In Good Taste
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 248-2015
- Best of Citysearch:
- Gourmet 2006, Gourmet 2006, Gourmet 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, , Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for In Good Taste – by Otis Rubottom
In Short
Kitchen-gadget lovers needn't look further than this Pearl District outpost of culinary cool. From German knives to French pots and pans to Italian coffee, it's all here, along with a well-chosen selection of wine from all the major regions. A large, sweeping counter hosts cooking classes year-round. Usually led by local restaurant chefs or traveling cookbook authors, classes are held almost nightly. Stop in or call for a complete schedule of the season's offerings.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCatering starts at around $30 per person and goes up from there. A 50-percent down payment is required up front.
Look GoodThe whole class area is available to rent for private parties.
User Reviews for In Good Taste
08/20/2008 Posted by biznana
If I could rate this place zero stars, I would. Long story short, they have given me the run around on using a large gift certificate not once, not twice, but THREE times. They have essentially succeeded in stealing my money, citing the woes of being a "small business" with "no legal obligation" for why they will not honor my gc. POOR business practices, if you ask me, and I will let everyone know how incompetent their staff and especially undiplomatic their owner is. And I will certainly not be a future patron - oh, wait, they haven't even given me the opportunity to BE a patron of their store. SHAME ON YOU! You should rename your store "In BAD Taste", as that is how you treat your customers.
Pros: I know where NOT to go.
Cons: Worst customer service ever, shady business practices.
02/09/2008 Posted by 2coolforu
Wow! I was surfing on citysearch and was appalled at the previous review (see below). EVERY time I have gone to In Good Taste I have been treated with the utmost respect. The staff is so helpful and professional; all of my questions are always answered honestly. They greeted me with a smile as soon as I walked in the door, asked me if I needed any help, and then left me alone to peruse the nooks and crannies of culinary gadgets and cookware. When I did have a question, they were there with the answer. When I was ready to check out, they were there ready to serve me. I have taken numerous cooking classes at In Good Taste and I have been so happy I did every time. I've had a class cancel on me a time or two, but the staff was so apologetic and sincere that it would have taken a lot of effort to be upset. Well you what? Life happens! Sometimes classes get cancelled; for whatever reason. I have found that they were willing to go above and beyond to remedy the situation and to apologize for the cancellation. As for the guy who's class got cancelled and it was his anniversary---I bet they gave you notice... I bet they were really sorry... I bet they offered you a different class for the same price as the one you bought... I bet they did everything in their power to make you happy... I bet no matter what they did, it wasn't good enough for you. That's your problem. Deal with it. But don't tell people to go to Sur La Table ( an evil national corporation) because you didn't get what you wanted. I would give In Good Taste one hundred million stars if I could. Don't take the word of some guy who's class got cancelled and he couldn't deal with it; take the word of a life long customer.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Parking can be difficult, but save the earth; take the bus or streetcar.
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