Best buys -- Greer Wylder

Dish is a new cooking school and kitchen store that carries gourmet

accessories and offers catering. The concept was started after two

instructors from the former Home Chef Cooking School and cooking classes

in the south of France decided to open their own business. Tom Curran and

Susan Borowsky offer hands-on cooking classes, workshops and a series of

basic and advanced classes. Dish carries cooking accessories by All-Clad

and Emile Henry as well as gourmet products, including oils, vinegars,

mustard, jams and spreads. Dish has a summer class schedule through July

on topics such as how to throw a great dinner party, an Asian-theme

cooking class, a cuisine in Provence class, a vegetarian series and a

Seafood 101 series. Dish is at 435 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 574-2433.

Williams-Sonoma is offering classes through July taught by visiting

chefs, including Caroline Cazaumayou, a native of Provence, France; Doris

Kwon, who has studied with French and Italian chefs; Linda Steidel, an

author who has received formal training at Epicurean in Los Angeles;

Lorraine Lee Witte, a Chinese cuisine specialist; Florence Bertheau, a

French-born, classically trained chef; and Janice Morrow, owner of the

White Apron School of Culinary Design. The schedule for June includes

“Short Order Gourmet Dinner,” “Entertaining with Style,” “Grilling: Happy

Father’s Day,” “Father’s Day Celebration,” “Vegetarian Bistro Fare,”

“Spanish Fare,” “Fire up the Grill: The 4th of July” and “It’s the

Berries.” In July, the classes will include “An Elegant Summer Pasta

Party,” “Summer Picnic,” “Delightful Summer Desserts,” “The Big Easy, New

Orleans-Style,” “Flavors of the Southwest” and “Elegant Summer Dinner in

Paris.” The two-hour classes are each $45 and class size is limited.

Williams-Sonoma is on the second level of the Saks Fifth Avenue wing at

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop is now open from noon to

4 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month at 2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. On Sunday, there will be an end of the month sale. All spring

clothing and spring furniture will be 50% to 75% off. “We have just

received a charming dollhouse with furniture, great for that darling

daughter or collector,” said Gloria Godfrey. Information: (949) 640-4777.

Mikimoto, the originator of cultured pearls, has expanded its line of

cultured pearl jewelry to include elegant personal accessories and a gift

collection. The accessories collection includes silk scarves, purse pens,

compacts, lipstick brush holders, atomizers and handbags; the gift

assortment includes desk and travel clocks, picture frames, crystal,

writing instruments and baby gifts. The company was founded in 1893 as a

pearl house and has remained a leading brand in pearls for more than 100

years. The newly expanded purse accessories line comes in shimmering

pastel-satin finishes, each accented with a cultured pearl. Prices start

at $35. Mikimoto is across from Vie de France on the first level of South

Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 424-5440.

Gardening secrets are on sale at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin

Hills Road, Newport Beach. The nursery’s private formulas of soil

activators, flower foods, potting soils and planting mix are reduced 20%

through the end of the month. The products were developed especially for

Southern California gardens. Information: (949) 640-5800.

Now’s a great time to buy exercise equipment for the home. LA Gym

Equipment is having a floor model sale through Monday on treadmills, home

gyms, climbers and exercise bikes, all reduced 20% to 40%. LA Gym

Equipment is at 1880 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

631-1381.

Outdoor teak furniture is available at reduced prices at Teak Imports,

1240 Logan Ave., Unit H, Costa Mesa. A five-piece set is priced at

$1,195. Information: (714) 544-7268.

* BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or

by fax to (949) 646-4170.