Best authentic Mexican in Mesa! This is a hidden gem! The green salsa is to die for! It's easy to…read morefill up on chips and salsa because they are delicious. But, save room for food. My husband and I split the large combo plate. It was excellent! We chose Christmas! Good choice! Servers are kind and efficient. I have already referred several people there. Feedback was a huge " thank you " because they all have enjoyed it.

Just left Chef Leo's Food Lab and we had so much fun! Highly recommend for a date night, a…read morecouple's evening out, girl's night out, team building or just because you want to experience something new. Chef Leo and his assistant were very nice and were always nearby if you had a question or needed help. EVERYTHING was delicious! And you get to take the recipes home. We did the Cooking with Bourbon class - a MUST. My husband and i plan on doing a Date Night class or the Seafood class. BYOB - that's a plus too.

Chef Eric, Chef Annie, and team did a wonderful job for my birthday party this weekend. We had…read moreabout 100 folks and it was no sweat for them. The food looked and tasted great. The servers & Tia the bartender were polite and on top of things. Our kitchen and outdoor kitchen were the sparkling clean when they left. The best part was that my wife and I had no worries and could spend time with our guests knowing that everything was being handled very well! We will definitely call on Chef Eric and his team for our future catering needs.

Chef Michael & Chef Annie prepared a fantastic New Year's Eve meal for a family gathering in…read moreScottsdale (14 guests). They were fantastic to work with, every step of the way. We appreciated their open communication, their willingness to work with us on a custom menu and, of course, the quality and attention they put in to each of the dishes. Every course was delicious and Michael & Annie couldn't have been easier to work with. Lil' Leto Catering exceeded our expectations and we would definitely work with them again in the future. Thank you, Chef Michael & Chef Annie, for helping make our NYE celebration so memorable!

Attended a work team building event, making pasta w/Chef Paul. What a fantastic experience. He was…read moreso fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, and made every person in the room (20 of us) his #1 priority. Answering questions nonstop and sharing personal stories that were connected to family and his love of baking/cooking. Highly recommend to anyone interested in trying something new. Chef Paul, thank you! "Tutti Mangiamo!!!"

We had a blast with Chef Paul! The food was delicious and we learned a lot. A great spot for a date…read morenight.

My daughter contacted Nate regarding a private dinner in our home for Father's Day. It was…read morefantastic! He communicated with her throughout the entire process, and even served a Separate meal for the little ones and even served them first so the adults could eat. We had an app,salad, entree and dessert, and it was absolutely delicious!!! Thank you, Nate!

Wonderful service and amazing food. Nate was great to deal with and everyone raved about the meal…read moreincluding me!!

Chef Warren Weekes prepared the most amazing filet mignon dinner for our girls trip to Scottsdale…read more It was not only a spectacular meal, but he made for such a terrific experience. Highly recommend. Will definitely be doing this again in the future.

From the owner: Cactus & Sage Catering is special because we bring the refinement of resort-level dining into…read moreprivate events, blending over 30 years of executive chef experience with a warm, personal touch. Every menu is custom-designed, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and the latest culinary trends while honoring classic flavors. What sets us apart is not just the food—it’s the complete experience: private chefs preparing everything on-site, professional servers handling service and cleanup, and the reassurance that every detail is cared for so hosts can truly enjoy their event.

Everything was perfect! Our small dinner party started with handcrafted cocktails and ended with a…read moreluxurious dessert. The entire dinner impressed everyone in attendance, including the most critical foodie;)

Brian and his team were fabulous. We had a bachelorette weekend at an Airbnb where we came from out…read moreof town. It was seamless for three amazing meals and days. The attention to detail is truly wonderful, everything for our Bride to Be was what she wanted, even had us all trying new foods. We had some girls with allergies and pickier eaters; Brian and Chef Kevin helped so much by paying close attention to our "likes and dislikes". And we added a whiskey bourbon tasting and mimosas for our last day. And waking up to an absolutely clean home was so easy and allowed this Maid of Honor to actually sit and enjoy my time with my friends and the Bride to Be. And at the end of it all, they even went the extra mile to help me pack up all of the leftovers to drive back home. Every penny was worth it. I want all the recipes!

Sur La Table is located in the Kierland Commons. I was looking for a specific kitchen item and…read morealso looked at some of their cookware. There was a cooking class going on while I was there. I didn't find my item. Staff suggested that I go online. I did check out the cookware. I will definitely have to save up for that. Shared parking lot and Wi-Fi in the store

05/15/2026 The moment I stepped into this store, a staff…read moremember greeted my friend and me right away. He was really friendly, and it was just such a great way to start our shopping trip. Standing at the front, the layout of the store felt really open. As we continued to walk around and browse, another staff member greeted us, asked if we were looking for anything in particular, and told us where we could find the clearance section because there were some good items on sale. They did have some cute kitchen items on sale, leftover from Easter and Mother's Day. Separately, I saw a whole section of items with a beautiful orchid design. I ended up getting a large kitchen linen with the orchids on it as a gift. Everything in the store always looks high quality, and I love shopping there!

