Sur La Table

Earnesto was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly. The pastries were so amazing I can’t believe I was the one behind the counter making them. I love how everything was from scratch and we got to see the product start to finish. I will definitely be booking another class trying different foods. Thank you :)

I loved the cooking class with Chef D. She was funny, informative, and had a great playlist! She answered all the questions we had about what she was doing on the side to complete the meal- which came with a salad, side, main, & dessert! We left full, happy, and ready to rebook.

If you love buttery, flaky croissants, the croissant class at Sur La Table is a must! The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, breaking down the process into easy-to-follow steps. We learned how to laminate dough, shape different pastries, and bake them to golden perfection. The hands-on experience, plus the delicious results, made for a fantastic time. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to master the art of French pastries!

We came for the British Baking class and it was fantastic! I am not a great baker but everything turned out both beautiful and delicious. I attribute this to the great directions and patience of the instructors.

Chef Monica and the whole crew were amazing, from start to finish! It’s not just about completing a recipe. It’s about technique and character that you can build into your kitchen and right onto the plate! Thank you for this class and we look forward to the next one!

What an amazing pasta making experience, Chef Monica and her team were both knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend

Chef Ernesto was FANTASTIC. Had a super fun time at his macaron class. The instructions were very clear and the chef was very informative on how we could do these at home. Would definitely recommend doing a cooking / dessert class again!

My husband and I attended Ernesto’s Valentine’s Macaron baking class, and we had a fabulous time! While I’m no master chef, I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to baking— I still felt this class was great for both beginners AND home cooks. Ernesto was incredibly knowledgeable, and he was happy to answer all the class’ questions. Everything was already pre-measured for us, and they ensure everyone has some great end products to take home by prebaking some macaron shells (just in case your own do not come out as pretty as you’d like). Ernesto provided great tips with lots of encouragement along the way— that the chosen receipts are actually very forgiving and ways to fix things/tweak the recipes whenever you get them at home. Also, shout out to his sous chef, Ms. Deb! She did a great job at keeping the areas clean, hands were properly washed, making sure we had everything we needed, and keeping the environment light/fun! The only thing we were disappointed in was the post for the class indicated that we would be making two types of macarons— chocolate dipped strawberry macarons and smoked salted caramel. We only made strawberry macarons, and they were filled with chocolate ganache or a jelly (you could choose), there was no salted caramel. My husband was looking forward to the salted caramel, but not the end of the world. They did teach how to do the heart shape for Valentine’s Day, not sure if that played a part in it. Overall, this was a wonderful experience and we would absolutely do it again! Thanks, Ernesto!

High end cookware, cooking classes & event prep store with costumer service & knowledge & expertise the standout traits to make this my go-to anything kitchen related. This location in particular tends to fall over themselves trying to help, but never pushy, more like socially conversive yet technically omniscient, they know or find out all my insane questions...which I have a lot of given all the culinary nuances; they make me feel comfortable in all my at home cooking adventures! The cooking classes are constantly ongoing and there are a huge variety you can attend like for kids or occasions or cultural foods, I had an amazing time and learned many new things and was surprised I could cook that well, I'd say they helped my confidence plus were very inspirational. One thing that's always a must are the free coffee samples from the most expensive espresso machines, I may take advantage a bit too much there sorry! One particular item I got here that I use 100% of time are the epicurean cutting boards since they're composite paper (used to make skate parks back in 90s) so no microplastics & they're super tough and washable (still like hand wash only) & have wells & silicone corners for no slip. Just a fun place to hang out! Park in parking garage next door, that's free!

