I cannot recommend Prasada highly enough as an event planner. Let me the five top reasons why:…read more 1. She is calm, steadfast and truly mindful in details and countenance. (Her second 'job' is helping people learn how to regulate their nervous system using breath work.) 2. Our weekend - which was at a venue (our retreat center, Whispertree Retreat) that was largely outdoors. The weekend weather went from hoped-for blue skies and billowing white clouds to a 30 degree temperature drop and rain forecast. Prasada patiently held the line assisting us with a Plan A, B AND C for the weekend, depending on the weather, a call we would make the morning of. I cannot tell you how much forethought this took! But Prasada did not complain ONCE. Rather, she held the course and even spearheaded the final plan C option that eventually turned out to work perfectly(!!) for us. 3. During the event, itself, Prasada spun plates behind the scenes. protecting us from a few (unavoidable) things that happened - some of which I STILL think we don't know about. 4. I really care about details and how things look. Beauty is so much a part of what people can notice and feel that helps make an event feel warm, welcoming and heart-opening. Prasada gets that, too, and has a great eye! I really trusted her to set things up just as I asked, and even improve on the outcome. 5. Prasada ALSO works at an event rental company. She has years of experience understanding issues related space and rentals and could probably help you address these issues in her SLEEP. Please do not think twice about hiring Prasada for your event. I enjoyed working with her so much that one thought I have the morning after it all is: What's the next event we can work on with her?!

Prasada was our month of coordinator but really she helped from the moment we hired her on! Our…read morewedding was in the Mendocino area and she had all the local connects, which made planning that much easier. She helped us every step of the way and made sure the day ran as smooth as possible! I did not have to worry about one thing on our wedding day, she handled it all! If you're looking to have your wedding in the area, we recommend you hire Prasada. :)

Delicious and professional... As a Wedding Planning team, working with top class catering teams is…read morea must for the best wedding day experience, not only for the couple and their guests, but for the vendor team as well. Assaggiare didn't disappoint. Julia was responsive and helpful from the start, updating the proposal through the planning journey, crafting a beautiful menu, and nailing in those fine details with rental needs closer to the event. On the day, Nicholas and the entire team were on time, efficient with stunning set ups of the catering stations and the guest place settings, and smoothly followed the timeline of events with perfectly placed food service. To not have to constantly push the catering staff to stay on time, move quickly and pivot with the flow of the day is a planner's wish, and they were a dream. Highly recommend you reach out to Assaggiare if you are looking for a mouth watering culinary experience for your guests, and smooth production journey for yourself and the vendor team.

Assaggiare Mendocino recently catered my Grape Escape event at Handley Cellars. Julia and her…read moreculinary team helped turn my event into a 5-star success! Assaggiare created a truly memorable experience for my 100+ guests. Instead of just doing passed apps and cheese/charcuterie platters (like you find at most winery events), they set up an elegant poke bar where guests could pick & choose which veggies and spices they wanted with their seared ahi tuni and quinoa. Judging by all the "oohs" and "aaahs" I heard from guests, the food was a huge hit! There wasn't an empty plate in the house. (check out the yummy photos) Aside from the food, the Assaggiare team was incredibly professional. They showed up on time to set up; they cleaned up everything when the party was over; and the chefs/servers were friendly and patient with all our hungry guests. If you're planning an event in the Mendocino County area (whether it's a wedding, birthday, wine dinner, etc.), you should put Assaggiarre on the top of your catering list.

DELICIOUS FOOD! EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION! WARM PEOPLE! Pilon catered our fully plant-based wedding…read moreand all our carnivorous guests were blown away by how delicious and filling it was! Communicating with Sauli to plan it all was a breeze- she always replied so quickly and with so much love. Even our "tasting" a few months before the wedding was above & beyond- they set a beautiful table for us and crafted the whole experience to be so romantic and of course delicious. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!

Pilón Kitchen catered the welcome dinner for my wedding and they made the event so memorable! The…read morefood was seriously delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the meal. Working with Pilón Kitchen was a breeze throughout the whole process. Erick and Sauli were very responsive from day one, they helped us plan our menu, and they were so polite during the dinner. A classy food truck all the way. Highly recommend!

Literally all the pasta my family tried was delicious. The penne's wine sauces weren't bad- It was…read moremy first time trying and I think it's worth trying if you like these type of sauces. My top 2 pastas were the carbonara and the California. It's a pretty busy location, but it's so cute and warm - they also have an outdoor patio and a window to watch the pasta being made. Finding the actual location based on Google maps was a bit difficult, but once you see some signs with its name try to follow them!

They had a lot of seating, but if you don't have a reservation it's hard to get a table without a…read morewait. For a table of 2 we walked in and had 1 party wait in front of us, which still took 30ish min to be seated. The outdoor seating is beautiful with the lighting, but the indoors was quaint as well. The waiters are extremely nice and sociable, makes you feel like family. Great spot for a date night! 5/5 Complimentary focaccia was soft and fluffy. They had different ones, like rosemary, plain, and the pizza. The pizza one was easily the best, especially if it just came out of the oven. You can definitely ask for more and they are happy to bring you some! 4/5 Melanzane parmigiana was a nice eggplant parm in a smaller appetizer form. Don't let the size fool you, it's pretty filling. I would have wished for a bit more sauce and the eggplant a bit more seasoned, but it was definitely a great dish. There were parts where the batter was a bit soggy. 4/5 Cappellacci Verdi alla Zucca was a solid dish. The butter and sage sauce was simple and allows the pasta to shine, with the squash not being too strong. I think if it was stronger in flavor, it might have shined a bit more. 5/5 Spaghetti al Pesto Genovese is easily the best dish. The pesto flavor was strong and seasoned well. If you come here, this is the one to get! 4/5 Creme Brulee was nice, great exterior with the right sweetness. Felt a little too firm on the inside as I would have wanted it softer, but nothing out of this world. Overall a really solid Italian spot that feels like a neighborhood gem. The complimentary focaccia and the pesto spaghetti alone are worth the visit. I would recommend making a reservation to skip the wait, but the ambiance and warm service make it a perfect date night spot. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of their pasta offerings!

