We visited during the Christmas/New Years holidays. Toni was the perfect host for our LittleHavana…read moreFood & History Tour! As a proud Cuban who lives right in the neighborhood, she brought every street, mural, and bite to life with stories you won't find in any guidebook. * Expert storytelling: Toni blended history, culture, and fun facts so effortlessly that the past felt present around every corner. * Fantastic food line‑up: From the first crisp empanada to the last sip of strong Cuban espresso, every stop was spot‑on--and those freshly muddled mojitos were chef's kiss. * Behind‑the‑scenes moments: Watching master rollers craft cigars up close was fascinating, and Toni's insider connections meant we got front‑row views. * Warm local vibe: She knew shop owners by name, waved to neighbors, and made us feel like part of the community--not just tourists passing through. We loved every minute and every bite. If you want a tour that's flavorful, authentic, and led by someone who truly knows (and loves) LittleHavana, book with Toni. You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!

I cannot recommend this tour enough! We had Toni as our guide for the Little Havana Food Tour. She…read morewas so energetic and knowledgeable, and so prepared! She brought ponchos so we could continue on as it rained. It was beautiful to learn about and see this neighborhood through the eyes of someone who grew up here. Toni knows so much history and seemed to know so many of the people, too! The tour has so much food - I was honestly more than full at the end and I didn't even finish all of my portions. I think it was a really good range of drinks, desserts, and food. Even though that coffee cup looks small, that's a full serving size and it was strong! I really really appreciate that this tour not only accommodated for vegetarians but also chose options for me that were realllllly good. Instead of the cubano, I had these fried plantain cups stuffed with veggies. They were SO good and seasoned well! And the spinach and cheese empanada was also amazing. My friend who got the meat options also loved her food. This tour is the perfect way to learn more about Cuban history, the history of the neighborhood, see all the street art, watch a game at domino park, and experience some of the best food in Miami. I cannot recommend this enough!!!

I've attended several prior events over the last several years with food and service all delivered…read moreand coordinated by AA Eventos. Each event was high end, refined, spectacular and memorable Yesterday was my first ever buffet delivery experience with them. This was a dinner at home for close friends, a small group (10 people). we wanted home cooked latin food. what we got was out of this world authentic delicious and generous portions. what you would get if your abuela was in the kitchen making your favorite dishes. the order processing, delivery, setup, presentation, all first rate and the price was very fair. Everyone went home happily with containers for their own meals; nice to face the workweek and know you didn't need to cook. this service lets me host more get togethers in the future given the high quality and fair pricing.

I cannot possibly say enough great things about our experience with Chef Amid and his wife…read moreAlexandra! I hired him for a private dinner for my sister's Bachelorette party and not only was the food amazing, they went above and beyond to make my sister feel special and create memories for us that will last a lifetime. A week later, the girls are still talking about all of the tastes we experienced and how nice the entire set-up and service was. I got multiple quotes and reached to other chefs and to save you the time - Hire A&A Eventos right now...I promise you will be WOWed! For the foodies - we chose the Latin menu and got the ceviche, mini Cubans, chimmicurri skirt steak, plantains (amazing) & garlic mashed potatoes (to DIE for).

The wine tasting was such a treat! What a great night with our girlfriends. Denise, the Chief Wine…read moreOfficer taught us about the history of wine, wine pairing and more.

Denise was a life saver. She helped me out to put together a scavenger hunt + food tour in record…read moretime. She was available at 8:30s on Sunday to help me save the day for our team building activity after weeks of disappointments and poor customer services from Sur la Table. Her team jumped in to do what they know better excellent customer service with ton of fun.

We've partnered with Karen and her team at Bella Personal Chef for multiple private corporate…read moreevents for a global brand, and every experience has been exceptional. They consistently deliver top-of-the-class cuisine made with high-quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, and impeccable service. During our most recent event, 200+ guests arrived much earlier than expected, but Karen and her team handled the last-minute change with incredible grace and professionalism -- seamlessly adapting the schedule while still presenting every dish flawlessly. The servers are absolutely top-notch: attentive, polished, and always composed under pressure. Bella Personal Chef is an absolute pleasure to work with -- reliable, detail-oriented, and always exceeding expectations. They've truly become our go-to catering partner for high-profile events. 5 stars!