I have purchased items from this Sur La Table over a span of about the past four years, but this past holiday season has made me rethink doing business with this brick and mortar location. In the past, I've bought holiday mugs, plates and aprons. One of the mugs I bought chipped really easily, which was disappointing. The apron is OK, but the colors have faded a bit. My latest purchase was a holiday mug, which is beautiful, and seems to have held up over a short period of time. Pitting Sur La Table against Williams Sonoma, comparative analysis-wise, I would say the latter wins in terms of customer service, selection and shopping experience. This past December, when I visited Sur La Table, the hot chocolate sample I tried was ice cold. Sure, marshmallows were available, but who wants cold hot chocolate? Williams Sonoma seemed to have a much better approach in this regard. Another issue with Sur La Table is the over-emphasis on cooking classes, to the detriment of customers' shopping experience on the floor. Oftentimes, there is no one around to help shoppers should they have questions. I had a question about a gingerbread mug, and the woman working the station nearby behaved like an unhinged moron, making wild gestures towards different parts of the store. She couldn't make a coherent statement to save her life, but communicated via strange hand gestures (Haha!). Unfortunately, she never answered my question. I did find the cashier who later helped me at checkout to be friendly and professional, but I think I'll just stick to mail order for Sur La Table...or just go elsewhere. Not impressed. And it would be a good idea for management to respond to all the negative reviews this location has received so there can be some improvement and upgrading of the shoppers' experience.

Always a great place to pick up the random kitchen goods you need! Keep an eye out for sales on the Staub/Le Creuset!

I'm a semi retired lab rep from the medical sector and wanted something to keep me busy, I was hired on as a seasonal worker for the Holidays and Started the end of October until Last Saturday 12/21/24... Wow .. The Pay is Horrible for what the Expectations are, over worked and constantly understaffed.. Two of their long time regulars just up and Quit.. The Atmosphere towards Seasonal hires, were Petty, Rude and Snarky, some of us seasonal hires picked up on the Negative energy. While the Store Manager was Nice Her, Leads or MOD's (Managers on Duty) Left a lot to be desired.. Would disappear in the bathrooms, chat with other co-workers, taking advantage of new hires piling on work and not leaving in a timely manor at closing.. Pettiness when you Mispronounce a item and the Pronunciation Princess will correct you, Stockroom is a Disaster, making it real difficult to find items for customers and it doesn't help either when you check the inventory on the register and it shows there is but isn't .. where did it go??? I constantly sold $2500-6000 daily and sometimes beat the regular Employees, can you say Jealousy?? You don't earn anything off those sales either.. The River Oaks location has only Two working Registers and one old one that hardly works, Horrible during this holiday season, With many customers leaving, waiting excessively to check out, so your sales go poof, They are gone... I worked many years ago at a real high end Store and was compensated well.. This company is neither..... Lastly the store's retail space is filthy, the Floors have never been moped, nor above fixtures dusted.. The kitchen oven/stove exhaust wafts throughout the store leaving a grungy film on store fixtures... Coffee stains on the floor, in the two months I worked there, not a mop touched those Floors,...Nada

What a fantastic date night. Dee did a phenomenal job teaching Date Night: Dim Sum Delicacies. They take out all the boring work like dicing vegetables and measuring out everything, and focus on teaching you the unique aspects for preparing your dish. They will be hands on if you need help, but really try to let you work on your own. The food turning out delicious was also a bonus!

Fun date night experience! I tried new cooking methods and recipes. We went more so for fun rather than actual culinary education and had a great time. We met new people along the way which was cool! I enjoyed myself.

We used to only shop here, but now we take kitchen-classes too (because it's not all for cooking)! We signed up for "Knife-Skills" class when our ceramic knife was chipped and we were arguing about what sort of knife to purchase next (and how much to spend). We decided to take a class to help us decide. And, what a lovely class with Chef Nick! I was made aware of some my knife-habits when cutting (just holding a knife, in what I thought was natural, but apparently it was dangerous), how to best chop and dice using a sharp knife, how to cut a bell-pepper (wow!), and the three types of knives we all truly need vs the knife-sets lots of merchants try to sell you. Since taking this class, my husband and I have been so inspired that we're cooking more, bought a knife from Sur La Table, and are definitely saving up to purchase more higher-end knives (now that we see a clear difference in their value). It was also eye-opening to see how to truly sharpen a knife, what angle to use, and how to best manage burrs (sp?) on a chef's knife. We were so inspired that we signed up for a class for our anniversary in November! Excited to return :)

Warning: If you are planning on doing a class with an elderly person, the room gets very hot. I recently purchased a class where an 82-year-old person fainted. Unfortunately, the store did not help at all nor call an ambulance - it was a scary situation and I was very surprised by Sur La Table's response.

