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.

We had an amazing dinner thanks to the amazing talents of Mateo!! He was a pleasure to work with,…read moresuper accommodating and the food was DELICIOUS!!

5 STARS - The Best Takeout in Poughkeepsie at Lola's Café…read more Lola's Café is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Poughkeepsie. Their takeout is absolutely amazing -- always fresh, fast, and full of flavor. They make the best homemade black bean burger I've ever had. It's perfectly seasoned, hearty, and honestly unbeatable. The café itself is cute inside, with a warm, cozy vibe, but it truly shines as the perfect takeout spot. Whether you're grabbing lunch on the go or picking up dinner after a long day, Lola's never disappoints. I also love their daily specials -- creative, delicious, and always something new to look forward to. Service is always great! If you want consistently great food with a homemade touch, Lola's Café is a must.

I originally chose Lola's for its location -- halfway between me and the friend I was meeting. She…read moreis also gluten-free, so wanted to be sure she had many options. And boy did they!! I'm sharing again that I rarely give 5 stars for a first-time visit, but Lola's gets it. Yes, it's small -- but it's not cramped. You just want to get there early if you're dining in. What we had was so fresh and delicious -- my friend got a sort of bowl with fresh apples and grilled chicken, and I got the cobb salad. Delicious, not overwhelming, but perfectly filling. Can't wait to return -- my goal is to eat my way through the entire menu. :)

I had been to the other location and wanted my family to give them a try. So it only made sense…read morethat we stop at the original location. We stopped here on the way to the airport and were immediately amazed with the customer service. John and Brady were phenomenal. We ordered the small Italian club with Chicken cutlet and the Vittorio. We also got a large Muffaletta with the olive salad on the side, pesto chips, mixed pickled veggies salad and a cannoli. We wanted to change since we were going to the airport so we had to use the restroom. That's where we encountered John. He is such a lovely man. He was so sweet and I enjoyed our conversation. My sister was throughly impressed with Brady's customer service. He made her feel at home and was very friendly. All of our food was good. They devoured the veggie salad on the car ride to the airport and we ate some of the sandwiches too. The portions are big and you can share. The 3 sandwiches we got were plenty for our family of 6 plus leftovers. Rossi Rosticceria Deli 45 S Clover St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Review 50 in 2025 and 893 overall)

I work in town every now and then. On a cold Friday afternoon, I found this spot after a quick Yelp…read moresearch. It is located on a back street with not much activity, and I was able to find parking quickly, which is key when you are on a work break. As soon as I walked in, the smells and sights of an authentic Italian deli were exactly what you hope for. There is a menu with plenty to choose from and a pastry case that I already know I will be coming back to try next time. I went with the Blue Ribbon panini, and in about ten minutes I had a hefty sandwich wrapped and ready to go. When I sat down to eat and picked it up, it did not disappoint. Chicken cutlet, ham, honey mustard, roasted tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and great bread. Everything blended together perfectly. On the first bite, the chicken cutlet burned my mouth in the best way possible. The tomatoes and honey mustard tied it all together and made it incredibly satisfying. I could only eat half because it was such a heavy sandwich. My dad finished the other half and shared the same appreciation for a really good panini. The next time I am working nearby, I know exactly where I am going, and I will definitely be trying the cannoli and the black and white cookies. 5 out of 5 stars.

I was recently at a wedding that was catered by these people, We were the last table called and the…read moreappearance of the food was unacceptable. The salad was gone bit a smidge. The potatoes were black, and the chicken was destroyed. , The prime rib was eatable, I am a firm believer that any presence of a food item should be as if you are first arriving at the buffet. . The fact of the matter that we were late entering the venue because of the room turn over but you as a catering co. should have been able to judge. And the frozen desserts were sad. I know no pone wishes to hear about their business. but just take it from someone who has served 1000's of people, We eat with our eyes.

The Boys prepared a rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding. He arrived early and started smoking our…read moredinner. A great aroma permeated the site and we anxiously waited for the meal. The food was excellent and he and his staff were professional and very easy to work with. I fully endorse his business.

Meals provided for Garrison Institute were spectacular in every sense! They really understand…read morevegetarian cooking.

This was the moment we have been waiting for all all our…read morelives. The days of planning seemed endless- Fresh Company gave us ease.Kimball and her chosen crew made our moment unforgettable- the food omg !!! Plátanos were a hit -outstanding!!! we surrendered our kitchen-When we came down for the ceremony the set up not only impressed us it blew us away. The attention provided to all guest was in divine order ...spectacular! Fresh Company were professional and accurate. Detailed oriented to both brides, family and friends They are still raving about the food 5months later. Outstanding recommendation wish there were 10 stars to choose. If you choose Fresh Company as your caters you have joined a spectacular catering service that you would never regret- they know how to make your day just as special as you feel.

We had Sabatozzi be our personal chef for the weekend and it was the most delicious food I've ever…read moreeaten. Christina is professional and nice, and just completely wonderful. Her team of assistants were truly amazing. Highly recommend!

