“If you’ve ever wondered how to bring joy, flavor, and a touch of magic into your kitchen, you need to attend Jan’s cooking classes at Williams Sonoma in Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach. Every Sunday at 11 AM, Jan delivers more than just recipes—she delivers an unforgettable experience.
I’ve had the pleasure of joining two sessions in a row, and I can honestly say I’m hooked. Last week’s Herb and Garlic Frittata was an aromatic, savory dream, simple yet elevated in every bite. This week’s Strawberry Shortcake was absolute heaven. Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. You leave feeling inspired and excited to recreate everything at home.
But what truly makes these classes special is Jan herself. She is approachable, personable, charismatic, and truly a joy to learn from. Her energy is contagious. She explains each step with clarity, passion, and a warm smile. She lights up the entire store and brings so much heart to each session. And yes, she is absolutely gorgeous too—inside and out.
Thank you Jan for making Sundays something to look forward to. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, these classes are a must. I can’t wait to return next week.”
“Diana Soedarmanto, plumbing specialist, was VERY helpful in guiding us to select the right soaking tub and bathroom hardware for our secondary bathroom reno project. She took the time to answer all our questions and we left feeling our money was well spent along our project's priorities.”
“I had questions on towel hooks and they were answered very quickly via email. Additionally, I was given a phone # to call to discuss further and they took my order on the call to address my concerns, offer a solution and expedite the process. Very customer oriented!”
“I highly recommend The Kitchen Store if you are looking for new cabinets. We are new home buyers; we bought a fixer upper with no kitchen. We worked with Marie to design our layout; she was patient and accommodating. We chose the Omega Cabinets solid maple. It was bumpy towards the middle end of the installation. The installer was not able to finish the job in a timely manner. There was a mistake, and part of our order did not get made, so we had to wait for the whole order. This took an extra 3 weeks. By that time the oringal installer was moved on and I had a pile of cabinet pieces in my kitchen waiting. The manager Jason and the sales rep, Marie worked very hard and fast to get me new installers, and help negotiate final payments and within 2 days all was resolved. I am grateful for the support of Jason and Marie. They assisted a possible shit show and turned it into a pretty good experience. And my kitchen is really coming together.”
“Pine Tree's work is incredibly detailed and quite stunning. Every part of the project is carefully thought about and carried out in a professional manner. I'm so happy my wife and I chose Pine Tree. We're so happy with our two bathroom remodels. Highly recommend!!!”
“Minimalist Japanese design meets home goods and stationery. The products are simple but beautiful—ceramics, pens, and textiles. A bit pricey, but you’re paying for craftsmanship. The vibe is quiet and curated. Great spot if you appreciate thoughtful design”
“Shlomi and his team helped us every step of the way with our extensive house renovation. We redid our entire kitchen, master bedroom / bathroom, laundry room and added a walk in master closet. From the plans to the finishing touches they always made themselves available. We greatly appreciated Shlomi, Jordan and everyone who helped us make this renovation a reality. The group text where we were kept updated with plans for the days ahead helped us keep our life organized as this was ongoing. It was so much less stressful with their management and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We look forward to their help in transforming our garage into an ADU later this year and we highly recommend them to anyone looking ready to start their own renovations.”
“I had an amazing experience with Oly Nero at Reback. He helped me tremendously in fixing a leaky faucet that was high end but we couldn’t determine cartridges for due to misinformation. He’s a great guy who offers excellent customer service. He’s tall, black and works behind the counter. I’m so impressed that I hope to order my next faucets through Reback’s when I remodel.”
“They had everything that I needed to put up and Mount my Flat screen TV.
Customer service was Great. I definitely recommend going there . Especially if you live nearby.”
“The best exotic stone supplier I've had the privilege of experiencing. If you're looking for rich and exotic stone, come to Paramount you'll be glad you did. Luv this place”
10AM - 6PM
22733 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
Kitchen And Bath
“Excellent customer service from both Issa and Dayana. I've worked with this location on projects for both myself and several clients. My expectations have been exceeded every time!”
“Me and my husband got the 23” concrete rectangular vessel bathroom sink and we are so so amazed by how beautiful the product is!! The quality of the product is 100%They are so nice and friendly as well! Definitely worth the drive! Yall should check them out!! 1000/10!”
“Helpful employees at the store, ample inventory and good selection, parking lot and street parking available. Stopped by to get some putty, paint, small brush and spatula to fix a small messed up on a set wall”
“We had Carpet Corner remove the old carpet and install new carpet in our living room, three bedrooms, the stairs to the second floor, and the upstairs hallway, a total of about 175 square yards. Mike sent three very capable and friendly installers, who were here about nine hours. They had to move an upright piano, a grandfather clock, beds, furniture, a couple of large display cabinets filled with glass and ceramic collectables, etc. etc., then put it back when they were done. Nothing got damaged, and the new carpet looks great!”
