After learning that I needed a dark storage container for my new purchased Zeke's coffee beans over at Betsy's ice cream I decided to stop in here. They were having a cooking class for children going on at the time of my arrival but was able to get some help with my search. The lady was very friendly and helpful and showed me a stainless steel jar with a press on it that could keep my unused coffee beans airtight so they would retain its freshness. She explained that if I open a card I'd get 20% off this purchase and then after making the first payment will get a $20.00 gift card which I could use to get another. She highly recommended it from brown sugar as well. How many times I have tried and tried everything to keep it from hardening. So I purchased one and will get another one when I get my reward.
Williams-Sonoma carries top of the line kitchen small appliances,utensils, and everything you need for your kitches as well as cake mixes from Georgetown cupcake. Yes, Georgetown cupcake is another chain we don't have here but I have been to the one it Atlanta and it is very good! They have all types of cookbooks some of which you could get cheaper elsewhere and some American Girl literature. While I was looking at the coffee presses and grinders I saw they sell in round tins "Iffy" coffee beans which you can only get at the Carnegie coffee company! You can even purchase different roasts as well as decaf. I didn't bother to check the price on these but am glad to know there is someplace I can this coffee to brew at home.
I saw various candies available for sale as well.
Williams-Sonoma has only two other locations in the PIttsburgh area the others being at Ross Park mall and Shadyside. By opening their card I get into their rewards program which I'll find out more about later. The saleslady told me about the classes and normally when a new cook book is launched they will focus a class around that.
Meantime I was happy with my purchase and discount so will see how well this container will keep my coffee beans fresh. She did advise me not to ground them all at one time. Rather grind what I need for my coffee. Good tip!