This review is an emotional outpouring…read more Stew Leonard's (SL) has been a part of my life for 55 years. I first came to this store soon after it opened, when it was much smaller and the only SL store. I now live a few hours away from any of the stores, but 2 SL shopping bags are among those my family uses regularly. I still go here and to other SLs when it's opportune, and the close relationship between SL and my family culminated when, upon his passing, SL SR. was placed a few strides away from my parents at Willowbrook Cemetery (rated 5). Over the years our family developed a close personal connection with the store. My mother became good friends with the head chef there (the prepared foods are excellent--I still always get the ambrosia salad when I'm there!). Sorry I don't recall his name. He was there from at least the mid 90s to the early 2000s. As my mother grew older we started having increasing numbers of SL items as side dishes at our holiday meals. In 2001 when she died we had SL provide the whole Thanksgiving dinner. I recall going in and speaking to the head chef, informing him of my mother's passing. He said he had wondered what had happened to her and missed her. The connection between our family and the store grew with my wife and kids. When we got engaged I got my wife's parents a SL gift basket, complete with Elsa the cheese cow. We would all visit this store and some of the others while traveling, enjoying the ice cream on site and bringing non-perishables back home, as well as apple cider in season--we'd bring the coolers for that. I don't know if my mother ever met either the Senior or Junior proprietor. I won't say I 'met' either of them, but I did encounter them both together once. There were no intros, and it was brief and terse. It was early summer 1979 or '80; like many college students, I thought SL would be a good summer 'gig'. I went to apply and found no parking spaces, but saw another parking lot across the street. I parked there and two men, one old one young, both dressed business formal, went walking past. The older one asked why I was parking there. I noticed the SL employee-only sign only then; I said I was going to apply for a job. He insisted there were none available. I started to say I would like to just leave an application, but he cut me off, saying again "there are no jobs!" [Please continue reading in the review space for the Stew Leonard's store in Danbury. There wasn't enough space here to complete my review. Thank you.]

Best supermarket in new england ! I mean all of new england , besides fairway in NY this place tops…read morein both experience and food selection

I've had the pleasure of taking three of Chef Raquel's cooking classes. Two were in a large group…read moresetting and one was a small private class. Chef Raquel makes everyone feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. She's instantly likable, fun and knowledgeable...all while managing to keep everyone engaged. Her recipes are delicious! I've made some of my favorites again at home. I'd highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and her team. You will have a blast, learn something new and have a delicious meal!

Chef Raquel is amazing! She catered my 40th birthday celebration and 3 weeks later my guests are…read morestill raving about the food! Seriously EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! I'm still waiting on that herb baby potatoes recipe. Thank you again!

The food is always great at Garden catering. ordered online and pickup was a breeze. Keep up the…read moregood work!

Ordered online and it was super easy! I've been coming here for so long but I feel like the portion…read moresizes got smaller now that they don't serve the food in the shakable bag. Still great taste. Service is meh, don't expect above and beyond but you will get your food fast and without any problems. The inside is very relaxed and chill. Usually not too many people inside.

They are a well-oiled machine! Hired for my wife's milestone…read morebday, they took care of everything. Ed handled the party prep over the phone very well and Mike and Jeff did the on-site cooking and open bar perfectly. Their rates are very reasonable with great service and high quality. Lobsters and ribeye steaks were excellent. My only comment would tell strict vegans to ask them to make veggie burgers without egg mixed in. Thanks Overall, highly recommended.

My Dad & I hired Capt'n John's to cater a clambake at our home for my Mom's 50th birthday this past…read moreweekend. Prior to the event, they were so easy to work with - they accommodated all of our needs & last minute changes. At our home, they did such a WONDERFUL job! The staff could not have been more punctual, kind, or courteous - and the food was really fabulous!! I heard nothing but wonderful things from all of our guests. I could not recommend this company enough. You helped us create a really wonderful event that we'll be talking about for a long while! Hope to work together again in the future! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Working with Craig was fabulous! He was incredibly easy to work with and answered all of my…read morequestions with great patience, no matter how silly they were. He was exceptionally willing to work within our budget and to keep costs down. He made suggestions as to how to lower costs and priced out different options so that we could choose what was most important to us. Of course, none of this would matter if the food wasn't good. I am so happy to say that we have received so many raves on the food and the service. I absolutely recommend Craig and would definitely hire him again if we were having another event.

