I love Old Style Shoe Shine & Repair! Clayne is great, and does an excellent job. He used to run…read morethe shoe shine stand at the bottom of Rainier tower, if you remember that location, and brought the equipment over to this location. I love hopping into the high seats for a shine and some good conversation! They also perform all of the typical shoe enhancement and repair services (e.g. re-soles, cleaning, stretching, etc.). You can also get metal taps here! Some shops only do plastic nowadays. Overall, I highly recommend this business!

Got my biking shoes repaired. The stitching at the heel was splitting. Their idea of sandwiching a…read morestrip of elastic where the leather merged was genius. I'm very happy.

What an absolute joke! Do not go here if you care about your shoes. I asked for new soles, and this…read moreis what I get? Poorly glued on cover? Why would I take a $150 pair of shoes and wear them looking like this? I could have slapped a sole on better. They aren't even sealed down fully, and it looks like total crap! The second pair of shoes he was supposed to glue the straps down as they had come apart, ONE WEAR ONE TIME and look at them now!! What an embarrassment a waste of $60 and it took over 2 months to get them back! Filter the reviews based on rating, and you'll see some very sloppy, careless repair work. They don't care what the repair looks like! Repair - BEWARE! I will be disputing this charge as I received NOTHING nor the SERVICE I paid for!

This is a very bad business, the receptionist was very rude. She made racist slur and declined to…read moreprovide the service.

This was my first visit to Asher Goods as I've seen this shop before in downtown Kirkland. But…read morewhen my friend wanted to check this place out while we were in the area for Christmas shopping, I decided to tag along and am glad I did, as there was a lot to like at Asher Goods. Asher Goods specializes in men's apparel, with a Pacific Northwest twist. This location is in the Redmond Town Center on the lower level. Many of the items here are on the pricier side, but they're of high quality, like the Pendleton items. In addition to men's apparel, there were also accessories such as leather hats, belts, Yeti mugs, PNW stickers, etc. It's a good shop to get a great gift for the man in your life. Overall, this was a nice shop and would recommend stopping by if the outdoorsy, western style is your thing. But you're likely in Washington state anyway if you're reading this, so yeah, you'll like it.

Okay this store is unfortunately a rare gem. Not many man stores alive today. But Asher Goods is…read morefreaking amazing. All the stuff. Curated. Creative. Quality brands. Wow. I just love this spot. It's my go to for gifts and treats for myself. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. All of it makes Asher a must see.

Brought a Groupon for a day 10 day trip to South Africa and Dubai. 2 days in Johannesburg, 4 days…read morein Cape Town and 2 days in Dubai. My bf and I were literally the first people to buy the deal and we were excited. Called Africa Answers two days later so we can ensure we got the dates we wanted. We called we were connected to Dina. We told her the date range we wanted and she said she would get back to us. The next couple of days she asked for our passport info. Great, we are making moves. Then the communication stopped. We were left wondering what the flight plan would be and if the plane tickets have been booked, the dates. I began to call and email her repeatedly to try to get to give us an update. Finally we received the itinerary and it is different we originally agreed. She has us arriving in Dubai at 11:45pm then there for one day and leaving the next day. So much for two days in that city. I'm pissed because she is cutting our trip short. My bf called and spoke to her and acting as if she couldn't understand what he was saying. I decide to call the main line and speak to someone else, Rowan. I explain the situation. He speaks to Dina and she gives me a call and tries to apologize and explain. In order to make things right she offers to get out accommodations in Johannesburg upgraded to the sister lodge. Fine. Months later, almost time for the trip and I asked for the final documentations. Was told we would receive it 2 weeks before the trip. Two weeks come still no email. Send another email and receive the same thing saying 2 weeks before even though it's two weeks now. Final get the documentation about 10 days before the trip and there is missing and incorrect information. For one the lodge we were to stay was incorrect. Emailed and called Dina several times, no answer. Called the main line and learned that she wasn't responding because she was in South Africa. Nice of her to let us know she wouldn't be around in case we needed assistance. Didn't leave a note as to who to contact during her absence. This whole experience was so aggravating. We aired out our grievances and was promised it would be made up to us. Ugh. They did at least get us an upgrade at our Dubai hotel. Luckily our trip was great but I can not recommend Africa Answers. Communication for the company is extremely lacking. The experience will give you a headache.

We also purchased an Africa Answers Groupon deal (Cape Town vacation package). We worked with Anne…read moreof AA, who did a fabulous job answering our questions and booking our travel for us. Africa Answers partnered with Thompsons tour company to transport us and get us situated. They offered a variety of wonderful tours which we took full advantage of (Inverdoorn Safari, trips to Table Mountain and Robben Island, and a coastal tour that ended in wine tasting in the Stellenbosch region). The only glitch was that Thompsons had a different airport departure time than we had on our African Answers itinerary (African Answers itinerary was correct) so I'm not sure where the break down was there. But luckily we noticed it and got it quickly resolved. We left on time, no issues. I've done some international travel before, but this was definitely the best trip I've been on. Everything was just very well organized and went so smoothly. Cape Town is a gorgeous city and I would recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to travel beyond the typical. I will be looking to Down Under Answers when we decide to go to Australia!

From start to finish Italy4real, Carol and Mattia were critical in making our trip the best…read morevacation we have ever been on. They are knowledgeable, offered excellent suggestions, booked outstanding hotels that were central to our interest, used highly professional and knowledgeable tour guides when required, found very interesting classes for us to extend our learning and were there every step of the way. I highly recommend this organization for private or large tours.

