This is what we wrote the chef the next day ,…read more..... We three cannot stop raving about what you accomplished for us last night. You are truly a master of your craft. Thank you so much for providing an evening we will always remember. Best wishes. Steven, Judy, Daniel ,......... Let me add: Chef Danyell is a magician with great charm who swept into our kitchen and 2 hours later created one of the great meals I've ever eaten in my 84 years, including repasts in NYC and Paris etc. He and I collaborated on the menu; he then added some wizardry to plus the entire experience. I will remember his contribution to my birthday forever.

Chef Danyell is a talented chef and his team was unbelievably professional at our event! Georgia…read moreRay's catered our wedding and received rave reviews from our guests. The food was delicious and people were going up for seconds. Chef Danyell worked with us at our price point and helped us come up with a menu that we were very excited about. He is eccentric for sure and loves to talk but he is extremely passionate about his work and so good at it, too. His team was incredibly friendly and helpful, and Susan personally made sure that everything ran smoothly (and that I ate!) all night- she was an incredible master of ceremonies. I absolutely recommend Georgia Ray's !

Not worth trying. Was excited to try them out for the first time after their hiatus with court…read moreissues and their name. Ordered my food and my friend ordered right after. After 15 minutes he finally got his food. I waited another 5 minutes before checkout my on my order. They said they were running behind on the grill. I waited another 5 minutes and they said it would be ready soon. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting I just asked for my money back. During the wait, I saw multiple other people check on their orders and that's when the staff realized they lost order tickets. My friend had ordered the rogue (braised short rib sandwich) and did not enjoy it at all, stating there was no flavor to the meat. Do not bother trying Wandering Dago. They are unorganized and even though they make it seem like a gourmet menu, the food is not good. Stay away and try any of the other good options around

Steak sandwich was great! (I had it at RPI career fair)read more

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!

Amazing. We loved the somtum caesar, empanada, crispy tofu, tamale, and whole fish. The tamale and…read morecaesar are probably musts for me next time, but we loved every bite. I also really appreciated that this felt like an actually unique menu.

What a cool place!!! Upon walking in, you're immediately struck with vibrant colors, unique…read moredecorations, and art work all around! The dishes are all tapas style which we loved because we were able to try so many items on the menu! Each dish came out individually which allowed us to enjoy and appreciate each dish before moving onto the next. Everything was so fresh from the kitchen and piping hot! There were 6 of us and we ordered 10 plates which was a perfect amount! Everything we had was sooo good but some of my favorites were the llapingacho, shrimp aguachile which was a special, arancini, and empanada! The winter wedge salad was also delicious and the dressing that came with it was soo tasty! The scallop skewer only came out with 3 scallops so we could've used another one but we were able to split them to get a taste. The chicken dish which was also a special came out at the same time as the Plato tropical which was perfect because they complimented each other very well. Drink wise, we ordered a pitcher of the unknown legend cocktail which was good. My friend got the garden orgy cocktail which was essentially a spicy margarita. I personally liked that better than the garden orgy cocktail but enjoyed both. Our waiter was super friendly and really guided us through the menu and constantly checked in on us as each dish came out! Definitely recommend if you're visiting the area!

I'm from nyc and this might've been the best bec rendition I've ever had. Combining the cheese with…read morethe egg instead of as separate slices was genius, and the pepper wasn't too much. Some spaces to sit inside and a few small tables outside. Lots of pastries I wanted to try. There's a mini shelf of books you can buy up front. Seems like a cute place to meet up with people.