Craig and his team catered a bridal shower at our house. It was such a success due to the delicious…read morefood and the very attentive staff. It couldn't have gone better. I can't wait to plan another event with them!

Ali at AMG catering came into our wedding planning like a breath of fresh air…read more We were sure we wanted a backyard wedding, but we weren't sure on food and Covid was making it difficult to finalize numbers. But there was Ali taking it all in, running with ideas, providing options, and the whole time projecting the confidence that she would produce amazing results no matter what. And the wedding day went so smoothly. The food was delicious. There was plenty of friendly staff to serve the food and keep all our guests fed and happy. It was everything we wanted for our wedding and we are so grateful for Ali and AMG for taking such good care of us and our guests on such an important day.

Alison, You are amazing! Your incredible dinner was beyond…read moredelicious and my guests raved! From the warm brioche lobster rolls that had huge succulent chunks of lobster meat overflowing to your delicious, thick and creamy corn chowder (with fluffy fabulous corn bread) AND the hanger steak and spicy shrimp --seriously mouthwatering, tacos with all the fixings --it was perfection and award worthy! Oh and the desserts, the mini pecan/apple/pumpkin tarts ---heavenly!! You are chef extraordinaire and a culinary savant, super duper star! Thank you for last night!!!

attended a post wedding brunch they did in westport this past weekend. it was phenomenal…read more made to order eggs, multiple grazing tables of smoked salmon, bagels, French toast, charcuterie, fruit , etc. buffet with shrimp & grits and other items juice and granola parfait bar - and SO much more. all beautifully done and presented and the staff was so helpful! was overwhelmed by how pretty it all was and how DELICIOUS IT WAS. so much to choose from and all of it was amazing.

3 star global scale and 4 star local scale. Gonna focus on the subs aka wedges for a mo. Every subs…read moreshould have sesame seeds like A&S. It's subtle but makes a huge dif. Elevates anything you cram in there. Speaking of cramming, anything with chicken cutlet is a smash but also anything with the fried eggplant is lowkey the best!! I was hoping to recreate a veal sandwich from my youth at now famous California sandwiches in Toronto, but their veal cutlet was not fresh, alas. Will keep trying. Very fun place to grab Italian cookies, frozen pastas and sauces, etc. always friendly paisanos (I hope it's not offensive to call someone that, if so will delete). Ambiance better at the other A&S in Norwalk but what can ya do...

Marquet Catering provided Hors d'oeuvres and libation services for my party consisting of 60…read moreadults. The food was incredible and bar service top notch. Anna managed a team of 6 or 7 members. The party went very smoothly. Guests were impressed with Anna with many asking for her contact info. I strongly recommend Marquet.

Anna & team were: professional, adaptable (we had lots of dietary needs and needs in general for…read moreour event), responsive, warm, detail oriented, etc. But the best thing is that the food was DELICIOUS!!!! Someone made a point to tell me lunch yesterday was the best meal he's had in a long time. We would hire them again over and over. Thank you for making our event special and our tummies happy!!!

Absolutely fantastic selection of meat cuts and seafood. Staff are very knowledgeable about the…read moreproducts and helpful / friendly. I'm from out of of town and certainly wish this butcher were near me!

Eddie and his wonderful team catered our wedding. Planning a wedding ranks up there as one life's…read moregreat stressors. Throughout the entire experience, we always felt like we were in good hands, all the way from planning to execution. Eddie was attentive to and followed through on the touches that made the wedding our own, whilst also offering practical suggestions along the way. And of course, the food was delicious, and the portions generous. Thank you, Eddie and team!

The good thing about this guy is that when he comes over with his crew the place looks better than…read morebefore he came! But good and presentation is great! Good for a graduation party ETC !

Great food beautifully presented from hors d' oeuvre's to the mains and desserts to the very…read moreprofessional, friendly staff and yes we can do attitude from the management. Can't say enough about this company they are just wonderful.