This venue and its staff was very nice. I had a great experience for my friend's wedding. I love…read morehow spacious it was on the inside and how there was a balcony upstairs to accommodate cocktail hour as they set up downstairs for the reception. I do wish they had more space in the bathrooms to accommodate more stalls/urinals.

Wonderful venue. What a fantastic wedding we had! Food and service both outstanding. The owners…read moreCraig and Bernice are awesome.

So much fun with the kids. Bowling, arcade, food, and adult beverages for mom and dad for a great…read moreprice. We all had a great time and will be back for sure

My husband and I went to Rainbow Lanes yesterday afternoon with our baby girl and had a great time!…read more Rainbow Lanes is a no frills, spacious bowling alley and arcade that gives 80's or early 90's vibes. We loved it. I am so used to a "fancier" spot such as Kings at North Hills, but I would come back here over Kings now that I have been! Everyone that worked there was friendly. The space is huge, and they have many lanes. You don't feel like you are on top of each other, which is nice. I believe it was about $30 for all of us to play two games/get shoes, which is not bad at all! They have a huge arcade type space with plenty of games and even a small ride that mimics the Himalaya at the N.C. State Fair! You can play games, earn tickets, and they have a full force prize booth! It's pretty cool! There is an incredibly extensive food menu, and they have decent drink options as well; beer, wine, soda, juice, water, etc. The only food we got were the chicken tenders, and although frozen I actually asked the woman the brand. These were some of the best chicken tenders I have ever had and did not seem frozen at all. Eager to try some new foods next time! We are already planning our next trip back!

Finally got the chance to try the Mill on a Sunday morning. Has an industrial and homey vibe on the…read moreinside, and they serve coffee as well as beer. I love that it's two-story, so there's plenty of options for seating. Service is lightning fast! and the drinks are delicious. Love that they also serve plant-based milks as well!

Coffee was okay, it could have been the flavor I got. The oat milk had a strange texture not sure…read morewhy. The service was good, they were very nice and attentive. The place is really cute. Places to sit and chat and they also have a bar for later in the day. I would try it again but maybe a hot latte or a different flavor.

They catered a welcome party and the food was delicious. The Thai chili meatballs were a hit. Wait…read morestaff friendly and attentive.

I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have stumbled upon Chefella's Catering in 2022. They…read moreare PHENOMENAL! I am excited for any opportunity to partner with them for corporate events, which typically run over multiple days. They do a fantastic job at listening to the chatter in the room to make each meal better for our guest. The service is never short of excellent and the meals always have a taste of "home cooking". They put the "extra special" into every menu item, whether it is a special ingredient or the need to cater to vegans and vegetarians. I have partnered with them on at least three events to date. This last event, I called somewhat desperately because I didn't receive much notice. I didn't look at their menus, I simply provided my vision and let them run with it. Four days of meals and all were different -- breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks over four days! I trusted them explicitly because they have never let me down. They continually make me look good, and I feel like I can promise they will do the same for your next event. If you have not tried Chefella's yet, my only question is... What are you waiting for???

Let's begin with... Leisa Newby was a GODSEND for us…read more If you are starting to plan your wedding/commitment ceremony, I understand the fear and confusion you are experiencing right now. I had absolutely NO idea where to start or even the questions to ask. I searched, read about and investigated so many different places to hire, and always walked away with the feeling that I was just another customer. That was not the feeling we were going to accept for our very important day. We were determined to make our day one where everyone was as happy to be there as we were, including our caterer. Our friend Lori introduced us to Leisa, and we are eternally grateful. The very first meeting with Leisa convinced us we were going to be working with her. She put us at ease immediately stating that it will be what we want at a price that will fit our budget. She didn't disappoint! Here's the kicker... Leisa showed up to find that most everything that was promised to work at this event place was in fact not working or was not working up to expectations... but we did not find out about these issues until AFTER our ceremony. That's right, no excuses, no bellyaching and most importantly no worries were revealed to us while we were busy trying to get everything completed for our big day. She even gave us samples of her delicious treats while we were setting up the hall and always with that beautiful smile on her face! Leisa Newby is a true professional! She was an integral part of our very special day, and also took time to talk with our family and friends about her wonderful spread. Each item was delicious and beautiful... and perfect. You will be making a wise choice with Everyday Gourmet, and wonderful friend with Leisa Newby. Most sincerely, -Michelle Locke and Kai Hellyer

