We booked Taste of Elegance for our wedding and had a wonderful experience with them…read more Most of the pre-event coordination was done by our planner, but whenever we had questions they were quick to reply. They offer quite a variety of food and we found that everything, from the samosas during cocktail hour to the grilled asparagus for dinner was fantastic. Our guests were happy, too! We did tastings with caters that quoted as much as four times the price we paid Taste of Elegance. I honestly can't imagine what for. I would recommend Taste of Elegance to anyone in a heartbeat!

We are so happy we were able to have Maria with a Taste of Elegance cater our wedding. The food was…read moreabsolutely amazing- our guests are still talking about it weeks after the wedding. From the appetizers, displays, and dinner- everything looked beautiful and tasted fantastic- even when making for a large group, buffet style. Maria was very sweet and easy to work with- our wedding was in the middle of the pandemic and she worked with us through many changes and was patient and accommodating throughout. We can't wait to have more events with Maria!

Used JT's for catering my company lunch. Great food, healthy portions and the service was amazing…read more Will definitely be using again

Delicious lean brisket, highly recommend the mustard sauce. We are huge fans of brisket and this is…read moreour new favorite spot.

So. We walked to Lost Giants and waited for 20 minutes til 4pm for everything to open,…read moreSPECIFICALLY to try the Hawaiian food. They are new, and they are likely still ironing out kinks...take this with a grain of salt. The food truck takes a little while, and we didn't get any food till around 4:30. They're new, ok, sure. I haven't had Spam Musubi since I was in Hilo in 2017. The rice was hard and tasted like it was undercooked, and it was cold. The spam was THIN and there wasn't a lot of flavor. However, the sauce they served it with was tasty. Could use more spice, but pretty good. We got the LocoMoco and the Chicken Katsu. It is NOT your typical Japanese or Filipino style katsu, it's a little overfried, but at least the rice was better. The LocoMoco is something you'd find for Hawaiian breakfast - egg, marinated beef patty, rice, gravy. It was a fairly chilly evening so I would assume that's why it was a bit cold, but otherwise it's ok. Whatever you order from them, be patient. Ask for the hot water sauce, and give them a berak since they're new. I look forward to trying them again this summer, so that I can write a proper review once they have it all figured out!

Parked outside my office on Bay St. I have a lot of allergies so I don't often get to eat from the…read moretrucks. They totally accommodated me and answered all my questions. Had Loko Moco and it was tasty and a big portion. 4 stars instead of 5 because rice was overcooked, but that's not a deal-killer in that dish. Truck is small and needs better signage, which I guess is fine because "Gypsy Grindz" a terrible name anyhow. Cheers!

I really want to like this truck, because the world needs more pizza trucks. But when someone…read moregoes, this pizza is so bad you've got to try it... well. So here goes. The crust is correct for the style they are making and it comes out of the oven crispy. The cheese tastes of poor quality and presents partially melted like they used low quality prebagged shredded , which is kinda messed up considering the price point and the size of the slice. The sauce... is a culinary war crime. I've never had a slice of pizza make me mad before, so there is that.

Their pizza was good, but I'm not returning here. I'm not comfortable with the way how they handle…read morefood. They bake pizza first, and reheat the slices as orders come in. When they pull apart the slices, they grab them and they do so with bare hands. Also, the same guy was checking the temperature of a pizza (I think) with the back of his hand. His hand was touching the pizza. Since they reheat the slices, the pathogens will probably die (at least some of them), but I just don't feel comfortable as they touch the food with bare hands too much. I don't know if it's a code violation. Even if it's not, I don't feel comfortable personally. I can only imagine how they make the pizza behind the scene. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

Went there for a birthday treat to celebrate a special person in my life…read moreWas impressed that they replied to my email quickly and confirmed that the Sheff, was able to accommodate one vegan. Sidenote, a good chef should know their way around vegetables, sadly most restaurants in the area don't seem to have that talent. The restaurant confirmed our reservation and the dietary request a few days before the meal. On the day of we arrived to find a very packed restaurant. The lovely person who greeted us was warm, friendly, and knew that one of us was vegan. Our server was outstanding. Outgoing, knowledgeable, funny helpful, and very efficient. They knew about the vegan as well. The food was amazing. The vegan dish was straightforward. Yet really good and that a morsel was left over. The non-vegan said the meal was outstanding as well Location is ridiculously beautiful with every table having ocean views. The restaurant stayed for the entire time we were there, including the downstairs patio A lovely experience from start to end

One of the best seafood meals I have had, anywhere, ever…read more My wife and I were driving back from Bellingham to Seattle while on a long weekend in the area and happened on this place. We literally saw it on the road, found a parking place, and stopped. I'm so glad we did. The smoked Halibut chowder was on the top 5 soup/chowder experiences I've had anywhere. The Sablefish with fingerling potatoes was excellent and the oysters were fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and professional, and the views of the bay were amazing. (We were fortunate to have had a bright sunny May day) Don't hesitate to give it a go if you love scrumptious, fresh seafood with beautiful coastal views.

