Tadale is certainly a master at his craft. His dishes are hearty and balanced, and never void of…read moreflavor! For seasoned vegans, Tadale is the king of comfort - he's the kind of vegan chef that isn't afraid to season, but does so with extreme care, as not to overpower the goodness and purity of the food. For non-vegans, Tadale silences the skepticism. His dishes make you enjoy vegetables and grains in ways that awaken your palette and make you second guess why you eat meat at all. His Caribbean flair makes for exciting cuisine that leaves you wanting more. He is extremely generous with portion sizes and caters to his customers and clients because he cares about about making them happy. His juice and smoothie combos are the best I've had also. ...on top of all that? He delivers!

I learned of Chef Tadale's existence at NY Caribbean Carnival 2K16 in Brooklyn. Being a long time…read morevegan (16 years), I have no problem searching for quality vegan food. Yes, I love the staple Trinidadian/Caribbean foods like doubles, veggie Roti, veggie patties, pumpkin, bhajee and fried plantain. But, I wanted vegan food without lots of oil and processed salt. Finally, I found Chef Tadale's stand. I ordered the "sampler". Very good! Fresh ingredients, culinary expertise and good balance of flavours and textures. Satisfied customer!!!

I got to have some of their great eats at a food truck fair at the Staten Island Mall. They were…read morethe most popular booth there and people were gladly waiting for the great smoked meats. Their prices were really reasonable too. I enjoyed the Mexican Street Corn on a stick (which actually gave me a bad splinter but It was worth it) it was very limey and I love lime so that was cool. I went back a while later to get a fresh Tamale stuffed with cheese and veggies topped with tomatillo sauce, cilantro and escabeche (pickled red onions). They were being served for $10 with pulled Pork which they had just runout of so I settled for paying $7 for it sans to pork. I wasn't at all disappointed it was still amazing and one of the best Tamales I ever had. I will make sure to try more of their food in the future if I here of them at a festival etc.

A Brunch to remember. McDuff Goldman's events were terrific, from the food to services. It…read moredelivered beyond my expectations. I love the fact they were flexible, open to new ideas and corporate vegan options. The first enjoyed the food and wanted more. Enough to bring home for me. Don't miss out and book already. Highly recommended.

McDuff Goldman catered our Black History Month Symposium two weeks ago, and people are still raving…read moreabout the food. I work for a not-for-profit, and it was challenging, to say the least, to coordinate with our fiscal department, but McDuff was professional, patient and went above and beyond to ensure that our first Black History Month event, in front of our organization's top brass, was top notch! We asked him to make "cultural cuisine" to fit with our theme. He prepared a wide array of food, including, black rice, curried chick peas, Moroccan chicken, four cheese mac n cheese and collard greens, that perfectly suited the diverse palates in the room. He arrived, set up and even stayed to enjoy the programming. He is cool under pressure and I cannot wait to work with him again. I would highly recommend McDuff Goldman Events for all of your catering and special event needs!

I've eaten here at this family operated establishment several times, both in house and via take…read moreout. The food is consistently delicious! So far, my favorites are the Rasta Pasta with Chicken (or shrimp) and the lemon pepper wings. I'm not a huge fan of seafood, however I also had the opportunity to try the whiting, and it was fresh and light! Chef Talon has constructed a menu that plays to perfection and isn't overwhelming when viewing. There are also specials on occasion and brunch items, so you are never bored with the offerings. When the weather is nice, their outdoor dining space is beautiful, fenced in and just a great ambiance to enjoy a meal al-fresco. I will add photos later on. As a testament to deliciousness, I am so excited to eat my food when it arrives, that I have forgotten to snap a picture before. That RARELY happens!

Salmon Dinner and Sauteed Spinach is always on point ! Rasta Pasta with shrimp is also very good…read moreand they never get it wrong! You will not be disappointed.

I had been following Komeeda for a while, and loved how they found great places to dine and…read moregathered great people, pushing forward a great welcoming foodie energy that made it fun & tasty to attend, whether single or with friends. The events were cool, the cooking competition events were cool, and the prices were reasonable. Plus the lead guy Jabber has such a passion and a great energy. I know it sounds like I do their marketing, lol, but nah, I just like real foodie energy. So it was great to me that they've taken one of the great chefs from the competitive events and ventured out into catering more often. I went to a tasting recently and I LOVED IT. Same foodie energy with a 'not your average chicken & beef' selection of great food. Food is tasty and easily takes into account any type of ethnicity and variety one may prefer. Kudos to them & I cant wait until I can hire or go to an event with their catered food.

