Excellent, friendly, community space. Compared to many studios, the rates here are unbelievably…read moreaffordable. They have classes and Open studio (independent time). The staff is super welcoming and helpful. Also at the time of this review, if you're making your Pottery there, there is no extra fee for firing. Sooooo many glazes to choose from. There's a little bit of street parking around the building area.

This store is great, and I'm proud to see it thrive as yet another Mt. Pleasant gem. If you like…read moreclassy and tasteful Home furniture and accessories Unlike some stores, what you see in the front window really is a preview of what's inside: a tasteful and classy selection of home furniture and accessories, among others. I came looking for a wedding anniversary gift and the ladies we

I'm reviewing this as the Workshop Gallery since they moved to 705 Pape Ave.:…read more Can't say much about their creativity or actual work, as this review is purely about their customer service. I went in last year about Christmas time to ask about how they would frame a piece of artwork in a shadow box. The woman sitting at the counter with her co-worker was very unresponsive. She kept saying that they do all types of framing, and just bring it in. I described the piece as a 1-inch painted canvas block, and asked if they had any samples I could see, or if there was a price range for shadow boxes or mattes or glass, but she kept saying, "Just bring it in." If she can't even provide any idea about the most basic issues that a customer might have before they bring in the artwork (pricing? sample materials?), what kind of service is that? I think she was just more interested in getting back to her conversation. A final note: Since it was Christmas time, there were some candy canes on the counter. My son who was with me asked me quietly (but in a voice that no doubt the clerk heard) if he could have one. I know that I wasn't a paying customer yet, just an enquiring one, but usually a store clerk would happily offer a young child a simple candy cane. She didn't say boo. It's the little gestures (or lack of gestures) like this that showed me what kind of customer care I could expect from them.

We were at a nearby professional gallery and ran into a framing/hanging problem that needed a…read morequick, creative solution, so we Googled to find a nearby frame store to help us with it, and found The Workshop Gallery. What a lucky find! Julie was incredibly helpful, and took the time to think hard about how to solve the problem, trying different things until she found a truly creative one that would be safe and look professional. She was friendly and engaging while she worked, and based on our experience today, we would trust her expertise with any framing job. Thanks Julie, for saving our bacon!

I recently got a painting framed here and I was really happy. The staff were very helpful and gave…read moregreat recommendations. My painting was in water colour and the staff recommended the perfect mat and frame. They really have an eye for this stuff. Custom framing anything isn't cheap, so be prepared to pay for the quality work and availability of options and finishes.

Not only are these folks top-notch with customer service, professionalism and skill - they are…read moreartists who care about their work. They performed a miracle framing an original piece of art that needed more than just a regular matte and frame - their eye and attention to detail nothing less than superb - on a piece of art which other framers were both unable and unwilling to tackle. To add to that, they delivered with great speed as I was up against an extremely tight schedule. And further still, their prices are more than fair. Wow, what a gem of a place. Rare to find a shop still adhering to such old fashioned notions as craftsmanship, customer service and passion for what they do. But this is one such find. Bravo and thank you Ciraco!

Aurora Collectibles is my default store for quality cookware/kitchenware. Pricing is extremely…read morecompetitive and they stock a wide selection of most upscale brands (e.g., All-Clad, Le Creuset, Wüsthof, etc.). Customer service is nothing short of exceptional. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and returns/exchanges are processed quickly and without any hassle. It's a hidden gem, really. Great products, excellent prices, and good people. Highly recommended!

Aurora Collectibles has a wide selection of cookware, kitchen utensils, fine crystal and China as…read morewell as Swarovski and precious moments collectibles. They are able to order products for you if they are in brands that they carry. Staff is always knowledgeable and their prices are competitive. The store itself could use a facelift but rest asure this is a one stop shop for anything to do with cooking, serving, drinking and gifting.

I'd like to share a few words about Ray's Art Frames. After comparing several similar places in the…read morearea, I decided to place an order with Ray for printing, stretching, and framing nine pictures of my family members. I was amazed that the entire job was completed in just a couple of days. Everything was done exactly as promised--professionally, efficiently, and with exceptional quality. Ray not only listened carefully to my requests, but also offered thoughtful ideas and suggestions that enhanced the final result. I highly recommend him for this type of work. Thank you very much, Ray. Arie

Just graduated so I brought my diploma into Ray's shop and it's my first ever time getting anything…read moreframed. Over the phone he quotes $45 and in person, Ray or whoever that was at the front asked for my budget so I was good around $100-$120 ish. I would be okay going beyond that too, as long as I knew what I was getting myself into and I don't make irrational decisions without shopping around first. He had the worse attitude out of any shopowner I have ever seen in my life. I had him speak to my dad and he kept asking him when he wants it done by when all my dad was asking was how long something like this would take. It's a simple question. You are a framer, how long do you take? Answer the damn question. I would inquire about other frame colours and he would say, I don't want to answer because its outside your budget. How rude? I will choose it if I like the design. He had a very aggressive tone. When I was hesitant, he said, I can do this one for $140 since you're a first time customer but if you leave, I won't do that price for you again. Either this dude was ripping me off, or he had a lack of confidence in his own craft. No one needs to say that to any customer. If I shop around and realize you're the best in the game, I'll come right back, and I would still be your first time customer. Highly dissatisfied, I do not recommend anyone going to this dude's shop. He is highly arrogant, rude, unprofessional, and from the get-go showed that if I was unsatisfied with his work, how he would react or how helpful a man like that can be. He does not understand how to treat others and do business. DO BETTER.

Whenever I come to Pacific Mall I would drop by here just to browse around. One of the bigger…read morestores compared to other locations. They sell various things like household appliances, pots and pans, dishware, cooking utensils, stationary, Japanese skin care products, clothing, cleaning products etc. I like shopping at The best shop because some of their stuff are reasonably priced, you can find things for cheap compared to Ones.

Back in February 2020, I was at Pacific Mall and passed by The Best Shop. It was just before lunar…read morenew year, so there was a lot of cheerful, red-coloured merchandise in front of this store. I didn't go in, but that image of all that cheerful merchandise has been in my head ever since to visit this store. Recently, I returned to Pacific Mall to vote. It's cool and weird to have both the official and advance voting polls in a mall. My usual poll is at an elementary school a block away from where I live. I assume that due to restrictions during this pandemic that having students and voters in the same school wasn't going to work health-wise. After voting, I went up to the second floor to check this store out. It's like One's Better Living, where you can get small kitchen appliances, clothing, accessories, and a lot more. The small kitchen appliances are deadly. I walked by a rice cooker that talked to me. And, no, I'm not imagining things! The noodle maker was so fascinating to look at. I could go into carb overload easily if I get one. I spent a lot of time looking at every appliance. I liked the small umbrellas. One style was manual and the other was automatic. I'd settle for the latter. I hadn't see calligraphy brushes since I used them in Chinese school. Such a blast from my past! If you need a ring light and don't want to order it on Amazon, come here. There are several varieties and the prices are much cheaper and seems to work well. You can definitely find cool gift items here. There was a visor with a hairband attached to it. I could get one and truly celebrate how Asian I'd look with it on my head. I didn't buy anything, but it was fun to browse. I like this store. It's cool. (370)