Their coffee is superb! It's smooth with no bitterness and you don't need to add anything to it!…read more Best coffee I've had in a long time!

I visit here whenever I'm at the Farmer's Market (they also have a mobile stand and travel around…read moretown ) and drinks are delicious every time! I tried something new recently, the gourmet dark chocolate...yum! The owners are fun and outgoing and have been in business for 15 years. They are working on a permanent location and they are sure to be a success since they have gained such a loyal following.

I had a very unusual wedding setup that I needed help with. One person was making the food for us,…read moreanother person was delivering to the venue 2 hours away from where it was made, and we didn't have anyone to set it up and bring all of the moving pieces together. I reached out to Brett, and she was amazing. She coordinated with our coordinator, the other people helping, and really made everything work! Not only that, she was very professional, showed up early, stayed late, and went above and beyond what we needed her to do. She also prepared an appetizer table for the wedding, it was full of delicious snacks and perfect finger foods that kept people occupied before the main course. TLDR: I would Hire Brett for any kind of Catering Event again, she was amazing and went above and beyond!

If I could rate less than 1 Star, I would…read more.. As we began our wedding planning, finding a venue was a challenge. We struggled to find the perfect place, with a decent price, that had all the thing we were looking for, for our August wedding. My now husband found Selene Homestead and I fell in love with the few picture we saw. We scheduled a visit to check out their property and see what they had to offer--it was gorgeous! There was much land, a Saloon, Bridal Suite (that doubled as their bed and breakfast), the Magnolia Blossom Building for food/cake, a beautiful backyard, plus a large field where you can hold the ceremony. We quickly booked the venue and I was thrilled to get started on planning all the small details. As time went on and our date got closer, our bills got higher. And just as we were getting into the swing of things, my Nana--my mom's mom--passed away in March 2014. Everything was tossed in the air and not much time was spent on the wedding. We struggled for a long time, to get back on our feet (we still struggle daily), and really get things back on track. Debra, the woman who own/lives at the venue, with her husband, was less than sympathetic. It was all business. Then came the nickel-and-diming. The jars, the Shepard's hooks, the dance floor, the arbor.... We wanted two extra hours in the morning to work on set up (keep in mind we meant us working, and not wanting her or her husband to do anything more than just allow us to be there), and she hit us with a $200/hour price point! Pardon me? She booked us a bartender without clearing the individual with us, first (more on the bartender, later), and never kept in contact with us about anything. We scheduled a final visit before the wedding to make sure we covered all of our bases, speak with Debra about everything, and pay a remainder of fees. Debra couldn't even find the time to come outside and say "hello". We coordinated this time with her. She conveniently (for her) scheduled a conference call during our time there. Her husband is such a nice man and throughout the entire experience was so friendly. I have no negative things to say about him. I must also mention that they altered the venue with no warning or heads up to any of us. They laid a very large cement slab inform of the saloon for a dance floor. This struck a cord with me, as I booked the venue "as is" and was not expecting it to be altered. No where in the contract does it say they are entitled to unannounced changes to the venue, without notice. Then came the big day! It went very smoothly, during setup and there were no big hang-ups. Debra's small dog was running about the property during the wedding and I was most certainly NOT OKAY with that. I had my small dog, my mother's and a cousin's dog roaming around, as she approved of it, and was well aware they'd be there. By no means did that make it okay for her to have her dog running around, getting in my photos, the day of the wedding. Debra came outside to the wedding unannounced, took a lot of photos (without being given permission), and ate the food (again, no permission. And feeding her was not stated in the contract). She chatted with various people, and would go back inside. My point of view on this is... we are renting your space. You are not invited to the wedding. And you are not permitted to eat the food we paid for, chat with my guests, take photos of our day, and have your dog roam around my reception. A side note on the bartender--she has no clue as to what being a bartender entails. The majority of our guests complained about her, and she said several rude comments to multiple wedding guests. This is most definitely not okay. Breakfast, the morning after the wedding, was wonderful, and leaving the venue was just fine with me. The wedding was gorgeous, but the attitude and they way Debra runs her business, is NOT. I would not recommend Selene Homestead to anyone, unless they're ready for a large bill and an unfriendly attitude from her. Again, her husband was wonderful, pleasant to be around, and a comfort to talk to. But do yourself a favor and do NOT book Selene Homestead.

We got married there and it was absolutely beautiful! The grounds and both the Saloon and Magnolia…read moreBlossom room were perfect for drinks and pre-wedding hors d'oeuvres and for the reception food. The Saloon is beautiful and the only downfall is trying to get everyone out of there... The tent was perfect for seating everyone out of the sun for dinner too! Everything was in perfect shape, we loved it and the guests were in heaven from all the comments we got! The bridal suite was perfect to get ready in and relax before the walk down the aisle. Great prices, attention to detail, and we loved working with Debra & Ken! Highly recommend checking them out!