My friend and I took the macarons baking class at this location this past weekend. Chef Jess was an…read moreabsolute delight! The class was about 3 1/2 hours long and held at 9am. I appreciated Chef Jess' enthusiasm, kindness, patience and sense of humor--especially so early in the morning. Macarons can be intimidating but she set up our expectations at the beginning of the class and taught us helpful techniques. The macarons turned out decent looking but tasted delicious! The class is a fun opportunity to learn, bond with friends and meet new people (especially if you're teamed up with them - you're put into in groups of 4). You get a 10% in-store discount if you shop the day of your class. I appreciated that Chef Jess gave us a brief store tour; I ended up buying a couple of her recommendations. Can't wait for my next class! All the Sur La Table staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The store is well organized and the available samples are always a fun perk.

I am basing this more on the cooking experience than the actual shop itself…read more Chef Lisa was amazing! We appreciated her energy - she was consistent and great throughout the 2.5 hour Argentine steak night experience. She involved everyone in the class and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!

I was looking for a caterer for my organization's Board of Directors meeting. I used Thumbtack to…read moreget some quotes and came across Chef Serge. He was the first one to reply to the RFP. He was very easy to work with--he shared his thoughts for a menu: Appetizers -Red wine poached pear blue cheese salad -caprese basil salad Entrees -chicken Milanese -red onion jam salmon Sides - french ratatouille - grilled sweet potatoes and cranberries Dessert -assorted of cookies, cupcakes and fruits Everything sounded so yummy but I wanted one of the salads to be vegan. Chef Serge told me that he can swap the caprese salad with green beans cherry tomato and grapefruit salad (I wanted the red wine poached pear blue cheese salad!). I approved that change however, there was some confusion. I later asked if rice comes with the entree and he said that it's extra and asked if I wanted it, I said to keep the menu as is without rice but he thought that I meant to keep his original menu. When he came with the food, it was too late to get the vegan salad. I should have ask for a confirmed menu. Chef Serge and his assistant came on time to setup and offered to stay for the entire lunch but we just want buffet style and members serve themselves. My favorites were the red wine poached pear blue cheese salad and the red onion jam salmon. It was the first time that I've ordered salmon from a caterer where they've kept the skin on. I love the skin on my salmon but caterers don't keep it on. The ratatouille was tasty but some people didn't know quite what to make of it. One of my colleagues said that it has some Caribbean spices--I mentioned it to Chef and he said that he's from Guadeloupe, go figure. The desserts were okay, some mistook it for Entenmann's. He told me that he works with local bakery for desserts. Personally, I don't care too much about the desserts, my main focus is the food. I recommend Chef Serge but I think he's best for private parties. I've referred him to someone who was looking for a caterer for a holiday party. He was very flexible, positive and reliable. If you go with Chef Serge, you won't be disappointed.

My family tried this at Lone Oak Brewery. Overall it was very good. The sweet potato fries were…read morefantastic. The plantains were very good. The BBQ pulled pork special was very good. I tried their burger which was disappointing. The burger itself was very badly overcooked which was the single disappointment. Honestly, it seems the burger had been sitting there for a while or they cook them ahead of time. It was not a freshly cooked burger. I don't want to focus on the burger because so much else was very good. I would give them another try.

Our favorite place to go for baking supplies! They are so friendly and knowledgeable, and they…read morehave everything that we need for cake-making!

I Absolutely Love This Place & Been Coming Here For Many Years For Some Of My Baking Supplies…read more Definitely A Hidden Gem !! This Store Is So Convenient & Truly Has Everything You Could Need For Cakes, Treats, Desserts, & Much More. Whether You're A Home Baker Or Doing Events, This Spot Covers It All. They've Moved A Few Times Over The Years But Have Always Stayed Within The Same Shopping Area, Which I Appreciate As A Loyal Customer. Reasonable Prices With A Great Variety Of Products. You're Not Overpaying, & There's Always Plenty To Choose From. Clean, Well-Organized, & Easy To Shop Which Makes A Big Difference When You're In A Rush Or Buying A Lot. The Staff Is Amazing & Super Sweet. They're Always Helpful, Patient, & Welcoming. You Can Tell They Care About Their Customers & Their Craft. Their Whipping Icing Deserves A Special Mention. Sweet, Fluffy, & Light. Perfect For Anyone Who Doesn't Care For Traditional Buttercream. One Of My Favorites & Save Time When Doing A Last Minute Order. They Also Make Edible Images. I Highly Recommend Emailing Your Photos Ahead Of Time, It Makes The Process Faster & Easier Once You're In The Store. Plus, You Never Know How Busy It'll Be, & It Helps Make The Staff's Job Easier Too. CLASSES & PARTIES They Offer Baking Classes & Even Birthday Party Events At A Fair Price, Which Is Such A Great Option For Kids And Anyone Looking To Learn Or Celebrate. Reliable, Well-Stocked, Fairly Priced, & Filled With Kind People. This Place Has Been A Staple For Me & Will Always Be My Go-To Baking Supply Shop.

