This was my first experience using a private chef and I am so glad I chose Melissa. She was…read moreextremely responsive via email, but also willing to have a phone call when desired to help talk through planning. It was clear from early on she was knowledgeable in her trade and had great questions and tools to help guide us along. We wanted to do an Italian dinner for my dad's 70th birthday, and Italian showed up as one of Sweet Melissa's specialities when searching on Yelp-score! She provided me a sample menu with many delicious sounding options, but also was willing to customize to my dad's favorites. I host parties a lot and you sometimes don't really get to enjoy the event as you are working to get everything ready for your guests. Hiring Melissa allowed us to just enjoy the celebration. All we had to do was clear some space for her to work and she did the rest. She arrived about an hour and a half before the event to do her prep. She was as lovely as could be as was her assistant. The food courses were nicely timed with our three appetizers of brie and pear crostini, shrimp scampi bites, and caprese skewers ready as guests arrived and socialized. All three were delicious, but glad I listened to her recommendation on the crostini as it was so good. Everyone commented on how amazing the house smelled as they arrived. It was also fun watching her work in your house and getting freshly made food! Next was the big buffet of Caesar salad, pesto and tomato basil sauces pastas, roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta, chicken parmigiana, and Italian sausages in a balsamic reduction. The spread was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. There was plenty of food for all and I got such amazing feedback from our guests on how everything tasted. I would normally not of picked the Italian sausage in onions, roasted grapes, and balsamic wine reduction but Melissa told me it was one of her favorites dishes, and I think it turned out to be mine! So unique, so tasty and well executed. I had never had Italian sausages like that before, but hope to again. I honestly could say amazing things about everything we had. Melissa did not misrepresent herself in saying Italian is her specialty. My dad was SO happy and felt this evening was so special. Goal achieved! After the meal, she cleaned up so well you honestly would of never known she was there. This also included her boxing up any leftovers for us, which was a nice touch. Not having a big clean up to do after hosting the event was also amazing. I wish I could have a private chef everyday! But I highly suggest doing this at least for a special occasion and recommend doing it with Melissa. From looking at her website, she does all kinds of other cuisines that also sound delicious. She helped create the special, personalized, and delicious evening we were looking for!

I can't speak highly enough about Melissa and her personal chef service, but I'm going to give it a…read morego! We wanted to do something special for a milestone birthday party for our dad, and he just absolutely loves Italian food, particularly chicken parmigiana. We shopped around for anything from catering to personal chefs specializing in Italian food, and decided a private dinner made fresh in house was just the ticket. Melissa was very responsive via email, and indicated that Italian is one of her specialties. She worked with us to create a menu Dad would love, blending her own suggestions with a couple of special requests from us. On the day, Melissa and her staff arrived on time and got right to work preparing everything in our kitchen with a little help from her own tools. Throughout the event, she kept the space clean, the food line filled, and even did some bussing at the dinner table. She was exceptionally personable with us and the guests, and when she left, there was absolutely zero work for us to do. She cleaned everything, packed up all leftovers and stocked our fridge, and took out all trash. As far as the taste of the food, absolutely no complaints on this end! We had appetizers of shrimp scampi and caprese skewers while everyone arrived, and then flowed into a buffet style dinner. We opted for a ready-dressed Caesar salad, and her homemade dressing was spot on. For dinner, the highlight for dad was the chicken parm. Everyone had a wonderfully breaded chicken cutlet, adorned with fresh mozzarella and topped with a very tasty marinara. This along with her delicious take on Italian sausage in a reduced wine, grape, and balsamic sauce were amazing proteins. Pasta was plentiful as an accompaniment, both a fusilli pesto and papardelle noodles in marinara. For some veggies, she did a wonderful roast brussel sprouts with pancetta and balsamic. We had cake and ice cream for dessert, but I have no doubt if we'd asked her to do that, it would have been amazing too. All in all, I absolutely recommend using Sweet Melissa's for your personal chef and catering needs, you can rest assured you're making the right decision!

Don't really like to bag on local businesses but Kingdom of Dumpling earned this one big time…read more Door Dash special - 2 for 1 chicken chow mein. nice. And they have pretty good chow mein. Go to pick it up and am greeted with unwarranted attitude. I mean I see my order, but some lady tells me I have to wait 3 arbitrary minutes. If it were busy, then I get it, but it wasn't, so what the fuck is their problem? Maybe customer service isn't high on their priorities. Or they just suck. When I finally get my order, it's feeling particularly light. And for good reason : they took one serving of chow mein and placed it in 2 togo containers and gave no chicken whatsoever. Okay, maybe one small sliver cut into 2 pieces total. 2 for 1, my ass. If they meant 2 containers equalling 1 serving, then they totally nailed it. Why? Why the attitude? Why are you ripping me off? Why when you're not even the best place to eat on that block? Oh yeah, the Ambiance? Also sucked. Food is alright. What I'd suggest, forget about this place and go to the Other Dumpling place down the street. Again, forget the King dump of bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep.

I feel like even all these years later, this is still my #1 go to for frozen dumplings and…read morepotstickers. The kiddo also likes the green onion pancakes. I almost always get the Napa cabbage and pork dumplings and the pork potstickers. I STOCK UP! This is a must stop for me every time I'm in the sunset area. I bring a cooler JUsT for this!!