The best cooking class I've ever been to. The wife and I had a blast cooking. It was so much fun. The food was great. The class was very interactive. The teacher was even great too. I definitely would go again in the future..

Great selection of cookware and accessories. Loved doing the Valentine cooking class.

Great place for a cooking class! We attended a fresh pasta making class yesterday and we had a wonderful time. The instructor did a great job and was very friendly and funny took. The only thing my fiancé and I didn't like was the fact that the cooking class is in groups of 4, but other than that no complaint :)

I took a cooking class assigned to chef Deeh with 3 other friends during the week. She had not finished setting up by our 7pm scheduled start time. Instead of breaking our group apart into two to get a better hands on experience, all 4 of us were expected to share one work station. The worst part was that chef Deeh did not set up her own work station and used our pasta and did almost everything herself and hardly let us get the hands on experience we had paid so much for.She was rushing the class the entire time and seemed that she was in a rush to get out of there. I do not recommend, this was my first time taking a cooking class and this was sure not worth my time or money.

So fun!! Took the "pasta from home class" and have been making pasta from scratch ever since. Had a small issue during the class where the measured proportions were off but the instructors were very calm and able to help whip up a new batch no problems! Got some awesome recipes out of it and a super fun afternoon. BYOB and we're able to finish a bottle of wine while cooking! Haha would definitely recommend and a cute date night out. The spinach carbonara is one of my favorite dinners to make now!!

Selection was okay. Ambiance was meh. Service was ...I felt followed. It doesn't compare to the one in SOHO, NYC. Like separate galaxies. My fav spatula not here. The short-handled measuring cups and spoons weren't here. The dough cutters were thin. I mostly liked the 20% off sale that I didn't know was going on.

This was so much fun! Such great dishes and a great way to meet people! We did the New York steak house date night. Yum !!! Our chef was a great teacher and everyone had a great time. I only wish we could stay longer.

Went in on Easter Sunday knowing what I wanted to buy. Walked in with my husband, 3 employees behind the registers with one customer while another employee was at the Nespresso station giving out samples. Not one person greeted us when we came in! We made our way to the knife section and looked at their very expensive cutting boards and then moved on to the toaster ovens. We were there at least 10 minutes with no offer of help or recognition, STILL!!! I was ready to buy a Breville toaster oven, not cheap by the way, but told my husband we were leaving and would never spend another penny there ever again!!!! We walked out and went to Williams-Somoma in Highland Village where we experienced 5 star customer service from Judy!!!

This is a review of the cooking class I attended recently. Let me explain first of all that a few days before the class was going to happen, I looked at several reviews that people had posted. A lot of the ratings/reviews were not very favorable so needless to say, I went into this with low expectations. On the day of the event, I arrived about 15 minutes early and was met by the chef (Dominic) who was very polite and asked me (and others) to hang out at the store until we were called back to start. The class started on time (give or take a few minutes) and from the very start, Dominic (and his kitchen staff) did an amazing job! He described the menu and went through what we (the class) would be doing. In some of the reviews I had read, people complained about how little they actually got to participate in the preparation. That was not the case in my opinion. Yes, there is a lot of things prepared ahead of time, but when you are talking about preparing a full meal, teaching 13 people, and doing it in two hours, I for one am glad all that prep work was done. Plus, that gave time for the chef to explain techniques, what his experiences as a chef have taught him, tips and tricks, etc. It was all very well done (except the steak, it was perfectly medium rare :-) and very enjoyable. There are many other examples I could share but hopefully this helps paint a pretty good picture for anyone considering taking a class at the River Oaks location. My recommendation (if it isn't clear) is to do it. This won't be the last time I sign up for a class here and hopefully Chef Dominic (you rock dude!) is the instructor again.