This was my first and last cooking class for Sur La Table. This experience was a gift from a friend…read moreso I felt obligated to stay. Overall, this had weird and unpleasant vibes. TERRIBLE INSTRUCTOR * Even after addressing that a majority of the class were new, the instructor kept speed-reading through steps. * When students asked her to repeat steps, she sounded inconvenienced. * When a student was slower than others, she would laugh or sigh loudly then talk about it with her assistants. * When the instructor asked students about the flavor and some didn't like it, she got offended. * At one point, the instructor was rushing steps and leaving some students behind, eyeing people down and being overtly impatient by going to other students that were fine on their own. * When talking about allergens in food, she kept dismissing people and insisting the dish needed it, which felt insensitive. * When people mentioned the room was too noisy and we couldn't hear instructions, she visibly looked annoyed. I'd recommend a headset and sound system for the room so everyone can hear instructions. FOOD TASTED MEDIOCRE * When a student mentioned that there wasn't a lot of flavor in the dish, she misunderstood this as "you didn't put enough (spiciness)". No, this is lacking other spices. It's bland. It's the same blandness as just salt on chicken. This is a dish I've made before and have had multiple times at authentic restaurants. Even without the (spiciness) element at said restaurants, this iteration was gross and bland. It felt modified for consumers that don't like Thai flavors. TERRIBLE SETUP * Near the end of the class, four pans on high heat were right next to each other on the burner. This meant that a group of people were cheek-to-cheek and elbow-to-elbow while cooking on high. It would have made more sense to have a heat plate at each station, or have the groups cut in half (or two stations' ingredients combined) to prevent crowding. * When cooking in the kitchen with a crowd of people, we were asked to put metal dishes next to machines that were taking up more than half of the counter, which made it more crowded. It felt disorganized. * The class was estimated to take 2-3 hours and it only took 1 hour since they kept rushing us. It was already a big red flag when the instructor said that Trader Joe's food is so flavorful... but her pretentious and condescending attitude made the class very unpleasant. I wouldn't recommend this if you're new to cooking and or trying to learn a new recipe. There are more friendly chefs and instructors out there.

Great food and ambience! Fantastic service . Always tries to accommodate locals when they can .read more

We had a great time at Taz's cooking class learning to make Korean food! To be honest, I'm not a…read morehuge fan of some Korean food - I'm just not used to some of the flavors (kimchi is a little odd to me). I do, however, love Korean BBQ. I was looking for a fun date night and stumbled upon Taz's cooking classes, which all seem to focus on different Asian themes. Mark H. and I have tried repeatedly to cook Thai and Indian curries without any success, so I signed us up for the Korean BBQ night. Little did I know that we would be cooking a Korean BBQ FEAST. We cooked for about 3 hours. Each recipe independently seemed manageable, but who eats a single item at a Korean BBQ? My favorite dishes ended up being the Korean potato salad and, of course, the meat. At the end, we sat together family-style and devoured massive quantities of delicious food that we'd all cooked together. Looking back on the night, there were so many recipes and tips and tricks that there's no way I can keep it all straight. Luckily Taz sent us home with a mini cook book of the recipes we had created! One of the biggest pluses of his course is that he focuses on the ingredients and where to find them - turns out our curries probably weren't going so well since we were getting all our ingredients at Fry's or Safeway. 10/10 will go back again for another night. Can't wait to learn how to cook a good Thai dish!

Had a fantastic afternoon where Taz taught us the secrets to cooking our favorite Thai meals at…read morehome. We had Covid tests prior to the class, Taz purchased all the necessary ingredients, he arrived on time with color printed recipe instructions for us to keep, and he expertly showed us the ropes. We had great conversation throughout the class, he graciously shared the culinary knowledge he's acquired through his world travels, and we enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal while Taz washed the dishes. He's a down to earth amazing chef, he's professional and courteous, we'll schedule another class with him, and he has our highest endorsement and recommendation. A+++

Hello Everyone: I stumbled across Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School by accident…read more I went into the shopping center to pick up a To Go order from one of the restaurants, saw the sign, peeked into the glass and entered! This is a delightful store. If you know anyone who loves to cook and you are looking for the perfect gift, look no more. There is something for everyone in this store, including yourself! There is a also a section with pre-made sauces and other items such as starters you can select from which are a huge time saver and also a money saver since you are not buying ingredients in the grocery store for one dish. Plus, they have a cooking school. I have not taken any classes yet, since they are more of a team orientation with one demonstration day over lunch (and I prefer demonstration style), but for those of you who enjoy cooking classes with a hands-on style (rather than lecture and example), this may be the place for you. Their cooking school classes can be found on-line and have a wonderful variety each month, some with a theme for that month or up-coming holiday. I encourage you to check the location out, see what they sell, see if anything scheduled at the cooking school appeals to you, and look over the food section with items ready to purchase and enjoy. The staff were all very friendly when I told them it was my first time in the store so they could walk me through their intended concept. Enjoy!

Fabulous kitchen store! So many great items, from cookware, gadgets, sauces, books, bowls and…read morebeyond!!! Anything you can think of for your kitchen or a gift for someone else's! And so many great cooking classes!!