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| - First, I would like to rate the cooking classes... which I would give 3 stars. I signed up for a couple classes when they went on sale (50% off) a few weeks ago... Well, I am not a beginner and unfortunately most of the people in the class didn't even know how to cut an apple or onion properly. The chefs were VERY NICE but the kitchen is so small that most everything is not hands on and you just stand there and watch other people do a few things or the chef does it themselves, so you could just watch food network and get the same effect. If you are a real beginner and don't spend much time in the kitchen this would be a great place for classes because you would get more comfortable in the kitchen, but if you are an avid cook like I am, there is really no benefit at all to taking these classes. I took 2 (knife skills and french pastry) and honestly I learned nothing and ended up helping other people in the class.
As for the store, the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Also, the prices of their everyday kitchen tools are not much higher then shopping elsewhere and they have a great variety of many basic things. They also have great specialty items, linens, dishes, etc...
When you buy things online you can return them to the store with ease, and their customer service phone line is great!
Sur La Table is a great shopping experience and if you are an avid cooker or just beginning I highly suggest stopping in... but beware or you'll end up like me with great gadgets and no where to store them =)
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