The holidays were upon us, and we wanted to do something special and unique...dining out with a…read morelarge group seemed expensive, crowded, and impersonal. Cooking at home for a large group sounded even more daunting, and I'm no slouch in the kitchen! With one phone call to Everyday Gourmet, everything started to fall amazingly into place. Leisa took great care in talking through choices and options to make our family dinner completely customized - from finalizing the menu, to working within our budget; she made it all very easy. Once the evening was upon us, we were all very excited...Leisa came in like a modern day "Mary Poppins of the kitchen," while we visited over drinks in the living room, wonderful smells started to waft through our home, and delicious food began appearing...it was delightfully surreal. Leisa interacted with our group perfectly by explaining the food and answering questions, and she complimented our evening with her professional and likable disposition. When the night was winding down, I walked in to find Leisa drying the last of the dishes - to my amazement; my kitchen looked exactly the same way it did when she'd arrived!! I wanted to applaud. And off Mary Poppins went with a smile on her face... Tell everyone who will listen, call Leisa at Everyday Gourmet!!! Thank you once again , we'll be calling you soon ;) Paige Cummings, Roswell GA

We attended a wedding in Magnolia, NC and the bride and groom decided against the traditional…read morewedding favors. I mean, after all, who needs another little monogrammed tin of mints or M&M's anyway? Instead, they offered their wedding guests the opportunity to have a caricature done by Ty Schafrath, better known as Tooney Ty. Not only is Ty a fantastic caricaturist, but he's also a highly successful animation artist whose drawings appear in works featuring Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Angry Beavers, and much more. He has a fantastic personality, and the time spent as he sketched us went by in a flash. He serves the greater Raleigh area and would be a great addition to your corporate events, festivals, conventions, and of course weddings!

My partner and I have worked in the wedding industry for years and Bethany Degro is by FAR the best…read moreplanner that we've ever worked with. Her partner and team were also INCREDIBLE. If you want the BEST wedding possible, hire her as your planner. You won't be disappointed.

Bethany and Heidi and Tara did an incredible job! I couldn't have had such an amazing night without…read morethem. As a detail oriented person, I often enjoy the planning aspect of things. However, I was incredibly glad to have Bethany along the way to make our special day run smoothly! She helped answer all of my questions in a timely manner, and she helped put all of my thoughts/ideas into action. I especially loved how we were able to do our decor drop off a few days before the wedding, and her team loaded everything back into our cars at the end of the night! So easy! Bethany helped us reschedule our wedding a few times (thanks COVID), but she was always composed and always helpful! I truly couldn't have asked for a better day, and I am happy to have found a friend and planner in Bethany. Thank you so much!!!

My husband and I selected a popular wedding venue in downtown Raleigh, The Merrimon-Wynne House…read more Once you sign the contract for your wedding date, they require you to select 4 vendors from their curated vendor list (catering, planning, rentals, & florals). We were shocked by some of the minimums for some of the vendors so we had to spend our time reaching out and gathering invoices from every vendor to find the 4 that match our budgets best. We decided on Hathaway Floral Design as our florist because she offered a lower minimum and her inspiration/website catalog matched the wedding day vision we had. Lauren Hathaway, the owner of this business, did not talk with us much. Her assistant, Georgia Hodgson, corresponded with us most of the time. Both ladies were pleasant and easy to get in touch with, however, there were multiple hiccups during the planning process. There was a miscommunication at one point about delivery fees and extra charges that dramatically increased our invoice. Lauren did offer a discount on these fees after we expressed our concern about the floral budget and stated that the quality of the florals wouldn't be affected. She could achieve our vision with the florals and greenery at her disposal. However, looking back, I feel like the quality of the florals was not in line with what we paid (close to $7000). A majority of our budget went towards the arch & reception florals. The bridal & bridal party bouquets, men's boutonnières, aisle meadows, and aisle petals were perfect! Those were priced fairly and the quality was there. The altar arch was not close to what we had envisioned- it was droopy, lacked greenery & fullness, and wasn't the shape we asked for. I had asked at the beginning of the planning process if I needed to buy and bring the arch shape we wanted but she assured us that she had it taken care of. We ordered 8 table garlands that weren't even on the tables- I later found out that there wasn't enough room for them so she placed them elsewhere in the house but I didn't really see where they went. I also noticed that around 12-12:30pm, she hadn't arrived yet and our ceremony started at 3pm. It was weird as well that she never stopped by to introduce herself or say hello- we haven't met her face- to- face. We had met all of our vendors except her. It felt like for the thousands we spent for florals, the quality was here and there. I must say her quality in other weddings is breathtaking so I am sad to see the quality was laid throughout for our wedding.