As a person who spends a lot of time watching the Food Network on TV, I come across a lot of recipes requiring spices that you can't find in any of our local supermarkets.  Without fail, I...

As a person who spends a lot of time watching the Food Network on TV, I come across a lot of recipes requiring spices that you can't find in any of our local supermarkets.  Without fail, I can always find the spices I need at Cost Plus.   (An example would be the ingredients for (Indian) Grilled Tandoori Chicken.  You can find all the individual spices from the TV or internet recipes, or you can buy Punjab Red Tandoori Spice (with the recipe on the label) that contains all the spices you need in one bottle.  Cost Plus has what you need, when you can't find it anywhere else.  They have a great wine selection, and its a fun store to browse at.

Cost Plus is great! They have an excellent selection of housewares and an international food & wine market. You can buy everything from bath soap to champagne to a leather sofa here.

Cost Plus is great! They have an excellent selection of housewares and an international food & wine market. You can buy everything from bath soap to champagne to a leather sofa here.

Even though everything here is mass produced stuff, it still has a unique feel because of the international vibe of the store.

The prices are very reasonable for the quality of what you buy. It's a really fun place to browse too!

When I'm in the mood to browse I go to World Market.  The store is loaded with fun, unique items from all over the world.  The staff is always friendly and helpful.  And the wine...

When I'm in the mood to browse I go to World Market.  The store is loaded with fun, unique items from all over the world.  The staff is always friendly and helpful.  And the wine selection is superb.

I'm usually able to find great gifts here, and a good bottle of wine.