My husband said this was the best birthday gift we've ever given him! He had his first lesson with…read moreAdam (he was an incredible teacher, very patient, very thorough, and didn't mind all the questions my husband had). They went over the manual, pedal controls, hand controls, did a thorough examination of the plane, covered the pre-flight checklist, and checked all the instruments. My husband got to participate in all of it! Once they got in the air it was an incredible and exhilarating experience for him! Not only is my husband going to have Adam start working with him to get his pilot license, but he wants our son to take lessons too. He's looking forward to becoming a new member of the Bakersfield Flying Club. Thank you Adam for being a great and knowledgeable instructor!

Adam and Ryan both are great pilots. Ryan has been working with my son since he was 12. It's a…read moregreat opportunity for are youth. We are blessed to have BFC here in our community

You know you have thrown a good party when people keep coming up to you to compliment your DJ…read morechoice. DJ Chaun was so charming and just a delight to work with. He took the time to meet us for coffee to get to know us, understand our vision for our wedding reception, and just get a feel for our style and vibe. He knocked it out of the park. What started out as a convenience included in our wedding package turned into one of the best vendors at our wedding. 100% would recommend Chaun for anyone looking for a DJ, without any hesitation.

This is your DJ!! I promise you!! I cannot thank DJ chaun enough for making our wedding so…read morememorable, truly the cherry on top of an amazing day. DJ Chaun is so kind, professional, personable and knows how to keep the party GOING! Seriously. We had so many different music genres we wanted played, they blended together seamlessly. Mexican, r&b, rap, pop, 80's, 90's..our guests could not stop talking about how great our DJ was!! AND THE PHOTO BOOTH - don't get me started! The glam booth is worth every cent, everyone loved it and the photos they got to take home were truly the best. We also got a link to view all of the photos taken during the night and it made it so much more special for us to see the memories our guests created on our special day :) what an amazing duo these guys are! Highly recommend Harristyle Entertainment!

Gabe is the best in town! Since the very beginning he has always brought a great crew and fun…read moreatmosphere to every event. I've had the opportunity to partner with him at a local business and did not regret it. Definitely give them a shot!

Gabriel was the most incredible DJ we could have ever had at our wedding. We talked prior about…read moresongs and what to play and not to play and to make sure everyone was dancing. Then when the wedding day came, our bridal party was announced correctly, which I never thought was a big thing till I heard several names pronounced wrong at other weddings and then everyone was on the dance floor all night long. He made sure everyone was having a great time and he even had a great time as he got out on the dance floor. He is the sweetest person you will ever meet, who is so passionate and professional at what he does. I highly recommend him to any event you need a DJ and the next opportunity I get he is first on the list to hire!

Kern County Basque Club is the cultural center of the Basque community. The only other significant…read moreBasque community in the U.S. that I encountered was when I visited Boise, Idaho where I also went to their community center to see Basque American youth learning to dance the traditional dances as well as dining at restaurants such as Guernika. The Basque live straddled between Southwest France & Northwest Spain & apparently predate the formation of the French & Spanish nationalities. They seem to be people so ancient that their language has no affinity to any other languages in Europe as well as rest of the world. Perhaps they may have been the authors of the cave paintings at Lascaux or Altamira 11,000+ years ago. We went on the Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend. There was a Catholic mass at 10am that was performed in a cool combination of English & Basque in an outdoor park-like setting with plenty of shady mulberry trees providing respite from the hot Bakersfield sun. The program had the songs written in Basque which was pretty easy to pronounce if you know Spanish although there were some differences which could be easily decoded. Monsignor Craig Harrison was great in leading the mass by not being too heavy handed, doom & gloom type and did an uplifting performance w/ a bit of droll humour added in to act as a catharsis here & there. There was pageantry w/ a Klika band leading the procession w/ plenty of horns & drums to lend a military cadence, pomp & circumstance. The Monsignor trailed behind to elegantly end the processional. Lunch was a feast w/ two thick meaty, fatty, smoky, outdoor bbq'ed pork chops that were cooked medium marinated w/ a garlicky herbal tone. Succulent, fall apart lamb stew meat w/ potatoes in a light au jus. Obligatory beans in brown sauce; piquant tomato based salsa; green salad. This delightful lunch can feed two moderate eaters. To keep the Basque theme we bought Isastegi, Sagardo Naturala/natural apple cider. It's a still cider tasting of mild apple scents & a natural funky sourness from the fermentation process. It's a good offset to the rather fatty lamb and a good hot summer time drink that slakes the thirst w/ its tartness. Basque, many wearing berets, drank red wine from a Gota, an animal skin flask, where you shoot a thin stream of wine directly into a wide open mouth. Afternoon was the time for the performers of the Basque folk dances & Klika band. It's evident that they practiced many weeks if not many years perfecting their art. I was told the Klika band may have originated from the influence of French military bands centuries before. The drum majors in quasi military regalia had a great time twirling their red, white, green batons/colors of the Basque flag & hurling them high in the air. The dancers ranged in ages from preschool & beyond. It's so great that they are being passed on Basque traditions & customs. In their air conditioned club house, I had their Picon Punch which is a combination of Amer/bitter like Campari, grenadine, brandy. When I ordered, I was referred to the resident expert who made the best Picon that I have had w/ the exception of the Picon made by an affable moustached, Basque bar-t at Wool Growers'. Also ordered the Lukainka, a rough ground, meaty, garlicky thick sausage w/ skin that had a good snap barbecued over the same pits as the lamb and came in a roll. Great way to end a laid back day at a tradition filled Basque family picnic.