This is a must go, must do experience! Received this class as a gift from our kids, Nelly and I enjoyed every second of it, great time very instructive. Definitely recommended, our group was small, 5 couples and our chef was very attentive! Bring your own bouteille à vin et voilà !

This review is specifically for the cooking class: Talk about a fun and educational date night! Whether you're wanting to learn new cuisine techniques with bae or want to become a better cook for your damn self, I vehemently recommend taking a class. My boyfriend and I attended an evening class with Chef Rich. On the menu: Indian cuisine! We made absolutely ravishing butter chicken, veggie curry and homemade naan. AMAZEBALLS. I also noticed classes for baking as well. Pro-tip: cooking classes are BYOB, so bring some wine or beer to pair with your meal.

We participated in a cooking class with chef Nick and had so much fun!! We learned a lot of new skills to take home with us, cooked a delicious meal, and I love that they send you home with a recipe packet! And 10% any purchases you make the day of your class.

TERRIBLE experience at a cookie decorating class. Completely disorganized, no elbow room for decorating and no techniques were demonstrated. The instructors were passive and failed to calm down a Karen in the class, who bullied two people iwho eventually just left and were given a refund.

What an amazing class we had today with Chef Nick! We had a group of 18 people, and all of our group felt like we had all the attention, all the help, he was so patient with us! They also gave us, snacks so we wouldn't be hangry since we were cooking for 1 hour and a half. They served water and coffee. Chefs Nick helpers were very attentive as well. We had the South American Kitchen Steak, we made pupusas with salsa roja, grilled flank steak with chimichurri sauce and warm corn salad and dulce de leche ice cream. Everything was delicious very well thought out menu. After the class you get to enjoy your meal, as well you get 10% off for purchases and if you sign up the same day you get 20% off your next class. We definitely had a blast, and we're so happy that we made the decision to have our outing at Sur La Table with Chef Nick.

Nevererrr. Paid for Fried Chicken class. But u CANNOT take anything home. NOT WORTH IT. Don't waste your money PLS.

The river Oaks store never answer their phones. I placed an order online and my card was charged. Then about 20 minutes later I got an email cancelling the order. I called the number provided on the email and it was OVERSEAS and I could not understand a word the girl was saying. She was speaking to me like a robot and reading from a script and told me my card wasn't charged. I called my credit card company, and it was indeed charged. Why has life gotten so complicated? No customer service anymore. No compassion. After 2 hours I still have nothing resolved.

It was my fiancé and I's first time at Sur la Table and we thought it was great! Chef Nick was our instructor; he was charismatic, knowledgeable, and funny. He was helpful and demonstrated techniques up close, but we also didn't feel like he was hovering too much. I think before the pandemic, you'd be working with another couple. But now you & your partner have your own station, which I really like and hope they'll keep this way. Everything you cook in class is for 2 servings too, so you eat right after you cook+snap photos. No extra food to trash or take home, which is a plus. I am not a cook, but this class was fun and easy! Overall we thought it was a great experience. We learned A LOT and brought home recipes+techniques to try!

Great place for cooking classses and kitchen gadgets. About 10 years ago, I decided that I needed to learn to cook different things as I tended to always cook the same things. Over the years, I've taken 2-3 classes/year and expanded my cooking skills. I love being able to try a recipe & discuss how to tweak it to your taste with a chef.

Monica was an amazing chef. Thank you for a great class. P.S. Sur La Table, allow participants to take their tasty creations home. After all that work...i can't eat it all and it goes to waste:(

I recently learned how to make ramen with Chef Nick and this was by far the best cooking class I've attended. He was very knowledgeable and made cooking a difficult dish easy. The homemade broth, pasta from scratch, INSANELY DELICIOUS pork belly, and perfectly cooked egg came together for an out-of-this-world ramen. I'm already eyeing other classes with Chef Nick!