I had small intimate wedding for 20 people. I have looked thru many catering companies,but Bella's…read moremenu had the most variety and was affordable. It exceeded my expectations! Every dish was delicious. Staff was great and I am still dreaming about the desserts

I totally agree with the review prior to this; I think this guy is a fraud. At the very least, he…read moreis a bully and incredibly unpleasant to work with. I know this first hand. It was my fathers 80th birthday. My large family rented a home for a long weekend in February. I hired Stu to cook one "special" celebratory meal, and to stock the kitchen. He stocked the kitchen! That gets 4 stars on its own, but what happened after gets a negative 6 stars. This guy was terrible. First, he showed up two hours early to our initial in person meeting the day before the big dinner. Being vacation, I lost track of time. I remarked that I didn't realize time had flown by, and I couldn't believe it was noon already. His response "it's 10am. I work on my time, not yours". This should have let me known all I needed to know about this guy. The following day, he showed up several hours early. He arrived before 7am, when he was supposed to come at 10:30. He let himself in, and went to work in the kitchen. Having 16 people in one house can get messy. Luckily I planned and had two full time housekeepers. We, the guests, didn't leave dirty dishes on the table after dinner. We discarded the food, and rinsed the plates. We did leave the washing to the housekeepers to tend to in the AM. Unfortunately for our early (very early, and unannounced chef) there were plates in "his kitchen". He referred to it as his kitchen. It was only his second time there. And he wasn't a guest. He was a well compensated employee for the weekend. Here's when it gets great. That same morning I get a knock on the door. My bedroom door. The door I was asleep on the other side of. This was around 9:30am. It was the chef! I didn't know it was him until he walked in. My partner and I were completely asleep 25 seconds prior. When I asked Stu why he was in my room, and if everything was ok, he started berating me for everything from leaving the kitchen in the condition it was in to letting me know how inappropriate it is to have a housekeeper bring me coffee in the morning. Had he arrived on time, the kitchen would have been sparkling. I won't even address the delivery of coffee, because it's my money that pays for the supplying of coffee, and the making of the coffee. I will have my coffee how I wish. After our two "run ins" I decided I would rather figure out how to make a dinner for 15 people on my own than deal with this person again. I dismissed Stu. But, of course, not before he could manage to make several threats. I am sure I will hear from this guy. What I said above is 100% true without embellishment. I have at least 9 adult witnesses (several lawyers, Stu). In hindsight, it was a little bit of entertainment. He managed to be the biggest drama in a family full of large personalities. But, far too expensive for the quality of the entertainment. I recommend the circus. FYI: this guy never cooked for me or my family, though he demanded several hundred dollars for his "services". My credit card company and I couldn't pinpoint any service preformed. Don't do it to yourself. Find someone else.

I hired Chef Stu to cook for me and my wife for my birthday.. We planned everything weeks ahead and…read morechef Stu went above and beyond to make sure my ever need was met. The night of the dinner the Chef was on time and ready to go everything we discussed prior was set up. Not only is he a very nice guy but he is one hell of Chef! I would recommend him to any one. Not sure how the negative reviews below happened but I was impressed by his customer service and attention to detail . A+++ in book I will be doing this again for sure! Thank you Chef Stu!

I hired A Chef In My Kitchen to cater my best friend's 40th Birthday Bash. They catered our dinner…read moreparty for 35 guests in such a professional and courteous manner that I was blown away! Chef Steve and his team were amazing with their attention to detail and incredible food. Having a gathering with different age groups, we knew we wanted a nice mix of traditional options. The tenderloin was tender and perfectly cooked, the smoked salmon-wrapped asparagus with chipotle aioli was a huge hit, and though I was initially hesitant to include the watercress and watermelon radish salad, I am glad I did as it was a delicious complement to the rest of the meal. Even the Creme Brulé was so good that it stole the spotlight from my cake. I know that there are cheaper companies out there, but for the quality, service, and food that we received I could not have picked a better place. My friend had a birthday to remember for a lifetime, my guests left happy and full, and I had a great experience with Chef Steve and his team.

A Chef In My Kitchen catered my daughters bridal shower, and may I say the food was amazing. Chef…read moreSteve created an amazing menu and it was all delish. Highly recommend him. I most positive that I'll be using him again for any other occasion

Thank you Kendra and Chef David for the wonderful birthday dinner. The food and service were…read moresuperb. This was our first time working with Chef David and we will definitely work with him again. He was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Filet melted in our mouths and dessert of sautéed peaches over vanilla ice cream was simple but a huge hit with everyone. Looking forward to our next meal with you!

One of the most delightful dining experiences we have had in South West Florida. Everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Scheduling and planning a menu was easy as well as communicating throughout the process. Chef David was able to incorporate the fish we had caught that day into our meal, which was amazing. He was in and out quickly and left the kitchen in better shape than when he arrived. He was friendly and fun to chat with, but very professional. Price was very reasonable, in fact I think we spent less than we would have if would have gone out for dinner. I could not recommend Chef David enough.