Preserving local Basque history and creating social events is the prime mission of this outstanding…read moreKern County Club. In addition to organizing the annual Basque Festival, they organize other social events and truly try to keep the Basque culture alive here in Bakersfield.

I see you El Puesto! Everything about our dining experience was A+!…read more Upon arrival on a Wednesday evening we had an approx. 5 minute wait to be seated which was quick for a party of 8. All the staff were friendly and checked on our table frequently. Lots of fun & mostly Spanish music was played at a decent volume throughout the evening & they played a different song for each party celebrating a birthday ~ They let you choose from a shot or a flan for the birthday, you better choose wisely ~~~ The food was plated thoughtfully and went with their nature inspired theme throughout the restaurant. Everything we ate was well-seasoned and the portions were massive. We really enjoyed our time at El Puesto. You'll love it too if you appreciate concept restaurants.

If you are looking for a peaceful escape from the office grind, timing is your best friend. We…read morerolled in for a Wednesday lunch with the coworkers and found a literal oasis. With only two other parties seated, it was blissfully quiet. This is a rare treat when you actually want to hear your colleagues speak. The Main Event: Enchiladas con Mole. I opted for the $14 Lunch Special, and the value to flavor ratio was off the charts. The Enchiladas con Mole were a revelation. They were deep, complex, and packed with a spicy punch. The Sidekick: The beans were just okay, but with mole that soulful, I was not complaining. The Refresher: The Cucumber and Lime Agua Fresca was the MVP. It was crisp, refreshing, and the perfect cooling counterpoint to the heat. I genuinely wish I had ordered a second one. The Vibe and Service: The decorations are absolutely darling and make the experience. While our server was perfectly nice, they were a bit of a disappearing act despite the empty room. I am definitely curious to come back for dinner though. They have a great setup for live music that looks promising. Know Before You Go: The Receipt Trap: Heads up! They added an automatic 18% gratuity to our check. I am not sure if it was because we were a party of seven, but I did not notice until after I had already added a tip.

Went during the lunch time hour on a Wednesday and we were pretty much the only people there. Party…read moreof 6. They took our drink order pretty quick and came back shortly after for our food order. I ordered the carne asada plate and it did not disappoint! The presentation was great and everything tasted very good!!! Well, with the exception of the beans, I preferred them to be a little more salty than what they were. Also ordered an agua fresca de pepino and that was pretty great! A little sweet but not too bad, a little vodka would have been amazing haha. If the alcoholic drinks are as good as the plate I got, I'd probably give it five stars. Place is pretty spacious and was really clean.

The food was flavorful & authentic! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The ambience & vibe…read morewas nice with a live band on a Friday night. A must if you're ever in Delano, Cali!

Very friendly and accommodating when I had a shipment of farmers dog that Sam decided not to…read morepartake of they accepted his donation without question

I had a very unpleasant and disturbing encounter today at your agency, Pet Pantry…read more I have donated food to you when able. After being in line, I was told I could not get cat food this morning because I "added a pet 2022 to 2023". I asked the name, or type of pet, as this is NOT true. I was refused an answer. I was refused proof. I asked for a copy of my 2022 application as it should show the same cats as 2022, 2023, and today, 2024. It certainly would be stupid to risk my cat food. I was told the 2022 app was not kept at Shepherd St. and I would be called to get a copy. I doubt that. But even if a staff error was made, I was "NOT getting assistance." Why not? And, we "can do whatever we want to you, including not helping you." Why? Errors can happen, and I was told "no error is possible". Why not? As a charity, you have a duty to be honest, reputable, and give a valid reason for any punishment. It is clear your staff is 1) mistaken, 2) have a dislike of me and so ended my assistance, or 2) I made an error on my 2022 app. Elder abuse, abuse of power, and bullying are unworthy of you. Particularly, when my partner blew his brains out in our tub, stole my reserve money, and tortured me 8 hours in a closet. Soldiers get purple hearts for surviving hours of torture. 1 in 3 women are harmed by a man. Shame on you enjoying hurting me even further today. You should never cause me more pain and hardship. Recipients should be set an example of how a reputable agency is run. Transparent, fair, and reputable. You punishing me and my innocent cats was inexcusable. In this country we are permitted to face our accuser and what we did. Who said I added a cat, and what is the proof?

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. As soon as you walk in you are greeted and seated at a table or both,…read moreyou get to pick. Kids had enough sugar with soda at Spiderman movie so it was water for them but I got the world famous Mai Tai and it was amazing. My server and I had quick chat about how expensive it is to have kids. This lunch was before we went back to school shopping. The food was incredible and a great serving, so we had some leftovers to go. Again the service was GREAT, from beginning to end. My grandson and my babies geeked out on the statues lol, kids will be kids. Restrooms are super clean. Crunchy noddles are a must try. Eggs rolls were perfectly crunchy and packed with filling and flavor. Food was a 10/10 and again customer service was amazing. Mai Tai 10/10. I love making core memories and I'm glad we made a memory at this establishment, will come back most definitely.

Bill Lee's is an old family favorite We hosted a surprise party for about 50 people in the private…read morebanquet room and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! The banquet room has a small stage area, we used 6 round tables of 8, 2 small tables used for dessert and gifts, plus used a corner for the photo booth! From start to finish, the staff was incredibly helpful, attentive, and accommodating with all our requests. Francisco the manager was great to work with and we had dedicated servers for the night, shoutout to Alex who helped me with anything I needed! Everything came out beautiful, the setup was fantastic, and the overall vibe made the event extra special. The food was delicious and of course the Mai Tai's were a hit. Huge thanks to the team at Bill Lee's for helping us pull off a great surprise!