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    Julia F.

    I'm one of those people who lives for the meals where you get to dine with incredible company and the food is so delicious that it dominates the conversation! The only interruptions between bites are the exclamations of delight, trying to communicate just how perfect each flavor and thoughtfully crafted course is as it lands on your taste buds. That's CE Saute. While visiting DC, I had the absolute joy of sharing a meal in my friend's home thoughtfully curated and served by Chef Danny. The attention to detail in table settings, preparation, description of ingredients, cooking methods, and plating was exceptional. It's a true honor to consume not only amazing food, but also the art, passion, and great conversation with an incredible chef. Looking forward to another visit to DC in the future and the next unforgettable experience with CE Saute!

    It all started with an idea. I wanted to have a Valentine's Day dinner that wasn't in a tight space with strangers, offering a limited, high-priced menu. Enter Danny Boylen II. For over 10 years, Danny has created the event we look forward to every year, with his witty and thoughtful menus, eclectic music, and flavors that leave every plate empty. Various spin off events have resulted from his professionalism, ability to make each event unique, and his fair pricing. I would highly recommend this chef for your event and celebration needs.

    Jenny D.

    I'll start from the beginning when we were simply looking into the idea of having a personal chef to Celebrate my moms 50th Birthday & my parents 30th anniversary. I had no idea what to expect or ask and after Danny, very quickly, responded to my inquiry he was extremely informative and helpful. Danny even offered to help me comb through other offers. I got a couple other responses but CE Sauté gave me the most confidence by far. We probably spent a hour consulting & discussing preferences and allergies, I promptly received a menu of delicious options & we made our choices. Most guests in our 12 person party don't drink so we didn't do much with alcohol and cocktails but we did use his suggestions on wine. That was a nice bonus. I'd like to throw in there that he made us Dinner Menus too. We named the event and he put all of our final choices on a nice pieces of card stock to each place setting Danny came with plenty of time to prep for the meal, I was prepared to show him around but he took the bull by the horns and located everything as soon as he arrived & went to work! This is extremely impressive to me, he was in a foreign kitchen and just made it his work space. The party was so great. It began with appetizers. We chose the Arancini, Tapenade, & truffled popcorn. It was amazing and very generous portions ! The Arancini went over especially well. Wow it was great. One of the coolest parts was Danny's helper was dressed nice and actually serving us while we walked around and enjoyed each others company. Dinner was DELICIOUS! Every corse! It just kept coming. I requested a slower style. I wanted it to be drawn out so we can socialize, eat and enjoy every bite. We had a argument about how Age of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks and Bootylicious by Destiny's Child had (or didn't have) the EXACT same intro. But about music, you can play yours or Danny offers his own dinner music, which we went with because it was perfect. Once the party was over Danny and his staff cleaned up. I love to cook & I do it frequently & if you do too you know that no matter what its is messy. We were just partying and carrying on and i look over to just see what they were doing in the kitchen and MY KITCHEN WAS SPOTLESS! I was so thankful for this experience, everyone loved it and Danny was thankful for our business. I was impressed with this, many professionals who know their value can be arrogant but he was kind and worked hard & you can tell he was in his favorite element. It was a great event start to finish & I would absolutely do it again.

    Tammy G.

    Danny and the CESaute team are my go tos for everything from small dinner parties to large celebrations. The food is wonderful - and everything is super planned out. They have done birthday parties, my sister in law's baby shower, a wedding and a small dinner party to me and all have made me be able to relax and know that my guests are going to be taken care of and happy. Recent faves: the tuna mousse, the short rib Bolognese Don't forget that Danny is also a sommelier and can handle the bar - or pair your wine stash! Please feel free to message me on social if you have questions.

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    This will be a long review so TLDR: Danny and his staff are the best there is and their food is even better!

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    We're Having A Party - Huge Ferris Wheel Combo Bounce, Slide and Play area.

    We're Having A Party

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    So last minute I was running around trying to find a chair for the mother to be to sit in for the…read moreshower. I found this place and they had a very reasonable price for a peacock chair, it was perfect. So I was able to get a friend with a SUV to come with me to this party rental place (they do not deliver items to your destination you are responsible for everything). At first no one was answering the phone at the rental but I kept calling because it was the day of the baby shower and I had no other choice. We get there and was talking to the owner Jeremy and the manager. Jeremy offered us Dunkin' Donuts while he was assisting another customer. We asked to see the chair because I was mainly afraid it wouldn't fit inside the SUV. So the manager told us it wouldn't fit and if it did he would give us a dollar each because he has done this before. So we knew we had to try since this was my last chance. He grabbed the chair and Jeremy, my friend and I watched as the chair fit like a glove right in the car. It was perfect! We were obviously happy! We also got our dollar each, lol which was actually funny! Jeremey processed our payment and of course yelp came through and offered 5% off for our first rental! It was great & worked out perfectly!! The chair was great and the mother-to-be loved it. The chair did not come with the cushion so we had to improvise and had our own, but it was perfect and made the room look even better!! Thank you again We're Having A Party!! I would definitely recommend!

