Sur La Table Cooking Class

In 1972, the first Sur La Table store opened in Seattle's Pike Place Market. It was a place where serious cooks found a surprising selection of culinary tools from around the world, with helpful, knowledgeable employees who loved cooking, too. With more than 100 stores across the country now, Sur La Table has a website and catalog viewed by millions of people each year and a highly regarded cooking class program. I recently attended a class at the Pentagon Row store and wanted to recap my experience below.

Noodles & Company

Whether it's noodles, pastas, salads, soups or sandwiches, Noodles has something for everyone. Made quickly and served with style, and all for around $7, this fast casual dining spot is convenient for on the go. With several locations currently in the DMV area, Noodles is expanding with 4 new locations in Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, and Chantilly set to open in Spring 2012.