Sur La Table

I brought my best friend a cooking class: mastering seafood for her birthday back in mid Jan. But due to the bad weather and scheduling problems we didn’t get to do it til a week ago. I had to call corporate and change the class 3x. And finally I had to call Meredith at South Park location to ensure that Robin and I will be able to attend this class last Thursday. She was sweet and very accommodating.
Chef Ron was our master for the night. During the Carowinds season, he’s the master chef/​supervisor at one of the big restaurant in there. And Part time at Sur La Table. Been cooking all his life. Started out as dishwasher and work his way up. Now when Carowinds closed, he works there full time. And I’m happy he taught us that night. Robin and I were just praying we don’t set the commercial kitchen on fire. But as it turn out. We manage to make some great dishes. Salmon with a delicious salad. Then a great fancy oh sooo yummy fish stew. Yes there’s a fancy name for it but I can not remember it for the life of me.
Best part, Brittany who help us cleans up. No fuss. After we eat. We get to shop in the store with our 10% off coupon. Come back cook some more with the wine we brought along. Eat than sign up for the next class with additional 10% off. And of course no clean up. Thanks Brittany.
Chef Ron made things look so easy and delicious. I haven’t try to make it at home yet but I’m happy to learn something new with his jokes sprinkles in there. My next class is with him also so this must tells you. I’m happy to come back. Check out the beautiful pics and videos below.

This is a Sur la Table complaint that I’m sure many SLT customers are unaware.
For Years, my family bought the
Sur la Table
Marca Verde il Classico Extra Virgin Olive Oil
which was bottled in a 32.4 oz size and sold for $ 9.95.
In the past 2 — 3 months, they have cut the bottle size by 7 whole ounces.
It’s now bottled in a 25.4 oz for the SAME PRICE: $ 9.95
This is Ludicrous and I’m hoping their customers Stop Buying it, as I have.
Not only that, but they’re now selling another Sur la Table Pure Virgin Olive Oil, 25.4 ounce size for $ 19.95.
They say it’s a more Pure Olive Oil and the other is mixed with a Spanish Oil.
Just to confuse us more… and more than likely, to placate those of us who are upset about the New reduced size bottle.
Who do they think they’re fooling?
Shame on you, Sur la Table!

Simply one of the best overall kitchen stores out there… just nipping out Williams Sonoma. They have some really good, top end stuff, and some not so top end stuff. What is troubling is that many of their seemingly «top end» items are made in China! Now I don’t mind paying for great quality cooking toys that are made in: the USA, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and even Japan. But China? It’s poor quality and will NOT last yet they charge you as if it was made in France.
Ok, enough ranting. I DO love Sur La Table because they DO sell stuff made in the aforementioned countries! I bought my entire Revol (Made in France) Bakeware here, and this bakeware is THE BEST! Super even cooking and superb quality. It wasn’t cheap but nothing of that quality is.
They have a great knife selection, and so many gadgets and gizmos that will make your head spin! But again, make sure you look to see where this stuff is made…
Yes I AM a Fan of Sur La Table! And try their cooking classes too! GREAT value for what you get!

My recipe says I need a flour sifter.
It’s a grand occasion, let me just pop in to SurLaTable and grab me a nice cookie cutter.
I need a nice wooden citrus reamer.
I know I do not have to worry, because Sur La Table will have just about everything for your kitchen essentials.
Place — packed with kitchen gadgets and goods for cooking, baking, drinking, and all the galore. Sometimes it seems chaotic with all the knick-​knacks.
Prices — truthfully, they are a bit pricier than if you were to go to HomeGoods or Macy’s. But just wait out for the sale or browse through the clearance/​sale section — you’d be surprised to find something that you would need. Or do what I do, screw it and just buy the darn thing because you have a recipe that HAS TO BE DONE THAT day (cause you cannot be bothered looking around the mall or other stores).
Service — kind and attentive. The cashiers are nice and they always questioned what is would use with the gadget. It’s a great way to get a conversation going.

Sur La Table to me is like Home Depot or the 4-​Wheel Parts store for my Hubs. I can get lost in Sur La Table… everytime. They have everything you could think of when it comes to Kitchen/​Cooking needs.
They have gadgets and kizmos of plenty and I just love it in there.

I’m so addicted, especially to there sales rack. Head to the back of the store bottom shelves first. There’s always something good. That being said anytime I need anything for my kitchen I go here. A good knife set, here, silpats, good baking chocolate, odds and ends, mixers. Also check out last years models. They will always be on sale and if anything goes wrong they will not hassle you on returns like some stores do.

Do you need anything for your kitchen? I mean *anything*… this is your place. Due to poor hand strength and tremors, I break a lot of dishes (a LOT of dishes…) and I have learned the hard way that while Corelle is pretty sturdy for everyday bangs and whatnot, if you drop a Corelle dish of any kind from 4′ in the air (I am a tall girl) onto tile flooring, it sends razor sharp shrapnel that imbeds itself in cabinetry, skin and appliances — so I needed to replace my dishes.
I kind of knew what I wanted, but was having trouble A. finding it and B. finding it at a reasonable price. While strolling through Southpark, I saw Sur La Table and thought I might as well try it. SCORE! I found the square clear glass dishes that I wanted and they were incredibly reasonably priced (seriously). Not only that, I found a great set of metal measuring spoons and some great dish towels to boot. The VERY helpful staff wrapped all of the dishes very well (8 dinner plates, 8 smaller plates and 8 bowls) and offered to meet me down at the elevator area in the parking garage so I didn’t have to carry the heavy, breakable items through the mall — customer service doesn’t get any better than that in this day and age.
They do have a lot of expensive items (a girl can dream about Le Creuset…), but I was surprised to find some items priced comparable to Bed, Bath and Beyond — and don’t forget to check out their clearance/​sale items.
I pulled my vehicle around as told and loaded up my dishes. Great items (so many items) at a great price and amazing customer service.

