You can find the Urban Green Cuisine booth at the Playa Vista Farmers market on Saturday's. I tried…read moretheir breakfast burrito for the first time today and it was very filling, I could only eat half. It's loaded with protein and healthy ingredients including quinoa. The flavor was mild, so definitely take advantage of their hot sauce to give it some kick. Overall this was a perfect Saturday morning breakfast, post workout (sans the potatoes). The other place I used to go to for a breakfast burrito on Saturday's in PV stopped selling breakfast, so this spot is a perfect replacement, will definitely stop by again.

I came across Urban Green Cuisine at the Farmer's Market during the COAST Open Streets Festival in…read moreSanta Monica. The breakfast burrito came highly recommended from a friend, so I gave it a try! If you're craving morning bacon, this is not the place. Urban Green is a vegetarian spot, so don't be bummed out if you're jonesing for some bacon and sausage. The portions are huge and my friend and I comfortably shared one of the $9 burritos with everything on it except for feta cheese and salsa. Why no salsa? Salsa makes burritos soggy and drippy. It's hard to call it a burrito though, because it doesn't hold together with the strength of a traditional burrito. It comes in a little paper tray. Inside is a homemade quinoa blend, mixed greens and breakfast potatoes, so it's more like a vegetarian platter hidden in a lavash bread. Pro Tips: - Split with a friend - Don't be sad that they don't serve bacon. Bring a vegetarian friend here, they will love it. - Their stand doesn't have a trash can, so plan accordingly

Our entire experience with LLK goes down as one of our favorites throughout the wedding planning…read moreprocess. Hospitality is not for the weak, and it is oftentimes a difficult endeavor, but LLK went above and beyond, from conception to execution. Given that they are the catering company for our wedding venue (Castle Green), we were initially apprehensive given wedding food's reputation, but thankfully our concerns were quickly put to rest once we started working with Kevin and Kari (the dynamic duo!) on developing our custom menu. They are so skilled and creative in working with an array of flavors and cultures. The entire team-Kevin, Kari, Brooke, and staff- was passionate about making our day special and committed to collaborating on a custom menu that we adored and felt good about sharing with our loved ones. We couldn't have asked for a kinder, more open-hearted group to work with. Our friends and family (some of them are notoriously picky eaters) were so impressed by the food--"wedding food" doesn't always have the best connotation, but the food served at our reception absolutely knocked it out of the park. Everything is customizable to your heart's content and they do an incredible job at guiding you through it all. Choosing linens, glassware, etc. was also a breeze. Commitment to getting it right and honoring our vision and my Chinese heritage. It was a small detail that was deeply meaningful and completely unexpected. From sourcing a specific brand of ingredient down to using Calrose rice as a nod to my husband's family roots in rice farming, LLK's menu was a fun nod to our respective family backgrounds. We had mentioned enjoying orange chicken but beyond incorporating a bit of Americanized Chinese food, I didn't anticipate that any other cultural food would work. LLK took it to the next step and proposed a tasty soy marinated/five spiced deviled egg with pork sung on top (a crowd pleaser and my favorite appetizer from cocktail hour; also a childhood staple for me growing up). The charcuterie table was phenomenal and all plating was elegant, fitting to the occasion. Our tasting with Kevin was an event all on its own! We had such a fun evening of genuine conversation and enjoying Following the tasting, LLK's team checked in with us regarding our tasting notes. We were impressed by how well Kevin and the team were able to recalibrate the final flavors accordingly to deliver exactly what our taste buds hoped for based on our initial tasting notes. Communication with them was always easy despite their busy schedules. We can't recommend them enough and hope to visit them at their restaurant pop ups!!