Chef Christina, Thank you very much for the wonderful food and phenomenal service you and your…read morecatering team provided for Pichardo and Associates, LLC opening event. The food was delicious and presented so artfully. The guests raved about the food and the dessert selections and many of the guest shared saying it was best food they've ever had at an office event. Chef Christina was very helpful in directing me to my selections. I will continue to recommend your catering services. Thank you again for all of your attention to details. "What would we have done without you?" With Warm Regards, Lillian Pichardo

Love their selection. Waffles fries and their pizzas are delicious. Usually order to go and they…read morehave never failed

It slightly pains me to write this review, as my first experience at Cosimo's was soooooo good…read more Let's get on with it tho. We visited on the Friday before V-day, the house was packed around 18:30. The wait was 45 mins which wasn't too bad for a Friday night. We decided to wait in the lobby after trying to find a cozy waiting spot near the bar and missing. My wife attempted to order me a mocktail, but of course the bar was crazy busy. When the bartender finally acknowledged her, the mocktail requests obviously threw the bartender for a loop because I ended up with watered down ginger beer and a sprig of mint. My advice for anyone looking for a virgin drink at this bar would be to order a club soda with lime and call it a night. We were seated at the 45 min mark, and were escorted to the packed bar, where they have some exterior tables for diners. My seat was in the middle of the couch split, which I found mighty uncomfortable so we opted to request a seat in the main dining room, which the staff happily obliged. With dinner we ordered hot tea and were given lukewarm water and a choice of Stash teas. Our beverage experience here was very disappointing. The calamari arrived and may have been the only highlight, although we didn't find it to have that fresh calamari texture. My wife ordered a ravioli with mushroom, and felt the pasta and veggies were just swimming in butter. I ordered my steak medium and it was okay, but the juices from the greens made the croquettes soggy, and unenjoyable. The server did his best, and all the staff here are so kind. Coulda been an off night but I doubt we'll be back anytime soon. The Mocktail Madam.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous! We went to the Shadows restaurant for dinner the night before…read morethe wedding - not knowing that the venue was attached and that they provided the catering to weddings at the Grandview. We had an incredible dining experience so we knew the next day, the wedding day, that the food would be delicious. First and foremost, the venue itself is stunning - featuring gorgeous marbling and chandeliers, in addition to a beautiful balcony type area outside - where the reception was held, in addition to ample seating and great photo ops with the bridge over the water. The food at cocktail hour was exceptional. Our bride and groom had a carving station, pasha station and crudite in addition to passed hors d'oeuvres. My favorites were the mini tacos - so fresh - with a margarita shot, the coconut shrimp, the penne vodka and the sushi! The venue where the reception was, was stunning! It was connected to the same room we had the cocktail hour, featuring a beautiful stone backdrop wall, a huge marble dance floor and gorgeous oval tables. The venue was stunning, the servers and wait staff were so incredibly friendly, hospital and accommodating and the food was delicious! Thank you Grandview for our friends and their amazing wedding party!

I was attending an event at The Grandview on a very pleasant early spring afternoon. It had been a…read morecoup of years since my last visit and, WOW; The updates to the spaces was well thought out and executed. Toning down the color scheme and upgrading the finishes lends the space to a multitude of tastes and purposes from corporate gatherings to private social affairs. The staff was attentive, but would benefit from a team briefing about the menu and ingredients. I spent decades in hospitality management and understand the benefit of staff tastings before serving. That practice elevates the experience for attendees by assuring that the staff is well-versed on the ingredients and preparation before they interact with guests. For example, readers of my reviews understand that I have food, allergies. It's important for me to be discreet about asking what ingredients are used in the preparation at a past hors d'oeuvres event. On two occasions within the same half hour, I asked the server if there were any alliums used in the preparation. They did not know what alliums were so I explained that garlic and onion family is something I was not able to eat safely. Both times, the server did not know what ingredients were used and offered to check with the kitchen. That's a great back up plan but unfortunately, that server never returned to me, presumably he was intercepted along the way by other guest who wanted to sample what was on his tray Preparing the staff in advance of an event is crucial. This was the only failure that I could see. My experience would have been elevated to four stars had the servers been better trained. The view and tasteful renovations resulted in the additional star for a total of four stars.

Expensive. Poor quality. Uncomfortable atmosphere…read more This is disappointing to write because we used to eat from here pretty often. Probably won't anymore. I tried to place an online order at 2:10 (they close at 3) and online ordering was turned off. Okay, so we'll go in. We place our orders and the girl at the register says to my fiancée "I think I'm forgetting something you said" my fiancée says "the bacon" and the girl apologizes. No problem. Then we get home and there's still no bacon on the sandwich... I got the 'grandpa' sandwich and this is what it looked like inside. We paid FORTY dollars for the two sandwiches, 2 bags of chips and two iced teas. We usually order online for pickup because when you walk in the staff ALWAYS looks at you like they want you to leave. It's a shame because I feel like it you used to be so much better. Hope they can turn it around.

Convenience store/ deli atmosphere. Excellent service and clearly understand allergy vs preference…read morewhen it comes to the gluten free items they offer. Got an omelette (yum!) and was given a choice of white or multigrain gluten free toast. Amazing! Coffee was hot and oat milk was one of the creamer options. While this is clearly more of a grab and go place, there are a few tables if you want to eat there. Would absolutely go back.

Overall a good experience without major issues. Food and service were consistent. Solid three-star…read morechoice.

Located within a senior housing place, From the Ground up is a super cute cafe with friendly staff…read moreand delicious pastries! I've only purchased the pastries which were very fresh, perfectly sweet, and my only complaint is that my friend ate too many and I didn't get to try more. Would love to drop by for lunch in the future.