Rich was recommended by a family friend who used SD for their wedding. We hired him immediately…read morefollowing our first meeting/consultation. Rich was wonderful to work with from beginning to end. He is highly professional, knowledgable in all areas of the business and very open to working within his clients wants and needs. Of all the caterers we met with, he was just the best. Great communication, very involved in all planning, always available for any meeting, walk through, etc. with other vendors when necessary. He is very thorough without dominating the show. We felt so confident and comfortable on our wedding day having Rich. The food and drink is always the biggest expense...and concern. We had so many compliments from our guests on how delicious the food was and how great the service was. We couldn't have been happier that our friends and family were so pleased. I've been to a lot of weddings and rarely or never have I heard people talking about how good the food was days after the wedding. SD has since catered several other family and friend events. I've only seen and heard positive reviews. Delicious food, reasonably priced, excellent customer service. Highly recommend

Talked to Diana on the phone, she seems to be the owner, she was so rude, I gave up and I won't…read moregive her any business.

Once again, I was thrilled to work with Relish Catering! They handle the catering/service at…read morePalatine Hills Golf Course. Matt has always been exceptionally responsive and proactive in understanding our requirements to ensure our event runs smoothly. Drawing from our past events, he offered great recommendations on our order to keep everything on schedule. Timeliness is critical for our outing, and Relish delivered ahead of schedule at every single turn: Check-in: Scheduled for 7:30 AM, but they were fully set up and ready by 7:15 AM. Lunch: Scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, but pre-made wraps and chips were completely prepped by 10:45 AM. Post-Round Appetizers: Slated for 1:30 PM, but when our golfers finished early, Relish seamlessly pivoted and was ready for us by 1:00 PM. On top of that, they provided two beverage carts that did a fantastic job supporting our outing throughout the day. Matt, Jake, Maria, and Fabian,  are always an absolute pleasure to work with!

Always excellent food and service. Very large menu to choose from, including full buffet, or you…read morecan create your own buffet

The variety of menu offerings is great, and each of the ethnic menus are fantastic. Greek, Asian,…read moreAmerican are delicious! I get lots of compliments every time I cater from Greg and his team.

Catering Made Simple Full Transparent Review - BRIDE BEWARE: How This Vendor Nearly Ruined My…read moreWedding (With Proof) LONGER AND FULL REVIEW IS ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FROM ME and also in video format @blurrybutblooming on TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability -- attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline -- Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM -- to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed -- critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled "Do not use" were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper -- still in its frame -- into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it "cheap." They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting -- but that's where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: * Our ceremony was delayed. * My coordinator was harassed. * Our cake -- lovingly made by a friend -- was ruined. * Guests felt uncomfortable. * I was left hungry. * The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group -- likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple -- instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day -- and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

Chef Portia was so nice and let me start off by saying the Alfredo is EXCELLENT and the chicken so…read morewas so fresh and delicious. YOU MUST patron here if you want quality food for a great price.

Chef was accommodating! She assisted in setup following a…read moretimely delivery! Food was plentiful and delicious! Would not hesitate to use her again!

The Texan has great authentic Texas bbq. With a wide selection of items,brisket, ribs ,sausage…read moreturkey. The service was impeccable, super clean,with a fantastic staff. Each one very professional. Great cooks.

One of the things I want to eat on this road trip is really good BBQ, and my husband suggested this…read morerestaurant. He had been a customer all his life before moving to California, and my brother-in-law grew up on this place. We ordered the mixed meat plate, half rack of baby back ribs and the pulled pork sandwich, all with curly fries. My favorite meats were the fall-off-the-bone ribs and the brisket! Everything was lean and smoky. The plates came with a fresh bun, beans and coleslaw. They were not "wow" but delicious nonetheless. I liked the sauce so much that I bought some to bring home. The restaurant itself is super tiny and homey. Since we have our dogs, I got the order to-go while he waited at his family's place. Everything was packed nice and tight, resulting in zero leakage! Overall, I am not sure we will be back as we are only in town a couple days, but I definitely will keep it in rotation for future visits. Pros: - fair pricing - excellent quality meats (no smoke rings though) - beautiful date-night location (near a river!!) - decent amount of parking for a downtown area - cozy ambience - super friendly (a running theme in the Midwest) - unique, local craft sodas - sauce on the side for mix plate Cons: - ribs slightly over-sauced - stairs and ramp a tad steep to entrances - not in Oceanside :)

Never a disappointment when going here. Lisa, our waitress again, is always the best…read more Best place to stop for Italian in Algonquin.