Cherry pitters! All-​Clad cookware! Spices! Damascus chef knives! WONDERFUL staff!

I am such a sucker for kitchen tools, gadgets & as Bruce called them, «doodads»! Sur La Table is a place where my type of people (read «suckers») can get lost in plenty of «ooooh, I need that!»
On the hunt for a corn silker gadget, I stopped in today. Luckily, a helpful employee led me right to the perfect tool from «Chef’n». I’m a big fan of Chef’n products, as I own several of their kitchen tools. For what this particular gadget was, it was $ 7.95. Ouch! However, my parents needed it, so reluctantly I shelled out $ 17.05 (tax included) for two of these.
The store has so much product, it would be easy to spend a lot of time (& money) in here. However, everything is laid out & presented neatly. Items are all priced, so you know exactly how much you’re spending. As others mentioned, they carry the top brands in kitchen items.
This store would be great for wedding or housewarming gifts. Speaking of, they do have gift registry now. :)

For all things cooking, Sur La Table is pretty awesome. Can it be expensive? Sure, but they carry those pricey brands that are similarly priced at other retail outlets. Le Creuset, Cuisinart, Wusthof, Vitamix, etc.
I don’t really cook, but Sur La Table almost inspired me to do so. I’m especially fond of checking out the section of various fun-​colored spatulas, whisks, mixing spoons and such. Seriously, if you’re looking for a fun (or serious) gift for a chef of any caliber, Sur La Table probably has something up his or her alley.

They have just about everything you could want to furnish your kitchen & dining room, but as chris s. said…“Ka-ching!”. I don’t understand what makes a toaster $ 100+. Definitely go to the clearance section first if you’re looking for something specific just in case it’s there. It’s a fun place to get ideas.

All I can say is —
Ka-​Ching!

I only needed a «Pinch» and I got so Much more! Photo, I took shows how much more!
This is a great Cooking Store! The Staff is VERY friendly and knowledgeable, at least about the merchandise they offer! Global and Shun Knives, I’m waiting! Today I just wanted a «pinch» and I Dream of Steel!
Update 5 –22 –2013
Battle of the Knives Round One is OVER! «G-​4» Global is the Winner! Only Because I have experience with Global and I like the Lighter Weight and the one Piece Simplistic Design! My Bride like Global a lot too!

Multiply the costs of already high-​end kitchen gadgets and doodads with the exclusivity of the Southpark Mall and you’ll find Sur La Table’s collection of anything you could possibly need for food preparation at home. Knives, small appliances, bakeware, cookware and utensils. All top end. All expensive.
I was pleased to find the clearance rack in the back corner, where I spotted a slightly less expensive version of the veggie peeler and the knife sharpeners I needed. Score!

This is my wife’s new obsession. It feels like every week we are going to look at the most random kitchen utensils and cookware. But I must say this place is loaded full of good stuff. Really as good as it gets.

Fancy kitchen store… so fancy, they don’t even pronounce the «le» on «TabLE.» Even if I pronounced it wrong, I felt right at home and instantly added a million things to my wish list.
The sell everything for your kitchen you could imagine! My husband and I were joking while walking around and wondered if they sell dehydrators. Sure enough, we looked to the side of us and wouldn’t you know a dehydrator was right there at our feet! If you like fancy espresso makers, you can try one out here and sip and shop.
We found a great dish set here. The casual dinnerware prices are pretty comparable to other kitchen stores… we were sold! They have good after-​season sales too! Got some patio dishes and drink ware at 30% off.
If you need a vintage looking apron, specialty gadget, hostess gifts, or something fun for yourself check this place out. Even if you aren’t a cook/​chef, you’ll inspire to be one after walking through this store! Yes, I’m eating in tonight…

I can lose myself as well as the sense of time when I set foot in Sur La Table. They have anything and everything you never even imagined. Tiny gadgets, huge gadgets, gadgets that you dont even need cause you can accomplish the same thing by being resourceful in the kitchen (like I do) They are very interesting to look at though. Its quite expensive — $ 8.99 for a medium sized cookie cutter??? It wasnt even lined with gold! You’ll even come across really cute things you will never use, like I did. I bought two sets of six tiny forks with 2 prongs, they were very pretty and fancy looking, and werent cheap either. Unfortunately I got to used them once, when I served melon and watermelon balls, and that was 3 years ago! So be careful and buy what you NEED not what you desire. However, I did buy a bunch of other things that I do use, and I love.
Im still a fan of this cooking lover’s paradise, I kill time here while my shopping buddies rack up more debt in stores like Michael Kors and the like.

This place is heaven! I don’t actually buy a lot here, since some things are on the expensive side, but if you do need a specialty gadget for the kitchen (dumpling press, anyone?), this is the place to go. They have a great cookie cutter section if you’re into that (which I am), and they are often giving out coffee/​latte/​cappuccino samples. I think it’s a great place to buy gifts – even if they aren’t that into cooking, you can find them something that will make their experience a little easier, or a little prettier.

Sur La Table is expensive but also has every specialty cooking item you could ever want. They’ve got cooking appliances, a wide range of cookbooks, flatware, and so on. For example, I found a whet stone there for knife sharpening. If you’re into cooking, it’s a fun shop to browse, and the staff there is pretty helpful.