Amazing B&B right on the Shenandoah River. Putter and Linda Cox are awesome hosts and Linda is one…read moreof the best chefs ever. The house is great and the location can't be beat.

Linda and Putter are the most amazing hosts you can find, they are very sweet and welcoming. The…read moreB&B is gorgeous located by the Shenandoah River. They hosted my elopement on October 22nd, the arbor was beautifully decorated, Putter was our officiant and he even hiked with us to little stony man in Shenandoah for our sunset pics. Dinner and brunch was delicious could have been better anywhere else. They were also very cautious and took al the measurements on COV19 safety I would highly recommended them for your small wedding or just to stay for a quiet relaxing time at their B&B My husband and I will be forever grateful for the amazing treatment we were given

In Nov 2019 the successful Bluewater Kitchen Catering & Events expanded and opened a storefront,…read morecalled The Market at Bluewater Kitchen. They provide high end takeout prepared meals, specialty grocery items, craft beer and wine, and a small hot order menu. See https://www.themarketatbluewaterkitchen.com/deli-case-hot-order-menu We picked up eggs, fresh spinach, some artisan cheese and from the deli counter a chicken parm. All great stuff. This is an amazing new option if you are going winery touring in the area or want something different than Hunter's Head tavern.

I spoke with Christine from Bluewater Kitchen and really wanted to book them for my wedding this…read moreyear. The communication to set up time to discuss details took weeks. When we finally had the chance to connect, Christine said that she would reach out to me with an initial proposal based on what we've discussed within 2 weeks. Well, a month went by and after multiple follow ups and no proposal was sent, I decided to book another caterer. It was funny because I specifically remember during our call, Christine had even made a comment that she has not worked at my wedding venue probably because they were probably "too expensive" for some people. I honestly think it's their lack of communication and their inability to follow up because if one can't communicate well planning wise, how can a potential client see them being able to handle a whole wedding? My fiance and I set aside a huge budget for food as it was so important to us for our guest to have exquisite food and we would have definitely book them regardless of cost, but unfortunately, Bluewater missed out. I totally understand having a busy season, but there were multiple people from Bluewater Kitchen CC'd on the emails that I had sent, and no one responded. Other vendors that were booked for my wedding also had a busy season but I had no problems working with them around that. I'm a patient person so if someone had responded and said that they are in the middle of busy season and that they would follow up with me (and actually follow up) afterwards, I would have totally fine with it. I would not recommend them to friends or family unfortunately. Hopefully, they figure out a better process around this.

This place is amazing. We really enjoyed the space in this little cottage and I don't think I've…read moreever been treated more hospitably. Robin and Dave stocked a LOT of stuff including bathroom essentials and snacks- they even had spaghetti and sauce in the pantry in case we didn't want to go out (which we didn't!). I can unequivocally say that Robin made us the best breakfast that I've EVER had at a bed breakfast or hotel. She has a gift. The price is right on point. If you are going to need two rooms elsewhere, this place makes a LOT of financial sense...

Jacob Swartz House is an excellent B&B. The comfortable, clean and spacious cottage is detached,…read morequiet, private and surrounded by lush greenery. It has views on a river just below, and forests, fields and mountain ranges as you look farther. Just splendid. There are two bedrooms and two baths, plus a full kitchen & dining area, a living room with a fireplace, a separate TV/reading room, an outside patio, and a screened porch right outside the main bedroom. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and provided with the guests' basic needs. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining table has a view to flower gardens and a big lawn. Not that any cooking is needed while on vacation. Breakfast is sumptuous and delicious, thanks to Robin's great cooking. And just about 10 minutes away is New Market, which has several restaurants, a great cafe inside a museum, and a super well-stocked general store. It's a great staging spot for nearby trips to the caverns, hikes, fall scenery, regional festivals, wine tasting and much more. Dave and Robin are great hosts too. Truly a wonderful place (at a great price) that I highly and wholeheartedly recommend. In addition to vacations, the cottage and surroundings are great for writers, artists, or people working on big projects who need quiet and concentration. My two-day stay was way too short. I will certainly be back.

Ate the Polished Fox bbq sandwich and Mac and cheese. It gave me food poisoning. The food was cold,…read morethe corn dogs my kids got did not have any breading on them. It took a long time to get our food. I'm not one to complain because I know things happen , but after being miserable with food poisoning, I wanted to make people aware so they do not have to go through the same thing.

Erik and his team are amazing! I had the task of setting up a sushi station and asian fusion…read moredinner. The team was so creative in coming up with a delicious menu to include lemongrass cauliflower, crab cakes a Tuna demo with poke and sushi presentation, Bamboo rice, beef skewers, local veggies, dumplings, and even dessert. Our team raved about how fresh and wonderful everything was. I host many events and I can say The Polished Foxx is the best around. Every step of the way was a pleasure. These few pictures don't do the feast we had justice! I can't wait to have another event catered by The Polished Foxx!