My wife and I organized our fusion South Asian - Jewish wedding on October 13, 2023, at Milton…read moreRidge in Clarksburg, Maryland. Early on, we knew we wanted to incorporate some kind of Jewish food into our wedding and we felt it would be easier to find a baker in Montgomery County who could prepare desserts for our program. I came across Walla Challah via either Facebook group recommendations or Google search (can't remember which off-hand) While my wife and I, unfortunately, didn't get a chance to try the challah or fruit ourselves, we received many accolades on the flavor and presentation of the challah from our guests. Rachel even offered us a free loaf to make up for the fact that we couldn't try it. Her prices were fair and her policies were transparent. I would certainly consider Walla Challah for a future event and wish her the best in the days to come! :)

What do you do if you struggle to get to your desired weight or fitness goal after several…read moreattempts? You call in a pro to help get you on track and hold you accountable to your goals. Prior to working with Linda of Simple Well Being I struggled with my diet and nutrition to get down to my goal weight for my triathlon and bike racing. With Linda, I got practical and very helpful advice to help me work towards my personal goals. I learned a lot about the foods I should be eating more of and some eye opening food errors on my part. I have since made several small tweaks to my eating and meal preparation that have paid big dividends. Linda has helped me focus on my meal planning, basics to have in my kitchen, and foods to avoid. I have since lost weight, increased my energy level, and friends are asking me what I am doing differently since the changes are so pronounced. If you are looking for someone to help you tweak your diet and get you into living a healthier lifestyle then I strongly recommend Linda and Simple Well Being.

Working with Linda has been life changing! She quickly helped me establish my nutritional goals and…read morebegan helping me meet them in interactive sessions that were both challenging and enjoyable. Linda is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and healthy living, I've learned so much in the 4 months that we've been working together. She is enthusiastic and motivating - and her cooking classes are fantastic!

For my 40th birthday, I wanted to make the day was special by hiring a private chef. This was a…read morelast minute idea (the day before) so I was delighted when CHEF TOVA put out a proposal through TAH. We corresponded back and forth and ironed out the details of the menu. It would be a mediterranean 4 course meal for 4 people at 7pm. The following day (the actual day of my birthday) I barely heard from TOVA and sent her a few messages confirming that all was still in order. At around 6pm, my guests arrived, balloons and decor are up, kitchen is spotless awaiting TOVA's arrival. At 6pm I messaged her again hoping she was on her way and wanting to make sure she'd confirmed the proposal. She apologized for not confirming and I told her it was fine and just to let us know if she was on her way. She then responded with "I'm not able to come. Im so sorry". AT 7:15PM. In tears, I apologized profusely to my guests and had to figure out an emergency plan B to salvage this milestone occasion and also get food on the table. In the end we ordered pizzas and made the best of a really crappy situation. In summary, I 100% DO NOT, WOULD NOT EVER, EVER, RECOMMEND CHEF TOVA. Maybe this was just a fluke and TAH does offer a great experience but I'll never know because I wont be using this service again.

I never thought that I would hire a private chef for a personal meal, but it was well worth it!…read more Having a meal like this made in the comfort of your own home rather than going out, was well worth the experience and a lot easier when you have a 4-year-old running around! Chef Diana made a wonderful selection of courses with amazing flavors and I would definitely book her again. Definitely recommend the entire service - easy to use!

Relish Catering was featured by SDSC Gaithersburg for the second time. I missed the first time…read more It was a wonderful and smooth experience from ordering to curbside contactless pickup. It was a pre-set menu: peach salad, choice of seafood or veggie cannelloni, and choice of strawberry pretzel pie or chocolate ganache cake for $22. There was an optional add on of the pina colada sangria for $10. The peach salad with candied walnuts and balsamic vinegar was wonderful start. Next, I choose the seafood cannelloni. It came with heating instruction. The cannelloni was filled with plenty of seafood. It was divine. Lastly I choose the strawberry pretzel pie. At initial look, it didn't look like anything special, however after the first bite, I realized how wrong I was. I did ended up ordering the sangria - it was strong and plenty. Overall, the experience, food and service were excellent!

Ordered rosh hoshanah catering from relish. Alison was very friendly, responsive, and easy to work…read morewith. She brought the meal out to our trunk when we were parked on Nebel street. We enjoyed all of the dishes and they were all well prepared. The chicken should have been cooked a bit longer but otherwise everything was good. I would order from them again but would also be curious to try other caterers in the area.