I've been using Plentiful Kitchen as my meal delivery service every week for approximately the last…read moretwo months and it is BY FAR the BEST meal delivery service I have used (and I've used A LOT of them). The food is absolutely AMAZING! The quality is superb, like what I would buy myself if I were to do the cooking. I'm particular when it comes to meat, and Plentiful Kitchen has it down. I'm a big foodie and these meals are the highlight of my week. I'm not even gluten or dairy free, and I have never once missed the gluten or dairy in these dishes! These meals are delicious, convenient, easy to reheat, and nutritious. I'm a busy mom of two toddlers, and to my surprise, they even enjoy sharing this food. I am extremely grateful for these meals and the friendly/responsive customer service! Also, their baked goods and homemade granola are divine as well! I cannot recommend Plentiful Kitchen enough!

I'm so grateful for Inbal and her team. The food is delicious, fits within my many dietary…read morerestrictions, and saves me sooo much time and stress every week. It's hard to find a company you trust to feed you wholesome, organic, tasty food. Plentiful Kitchen has my trust and loyalty! Inbal is super responsive to questions and requests, and she clearly cares deeply about her customers. For busy people who want to eat healthy homemade food, this is a lifesaver.

I think it is a frozen lamb, the meat texture is dry and not tender, the taste is not good …read more Compared to what you paid for really was not worth. Give them two stars because the service is not bad. Otherwise should be one star or no star.

I cannot get this business to give me a menu of services or any kind of prices. Also they are not…read moretransparant about the sources from which they procure their meat!

Wait, what happened to this restaurant? This used to be my go-to spot for banh mi and dessert. I…read morewould go here often as a kid and a teenager. The quality was high and the cost was low. However, on my recent visit my thoughts of this place changed to disappointment. How can an establishment decline in quality? The bread was no longer the same style of French bread. The fancy pork was chopped so thick and the liver pate was not as good. Not to mention, ever since Covid they stopped indoor seating and it has never returned. The banh me of yesteryear will merely be a memory.

This is supposedly one of the better banh mi sandwiches you'll find outside of the tenderloin…read more They're a small takeout and CASH ONLY store with two Cantonese speaking ladies. Service is quick. Ambiance is basic. Sandwiches are on the small side. The pate on my sandwich was minimal. The sliced pork was cut way too thick and same for the cucumbers. It kinda feels like a sandwich just slapped together. But -- it's $9 and in this economy, it is what it is.

When it comes to food delivery, Cuchine is my new go-to. Not only is it convenient, it has a…read moreneighborhood feel. I have ordered both for delivery and for pickup directly from the chef, and have had great experiences every time. Since the food is made by chefs in the neighborhood, the food is always hot and fresh (unlike Sprig) when delivered. On nights where I have a little more time I like to pick up from the chefs and have a short conversation with them, they are always so friendly and appreciative that I am eating the food they have spent the evening preparing. The chefs always include a personalized note with the meals which is another thing I really enjoy. I am also very impressed with the quality of the food for the cost. These meals rival some of the best restaurants in the city for a fraction of the cost, and I can enjoy them with my own wines in the comfort of my home ;) Dishes I have tried and highly recommend: -Fried Chicken by Summer -Goulash by Carolyn -Fondue Parmesan by Veronique

This is as good as it gets. Home cooked meals from your neighbors. I ordered a quinoa bowl with…read moreroot vegetables and other goodies. It was delicious. It was delivered to my front door, hot and fresh with an arugula salad and a slice of gluten free banana bread which was also yummy. And the price is right. I will order again and again.

Updating my review from a few years ago to ensure that Mike and Sunset29 are the best. I've had the…read morepleasure to work professionally with him, work with him on a family event, and to attend an event Sunset29 was catering. In all ways, Mike and his crew are great faces to see, Mike is easy to work with, and the food is delicious! Most recently, we worked together on a graduation party for my sister. He is a clear communicator, was on time with drop off, and was a fun energy to have before the party started.

The food was awesome. The taste is very taste. They marinade the meats very well. The service is…read morevery good. They are very accommodating. The ambiance is good.

Nicest staff, all of them make my day. Best place to go on a bad day, good day, or any mood in…read morebetween. Great selection, too. A gem

Corner stores really are the heart of city living and I know I am biased because this one is right…read morein my neighborhood but it truly is something special. The selection is unmatched from the chocolates to the craft beers sodas ice cream and candy. There is always something fun to discover. I love being able to grab sandwich rolls on sale that are a little past their prime but still delicious and the sandwiches are always solid. You cannot go wrong with anything on Dutch crunch and the turkey club always hits. This is our go to spot for pregame nights late night snacks or just popping in to see what the vibe tells us to get. And the chalk art is one of my favorite parts. Watching it come to life is such a joy and makes the neighborhood feel extra special

Private dining made special. Worked with both Chef Alex and Chef Katie to craft a menu! My…read morepartner's birthday couldn't have been better. Booking is very simple and the chefs will work with you to craft the perfect meal for your needs. Super personable. Feels like eating in a private room or an upscale restaurant. Wish I had pics but food was so good we devoured everything. Thank you! Thank you!!!

This is the second cooking event they've had at the apartment complex i live in. Really fun and…read morethe chefs are always super nice. i had a few friends with me and some friends who live in the same complex so we had a group of about 7. Food was good and chef did a great job. We had a bbq after the class by the pool, was a lot more fun then the class, but we really all enjoyed the class too! Would go again and def recommend these guys!