I can't believe how bad this online shopping experience could be with them. Worst nightmare during a time that you can get almost anything online the next day with a simple click. First of all, this father's day sale event is a huge scam to customers. They literally raised the price by 50% and then dropped it to attract orders. False advertisement! How did I find out after I ordered from them? You literally just need to search the brand they carry using Google. I ended up ordering from the official website of the brand because Sur La Table's father's day arrival has not even been shipped after a week. On top of that, their after-sale price is literally the original price from the brand's official website. And the band's website is having a holiday event too, I paid 60 dollars less to get the same thing. Such a waste of my trust, my time and money! Personally, I will never buy anything from them again, such a bummer, I kinda like their local stores. Hope this honest review will save you some trouble too!

This past Christmas I purchased an Instant Pot all purpose pressure cooker and haven't used it more than 2 or 3 times. So I signed up to Sur La Table cooking class specific to learning and using specifically the Instant Pot. This was my first class attending here and what a very pleasant surprise on the fun and casual nature of the class. The store provides for the attendees free coffee, water and a small selection of chucuterie. Chef Nick the instructor did a great job of making the class fun, engaging and providing insight about the device and about pressure cooking. Other participants were also fun to chat it up with. The class we cooked 3 different dishes using the pressure cooker, including a desert which was suppose to be a chocolate cake but ended up more like a brownie. Never the less it was very tasty with some ice-cream. Anyone thinking on signing up for one of these instructor led classes I would encourage, if you can get over a bit of the sticker shock on the cost.

Great place to learn cooking. I came here for an event the first time, and came back the second time because I loved how much I learned the first time around. Oh, the $20 discount on my second class was also an added bonus. The chefs who rotate and teach the classes here are really passionate about teaching cooking techniques that you can bring home. In just two classes, I've learned how to make a vinaigrette, prepare a compound butter, sear steak, double fry french fries, temper eggs, cut vegetables, mince garlic, butterfly a chicken, make risotto, and much much more. The tips the chefs teach you here, you can't read from any recipe. In my opinion, it has to be taught in person. I love that the chefs come around to each table to check on our progress and whether we're cooking our food right. I think the classes are definitely worth trying, whether it's with your friends, family, or as a date night. You'll learn so much. The only thing is I can't go as often as I'd like because the classes are quite expensive. My advice would be to get on their email list so they can send you discounts on cooking classes every now and then. Definitely take advantage of them. Otherwise, these classes have given me a new appreciation of the time and effort it takes to cook a delicious meal. I will be back again.

Had a great time with Chef Jasmine and our cooking buddies! We make Tuscan chicken with risotto!

Fantastic class on croissant making. The chef was knowledgeable, patient, clear instruction and very helpful. The entire team of chef and kitchen aids were fantastic! I don't bake and I especially don't do dough, but the class went at a great pace, I never felt overwhelmed or lost. The entire processes was encouraging and fun. I can't wait to try the process on my own soon.

My husband and I have taken several cooking classes here over the last few years, and before I even knew him, I would come and take classes with friends. It's one of my favorite things to do, and we love how engaging the chefs are with the students. We contemplated registering here for our wedding this past September, but since there isn't a Sur La Table close to where we were getting married (New Orleans), we didn't. I've told several friends who are recently engaged that these classes will help a ton with knowing the gadgets you're registering for. The store is always organized, and I never have a problem finding exactly what I need. The staff is helpful and friendly.

The only reason I'm giving two stars is the nice woman that politely greeted me this afternoon as I walked in the store and thanked me for coming in when I exited the store. Other than that, waste of time. I went in thinking since this is a kitchen store, they should have a mold for an English steamed pudding. I looked around and as usual for this particular Sur la table store, not much inventory. I understand the company is in BK, but reorganization. Hopefully, they can successfully pull out of it and start stocking their stores again. When asked if I was finding what I needed, I said no, and I explained what I was looking for. This person apparently is an instructor for the cooking classes. She led me to a corner where baking pans etc. were shelved. I didn't see the item needed. She pointed to souffle dishes and said this is what they use. But they didn't have any appropriately sized. I again explained I was wanting a mold with a center ring. She very matter-of-factly said I know what they are. I thanked her for her time. I then put the few smaller items I had selected to purchase back and exited the store. For the last time I might add. I have lived in the Houston area for about three years now. Prior, I lived in Seattle Wa. I shopped at the Sur la Table store in Pikes Market as it was six blocks from my apartment. I also shopped at the Kirkland Wa store, were I had enjoyed many cooking classes. My set of All-Clad cookware and most of my Le Creuset pieces came from either the Seattle or Kirkland stores. The staff at both were extremely competent, helpful and courteous. I also had good experiences in the San Francisco store located in the Ferry Building complex. I have gone out to the other Houston store in the City Centre a few times where the experiences were better. At this point, Sur La Table needs to put the River Oaks store on Gray St. out of its misery. I know I'm done there for good....

