Dean & Deluca

Review Title: DEAN & DELUCA Cookie Assortment

Title: DEAN & DELUCA Cookie Assortment

Review Body: The perfect gift for someone at the office or someone at home – DEAN and DELUCA assortment of cookies. There is always a line at the cookie counter in this SoHo store, so you need to go a day early. You don’t want to miss getting that special person of yours this gift of oversized Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Triple Chocolate cookies. These are considered the best of the best. Enjoy four of each type with this new twelve-cookie assortment. See – it is the perfect gift!

Someone once sent them to me as a gift and now I send them for gifts all the time. These are the very best cookies I have ever had – and I have had quite a few cookies in my life.

I was overwhelmed to receive such a great gift that was so tasty and was packed beautifully. When I had to send them for my friend’s birthday somewhere – they assured it to be shipped the next day to ensure freshness. They will be freshly baked the next morning and shipped off to where they need to go. They will still be fresh when they arrive.

Truly, I have never tasted any cookies that taste like these. When I received my gift in the mail, I couldn’t believe how they just melted in my mouth. I immediately called the person who sent them to me and wanted to know where they came from. I have since placed many orders for these cookies both for myself as well as to give as gift during Christmas or for any other occasion that I need to send out a gift. They are delicious!

I always found it really hard to find cookies that really taste uniquely different – I mean cookies usually taste about the same. Chocolate chips almost always taste the same as do all the other flavors. I mean let’s face it – a cookie is just is cookie. Well, at least that is what I first thought until I had one of these gourmet cookies because they have a very uniquely different taste and are so different from ordinary cookies.

Through its history, DEAN and DELUCA have made a status for themselves in New York City as an icon of lifestyle and culture. DEAN and DELUCA is the only brand name that has the global awareness and cultural status to be the best brand in gourmet retail food globally and they certainly have earned the reputation for the best in cookies.

Pros: Fresh baked, always shipped fresh, gourmet cookies that in my opinion are the best cookies in the world, shipping available to almost anywhere. These cookies are great for Christmas giving to clients as well as other times when a gift is needed. Just make sure not to take them home to mail yourself as your gift might be all gone by the time you are ready to wrap your package. These are truly unique and very delicious cookies.

Cons: None

Website Experience: I have never visited a better website – the navigation was perfect with menus on the top and left side that takes you to more and more sections of gourmet foods – appetizers, dips, meat, bake goods and every type of gourmet food and baked foods that you can imagine. I spent hours on this site the first time with my mouth watering. If you are going to have any type of party, this is where you need to get all your food.

I know why this company has such worldwide brand awareness for some of these foods I have never heard of. They have designer pastries for every occasion as well as designer cakes. Now all I can think about is going and eating – I am starved. Don’t shop on this website unless you are full from having just eaten or you have a credit card with nothing on it. I actually ordered some cookies today to send to myself.

Amount Paid: $35.00 for the assortment package

Purchase Date: March 15, 2013

Online or In-Store: Online

Final Notes: The best cookies in the world. You have to send them as a gift to someone you love someday soon.

Recommended: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 stars

Review Title: Chocolate Fudge Cake from Dean & Deluca

Title: Chocolate Fudge Cake from Dean & Deluca

Review Body: Chocolate cakes are delightful and can always set the right mood. Be it birthdays, reunions or any other ceremony which demands something sweet, chocolate fudge cakes suit every situation. Their chocolaty topping added with the soft creamy chocolate between layers makes chocolate cakes an irresistible proposition for almost everyone. After having eaten the chocolate fudge cake from Dean & Deluca, I can safely say that there is no chance that you would be able to stop yourself from eating the cake in one go.

I was pretty nervous about arranging a birthday party for my wife’s birthday after our marriage and wanted everything to be perfect. However, after much contemplation I thought that rather than throwing a birthday party, a nice cozy birthday celebration with only the two of us would be the best option. Thus, I chose a gift for her a week ahead of her birthday and only needed to arrange for an excellent cake followed by a sumptuous dinner to make her birthday special.

After having asked a lot of people about the kind of cake which would be best suited for the occasion, I finally decided to buy a chocolate fudge cake. For any normal birthday, I might have just gone to the baker next to my office to buy the cake but since this was no normal birthday, I decided to even surf online for the best chocolate fudge cakes which are delivered in my area.

After checking out a few websites, I finally laid my eyes over the chocolate fudge cake’s picture from Dean & Deluca and I knew at once that this cake would be just perfect for my chocoholic wife. The great reviews further strengthened my belief and I ordered it a couple of days prior to the birthday as the website clearly said that it might take around 48 hours for the cake to be delivered.