We attended a Chefs Dinner at The Garage on King prepared by DAH Cuisines. Chef Kesha Harris was…read moreAMAZING! Each course was an unbelievable fusion of flavors and textures. Chef Kesha was incredibly personable and engaging with the guests sharing her inspiration for each course, highlighting ingredients and offerring tips. Wine pairings were awesome too, bringing out the flavors perfectly for each course I hope I have the oportunity to dine with her again!!!!! What we ate: Course 1: Chopped Manchego-Kale Salad candied meyer lemon | currants l pepitas | crispy fried onion | meyer lemon oil Course 2: Chilled Pea & Mint Soup- crème fraiche | parmasean |aleppo pepper Course 3: Ribeye Steak Provençal w/Lavender Butter |sauté baby bok choy | butter-herb breadcrumbs |duck-fat roasted fingerling potato wedges | rosemary | chives | lemon | smoked sea salt Course 4: Lemon Sorbet w/Homemade Shortbread Cookies and lemon oil

I want to begin this review by saying that Kesha truly wowed us at the tasting. The food was…read moreincredible, and she had rustic decor that perfectly matched our wedding vision. She even arranged for our tasting to happen in a cozy cottage at our venue, which made it feel so special. Her warm personality, the attention to detail, and the care she showed made us feel like we'd found the perfect caterer. We reviewed menus from four caterers and did tastings with two. Kesha's came later due to her schedule, so we placed a $500 deposit with another company to keep our options open. But Kesha had spent time with me on the phone customizing our menu, and we were so impressed by the tasting that we felt confident choosing her. Though she operated on a smaller scale than our other option, her personal touch stood out. She also mentioned she'd recently catered a full wedding weekend at our venue, which reassured us. Looking back, there were a few yellow flags we ignored. She rescheduled our discovery call due to a double booking--even though we used her online scheduler. She charged $25 for a menu estimate and $200 for the tasting--more than others we spoke with. She was listed as a private chef (not a caterer) on the venue's preferred list, though she said that was a mistake. Most reviews we saw turned out to be for a similarly named business in Charlottesville--not hers. But we overlooked these concerns because the food was great. After the tasting, things took a turn. Communication became difficult. It took multiple follow-ups to get anything confirmed. The "contract" was just a vague two-page banquet order--nothing like the professional, detailed agreements we received from others. For $8,500 (not including bar services), we expected better clarity and professionalism. She became less patient when I asked questions--something she'd welcomed before we signed. Our venue strongly recommended a walkthrough, which she was reluctant to attend and charged extra for. There, she suggested setting up plates and linens the night before--at an outdoor venue with no walls. That wasn't acceptable, especially since we had full access starting at 9 a.m. for a 4 p.m. cocktail hour. There were several strange choices. Her contract said disposables for apps, but she brought floral paper plates like you'd see at a bridal shower--without checking with us. We had to buy new ones ourselves. Linen quantities were wrong. Instead, she repeatedly asked us for timing updates on the schedule, even the day before, despite having clear timing from us. Communication worsened. She was hard to reach, vague, and increasingly unprofessional--at one point telling me not to email her, but continuing to text my husband. She once called me "Tracey." Then, late one night weeks before the wedding, she said she'd be bringing a food photographer--unless our photographer contract objected. It felt like yet another surprise. On the wedding day, she promised four staff, but brought two. We were just 10 minutes ahead of schedule, yet no food was ready. Then we saw her drive away. That's when we realized the food wasn't fully on site--she was transporting it from elsewhere in her SUV. It arrived over 30 minutes late and lukewarm. Guests waited. The delay was frustrating and completely avoidable. Her sous chef worked hard and looked overwhelmed, but the lack of preparation wasn't his fault. The worst part? No apology. Not to us, not to our coordinator, not to our guests. She never acknowledged what went wrong or took responsibility. In my opinion, Kesha took on more than she could handle. I think she's trying to grow her business too fast without the systems, staff, or experience to support it. Her food is genuinely great--but weddings require more than that. They require organization, professionalism, and the ability to follow through. She fell short in all of those areas. If you're planning a small private dinner, Kesha might be a good fit. But for a wedding, I urge you to ask detailed questions, request references from recent clients, and get everything in writing. Better yet--consider someone else. Thanks to our amazing coordinator, DJ, and photographers, our day was still beautiful. But Kesha added unnecessary stress we shouldn't have had to deal with. If I could go back, I would have chosen differently.

Kimberley Ashlee Catering is a dream to work with. We needed someone to help us plan a funeral…read morereception that we wanted to feel like an elegant party. Kimberley gave suggestions when asked, offered additional services to help support the family, especially knowing we were all traveling from out of town. Everyone loved the food and presentation. I highly recommend Kimberley Ashlee Catering!

First time using Kimberley Ashlee catering - they were amazing! So easy to work with, they showed…read moreup early to cook and setup, and ended up creating up an AMAZING display (see picture)! The owners are such a nice couple and you can tell actually care and put time into their work. I definitely recommend this caterer in the Pittsburgh area!

Recently had Tina Falkenbury of Depicting Life Photography take my son's college graduation photos…read more The session was great. Tina is a consummate professional, flexible and detail orientated. The photos were amazing and COVID -19 protocols were followed. Will definitely use her again for family portraits.

Tina is the best! She is a trained artist and an architect, so she has a great eye for design…read more Her photos are fun and real, not cheesy and posed. She is so easy to work with and friendly. You can't go wrong hiring Tina!