It took me a long time to decide if I wanted to leave a 1 star review because my policy is, if you…read moredon't have anything nice to say, don't say it and chance hurting someone's business, however after mulling this over for 8 weeks, I've decided that people should be aware. We had a premiere party at Castle Green in December where your only choice for catering by contract with the building is Little Lily's Kitchen. Kari and Booke were very nice, but their prices were insane for what we needed. In any case, we moved forward with an 8K invoice for a "finger-food" order for 250. When we found only 70 had RSVPd, we obviously had to honor our non-refundable contract for the 8K, which we did in good faith and ahead of schedule. But since we were at 1/3 capacity, I asked for an additional choice of finger food, which they did. The problem came in the fact that we paid for 6 servers and received 3. The food didn't begin circulating (by a very sweet wait staff) until 45 minutes after guests arrived and then it was very intermittent with many never receiving food. For 8K I expected non-stop food for our 70 guests, instead what I got (and didn't find out till later) was a lot of hungry people. On top of that, we had 16 guests report stomach issues the next morning - the commonality being goat cheese. When I addressed this to Brooke and Kari, I was not looking for a refund - after all, maybe it was a stomach virus that circulated within 24 hours, but I was dismayed by the fact that they didn't respond at all- zero, zip, nothing, not even a thank you for our business. It was the BIGGEST ripoff I've ever experienced with a caterer. For anyone having an event at Castle Green that doesn't involve a very large payout for the owners, buyer beware.

I've been using yelp for years now, but have never been inspired to write a review until now…read more Skola Foods is legit! They catered a wedding I was at last week. From the hors d'oeuvres (bacon-wrapped dates and caprese salad skewers) to the main course (filet mignon, stuff tomatoes, and roasted potatoes), I was thoroughly impressed. The staff was also super professional and friendly. I felt like they were always on top of things and never missed a beat. I'm definitely having them cater my next event.

Skola Foods are great! I have been to a couple of events that they catered and the food was a main…read moretopic of conversation. They are incredibly professional, food is delicious, and Marc is an incredible, personable chef. He's actually a great joke teller too, haha.. Highly recommended for any occasion! I'm still thinking about the steak from the other week that he prepared. MMM.

Wow! Planning a big event costs a lot of money so you want to make sure you are dealing with a…read morecompany that communicates. It started off great, but when you call and email back and get no response, it's time to move on and find another caterer. Pretty surprising from the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, since I always thought there were very good. But the women who coordinates everything is very unprofessional to not return phone calls.

EXCEPTIONAL. I worked for an event today, and after the reception ended, the caterers from Kitchen…read moreFor Exploring Foods had so much food leftover, and I mean, they had enough to feed a village. The best part is, the food is so good. Chef Tim is super kind. Not to mention good at his job. He took me into the kitchen and I was in mini heaven. The spring rolls, salmon skewers with pesto sauce, mushroom dumplings, meatloaf with tomato sauce, open faced chicken wontons and roasted chicken were terrific. Filled me up real good. I loved the chicken. So bad. I quietly went back to my post, and contemplated on how to get my hands on more of that chicken. So about 30 minutes after, as the caterers started to pack up, I crept back into the kitchen and asked him bashfully if I could take some more of his roasted chicken home, and he filled up a box for me! My god they taste soooo goood. And the desserts... The strawberry milk shortcake, and the raspberry custard pastries were the highlight. The brownies were also great. Oh, everything was amazing. I know I share my opinion with many of the guests, because so many of them went home with smiles and boxes of food and desserts. There was a guy who filled 4 separate boxes with different things. One was brownies, one was strawberry shortcakes, and I dont recall what he had in the other two boxes. So I locked up, and went home grinning from ear to ear, glancing down at my spoils of war, even though there was no war. Tomorrow will be a good day for me, thanks to Chef Tim of Kitchen For Exploring Foods. The staff was friendly and energetic. And very helpful. The Yelp reviews are real, people! They're awesome! The flowers they provided were fresh and beautiful. The white hydrangeas were breathtaking. When I'm getting married, this will definitely be my caterer. Hands down!