    We're Having A Party, Came out to our Coldwell Banker…read moreArlington outdoor movie night yesterday. They did a fantasic job everyone was so professional and efficient. At some points it felt like they were a part of our party which i loved. The were on time and quickly set up. Unfortunately it rained before we could watch our outdoor movie. When we have our next event they will be who we work with.

    Silver Stars Gymnastics - This place is literally a toy store.

    Silver Stars Gymnastics

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    While my kids haven't taken and classes at Silver Stars, we have been here many, many times for…read morebirthday parties and the daily Open Gym playtime. The Open Gym is a GREAT deal if you buy a 10-pass as it works out to $7/kid per visit and the passes never expire. This is our go-to activity for rainy summer days or when school is out for a day and my older kids need to burn off some energy. In particular, they love the rope swing and the trampolines. Like other reviewers have noted, a huge drawback is the veritable toy store in the lobby. I've just always told my girls that they can look but we will not be buying anything there as we visit to play, not shop. So far we haven't had any issues but it is a big distraction.

    We had my daughter's 4th birthday here and there were so many things that went wrong. They did not…read morehave designated people for the birthday party- it was very chaotic, no announcements were made for pics or coming to eat pizza and cake. The staff especially one male employee had a bad attitude, slammed doors, and was extremely rude to us and our guests. Terrible customer service when we complained to the front desk of all that was going wrong. They tried to over charge us by $100+. Very inattentive staff and failed to monitor kids for safety. They were also late putting up the moon bounce. I would NOT recommend having a birthday here. Tried asking for management contact and was denied. Truly disappointing experience.

    Saint Germain Catering

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    (168 reviews)

    I cannot say enough positive things about the St. Germain team! Carrie was attentive, patient, and…read moreso helpful throughout the planning process. She responded to my questions quickly and was always willing to adjust our invoices or provide recommendations. They are also the most affordable company I've found in the DC area. On site, the catering team went above and beyond to ensure our events went seamlessly. I have never had guests compliment the staff and the menu as much as they did with St. Germain! As the event coordinator, I appreciated that Ceecho, Donal, and Johnny checked in with me throughout the event, quickly adjusted to the schedule changes, and were efficient and helpful throughout the set up and tear down process. I highly recommend Saint Germain for our next catered function in DC! We will be a repeat customer for sure!

    I recently used Saint Germain Catering for my wife's 40th Surprise birthday party, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to making the night special. The food was absolutely outstanding--beautifully presented and full of flavor. Multiple guests went out of their way to comment on how delicious everything was, and several even asked for the caterer's name afterward. It really elevated the entire event. What truly stood out, though, was the service. The servers were exceptional--friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. They made sure guests were taken care of without ever being intrusive, and their positive energy added to the overall atmosphere of the party. Shout out to Mauricio and Wilberth!!! Great job guys. Saint Germain Catering played a huge role in making the evening a success, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to host a memorable event. We'll definitely be using them again in the future. -Mike

    Superlative Events - After Party!

    Superlative Events

    (8 reviews)

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    I have used this company many times and the lights are Superlative! They really transform a dull…read moreplain room into a mansion! Not only can I choose the color, but I can finesse the color to the shade of that color. It's not just red or blue or green. That makes a world of difference! The color wheel on the remote control is fabulous! If I want, I can make it a specific tone of aqua by just scrolling around with my fingertip. I usually use a candle light Amber soft golden color. Other units like American DJ, etc. are just the color but not the shade of the color. Brian always ships them on time and it comes with a return label and after my party, the next day, I just drop them off at the nearest UPS. Easy! They come pre-charged and there's a charger just in case. This company is wonderful and I've known them for some years and I highly recommend them. They're the best! Thank you, Brian!

    I am a long time client of Superlative Events. Brian has the best uplighting I have ever used. My…read morepersonal lights went up in a garage fire. When I found Superlative Events, I never looked back. He ships them to me and they're always on time and come with a return label. The price is affordable. I can adjust the lighting to any shade of any color unlike other up lights that are either one color or another. There is a color wheel on the remote that you can finesse the shade of the color. And then with a couple of taps of the remote, then you can make them into dance floor lighting. They are superb and Brian is fabulous to work with and a very nice man. I highly recommend this company. I have been using them for numerous years now. I do events every weekend and so I have a lot of opportunity to work with these lights and I'm always receiving compliments at how wonderful the room looks and the dance floor after dinner dancing looks!

    CESaute - personalchefs - Updated May 2026

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