The food was great and perfectly seasoned. Also our waiter Dan was amazing and was so nice…read more Definitely coming back here.

Still our traditional yearly Easter brunch and carrot cake pick-up…read more The wagyu burger was outstanding, with my wife declaring it the best she's had. Good thing we opted for medium instead of medium well as we think it would have lost some deliciousness with more cooking. The pekin duck melt was okay. It had a sweet flavor profile, sorta reminding me of bahn mi, but not as deep in layered ingredients . Unfortunately I think the aioli I asked to take out (wife doesn't like mayo and she wanted to share) was essential to counter the otherwise one-note sweetness that was overbearing after a while. The wagyu burger was definitely the star so I that's what we'll both have next year. Place as always looks nice and inviting and service was friendly and fast.

Smokin J's BBQ catered our engagement party this past weekend and WOW, where do I begin?!…read more Everything was complete perfection from start to finish. From the food to the service to the preparation, we were impressed every step of the way. We seriously could not recommend Smokin J's enough!! To start, the food was absolutely incredible. All of our guests could not stop raving about it! For appetizers, we had pulled pork sliders and jalapeño poppers (which were a personal favorite). They were not only delicious, but the perfect size to grab and eat as they were passed around. They were a perfect introduction of what was to come. For the main course, we had pulled pork, smoked chicken, ribs, potato salad, baked beans, and Mac and cheese. Every single dish I listed was cooked perfectly. I honestly don't think I've had bbq that good before (I will be thinking about it for a long time to come!). Out of our friends and family, we have some pretty tough food critics and I can say with confidence that it was a hit with everyone. Not only did everything taste amazing, but it was filling as well. There definitely wasn't anyone that left with an empty stomach. It's been a few days since the party but people have been talking nonstop about the food. Next, I'll talk about the service. Joe worked with us to develop the menu and timeline, answered any and all questions we had (day of and prior to the party), and gave us a full rundown of what to expect in terms of setup and execution. Everything was laid out clearly ahead of time, so we were not worried about a thing going into the party; Joe really had everything planned to a tee. Day of, Joe came with two additional team members, Jerry and Elisa, to help cook and serve everything. They were equally as fantastic. As soon as the appetizers were ready, they started their rounds making sure everyone had a chance to have a bite as they arrived and mingled. There was one point where Joe noticed I hadn't eaten (I was busy running around like a nut saying hi to everyone), and called me over for a question. The "question" was really just an excuse to get me away, so I had a moment to breathe and have a bite to eat. I was moving a mile a minute, so this small gesture really meant a lot! Joe and his team really go above and beyond what you would expect from any caterer. They are not only extremely talented at what they do, but they are kind, personable, and wonderful people. I would gladly recommend Smokin J's to anyone and everyone, and would love to use them again in the future!

We were so happy with Smoking J's BBQ for our wedding. From the very beginning of the process,…read moreJerome was professional and responsive. He invited us out to another event to sample the food. We knew at first taste that we were in love! From then on, Jerome really listened to the vibe we wanted for our wedding and was really flexible with set-up. When the wedding day came around, Jerome and his team were awesome. Jimmy, Donna and Mary Anne helped with set up and transitioning as well as serving the food. The food was delicious! People were going up for seconds and thirds and we even had leftovers, which the team packed up for us. We were so happy with everything from start to finish. We definitely recommend them for any event.

We had Chef Kevin handle a special private dinner for our daughter's graduation from Skidmore…read moreCollege. We were staying at an Airbnb in Saratoga Springs and after a busy graduation day there was nothing better than relaxing in our Airbnb with family and celebrating. Chef Kevin cooked us the most incredible dinner. It was the highlight of the weekend and I recommend Chef Kevin 100%!!

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.

I swung by Vinny's a couple of days before Christmas - among other delicacies , I bought a jar of…read morethe marinara sauce to make a homemade pizza on the grill , which Ive Been doing for years . This was the best sauce I've ever used, bar none - everyone LOVED it ! Bravo Vinnys's!

A perfect little Italian deli in downtown Pawling. Good sandwich selection and a ton of groceries…read moreto choose from. They have everything from meats and cheeses (mozzarella made in house), to important sodas and olive oils. The owner is so sweet and makes everyone feel welcome. Prices are good and everything is always delicious!

We love the coffee here. The owner is such a nice guy. We ordered a pour over with a special (red…read moresomething) coffee that i cannot remember the name of. Whenever we are in the area we always stop in here.

This little coffee shop is just what the cute Village of Pawling needed!…read more Yes, there are many amazing places you can get coffee and more but at The Pawling Coffee Roaster you get a one of a kind coffee experience. Willie is all about bringing a coffee experience to you and brewing every single cup with love. He believes a lot of the problems of the world could be solved by just sitting down and talking things over with a cup of coffee. I totally agree. Coffee can save an argument and relationships haha! What used to be a hair salon is now a great space for coffee and some food items like muffins and bagels. Please note: this is not a full kitchen so you won't get the experience of a bagel shop, cafe or bakery, so just keep that in mind. But if you're here for coffee like many of us are, you'll get the freshest cup brewing in no time. Or maybe in a little bit if time, but it's totally ok because great things take time. From drip coffee to cold brew to coffee catering. Great service and great positive vibes when you walk in and walk out of here.

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.