Ate a quick breakfast at The Athens Rooster this weekend (01/13/2024)…read more Cockadoodledoo! This out of the way corner cafe in Upstate Athens is very homey, open, clean, welcoming and has lots of off beat offerings that a regular passer by would not necessarily expect. It has big windows. For one, they hotly cook-up pizzettes, hot and very flavorful sandwiches, soups, coffees and tea. Right next to the register is a clear glass window box with all sorts of scrumptious sweets, muffins, cakes, tarts, choco donuts and cupcakes - that are made each day, I might add. The display is quaint and spot-on and each dessert is elevated on a tiny cake platter on a doily. Next, all the menu boards (above the counter and to the side) are easily legible, for elderly too. The menu that was handed to me was also not too complicated (2 sides) and was laminated, to avoid Covid. The staff was professional, bouncy (music), well prepared for groups that came and friendly. Some staff even remembered what some of the elderly in line wanted, before they ordered. How is that for manners and style?! Go kick rocks down an alley Starbucks! Lastly - the food and drinks here are simply very outstanding. I do not say that often. My cheese panini-style sandwich had layers of molten and hot cheeses, seared onions and somewhere in that mass also herbs and some dark mustard! It was scrumptious. They serve other classics like turkey, salami, ham sandwiches (some already wrapped for quick sale and go). The Athens Rooster is off the beaten (egg?), no track; (just kidding) but the parking is easy, there are lots of seats and even just simply placing (it's a small gesture, for sure - but chefs like me take note) a large jug full of free lemon water with clean cups on the bar counter at the front, really: makes all the visitors days. Cafe go-ers love those water jugs. Believe me! The Athens Rooster is a well maintained, bright and friendly late breakfast and late lunch spot. The grilled cheese and coffee stayed hot longer than 15 minutes after the sale. Very delicious! Top notch cafe - expertly prepared cuisine. Review: 5+

Outstanding...Michael's always deliver's fantastic food to an amazing staff to work with. They…read morewill do whatever it takes to make your luncheon/event (small or big) a huge success!

Absolutely scary to pull together a luncheon of executives and clients on the other side of the…read morecountry where I have never been. So much to think about: can different cultural tastes be addressed, can a casual lunch of sandwiches and sides be taken up a notch, will plates and cutlery be of good quality to so that the meal won't plop over a valued client's lap, etc (!) and all being kept within a budget? Mike hit all my concerns with A+ responses. Not only were the meals great for the group of 40+, Mike was flexible with last minute changes, catering was delivered in a timely manner, and I could count on his professional customer service for the venue without me even attending. 5 Stars for Michael's Express Catering - my go-to caterer for service, creativity and quality in food items, and Mike's enthusiastic personality to work with. Thanks big time, Mike! We'll do it again!

Not your average food truck that's for sure. By far the best walk away food you will find! These…read moreladies know how to do it right! Love the spring rolls.

The food truck was serving at a local brewery. We ordered two items and the service was speedy. It…read morewas hard to choose because the menu is huge for a food truck. The motzarella stuffed breadsticks were crispy and filled with gooey cheese. I would have loved more marinara sauce. Also ordered crispy onion petals with aioli sauce. These were seriously addicting. A plus food for takeaway.

Hearth of Hudson was the catering for a camping event hosted this past weekend. Absolutely amazing…read morefood. Had some of the most tender snapper and wow can chef Kevin put together some good BBQ. Every meal was served right on time and super fresh. Top tier service. Thanks guys​

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.

Frese's is delicious!…read more Great food, great people, and great prices! Cannot go wrong with the weekly dinners (on Thursdays), but pre order in advance to both save on price and also guarantee your order... They frequently sell out. When not doing the Thursday night dinner; the subs, the pizza, and especially the deserts are all delicious! Such a great hometown place. Oh and during lent and occasionally in the summer, the fish fry's are great, too! Saturdays have pop up sandwich specials. Bread is fantastic, as well. All-in-all, an A+ operation

If you missed out on Frese's special Saturday, 15 Sept 24, you missed out on Chef Frese outstanding…read moreproduction of the best BLT I have ever had! Sure, I thought about paying $12 for a sandwich but with Frese's fabulous dinners, the decision wasn't hard and I would gladly do it again. We always seem to end up being disappointed with other restaurants BLT solely because of the lack of the amount of bacon. Frese's had full bacon flavor with several pieces accompanied by the perfect amount of lettuce and tomato. We look forward to their continued treats!