Wow! Ordered the fried shrimp w/ three sides (I did greens, yams, and rasta pasta) and had it all…read moredelivered and it was spectacular. I love a meal where all the sides blend with the main protein, and for my fried shrimp the rasta pasta, yams, and greens all went brilliantly with one another. Of course they're all delicious apart, but together it's comfort food to the max, especially with the rasta pasta (which had ziti but which is way better than penne noodles imho) which hits differently especially now since I can't go to my mom's to get the fix. Portion sizes were large but totally necessary when the food is that good. Will definitely order again to try the cornbread n oxtail, but not anytime soon since I need time to rest/digest after this . Thanks so much!

I'm sooooo disappointed that I can't give a higher rating for this restaurant - I really am. I've…read morepassed by many times and it's always crowded. I finally decided to go in and get a meal to go. The first thing is that they have ALOT to choose from and EVERYTHING looks nice and fresh. They have plenty of veggie offerings (greens, corn, beans, etc), pasta, chicken, fish, oxtails, mac and cheese, etc. they even do smoothies. I ordered bbq chicken with green beans and mac and cheese. The servings they give you are HUGE (three pieces of chicken and a large scoop of mac and beans). So what's the problem you ask??? The food had NO seasoning whatsoever. Not the mac, not the green beans, not the chicken. I was sooooo disappointed because everything looked amazing. Now I will say that I've gone to other Caribbean restaurants and always order Caribbean entrees (like oxtails) so maybe that's what I should have ordered. So I'm going to be fair and try them once again and get my usual Oxtail meal and hopefully I will be pleased. Update to come soon.

I hired Big Al's catering for an International Conference of our Association. I was NOT…read moredisappointed! I wanted food for 70 of our VIP's that would represent NYC and our culture and appeal to an international palate. NYC has some of the best restaurants in the world and my audience was sophisticated so I had to carefully choose how I approached this meal without missing the mark. We decided to highlight Harlem and the grassroots music of New York for our theme and after tasting several traditional caterers and being unconvinced I followed a lead to Big Al's Catering. Al was professional and responsive to my RFP quickly, and when I tasted his food it was done (He had me at the Bourbon Bread Pudding!). His pricing was (surprisingly) affordable and the delivery and execution was excellent. Highly recommended!

Excellent, yummy, awesome. Big Al was in Las Vegas NV, where I was able to enjoy his excellent Soul…read morefood and BBQ. Ribs and wings were my favorite. Sauce was perfect. Mac and cheese was wonderful. Reminded me of my Grandmother's down in Georgia where I grew up. Highly recommend!!! I would wait in a long line to get more of Big Al's Soul food!!! Hope he come back to Vegas.

Next stop on my tour was Joe's Italian Deli. The timing was perfect, as it had just started to rain…read moreand we needed shelter- and Joe's is very roomy inside, with seating for those who wish to eat in. The interior of Joe's is awesome, with the walls stocked with a great supply of Italian cooking fare. As you journey towards the deli counter you're immediately greeted with an offer to sample the fresh, house made mozzarella. Captain obvious pro tip: SAMPLE THE MOZZ To put it plainly, this was the best mozzarella I have ever had in my life, and I am someone who enjoys his mozz. It had a delicious milky flavor, was extremely smooth, and had a wonderful salt profile that took it to another level. It was truly amazing. I could go on about it forever, but in the essence of time... Our intent was to order 2 chicken parm heroes, but the man at the counter who gave us the mozz sample recommended the 'Brontese' and after reading the ingredients (Prosciutto diParma, fresh mozz, wild arugula, Sicilian pistachio cream, evoo, cracked pepper) I went for it. Needless to say it may have been the best deli sandwich I've ever had. The way the pistachio combined with the prosciutto and mozzarella-but didn't overtake it, was amazing. So to go along with my Brontese, we ordered a Chicken Parm, and a Bronx Bee (crispy chicken cutlet, hot honey drizzle, fresh mozz, sweet soppressata, hot cherry peppers, baby arugula) and loved them all. Outrageous value as sandwich prices are extremely reasonable. Awesome experience at Joe's. The staff was incredible...helpful, kind, and went out of their way to talk food with us. The location and atmosphere were perfect. And the food....you have to try it to believe it.