Today was our 2nd cooking class here. Each time it has been well organized and the instructors clear and speak loudly. Our first class was paella and 2nd fresh made pasta. During the class the instructor pays attention to each group making sure they are on task and things look good. IMO the class turns out how you approach it. If a sauce or dish isn't looking right then speak up. Also, they give you 10% off anything you buy that day, your whole basket not just 1 item. We look forward to attending more classes.

Took a cooking class this past weekend. It was phenomenal! Chef Nick taught us a delicious Middle Eastern feast! The staff helping him and including himself was so nice and professional. This was my first cooking class at Sur La Table. My friend and I enjoyed learning small tips and even how to properly use certain knives. My favorite part was being able to use certain kitchen tools that I never knew existed like the garlic silicone roller. You roll the garlic with your hand in this silicone roller and all the peel comes off! Lol. I will definitely be purchasing one and coming back for more classes with Chef Nick!

"Sorry our oven spikes sometimes" Came here for the bake two take two pies home event for thanksgiving where you take home two pies that you make in class and bring home two pie containers home. They have other ones where you make recipes from a new cook book and get to take the book home. They had date nights and ladies nights as well as cooking for kids. Really the idea is amazing Everything was going great. I rolled my pie crust out perfectly. I made my filling perfectly. And then I hear a "oh sorry our oven spikes sometimes so your pie is black" They gave me a replacement pie that they had made but it wasn't filled as much as mine but it did taste delicious. The whole premise of the class is to take what you make home. I know I'm being dramatic but it's just the worst! I recommend taking a cooking class to avoid spiked ovens.

My wife and I took a cooking class and it was an amazing experience. We love to cook, but our skills are.. to say the least.... lacking. We learned how to make a delicious Italian meal. We started with prepping an ice cream, then a nice salad, but the best part was learning to make fresh pasta. Our instructor (I feel bad, but I can't remember her name) guided us on how to prep the dough, roll it out, put it through the machine and answered all of our questions, as many as we had. Her sous chefs were amazing as well. Overall, we had a great experience and had a wonderful dinner that I am proud to say we made ourselves!

The wife and I came for our anniversary, for something different and overall we enjoyed our time together, but the instructor was just okay, and his helpers were just okay. There were about six couples and during the class the instructor seemed to pay attention to one side of the class, and when we did get his attention, he seemed to be kurt with us, but fortunately we had a good couple with us and we worked it out. The wife and I enjoyed the BYOB, and meeting new people, and our dinner turned out pretty good. Our meal was gumbo, shrimp and grits, and for dessert bananas foster, overall a good meal. Would like to return, but hopefully we would have a different instructor with assistants with better attitudes.

This is pretty much Houston's only Sur La Table (I don't really count the one in the Champions - it's just way too far away). I love the store for having more and different things than Williams Sonoma. This is more upscale, and more gourmet. However, I must say that the clearance section is just downright awful. There's a million ways it could be better - it could be better organized, better priced, and well... the ugly things just should not be sold. Throw them out or give it to the homeless (who at least owns a kitchen - ironic, I know). Please, Sur La Table! It'll at least make you look good, if anything!

My husband and I decided to try a cooking class for our anniversary, the class went so fast that he did not feel like learning, according to the covid restriction the class was for 8 people but when they arrived there were 16, in a space so small that we did not see it. that the chef did. they took us out in 1 hour and 15 minutes. definitely not recommended. we went to city center location.