Formerly Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity, a charter school for children with disabilities. My…read moreson is currently attending. Located in Miami Gardens off of 47th Ave and 199th street inside Landmark. My child was diagnosed with specified learning disability back when he was in pre-school in 2005. My son went to public school (Maya Angelou )for Pre-K with no issue. It's 2006-2007 school year at Maya Angelou Elementary and my child was placed in a class with (30) students. I found it a little excessive especially for students in special education. I was told by the counselor that the class was split with (15) special education students and (15) regular students. My son has a twin brother who also was attending the same school. Homework would come home and I actually saw that the homework for my special need son was more difficult than my son who was in a regular normal kindergarten class. I was back in forth with the school administration and was told due to lack of school funding my son will not be able to get the individualized attention that he needed. My son was literally struggling in class and was not up to level in his class. I was getting very frustrated because, I did not want my son getting lost in the system, progress reports were given and it read improvement needed in all learning categories. I called the school district, went to downtown to speak with the school board members and that didn't help. The school counselor gave me an option and was advised that my son qualified for the McKay scholarship. I was elated. I looked on the MDPS website and a directory of private schools who participated and accepted the scholarship. I visited many private schools and none were either to my standards or the tuition was over excessive to my opinion and I pretty much had to come out of pocket. Thanks to the search engine google.com, I came across at that time Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity (charter school). I was very impressed with the information on the website and I scheduled an appointment. I went to the school and they pretty much catered to children with learning disabilities The classroom ratio was 10:2 with each teacher having an assistant and nurse for those students with medical issues. The teacher would have group sessions and also had individual time with each student. I fell in love with the school and quickly requested my son to be transferred. The school also provided free transportation within a ten mile radius which was also a plus (not far from my mother's address). I only paid for his reduced price lunch. The year 2009 came around and the school decided it was best for them to go private and were teaming up with The ARC of South Florida. I began panicking because my son was doing so well in his class and his grades were improving. The administration had a meeting with me and pretty much my son will be grandfathered in (yeah) and what ever the Mckay scholarship amount he received, the school will accept the amount and I did not have to come out of pocket. The school changed its name to Ace Academy. I appreciate the staff, teachers, student. My son has done a whole 360 when it comes to his education, he enjoys going to school and learning. They have two other locations in the south side (Kendall and Florida City).

From the owner: Private School serving children with special needs, excepting the Mckay Scolarship.read more

I used to love coming here…read more THE PROS It always smells so good due to all the candles they sell. The nail technician, Amelia, has been here for 6 years and she's great. THE CONS The NEW OWNER, JEANIE, needs to learn some manners or control her mood swings. Normally she's pleasant. One can tell she doesn't have much to do other than wait around for the very few customers that walk in. Today she was TOO BUSY reading people magazine TO HELP me when I asked her a question about a specific nail color. She said, "I don't know. YOU have to look for it." I felt like I was bothering her and she DID NOT CARE TO HELP. And later when I politely asked her for the time she said she didn't have it yet her iphone was right next to her. When I pointed it out she finally gave me the time. Then she RUSHED ME OFF the nail dryer asking me if I was ready to pay saying I had been done a long long time ago. She ignored the fact that the nail tech had just checked my nails and told me they were still wet. The worst part was when she went to charge my card. Jeanie told Amelia, the nail tech, to tell me that she did not have cash in the register therefore she could not add her tip to the total amount. (This is how I ALWAYS paid in the past.) She DIDN'T ASK what I wanted to do. She JUST CHARGED MY CARD the total minus the tip. When I asked Jeanie directly why she couldn't charge it and give it to Amelia at a later time or even tomorrow Jeanie said, "What? I don't have it. I don't know what you're talking about." And turned around and WALKED AWAY mumbling. HOW RUDE! Jeanie does not deserve any new business if she DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO TREAT her current clients. I hope Amelia finds a better job and a better boss that is not DISRESPECTFUL and MOODY.

Looking for a specific item, hubby found this store carries that item so we ventured to Miami Lakes…read moreon Saturday afternoon. Main street is nice, you can walk around and look at the pretty stores but there are not that many. We finally found Valhala and walked in. It's a small store and very interesting. It's sorta divided in two parts, one is the "spa" the other is the store. So, we walk in and, on the spa side, there is one of the "nail ladies" doing her toes!!! right there!!! she looks at us and keeps dealing with her toes. Then she screams for Jerry and we go ahead to look for what we came for. A few minutes go by and no Jerry, finally he arrives and he's great. Friendly, helpful and going along with all of hubby's jokes. We found our item and bought a couple of more things. Jerry has a wonderful variety of candles and such, some men's clothing and some decorations. The store is nice, so are the items and, like I said, Jerry was great. But man! do you HAVE to do your toes right in the front area? Come on! it takes away a lot from the rest of the great place.