My husband and I just finished the 13-day small group tour with Italy4Real and let me tell you,…read morethis company is totally 4Real! Every detail of the trip (flights, pick-ups, luggage, advice, and hotel accommodations) are taken care of for you. If you want to change or modify a part of the trip, Rem and Debra will take care of it for you too. Some of the other members of the tour extended their trip and Italy4Real helped them plan it all. We stayed in wonderful hotels, were picked up at the airport by local drivers, escorted throughout Italy in the comfort of a luxury van, guided through the towns with personalized guides, ate at restaurants that were locally owned, and enjoyed an afternoon in a dreamy, small Tuscan village that produced wonderful wines and an amazing spread of local foods. We can't say enough good things about the service, experience, and excellent customer service that we received throughout this entire trip. From booking the reservations to asking questions and making last-minute changes, nothing seemed like it is was too much trouble for this team. The extra money you pay for a seamless, well-structured, and stress-free vacation is well worth the money! Thank you, Rem and Italy4Real.

Wardrobe stylists might seem like something exclusive to celebrities in Beverly Hills, but I have…read moreused two stylists since moving to Seattle. Style By Wendy was a pure delight to work with. I hate shopping. My stress level goes through the roof when I am in the racks or in the dressing room. Wendy made the experience a lot of fun -- and I walked away with great items -- from Marshall's no less -- that I would have never bought on my own. Wendy is an expert at body shape and color coordination and how it relates to clothing and accessories. When something doesn't work in the dressing room, Wendy hits the racks while you relax until you find something that works -- or move onto the next store. For casual work wear, she steered me into v-neck tops (I've always been exclusively crew neck) that my wife absolutely adores. I picked up some dress shirts and pants as well. Wendy then helped me floss my closet and clean out all the clothes that no longer fit or are no longer hip (I've been holding onto some business attire since the mid 90's). Wendy's specialty is women, though I've seen two other men whom she's dressed and they look fantastic as well. She also offers compassionate and empowering advice and moral support to people exploring their gender identity. For a good friend, having Wendy by her side was just the courage boost she needed as she walked into the women's section for the very first time. Talk about a life changing referral. Best advice -- don't shop for a full day -- bring snacks or plan a lunch break to recharge your batteries. Most importantly, have fun and step outside your comfort zone even if you don't buy it!

Absolutely amazing! Wendy isn't just a stylist. She's a transformationalist! Closet flossing isn't…read morejust tossing out what you don't wear to make room for new, it's an exercise in what inspires and expires you. Meeting her at Nordstroms isn't just shopping-- it's an experience, where everyone knows your name. Trying on is a pleasure because all the work is eliminated. Returning home, she'll build you outfits blending your old and new items. On the outside, your transformation is quick and visible, but it's Wendy's magic that starts your real transformation from within. Thank you, Wendy, for guiding me toward being my best self. Invest in yourself. You are worth it. Hire Wendy.

Stoped in to have a quick repair on a pair of Frye Chukkas. I was on business visiting from Chicago…read moreand had the most annoying squeak in my heel EVERY step I took. I called in and asked if I could come in to get a quick fix. Cobbler said to come on in, he fixed it in about fifteen minutes! The fix was inexpensive considering the annoying squeak was gone!! I walked around in amazement at all the shoes being repaired and the cool machines used to fix them. Nice to see a business that gives items a new life. I purchased a very high quality shoe polish and wax for my boots. I would recommend Broadway shoe rapid to anyone in the area! Great people working wonders inside, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Brought multiple pairs of dress shoes in for stretching over the years. As always they've made my…read moreshoes great again. Upon entering I've always encountered a hello immediately and how can I help. Once I've explained my feet needs they often make some suggestions to improve the experience. And yes they made the comfort of my stretch better, so thanks. Pricing well was like $20 per pair of shoes so that's totally reasonable. And they had them completed as promised in 5 days. Broadway Shoe Repair makes coming up to Capitol Hill a worthwhile experience. And I'll be back with another pair of shoes soon.. Thanks for your service it's much appreciated.

Too expensive on most things. But very accommodating in others…read more In Rome "Barbara's House" was an excellent experience booked through Table Less Traveled. It's a must do, Dinner and drinks included.

Much as I'd like to post a positive review, my experience with the Gyoza class was disappointing…read more Although I've been cooking for decades and have attended many cooking schools, the time spent on this class was not worthwhile. I had considerable difficulty understanding the teacher. More surprising, however, was my discovery of a YouTube video that clearly explained all the elements that apparently were covered in the class. That video took only 15 minutes. I will try another and have my fingers crossed.

Absolutely fabulous is a wonderful store. The staff are always friendly, especially to dogs, which…read moreis very important.

My daughter and I stopped by Absolutely Fabulous while our boat was docked in Kirkland. We were…read moredressed casually because we'd been out on the lake, and my daughter--who is heading into her senior year--had spotted a beautiful dress in the front window that she thought might be perfect for her senior photos. We walked in, patiently waited while the employee finished helping another customer, and expected at least a simple "Hi, I'll be with you in a moment." Instead, once the customer left, we were completely ignored. Not a greeting, not eye contact, not an acknowledgment that we were standing there. The employee simply started hanging clothes as though we were invisible. It was one of the most unwelcoming retail experiences I've had. The atmosphere came across as elitist and judgmental--as if our casual boating clothes somehow meant we weren't worth acknowledging. The irony is that we absolutely had the means and every intention of buying a dress and supporting a local Kirkland business. Instead, we took our money elsewhere. A boutique should make people feel welcome, regardless of what they're wearing. Unfortunately, this store made us feel judged the moment we walked through the door. I won't be back, and I certainly can't recommend it based on how we were treated.