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in McHenry County...and easily our go-to for date nights…read more We've been here multiple times, and I can honestly say we've never had a bad dish. The food is consistently incredible, and the portions are huge...you'll definitely be taking some home for lunch the next day. One thing that really sets Cucina Bella apart is the layout and atmosphere. They have three distinct seating areas, and each gives you a totally different experience. If you're looking for a more upbeat, lively vibe, grab a table near the bar. For a quieter, more romantic date night, the main dining room is perfect. They also have an overflow dining area, which is great when they're busy (and they usually are for a reason). The wine selection is excellent, and the bar staff can make just about any cocktail you're in the mood for. Whether you're celebrating something special, going out on a first date, or just want a great Italian meal, this place delivers every time. If you're anywhere near Algonquin and craving Italian, this spot is an absolute must!

Great food and great portions. Beef sandwich is always a go to, but tried the Buffalo Chicken Salad…read moreand Chicken Avocado Bowl with spinach and cauliflower rice. All great choices. Great staff too. Skip the other fast food joints in the area and head over to Buona. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!

Did mobile ordering at Buona and pulled up to the drive threw and they are very friendly. Very fast…read moreservice. They don't rush you when you are looking at the menu. These fries look so good and crispy!! Thank you! Will always comes again here.

We ordered cupcakes for my daughter's graduation party. They were perfect!!! Mari as nos bakery…read morehas the best frosting ever! It is buttery and not just pure sugar! I strongly recommend this bakery!!!

I have been going to Mariano's for quite some time now and about 1 to 4 times a month lately. I…read morehave bought sandwiches that have been marked down because the date is near and the bread has been stale already even though it's within a day or two of the sell by date. I have also bought things from the bakery that have been marked down and they have been very stale even though the sell by date was one to two days into the future. So a couple days ago I buy this pork prepackaged and not entirely inexpensive and I go to cook it today. It's been in the refrigerator and the sale by date is tomorrow, but it looks so discolored and old. I'm not even going to try to open it and smell it. I'm taking it back tomorrow and I'm really sick and tired of taking things back to the grocery stores that are rotten. It is a drive to any of them and i may or may not have enough time to drive back, find a place to park, and go in and take care of business. I have ended up just throwing things out like little bakery items that were a couple bucks or a sandwich that was three or four instead of eight or six dollars. I think my days of shopping at Mariano's are over. Definitely stay away from markdowns, Also Their prices on most things are not cheap but I will say usually their full price fresh veggies and fruit are good and fresh. Hard to go from place to place for this and that though.

In Father of the Bride, Steve Martin spends the whole movie hunting for a reason to dislike Bryan…read moreMacKenzie and never finds a good one. I had the same problem at Montarra. I came looking for the nitpick and struggled to find it. I drove six hours from St. Louis for a business dinner here. It's a strip mall (a nice one, but a strip mall), and they've planned around it: heavy drapes block the sun and turn the room into a proper dinner club. We sat under a blue Chihuly-style glass chandelier, beautiful until a companion who loves babies said it looked like a giant egg under attack by sperm. I eye-roll most mushroom dishes, and I'd reorder the crab and artichoke stuffed mushrooms without skipping a beat. The bacon-wrapped dates were even better. Serve me twenty in a bowl and call it my entrée. The lamb lollipops (a name that screams sticky sugar glaze, which these skipped) were excellent too, edged out by the other two. I'm a steak purist, so the night's special, piled with goat cheese, tomato, and onion strings like a parade float, had me worried. The kitchen cooked it to a flavorful medium rare, and the toppings played with the steak, like a pianist and vocalist in harmony. The sticky toffee pudding à la mode went down easy. The cheesecake was light and creamy, a relief after too many that eat like a sugary brick of mortar. My one gripe: the graham crust ran thick for me. Service was great without being remarkable, which suits a business dinner. They showed up when we needed them and stayed out of the conversation. 4.8 out of 5. If you don't like Montarra, you're Steve Martin, fighting a good match for no reason. The only thing pedestrian about the food was the bread rolls, there, there's my picking nit.

We went to Montarra last minute yesterday for dinner and we were able to grab a table…read more This was our first time and the food was wonderful. I was a bit underdressed since this was an unprepared dinner. The ambiance is a nicer steak house. I would say most wore business casual at least. The prices were fair for the portion we got. I really liked their bacon wrapped scallops as well as the crème brûlée. I would for sure recommend for nicer meals.

Went to a My Charcuterie Halloween charcuterie board class tonight! Really fun, well organized…read moreand you are given everything you need to make a festive board! It was held at the Board Room restaurant which is a beautiful place! Going to go back and check out the restaurant! Highly recommend the classes!

I've enjoyed a platter from My Charcuterie before at an event and heard that they have a graze bar…read more So my husband and I decided to come by and build a box to enjoy with our movie night. When we came in, we were greeted and were told our options. We decided on the Cutie box and had so much fun picking out the different meats, cheeses and sides. Each box comes with crackers and you can also purchase wine to enjoy there if you'd like. In the shop there's also some super cute charcuterie sets for parties. They also do events and offer boards for catering as well. Can't wait to come by and build another grade box soon.