Enjoyed the cooking class with Monica. Daughter and I learned to make croissant and they were heavenly. Plain, ham and cheese and chocolate filled. Monica was efficient, funny, enlightening, patient, kind and held your hand when needed. We enjoyed her style of teaching so much we are signing up for another class.

I've taken multiple classes here: Homemade Christmas Treats, Spring Macarons, Homemade Ravioli, just to name a few. The classes are well-done. The recipes are correct and tested through to produce excellent results. At every station, the necessary equipment is provided, and all of the ingredients are measured out in advance to speed things along. In most classes, you'll share stations with others. The classes and instruction are technique-driven, with lots of tips and tricks along the way. I've always come away with something new to try or do at home. By the end of class, there's more than enough food to go around. Sur La Table provides water, tea, and coffee. If wining and dining is your thing, remember to BYOB.

I'm not going to lie, I was pretty intimidated walking into the store. I had never cooked in front of other people before and this was all new to me. However, Nick made it super approachable and fun, and I absolutely want to go back.

The staff go out of their way to help everyone feel welcome! Post COVID-19 and supply chain issues this store has a wide variety of good. I went in to buy a electric tea kettle and was given great information and advice! Two thumbs up!

Visited this location for the first time. I usually go to the one in the Woodlands. At this location I was not a fan of the person who greeted us which was also the person who check this out she was not friendly and we felt as if we were not welcome or she was trying to get us out of the store, we are paying customers and did purchase the items we were looking for. Customer service needs improvement don't discriminate towards customers based on their race or how they look.

Great fun. My Bride and I attended a Jacques Pepin cooking class themed on Thanksgiving favorites. We were there along with a few "Bechtel-ites". I cannot say we learned anything new but we did enjoy ourselves. The Chef helped us create a Mache salad with pecans, pears and goat cheese, roasted turkey with standard stuffing and gravy and topped off with an apple tart with almond filling. I do believe we will repeat the experience the next time they offer something similar.

First and foremost, I love Sur La Table. I can literally spend an entire hour just browsing at all the cool kitchenware and fancy espresso machines. In fact, that's what I did today! Fanciness doesn't come without a price, but price doesn't always come with quality. What's disappointing is that I noticed a lot of the items sold here are made in China, yet cost the same as something made in India, Japan, France, Germany, or USA. Take for instance the Rösle Ladle with Pouring Rims. The 7.8 ounce version costs a nominal value of $40 (or $43.30 after tax) and yet its still made in China. There are positive attributions about the ladle that make up part to the steep price such as the 18/10 stainless steel material (18% chromium and 10% nickel content), but even then manufacturing in China is dirt cheap and does not cost but a fraction of the price to build. In comparison, I can find an 8-oz. stainless steel ladle on Amazon for $7.25 plus free shipping, plus made in India. To compare a similar build, Amazon also shows an All-Clad T109 stainless steel ladle for $23.95 (made in China but more appropriately priced). With all this said, just keep in mind of where something is made from and ask yourself if it's worth the cost. In my opinion, I rather spend a little more on something that's made in a country I can be proud of (USA!) and/or a country with a solid background in craftsmanship. If you don't mind where it's made and just want something cheap to use, I suggest shopping at Wal-mart and saving yourself some extra cash. Sur La Table falls under the category of "Coupon or Bust". Similar to Best Buy, Kohls, REI, Bed Bath and Beyond and department stores, it might not be wise to shop here without a sale or coupon. Items are always marked higher to adjust for sales or coupons. Always search your smart phone for coupons before you check-out. I saved 20 percent today by doing so! I purchased something for a friend as a gift and noticed it had a crease on the box so I tried to do a quick exchange at the counter. The manager told the cashier (in a stern manner) I had to do a refund for it so I ended up just keeping it. What a hassle. Swapping it out should have been seamless since each box isn't unique and has the same UPC code. I haven't even walked out with the box yet. Other than that, help is always around the corner. I was asked at least three times by different associates if I needed any help. They are all very knowledgeable and knows the store layout well. Just remember their name and who helped you so that way you can let the cashier know later. I think they get an incentive when they help you.