John and his staff catered a Memorial Day party for me on 5/28/2023. I cannot say enough great…read morethinks about them. The food, the presentation, the service; all were impeccable. The roast pig was the best we had ever had and should be experienced by all. John helped us plan this from the start and all suggestions were spot on. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a catered affair. We will be planning future events with them for sure. George B.

John, Linda, the other John and the rest of the crew were fantastic, clean, professional and…read moreefficient. But let me tell you about the food...holy moley, it was fantastic! Burgers, dogs, the fixin's, grilled shrimp, raw/steamed clams and street tacos with 3 different toppings! The main course of Filet Mignon, Gilled Chicken with pineapple sweet n spicy chutney and Pulled Pork...All of it was ridiculously delicious! We had 65+ guest for our son's graduation party and everyone raved about the food, the service and the day. Set up, prep-work, service and cleanup as promised with leftovers wrapped and ice put into our fridge and freezer. You absolutely need to call them fast and book them for your next gathering. I can't wait to get invited to an event where they will be the caterers! Epic!

Brian's catering yesterday at the annual Pegasus Boots & Bling gala to benefit the extraordinary…read morework done by Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center served to glorify the event even more than it already was. Cocktail hour was wonderful and hors d'oeuvres were delectable; I don't do mammals and had to steer clear of prosciutto & melon and totally avoid "steak chick" but the stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes were incredible. Dinner was even better with all options accommodated on the twin buffet tables: plenty of mammal-free dishes! Wild and long grain rice, poached salmon, chicken Française, butternut squash and penne al dente with broccoli. The broccoli was so tender and perfectly steamed, not at all mushy or faded and the chicken was so tender it would cut with the side of a plastic fork. It meant a lot that Brian was there to personally supervise and unlike some catering managers who are rude to patrons and treat the servers like servants (looking at YOU, Mario Cermele) Brian was courteous, polite, congenial and truly accommodating. I think next time I host a party at the house, instead of busting ass to prepare all the food myself I will call Brian..... but only if Steak Chick is part of the staff! LOVE HER!

This Business handles the food and beverage for Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, NY…read more Annie Ledley and her staff are exceptional. Not only are they professional, patient and polite but the food for our breakfast & lunch for our PSD Golf outing Sept 9th was delicious! They are the best to work with.

Natasha is the best! her for is truly special and reminds you why a home cooked meal is better than…read moreanything. she's also a lot of fun. highly recommend

Pros: We chose Natasha for a small family party to celebrate our wedding this spring. We went with…read moreher mainly because she was the first/only chef to begin our conversation by asking us what WE had in mind and letting that be the foundation for building the menu. She seemed eager to help us realize our vision rather than impose someone else's onto us. There are also four other people on the IBN team: the sous chef, whose name I forget; the bartender, for whom the same is true (maybe Aaron or Erin), and two servers: Mason and Spencer. These folks did an AMAZING job and we were both so grateful for their kindness and professionalism on the day of the event. Finally, I liked what I ate! I was happy with my day-of meal. Cons: Natasha was incredibly rude to both me and my husband in the weeks leading up to the post-wedding party. I had only spoken to her twice before the party: once when I hired her and again in February. She'd said in February that we could have a third and final call two weeks before the event. When I emailed her three weeks before the event to schedule this final call, she sounded irritated and said we'd spoken "a few days ago" (we had not; I even asked some relatives in case someone else had, but no) and she wanted to "stick to the plan" of having a call at a date a time to which we had not agreed--- only *five* days before the party. My husband reminded her that she'd said we could talk two weeks before and she eventually, reluctantly scheduled a call with us. When we call at the date and time she told us to, she does not pick up; instead, she texts us that she's in the middle of an event. All of these things are perfectly normal, human mistakes. We all get clients confused and talk to one as though they are another (like the "a few days ago" thing). We all overbook ourselves every once in a while and are unavailable after telling someone we would be. A professional would have simply apologized; instead, after I used *one sentence* of an email to express my disappointment about the missed call--- because my husband had taken off work to be available for it, so lost money for no reason--she used this as an excuse to threaten not to show up. Said she needed us to "confirm" in light of my "tone." In light of this, I decided not to speak to this person anymore unless absolutely necessary (i.e. at the party, for the sake of our guests). My husband took over talking to her, at which point we had a fun little role-reversal in which he was now the one reporting to me on a regular basis how rude Natasha was being to him. So at least I know it wasn't personal! Conclusion: If you just need to place a big food order and don't need to talk to the chef again after that, you can go with IBN and you'll probably be fine. If, however, you are planning an event of great importance to you--or just don't want to risk being treated like a burden for wanting to speak more than once with someone you're employing-- maybe look elsewhere.

Very cute cafe and as a big G-Dead family, we appreciate the dancing bears all over…read more The cafe is small but quaint, looks are deceiving though as there is extra space upstairs with tables and even outdoor seating for when the weather agrees. The coffee was flavorful and eclipses. Hubs and I shared some soup and a sandwich that were both delicious and brought to us upstairs. Overall it's a lovely spot to get cozy, and enjoy a drink and book! We'll be back for sure and I'll have to try some of the fresh loaves of bread next!

very quaint. We were greeted upon entering the cafe. The girl took our order and we sat in the…read morecourtyard behind the cafe. About 10 minutes later she brought us our sandwiches. I had their Philly Steak and my wife had their Curry Chicken sandwich. Both sandwiches were delicious!!! Looking forward to our next visit.