I was happy that I received the cake on the morning of the birthday and I must say on first look, I had to exercise total self control in order to avoid taking a bite. It seemed exactly the same as shown in the picture but was far more tempting in reality. At last, the time came when I wished my wife happy birthday and presented her with the cake. The cake’s quality can be judged by the fact that my wife was far more delighted with the awesome cake as compared to the beautiful necklace which was her gift.

The best thing about the 6-inches cake is its fine chocolate topping. Most cakes only have topping over the top of the cake but this one is over-loaded with toppings on all sides. It is really funny to get that crunchy feeling at first before your teeth sink in over the softer underbelly of the cake.

The quality of chocolate used in the cake is tremendous while the base of the cake is simply stunning. Even though both me and my wife are diet conscious, we couldn’t really resist the temptation of eating the entire cake in one go. The Callebaut chocolate fudge filling around the four cake layers makes eating the cake all the tastier.

Pros: Full of chocolaty flavors, this cake is one for the chocoholics. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate is the order of the day with this chocolate fudge cake with chocolate fudge filling adding a lot more taste to it. Apart from these outstanding qualities, the topping and the overall chocolate’s texture are the other two impressive features.

Cons: The only disappointing thing about the chocolate fudge cake is that it is only delivered from Tuesday to Friday. Thus, it is difficult to arrange a cake for someone whose birthday party comes over the weekend for which the cake must be placed in a refrigerator at first.

Website Experience: The website is easy on the eye and has a simple site structure so as to allow easy access to all the products. The website guides the user too and helps you in finding the right product with ease. Placing an order is extremely simple and all you need to do is to add the item to the cart, then checkout. After checking out, one is asked for information so that the payment can be made. All this is done in a very safe manner so that your personal information and your account information don’t get leaked out.

Amount Paid: $80.00

Purchase Date: 4th February, 2012

Online or In-Store: Online

Final Notes: A stunning cake which should suit every occasion, there is no reason why anyone shouldn’t buy it. For a reasonable price, such quality cakes are hard to find.

Recommended: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 stars

Review Title: Delicious Delectables from DEAN & DELUCA

Title: Delicious Delectables

Review Body: For a birthday gift, I decided to buy my best friend a DEAN & DELUCA gift card. She is an aspiring gourmet chef and I knew with a gift card she would be able to find and enjoy a wide array of options. She absolutely loved the gift card. Not only did I give her the gift card, but she received a catalog full of all of the wonderful products she could buy. She literally perused the catalog for hours to figure out what she wanted to purchase to make her culinary delights come to life.

To be honest, I’m not a cook but I purchased a gift card for myself. Even for those who don’t cook, you can buy delicious cooked food. Being a busy working mom, this was a great treat for me and my family. A DEAN & DELUCA gift card is so versatile. It’s great for amateur cooks, experienced cooks and food connoisseurs. There is so much to choose from that you’ll surely find something to satisfy your needs. You can purchase your gift card in increments of $25-$500, so there’s always something in your price range.

Let me go over some of the products that my friend and I purchased so you can get a real feel for the quality and the decadence of products that DEAN & DELUCA has to offer. I decided to indulge my family and buy a rack of lamb. Let me just tell you – best rack of lamb ever! My family absolutely loved it. It was so juicy and tender; it literally melts in your mouth. It was so flavorful. and the best part of all? It is natural and hormone-free, so I felt good feeding it to my family.

After the lamb, I decided to check out some other meats. I decided on the Family Reserve Grilling Collection. It was the best of everything. It was the best possible cuts of beef. They were tender, tasty and succulent. The set comes with 4 burgers, 2 strip steaks, 2 rib chops, 2 flat iron steaks and 2 top sirloins. There was something for my whole family. We had the best cookout. Everything was smoked perfectly and tasted so great. This is great for not only the summer but year-round. Your family will love it.

Since my friend is a world-class cook, she decided on cooking supplies and utensils. After much soul-searching, she decided on a signature cutting and serving board. It is not only perfect to cut meat and cheeses, but it’s also an attractive serving board. It has an adorable paddle shape and it’s very durable and solid. It gives her appetizers an extra bit of class and sophistication when she serves them at her legendary cocktail parties.