The mouth picks up on something, like Spider Man's spider-sense. The lips spread, a smile grows,…read moreand saliva manifests. Treasure awaits. This isn't the gold and silver found at the bottom of the Pacific, but Chef Onil Chibás' parade of flavors. Sunday nights along East Washington Boulevard in East Pasadena feature closed businesses and restaurants except for one, Onil's pop-up space, Deluxe 1717. Inside, renaissance women and men warm several seats across an elongated table. Onil and his crew bring them 10-courses of pleasure. Citrus is the feast's theme. The clean-tasting Blood Orange Caprese amuse-bouche does what it's supposed to do, warm the gut up for the first round: a Grapefruit Avocado Tart and a spread of Citrus Cured Salmon with Finger Lime "Caviar." Brighter than the stuff in between poppyseed bagels and cream cheese, like sashimi, the mild tang is pleasant to be eaten by itself and doesn't need to be muted by heavy dairy and carbs. Leading up to the midpoint is the Greek Avgolemono Soup. A quail egg sits atop a nest of phyllo dough floating above a pool of rice porridge with hints of fresh oregano and dill. If pictures people take are worth a thousand words, this one's worth a few thousand more. A simple scallop crudo with tangerines and mango hits the tongue and melts. Rather than slimy and squishy, the textures are quite the opposite...smooth like an Asian influenced aguachile. Onil shows the versatility of a scallop by searing and melding them with a Yuzu and Blood Orange Ceurre Blanc. Despite being more opaque with a nice grizzle on top, there's nothing chewy about the dish. Its tenderness makes one think the bivalve has been marinating for hours on end. Tables laden with delicacies you have never dreamed up lie in wait. The shade of the Chicken Confit's golden skin is something not even Rothko could imagine. Kumquat salsa enhances the Thai green curry and coconut grits creating a warm ambrosia in the mouth. Be careful not to eat too much Injera (Ethiopian flatbread) with the lemongrass and Berber braised beef cheeks because dessert is just around the corner. But then again, who are we kidding? When dessert comes in the form of a slightly charred almond cake with orange flan and a citrus herb salad, it's going to be gone in less than 60 seconds.

I've had the pleasure of knowing chef Onil for a few years. His food is so amazing I've followed…read morehim and where he goes I eat. Not only is he an amazing chef he's a really down to earth person. His DeLuxe restaurant in Pasadena on Washington Blvd., is truly a hidden gem. Not a large space but a great selection of deliciously prepared dishes. It's lovely restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, great spot for a girls night out or just to dine alone. His staff will make you feel at home, they're very friendly. And recently wine was added to the menu. Bon Appetite!

Had their catering, it was superb, really healthy and good variety…read more .........................................(Yelp requires 85 characters, a stupid requirement)

I used Brown Paper to cater my mom's memorial service. They were outstanding. The food was…read moreexcellent (it both tasted great and looked fantastic) and the company was wonderful to work with. Would definitely recommend them and would hire them again.

Best decor made for my daughter's 16th birthday. The owner George was amazing and the event was…read moresuch a success

We drove to see this venue, but it appears to be shut down. The parking lot is crumbling and…read morecovered in weeds and the building looks abandoned.

Panda Inn is amazing! The food is delicious and amazing! You give them a budget and they give you…read moreoptions based on your budgets. They stay within budget never over! It's absolutely amazing. They can handle everything for you from A-Z they do the decorations, food you name it. If they cannot help you they can recommend people to cater to your needs. I thought it was pretty cool they set up a self service ramen bar. I'm obsessed with ramen. I love how they can do either buffet style or single dished plates. They have a large variety of options for you and that's fantastic. They got you covered. It's amazing that they even have like yakitori / skewers too. They grill it for you and serve them. So far I'm in love with their food. I always thought wedding foods suck but now I'm obsessed! The food is not only delicious and amazing but looks good for pictures If you are looking for a catering service for a wedding or your next big party go with Panda Inn they will take amazing care of you. Especially Adam.

One of the adjustments my wife and I made for our wedding in the time of Covid was forgoing the…read moretraditional reception. Instead we decided to offer our guests to-go meals for after the ceremony. We decided to reach out to, Yakiya, one of our favorite restaurants thinking it was a long shot but that they might be able to provide us with their bento. Fortunately the restaurant is part of the Panda Group and the staff put us in touch with Adam, Panda Catering's business development manager. Adam was responsive, friendly, and super helpful. He was quick to answer questions, turned around our a proposal in 24 hours, willing to accommodate last minute changes and even delivered the bentos personally. The food was every bit as wonderful as the service and I had more than one guest tell me this was the best wedding food they've ever had. I highly recommend you let Adam take care of your next event.