“Cannot say enough good things about this location, found everything i needed, enjoyed how easy everything was to get to thanks to how organized and stocked everything is, Thank you Josè and the amazing team you have, we'll surely come again.”
“Mariano development inc. is a very professional company. JR knows what he doing and helps to guide you with your ideas and designs. He has an experienced background which helps him to understand your needs. Has good ideas and shares that with one. He is also very patient and friendly.”
“Well, I wanted another 240mm chef’s knife and so I bought this gyuto stainless clad with SLD core steel from Yoshihiro cutlery. It’s beautiful: the hammered stainless cladding, the ebony handle, and above all how it cuts. I’ve haven’t noticed any reactive staining yet though I believe the core steel is semi-stainless.I sharpened it right out of the box - it didn’t take much, it does sharpen very easily, it felt like I was sharpening my shirogami knives.It’s my eleventh knife from these guys. I have bought a couple from other dealers but it seems the quality is never as good as Yoshihiro.Go for it!”
“We were very happy with the cabinet. Steward responded very quick to my questions. Even my project was so small, he took care of it with speed and quality! Definitely will recommend his service and love to work with him again. Thank you Steward!”
“My partner broke his leg in while on a trip to Canada and we had to make ramp arrangements quickly and from afar. Adam was so communicative and caring and flexible; there were variables that required some creative problem solving and he embraced that, bringing expertise and good cheer to the process. Our ramp worked out beautifully - we're very grateful.”
“Well there are many stores but I am sure that if something is missing that is not in other stores I will find it here. This person does not want to change the entire bathroom extractor fan and it is quite old. This store does have it. And after looking for it in several places.”
“Jay's customer service today was excellent! She made several suggestions and saved me $500 because she suggested a different size for the same tile. She also found complimentary tile for my small niche areas. Thanks very much for all the help today Jay! Tracy & Joanne”
“I’m a plumbing contractor who’s been in the field over 20 years, the knowledge professionalism and service is far superior to any other shopping experience. I used to shop at the branch in Carson back when it was Indiana; the service there now doesn’t come close to the convenience of 23rd. The traffic in downtown is less frustrating than the service at Carson”
“We visited Ferguson on Marine Ave to look for a replacement of our old Delta shower set. Paola helped us by showing possible alternatives and narrowing down selections based on our preferences (type, color, water pressure, shape design, etc.) and compatibility with the existing plumbing system. She was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. She spent over an hour with us going through the whole process, and in the end, she spotted a tiny incompatibility of a diverter setup that cannot be fixed unless we commit to a larger renovation project (tearing down the wall/tile). We ended up deciding to stick with the existing shower set for now, but Paola was still sincere and very helpful with our questions on much smaller items over email communications afterwards. We would definitely come back to Paola when we go for the new shower set.”
“This is a remarkable place, operated by a good man and family. Here you can find such amazing wares, from the must-have kitchenware items of proper knives and cookware, to tea sets and sake drinkware, to Japanese BBQ gear and kitchen organizing items. I have had my knife sharpened here--the attention and care that the proprietor gives to my knife keeps me coming back, and very excited to recommend to you to use his services, but also to explore this wondrous shop. There are fewer stores like this nowadays, with people shopping online constantly. You cannot beat the excellence of this store, being able to walk in and be greeted so warmly by this family and staff, and then get to see in person all the specialties Hitachiya brings in from Japan. Don't miss out on shopping here.”
“I worked with Polly and Leah who helped me redesign my kitchen and a bathroom after extensive water damage had destroyed them. Polly and her assistant were very attentive, answered questions in a timely manner, and offered great ideas for the designs. My new kitchen and bathroom are just beautiful.”
“After placing my order, I immediately received a phone call with in-depth info about the shipping and receiving of my vanity. My vanity arrived in less than 2 weeks. It’s absolutely gorgeous and of wonderful quality.”
“I did a small kitchen remodeling . They are good in the quality and reasonable price. Nancy is really great. We ran into a little problem with their scheduling and their timing issue. The owner also jump in to try to resolve it. At the end , they still finish a day behind ... BUT I still give the 5 stars for their workmanship and overall service. Just wish the communication would have been a bit better.”
“Working with Lux was such a great experience! We couldn’t be happier with our full kitchen remodel…..it is GORGEOUS. The owner, the office staff, and the crews were all amazing and so easy to work with and so respectful of us and our home. In addition, they were there for us when we had a few other home issues due to flooding and were able to also provide a new roof and fix the room that was damaged and put it back to its original condition all while working on the kitchen and completing it within the time promised. We recommend them very highly!”