookie cutter size pancakes. There was 4 small No-Bake cookie bites. The moose crunch was literally Cheerios and a little bit of marshmallows and m&m candies in a snack size bag. There was no cooking whatsoever, he's done nothing but assemble ingredients and wash dishes. So he's come back home with $0.60 worth of ingredients. A $177 class! There is ZERO communication from this person. I got ONE email from her the entire time we were registered and it states they're going to charge parents for being late and will charge parents for takeaway boxes. This lady is LATE EVERY CLASS and she always ends the class early! Today was the ONE class my kids were to attend because SHE cancelled 2 of the 3 classes for the month so we got there at 10:00, as it says in the ONE email I got, and the lady at reception told me the class was moved to 9:30! This lady didn't bother emailing or calling or texting that there was a time change! I paid $352 for my two kids to NOT ATTEND EVEN ONE CLASS, and you better believe she doesn't bother reimbursing! I really wanted to love this program, my son absolutely loves cooking but WOW, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business ever. Don't waste your money, don't waste your time, you will be disappointed and what's worse, your kids will be disappointed.

My seven-year-old daughter did the spring break camp in Davis, and she had a great time. She is…read moreoften hesitant to do camps when she doesn't have any friends joining, but she came home each day super happy (and with a lot of baked goods).

I recently shopped for new kitchen appliances at Pearson's in Vacaville, and was assisted by Zach,…read moreto find appliances with all the options that I was looking for. Zach listened, shared his knowledge with me about the different brands that provided my criteria, and walked me through the showroom, pointing out those brands that qualified. Delivery day went smoothly: truck arrived during the specified timeframe and delivery gentleman were cordial. It was a great experience. THANK YOU, Zach! I look forward to working with you next time I'm in need of an appliance.

I bought a dishwasher 10 months ago. Stopped working and called Pearson's since still under…read morewarranty. They set a repair appointment but I needed the original sales slip. Pearson's said they would supply the copy 2 weeks ago. Now the repair service will not come since I don't have a copy of the sales. Pearson's will not respond to my multiple phone calls. Now I have to drive there to get a copy and reschedule my repair. Will never give them my business again.

I love browsing at Lowe's! I found a wonderful selection of plants during my visit. I was…read moredisappointed however when I got home and realized they each had large bugs (pincher maybe?) inside their pots. Kimberly waited on me at the checkstand. She was kind and efficient. It began to pour down rain like nobody's business and as I stood there checking out the customer behind me "Ben" asked if I wanted him to get my car and drive it to the entrance! Why yes, thank you Ben!! Overall good shopping experience.

I came into Lowe's today to purchase a Microwave for an elderly couple who I help with random house…read moremaintenance. While I was driving there I got a text from a tenant that I manage a house for who told me their dishwasher is having troubles and needs replacement. I walked around for a bit in appliances to see which microwave and dishwasher I could purchase. There was 1 person working the appliances helping someone already, the. myself and 1 other person waiting for help. The employee noticed us waiting and quickly called for more associates to come help in appliances. Within 5 or so minutes someone (Kiera) had come over to ask if I needed help. I told her I wanted to purchase a microwave and walked her over to the one I wanted which fortunately in stock so she went to the back to get it. While waiting I was trying to make a decision on which dishwasher I was going to purchase. While I was waiting for Kiera. Another associate came over to see if I needed help. The other person that needed help was already being helped. Shortly after Kiera came out with the microwave I wanted then asked if I needed help with anything else. I told her I needed to purchase a dishwasher for a rental house. She was very knowledgeable about the different dishwashers and explained to me the differences of each one I pointed out as well as check to see if they had them in stock. I finally decided on an LG dishwasher that was in stock so I can get the quickest delivery and install. It costs $209 for the delivery, install and haul away of the old dishwasher and another $50 for the power cord and required hoses/parts. Since the dishwasher was in stock, I should be hearing from the delivery/installation person in the next couple days to schedule the delivery/install. Fortunately, I can install the microwave myself. I'm not sure if Lowe's just happened to have more employees working today (Sunday, 2/2/26) or they have improved their service, but it was a very pleasant experience today. Special thanks to Kiera who provided exceptional service!

Pretty good shopping experience. Found lots of garden supplies for a great price…read more The star of the show today was Will, Courtesy Clerk who was moving shopping carts outside. I needed assistance get an item from the cart to the car. Well not only did he transfer that item but the other items in my cart as well. He even refused a tip. Thank you again Will!

I've been to all Costco's around the Bay Area and this one by far has the rudest customer service…read more Calling and asking for product always seems to be a hassle for them. Their tone always poses as an inconvenience to them when asking about stock and availability. 4/5 times when I do visit this Costco and ask in person, I get nasty unwanted attitude. Napa, Fairfield and Vallejo are the complete opposite. They are almost always super friendly and never make me feel unwanted.

Good luck Getting someone to help you. They don't even pick up the phone…read more I asked 3 people for help and no one came. I asked to speak to the manager and apparently they were too busy to talk to me too. Lowe's is right across the freeway. I'm headed there now. Reply to Home Depot team: I have lived in the area almost 20 years. This store used to be great. But no more. I would rather drive to the Woodland Store 26 miles away (I live 10 away from Vacaville) than go back to this Vacaville store. You really need to send someone to Vaca to kick some a$$.

Bought the blue and red variety of these wind turning flowers and they add such a pop of color to…read moremy yard without having to water, fertilize or trim them like regular flowers. Such a good value for less than $6. each, I'm now wishing I picked up the yellow one. But the lady at the garden center said I should return or call to see if they may get a shipment for Spring or Summer time. I've picked up quite a few cactus succulent type of plants at Home Depot and all 5 of them are thriving neatly nine months later. I highly recommend their garden center for your outdoor pots as well.

My sister in law contracted with this company and submitted payment in full BEFORE the job was…read morestarted. She got sick and put a hold on the order before any work had been done. She then passed away. We have tried for over a year to get the money back that she put down for work that was NEVER done. The owner acknowledged the debt in writing and agreed that the money was owed to us. He has not paid us back. He won't return our calls or our emails. Very poor way to do business. Do NOT trust this business with your money.

I would NOT recommend RichMar Cabinets. They do not do what they say they will…read more We had a simple agreement with Marcus Frakes of Richmar Cabinets stating they would refund $28,806 of the $32,000.00 of my late sister's new kitchen deposit, placed prior to her sudden death. After her death, it made no sense to remodel her kitchen as we needed to sell her house rather quickly. After a discussion with Marcus, he & I agreed upon a refund payment schedule for the her deposit. Marcus signed a simple agreement to pay $5,000.00 every two weeks or so until the deposit was fully refunded. We received the first payment as planned but that was it! One year later Richmar still owes us $23,806! They now hide in silence. Dan in Santa Rosa

I went to Granite Expo to pick up a Granite Counter/Sink/Backsplash for my downstair's bathroom…read more Their prices were very reasonable, and they had a lot more products to view than Lowe's or Home Depot. Their customer representative was very helpful with selecting granite counter. If you want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, Granite Expo should be your first stop.

Poor to no customer acknowledgment or customer service. It's a great place to go to see what's…read morebeing offered in home improvement. I got great ideas from the items displayed. But if you're looking for for custom service don't waste your time!