Ordered a market club sandwich. Very delicious!…read more Worth very penny! The lady who took our order was super nice.

Was in Mendocino/Fort Bragg for a long weekend and visited this shop twice! Tried out their…read morepastrami, turkey club, and roast beef sandwiches. Really enjoyed the ability to customize all their sandwiches or also build your own. Took the sandwiches to a nearby beach/state park and enjoyed them overlooking the coast. Highly recommend visiting this shop if you're in the area. I'll definitely be returning!

Best restaurant in downtown Mendocino. Located walking distance from the majestic coastline. The…read moreindoor dining reminds of classic inn style dining. The outdoors is spacious with beautiful landscaping and coastal views. Noticed outdoor guests are provided blankets for comfort. Our hostess Jen made us feel at home and the birthday dinner truly special. The special Morel Mushrooms appetizer with Polenta patty and asparagus sauce was exceptional. Loved the local farm fresh greens served with all dishes especially with the seared scallops and goat cheese croquettes. Warm coconut almond cake with Banana ice cream and dessert wine was the perfect finish. Will definitely come back here in the future :)

Elevated cooking…read more There is a reason why this place is so popular and it was a step above all the places we had in Mendocino. Don't forget to make a reservations as we saw several walk-ins get turned away. The meal started with their complimentary focaccia, which was buttery and herby. We went for their miso marinated cod which was incredibly flakey and paired so well with the light yet umami laden sauce. We also tried their grilled steak which was perfectly cooked and topped with a rich gravy. Just the entrees were more than enough for two of us and we didn't have room for dessert!

Only eaten there twice. Just opened up an office around the corner~~~will be eating here for years…read moreto come! They got the details, the quality, the service and care. The turnover the quickness, yet length of time it takes to produce beyond decency. These babes are no doubt a staple in our little gem of a old and gentrifying town! Thanks again for making my taste buds so happy, ladies

We had such a great experience with Kerryjane and her team for our wedding. She was easy to…read morecontact, offered bartenders and servers, provided bins and ice for the kegs, and her food was DELICIOUS. We loved her BBQ chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, salad, and Mac and cheese. Her cakes are fantastic too. Her prices are fair for the service she provides and the quality of her food. Super happy we went with Kerryjane for our wedding caterer.

VEGAN REVIEW What a…read morecute spot! Small dining area & larger patio (with heater for the cold, shades for the sun). Love the whimsical decor, including mismatched plates & novelty salt shakers. Plus every table has a bottle of their house made hot sauce! The service is friendly. We went on an evening when it was SWAMPED, they gave us the boiled peanuts & a pickle plate on the house. Hubby & I shared the biscuit sliders, red beans and rice, & chickpeas and dumplings. Everything was AMAZING-- super fresh, quality ingredients, great flavor. We finished with a moon pie. TO DIE FOR!!! They have a long list of wines & fun looking cocktails, but we did not indulge. We did have the local kombucha, which was quite tasty. It's downtown Mendocino, so parking can take a while. Can't wait to return on our next trip!

We were really excited to try Fog Eater Café since it's one of the only vegan/vegetarian spots in…read morethe Mendocino area. The space is super cute, the menu is seasonal, and the plating is creative. The food itself was flavorful, unique, and definitely not the kind of dishes you usually see at vegan restaurants--so big points for that. That said, the experience felt a little off. We were first seated inside but had to move outdoors because of the flies (there were still bugs outside, but it was manageable). Service was where things fell short: our server, who I later realized is also the owner, came across as very short with us. She'd list specials and walk away without checking if we had questions, didn't offer wine recommendations (despite having a wine shop next door), and overall wasn't very warm or welcoming. We noticed she was much friendlier with regulars, which made us feel a bit brushed off. Totally understand local pricing & mandatory 20% gratuity, I just expected a higher level of service. The ambiance also had some drawbacks--constant clanging of dishes in the small space made it feel tense rather than cozy. Between that and the flies, it was hard to fully relax and enjoy. Overall, the food was great, and I wish the service matched the quality of the kitchen. If the vibe had been more welcoming, this easily could have become a regular spot for us whenever we're in the area.

Working with Matt and Prasada was an easy and wonderful experience. They handled every rental…read moredetail for our wedding, and the customization process was seamless, even last-minute changes and ideas were always made possible. We wanted each wedding weekend event to feel distinct and the variety of character in their pieces made that easy to achieve. We got married in November and opted for a tent, which ended up being one of the most talked about elements of the wedding weekend - guests couldn't stop commenting how intimate and beautiful the space looked. Their setup and breakdown team were also a pleasure to work with, making the whole experience relaxed and stress free.

Matt was a lifesaver when it came to planning our wedding in Point Arena back in June of this year…read more When my husband and I first began looking at rental places, we were so shocked by the price tag of some really basic pieces, we almost panicked! But our venue recommended Matt, and we are so beyond grateful for that. Matt and his team can really do anything it seems, from freestanding doors that opened up to our ceremony space, to a last minute arch and gorgeous foldable farmstyle tables, Matt's materials, care, thought, design and prices are unbeatable. You will not regret choosing Matt Rowland events for your rental needs!