My daughter and I were heading to the Bronx Zoo and I was craving a solid Italian sandwich. A quick…read moreYelp search for the best sandwiches in the Bronx led us right to Joe's Italian Deli. All in all, it's a great spot, and I can definitely see us coming back the next time we're in the area. The interior is classic Italian deli market, lined with shelves fully stocked with great Italian cooking staples. It's a classic, perfect neighborhood deli setup that gives you that local little Italy vibe. The Italian sandwich was really good--packed with ham, cotto salami, and mortadella, with incredible, well-balanced flavors. All on a tasty sesame seed soft roll. Even my daughter, who isn't usually a sandwich person, took a few bites! Prices are fair for what you get. The sandwich was so large, we saved 1/2 to eat in the Zoo later in the day. The staff was solid--helpful and kind. I was a little sad we didn't get the fresh mozzarella samples that a lot of Yelp reviews mentioned. The other minor downside was the wait: it took nearly 15 minutes to get our sandwich, which is probably the longest I've ever waited for an Italian sub. Still, a great overall experience. More importantly, the price to value "mathed!"

Abyssinia and her team did an amazing job for our special family event (75th birthday party). She…read morewas great to work with in preparation for our event and had lots of great ideas about what would be best for our group. She was a total pleasure -- as was everyone on her team -- to have at our intimate occasion. Her food was beyond delicious and everyone, including all of the kids ages 4-15, loved it. We would absolutely hire Abyssinia again in the future.

Chef Abyssinia cooked a 60th anniversary dinner for us and 3 other couples and I must say it was…read moreextraordinary in every positive way. She is a delightful person and came equipped with everything needed to prepare the food in our kitchen. It was as good as the very best restaurant food we have ever eaten. She cooks, serves and beautifully plates the food professionally using the custom menu we designed with her guidance. In short, she gave us one of the best culinary experiences ever. Of course we will hire her again!

For my son's college graduation we used Dave to cater a small gathering of 30. Wow. We started…read morewith Hors d'Oeuvres which were elegantly served to guests while mingling and enjoying cocktails. they were absolutely delicious and plated beautifully. After which came the buffet style dinner, which was just as delicious...the flavors, colors and presentation of the food was spectacular. The wait staff, the chef, the bartender...moved seamlessly in their respective jobs - even offering the guests an immediate napkin should it have fallen. Impeccable. So much did I love everything that Dave presented that I used him a few months later to usher in the 4th of July. Again--everything seamless, smooth, elegant, professional, delicious. Thank you Dave..beyond my wildest expectations on every level. I never had to walk into my kitchen EVER...it was all about enjoying my guests. At the end of the evening my kitchen was spotless, trash removed, dishes/silverware cleaned, sorted, placed and left overs in my glass containers in the refrigerator. Top notch service like none other. Thank You Dave and your unbeatable team.

Did catering for my husbands 40th with Dave and he knocked it out of the park. For starters, we did…read morethe crudités with lemon hummus and chips with salsa and guacamole. Wow! 10/10. Such a gorgeous lavish display. Everything was fresh. The chips, my goodness, what a lovely crunch. Not too salty. (My husband was looking for leftover salsa the next day because it was that good). We also had him grill out at our home and very much enjoyed beef and chicken kebabs and burgers and hot dogs. Perfectly cooked! I always overcook meat on the grill, but Dave did not. His team kept everything a safe temperature as he grilled to perfection. I loved his tomato cucumber salad. I detected a hint of garlic and something else that jazzed it up, and orzo. Pilaf was also a big hit with shavings of carrot. Even his whipped cream was divine. We splurged on a bar tender, and Victor was a delight. Such a gentleman. He whipped up cocktails, mocktails and kept the bar tidy and professional. I think everyone in Pelham knows what a knockout job Dave and his staff do. We can't wait for the next time we are lucky enough to eat Dave's food.

Would highly recommend using Scott for your wedding! From the start of our conversations, Scott was…read moreextremely accommodating as my husband is vegan and I am gluten free and was an expert at working at our venue, The Bordone, so he knew what was and wasn't needed to make the day a success and run smoothly. The food was simply put - amazing!! My personal favorite was the short rib (unreal) and everyone at the wedding commented on how amazing the food was. I have never been to a wedding where the food was complimented so much. Finally, the staff was absolutely fabulous and highly complimented by our guests. They were kind, accommodating, attentive, and extremely professional. Would highly recommend LDV for your event!