My friend makes the best grilled salmon. It’s always perfectly seasoned and cooked. It also looks perfect on the plate. What’s her secret? She uses the “Goodnow Server.” It’s the perfect tool for your food. It’s great to turn your food over, remove and even serve. This tool is also responsible. It is only made of recycled materials, so you can feel good that you are protecting the environment. You can enjoy good food and be eco-friendly at the same time.

A DEAN & DELUCA gift card is the perfect gift for everybody since this company is so respected and well-known. This company is focused on providing their customers with a world-class experience when it comes to good food, drinks and tools. Their food is natural and hormone-free and the supplies are made out of recycled materials. The gift card is perfect as a gift or a treat to yourself.

Pros: There are so many pros to name that it is hard to just limit it to a few. The DEAN & DELUCA gift card is easy to purchase, versatile and a good value. Once you order it online and receive it, you are ready to shop until you drop.

Cons: The only con I can think of is that you can’t get a gift card for over $500. With all of their great products, you can easily spend more than that.

Website Experience: The website is great. It is easy to navigate, clearly laid out and aesthetically pleasing. The photos of the products are great, so you can get a visual of what you are going to purchase. The descriptions are very vivid and detailed to help in your selection.

Amount Paid: $500

Purchase Date: January 16, 2013

Online or In-Store: Online

Final Notes: This gift card is a great gift with a multitude of options. There are a wide array of meats, appetizers, seasonings and utensils for your choosing.

Recommended: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 Stars

If I could give more stars to Dean and Deluca I would do it! To Echo what Allie says, “if you can afford it” it is worth it to treat yourself or someone you love like a king or a queen. Maybe as a once a year special treat but there is no better way to feel completely spoiled and totally worth it!

The love of your life will appreciate a the Valentine’s Day gift called Love You Cookies from the Dean and Deluca website. This is a gift of expertly decorated butter cookies that are designed to look like delicious Valentine’s Day treats. The red sugar coating adds to the taste and the look of these wonderful cookies. The red boxes, bows and ribbons used to pack the gift make the presentation unforgettable. You will get red hearts, pink X’s and red O’s in cookie form to give to your true love on a day set aside for strong emotion. The Love You Cookies gift is popular, so you will want to get your order in early to make sure that you have yours in time to present on this romantic holiday.

I am like Sharon in that I only really go all out on one occasion a year. Sometimes I choose to do thanksgiving, Christmas or a family gathering. I just know that it gets really time consuming and expensive to do this more than once a year. When I do it I go all out. I order all the appetizers from Dean and Deluca. They will actually hook you up with fun ideas and give you a good idea how to tie the tastes of your event all together with wine and everything. They really know what they are talking about! I highly recommend them when you are overwhelmed with an occasion!
 

If you need a unique dinner idea, consider a Turducken from Dean & Deluca. The turkey, which is semi-boneless, is stuffed with a boneless duck and chicken. Its stuffing is unique, too, featuring a mixture of Cajun cornbread and ground pork sausage. While turduckens have been a staple of special dinners for several years, you will seldom find one that uses such a unique mixture of flavors. One thing that many people are surprised to learn is that this meat dish can easily feed 15 to 20 people. The poultry and all the other ingredients are products of the USA, so you can be easily assured of their freshness when you order. Give one of these a try on your next special occasion.

Satisfy the sweet tooth of that special someone in your life while Dean & Deluca prepares for Valentine's Day 2013. Valentine's Day is traditionally a day reserved for fancy dinners, chocolates, and roses, but Dean & Deluca makes an effort to bring this traditional holiday into the 21st century. Last year's Valentine's Day collection from Dean & Deluca included an array of flavored popcorn in brightly designed tins, chocolates made from the freshest and finest cocoa beans in the world, and other gourmet treats. All gourmet sweets and treats ordered from Dean & Deluca will be sure to win the heart of your significant other. Remember to place orders before the first week of February to guarantee that the sweets and treats from Dean & Deluca arrive in time.

If you love Mediterranean food, you should check out the Mediterranean Appetizer Collection at the Dean and DeLuca website. The thirty-piece appetizer set consists of spinach-and-cheese-filled Spanikopita, black olive and two-cheese straws, and pomegranate cigars. They are ideal for cocktail parties. You can also serve them at the beginning of your special feast. All the items are made fresh from high-quality ingredients and can be shipped to an address of your choice within one day. In fact, the company recommends next day shipping for this item to ensure freshness. The tasty and beautifully presented appetizers can help you fix a great dinner in a short time. Your guests will love the food. It is a great choice for all the Greek lovers out there.

Mmmm. The chocolate truffles from Dean and Deluca are to die for – if you can afford them.