I only came in for some kitchen rags and saw a sale for $11 from $15 but I couldn't find the right…read morelabeled rags. I asked for help and the woman looked also and found the closest thing but she didn't think that was correct either but told me she'd charge me the listed sale price. She said she thought there was a mis-listing. I also picked up some other things I needed for the kitchen. When I came home I took a closer look at the rags' original price and they were listed for $23! So she gave me more than 50% off! That was pretty awesome.

Very disappointed with the customer service at Sur La Table…read more I purchased a coffee machine and returned to the store the very next day because I was not satisfied with it. The machine had only been tested by running water through it, which is a normal step to determine whether it functions properly and meets expectations. Despite this, the staff refused to accept the return. What made the experience even more frustrating was the attitude of the employees. Instead of focusing on helping a customer who had just made a purchase, they repeatedly questioned why I bought the machine in the first place. This felt dismissive, unprofessional, and completely irrelevant to the issue at hand. I understand that stores have return policies, but the way this situation was handled showed very little regard for customer satisfaction. A coffee machine is not something you can truly evaluate without at least setting it up and testing it. Refusing a next-day return after minimal use and then interrogating the customer about their purchase decision is not the level of service I expected from a specialty kitchen retailer. This experience has left me with a negative impression of Sur La Table, and I will think twice before making another major purchase there.

This is best of Baltimore - food + service + ambience = #1…read more heirloom tomato toast: grilled sourdough, fresh goat cheese, peaches, pinenuts, aged balsamic, basil, mint - 10/10 Maryland crab dip: sherry, cream cheese, cheddar, old bay, chives, pretzel bites - 10/10 Parisian gnocchi: summer squash, heirloom cherry tomato, saffron, ricotta salata, marcona almond - 9/10 ORVIA DUCK BREAST: peach butter, plums, cauliflower, chanterelle mushrooms, duck jus - 8/10 AUSTRALIAN RACK OF LAMB: vadouvan, madras, yogurt, green mango, mint - 8/10

This is a SERVICE review:…read more I recently visited Bygone in Baltimore for a friend's birthday celebration, and unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing--especially as a pregnant guest. First, I shall say that the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL and the skyline is breathtaking. Now, moving on to my experience: I looked over the menu hoping to find something I could safely eat, but very few options were appetizing to me. The crab dip sounded like something I could enjoy, so I asked the bar waiter if it could be prepared without the alcohol. I was told that it could not because it was premade. Once our party was seated, I ended up eating bread and butter. Later, my friend ordered the mac and cheese and encouraged me to try it. Because I'm pregnant, I asked our waitress a very specific question: Was the cheese used in the dish pasteurized? She said she would check with the kitchen. About 10 minutes passed, and I eventually had to flag her down. She came back and told me the cheese was "fresh." I explained that "fresh" was not what I had asked and repeated my question. She then said she would speak with the chef. While waiting, I was hungry and tasted some of the cheese sauce. The chef eventually came out with the waitress and told me that the cheese was safe. I clarified again: "I'm pregnant. I can only have pasteurized cheese. Is this cheese pasteurized?" His response was essentially, "No, but it's fresh and safe." At that point, I was honestly mortified and extremely uncomfortable. I had to excuse myself from the table because I was so upset. This was not about being difficult or expecting the restaurant to create an entirely new menu for me. I simply wanted a clear and accurate answer about whether something contained pasteurized cheese so I could make an informed decision about what to eat. My friend advocated for me and explained to management that the menu felt particularly limiting for someone who is pregnant. Benjamin, the manager, came over and spoke with us. He explained that many of the menu items contain some form of alcohol or non-pasteurized/aged cheese. He did try to accommodate me by offering a well-done salmon with salt and pepper and summer beans or red meat with no sauce, which I appreciate; however, it was quite late and those options did not feel appetizing for me. He also gave us his card and told me that I could come back in the future and order whatever I wanted since I did not make a choice. I do appreciate Benjamin taking the time to come speak with us and trying to find an alternative. However, the interaction with the waitress and chef left me feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable during what was supposed to be a celebration for my friend. For me, the biggest issue was not that the restaurant didn't have many options I could eat--it was that my very specific food-safety question was not answered clearly or accurately when I asked it multiple times. If a pregnant guest asks whether a cheese is pasteurized, "fresh" is not an answer to that question. I hope Bygone takes this as an opportunity to better educate staff on how to handle dietary and food-safety questions, particularly from pregnant guests. I would have been much more understanding if someone had simply said, "Let me verify that with the chef," and returned with a clear answer. I appreciate the manager's effort to make things right, but unfortunately, the experience still left an unpleasant impression on me.