Komeeda - Could Not Have Asked For Better…read more I would 100% recommend Komeeda Catering to anyone who is looking to put up an event that needs incredible food and service as well as contributing to an incredible mission. Komeeda, as a company, strives to create a multi-cultural experience tailored to the unique identities and values of who they are working with. From the very start of our experience, Jabber and Rosalee were helpful and collaborative in crafting a catering experience for our wedding that reflected the multi-cultural aspects as well as who we are as a couple. Through in-person meetings as well as over the phone, they made themselves available to us to implement adjustments to food choices as well as venue decorations we had to change in anticipation of the event. It was a feeling of relief knowing that we were in good hands from start to finish. This not only eliminated the usual worrying that comes with planning and anticipating a wedding, but also allowed us to enjoy the actual the experience of selecting food and decorations which reflected our identity as a couple. One of the highlights of the planning process was attending tasting with Chef Alex who prepared a myriad of interesting and innovative plates from both our cultures. He not only was friendly and very skilled but also took feedback in adjusting the flavor profile of dishes he was presenting. We could not have been happier and having a tasting so thoroughly thought-through gave us an accurate idea of how food would taste on the actual day (as it should!). Jabber and Rosalee were also very communicative along the way and were willing to not only accommodate our schedules but also where we would meet in the city. During the actual day of the wedding, the venue was beautifully prepared according to a "mood board" my wife and I designed for them to follow as a rough template of what we were thinking for decorative details (color scheme, table layout, etc.). They perfectly captured what we needed working with the venue owner to best accommodate the uniqueness of the space we had our reception at. As for the food, it was exquisite and people kept telling us how it was the best food they have had at a wedding as well as the friendliness of the servers. A couple of my friends also commented how incredible the bartender was and how she accommodated drink requests that were not necessarily on the menu. Everyone was amazed with the experience that Komeeda provided and their focus on details made everyone feel right at home allowing everyone to have a great time from start to finish. Jabber even remembered when we casually asked him if he could save us some hors d'oeuvres from cocktail hour as we missed it to take pictures before arriving at the reception. Guests were also pleasantly surprised when they were offered take-home boxes or another plate of food when everyone was dancing. Jabber and Rosalee took our own identities and values into account when they were able to offer compostable, bamboo kitchenware, which interested our guests and created awareness of environmental sustainability. Jabber and Rosalee are great people and great collaborators for events and we are grateful for the opportunity to have met and worked with them. They're timeliness, professionalism and passion for the company mission, created an experience that is truly unforgettable for everyone. Thank you to Jabber, Rosalee and Chef Alex for putting up an event that contributed to the wonderful memories we will have from our special day.

Madhi Food has catered a big group dinner for a company team outing twice for me. Both times the…read moremeals have been completely vegan and it's been so incredibly delicious that the meat eaters in the group don't even notice. Madhi is super fun to work with and you can really tell how much he loves feeding people. He lets you pick a cuisine and really works with you to set whatever mood or taste profile you fancy. He's also great at maximizing dishes and courses to fit your budget. The first time around we did Japanese and we started off with an incredible red miso soup followed up by multiple salads, noodles, miso eggplant, and trays of tasty and interesting sushi rolls. The second time around we chose Persian and I didn't think it could get better but it did! There was a flavorful and complex pistachio soup sprinkled with rose petals, three types of bread and herbs, two fresh salads laced with pomegranates and nuts, jeweled rice, an eggplant dip, an eggplant and squash curry, and the best ghormeh sabzi (green stew) a girl could want for. Needless to say my team was super impressed (and stuffed) both times.

Madhi Food is the best catering you can get in town. Madhi is a great chef, he is great to work…read morewith, his menu options are very interesting and most importantly his food is very very delicious. I highly recommend Madhi Food for anyone interested in organizing dinner parties. By the way, if you get a chance to participate in one of his supper clubs don't miss the opportunity, you'll get to eat unique food in company of interesting people.

If you're in the city on business with a nonprofit organization, this is the place to stay. Clean…read moreand so reasonable and in a wonderful neighborhood. The staff is terrific too.

Hi all! I don't know anything about this business, or even if it is a business! But the invitation…read moreto a Potluck Picnic hosted by a bunch of food bloggers sounded like a fantastic idea, with some of the proceeds going to charity. I wish I could have attended. The event was held on June 6th 2013 at a place called Zokos, and there was no listing for this place on Yelp as of this writing, so I made up this review in hopes that fellow Yelpers who attended this event will Yelp about it, and I can plan for next year's event. Here's hoping that everyone had a great time and lots of money was raised to feed the hungry.