We had the pleasure of having Scott, Chef Vita, and their staff cater our wedding. They were an…read moreexcellent part of our dream team! From the beginning of the process, Scott was responsive and worked with our schedule for the tasting. We were able to make a selection from many dishes and after trying their food we were sold! Especially the NY strip steak with bleu cheese! We received so many compliments on the food and many of our guests even went to compliment the kitchen team themselves! The Balinese chicken turned out to be my favorite, but they were all amazing! They made way more than enough food for everyone and brought containers for our guest and us to take the leftovers home. We love not wasting food! With our budget, we were thinking we could only get a decent caterer, but we lucked out with LDV. They are without a doubt one of the best in the business! They catered to our needs and even made suggestions on how to reduce cost. In our case we brought our own drinks for their bartender to serve, which helped reduce cost. This turned out amazing and our bartender, Mark, helped make it a smooth and tipsy night for our guests! Last but not the least, their service was top-notch. They helped with the buffet so people there would be no crowd and made sure everyone got their food in a timely manner and even made plates for my husband and I so we didn't need to take the time! We were ecstatic with the service and it was one of the smoothest parts of the entire wedding. 5-stars all-around.

This is my 3rd time ordering from sweet potatoes restaurant and 3 times the food was good and they…read morewasn't stingy with the portions I had Whitting fish, Mac n cheese, Yams, Collard greens and corn bread.

Yes!!!! The food is amazing and the sweet potato pies are top tier. I love that they are served…read moremini. I love their sweet potatoes and Mac n cheese. Why?! Because they literally go together. The Mac is cheesy and cooked exactly how I want it to taste. It sticks together and is never burnt on top. But I have tried the potato salad (a hit for sure), collard greens (seasoned to perfection), and the sweet potato fries (which I don't like, because I don't really care for a sweet potato fry. But they are steak cut and glazed with a sweet yet light glaze). As for the meats: I've had the fried catfish, catfish bites, beef ribs, fried chicken breast, baked chicken breast, fried chicken wings (BBQ & Jerk), and the salmon, crabcakes, and the ultimate feast. Oh and I've had their chicken strips. By far my favorite and frequently ordered are the catfish bites and chicken strips. Just know that this restaurant used to be a sit down intimate spot with a catering hall a few doors down. But since CoVid, it has become solely takeout and delivery by the apps. So, you won't get a full dining experience and will have to pay for a certain kind of packaging. For instance, if you don't want your food to touch or leak into other food the. Order separate packages and they will do it. This place has iced tea and lemonade that are divine. The customer service not be the absolute best if you walk in. Because they are always busy and inundated with orders which is a good sign. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the cornbread! My Lawd. It's thick and delicious.

Amazing authentic Italian fine dining food without the suit and tie, walk-in local deli with the…read morebest of the BEST!

Ordered the Nonna Maria's potato and egg frittata on ciabatta today for lunch. It was beyond good,…read moreit was outstanding! It brought me back to my childhood home with mom in the kitchen making this beloved frittata for me. Topped with a few slices of crispy Speck ham only enhanced its flavor. Thanks Mike Greco for putting this delicious sandwich on your menu !

Ordered from salsa for an event and we were very impressed! The staff came with everything needed…read moreto set things up beautifully - from tablecloths to cutlery to sternos, and the food was delicious! We had the chicken parm which was layered and stacked with flavor, the penne vodka, fried chicken, and peas and rice, and everyone loved it all! Highly recommend.

My family and I hired Salsa to cater for my Grandmothers 80th birthday celebration…read more We shopped around for catering venues and decided last minute to host the party for an estimated 50 people at my parents place. The size of the first floor is perfect for that amount of people and the outside deck worked well for smokers and for a quick escape from the crowd to socialize with friends and family outside during the party. We met with the management and explained to them what we would like to do. They gave us a price of around $2,500 which included plenty of food, a waitress, a bartender, a captain, the whole setup, utensils, decorations, and hors d'œuvre. The home was quickly transformed into a catering venue and it looked completely different after the setup, especially with a bartender in your kitchen area BEHIND A BAR STAND SERVING DRINKS IN A TUXEDO! THIS WAS A FIRST! A wonderful waitress walk around the crowd serving hors d'œuvre as the guest arrived. The bartender was friendly as guest kept coming back for more drinks and placed tips on the bar. Everyone was impressed and with all the food they served, many people were able to take some food home with them. I don't know about the sandwiches, but the rice, chicken, pernil, and all the other stuff was great!