My friends and I went to Cosmin for a little San Francisco wine tasting experience and we were…read moreblown away by his hospitality and knowledge. With every wine we tasted, Cosmin explained it's history, characteristics and distinct flavors. We went on a delicious journey around the world, learning how to distinguish the grape, region, flavor and age. This was by far the most unique and pleasant wine tastings I have ever experienced. Who knew you could taste wine in so many different ways? Cosmin's passion and attention to detail added to the experience. I would 100% go back again for another round. 10/10!

Cosmin was absolutely amazing! He's so passionate about…read morewine and champagne, you can really really feel it. He was incredibly professional, we learned SO much about how to smell the wines, describe them, enjoy them, and truly appreciate them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Idit Oz catered our wedding in 2023, and numerous succeeding events at our church. Her food is…read morealways amazing, and she is a terrific hostess and coordinator. We have come to know members of her staff, who are unfailingly professional and friendly, and really contribute to the good vibes of any occasion. Idit and her team are the first people we think of now for any reception, party, memorial, etc.

I coordinate weddings, end of life and other celebrations at a well established church in San…read moreFrancisco. Oz Catering is a dream to work with, not just for their professionalism and excellent food and service, but because of the sincere interest that they show for every client....whether a grieving family or a blushing bride! It does not go unnoticed. I can always count on a successful, personalized event when I use Idit and her team. They were my " go to" for my own daughter's wedding!

Tom was great and I'm so happy we used him for our wedding. He was dedicated and ensured we would…read morehave the best experience possible. Tom played during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He executed the music for our ceremony flawlessly and we had zero issues. It was particularly nice to work with him because he understood the mood needed for our cocktail hour; and during our reception, he played the best jams that everyone enjoyed. Tom provided the P.A., microphones for and even brought an extra system for my father in law to use in his performance. We had many options when it came to music for our wedding, and we're happy we went with Tom.

Tom Thump rocked our wedding last month in Half Moon Bay, and it was great! We made our decision…read moreto go with Tom after checking out his weekly gig at The Make Out Room (Loose Joints) in SF and it was a great vibe that night. Lots of people getting down, and having fun. Tom has a vast selection of music (blues, afro-beat, jazz, soul, brazilian), but was also able to accommodate our selections like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and 90's hip hop/pop. Bottom line - our guests were dancing the entire night and had a great time. Even the older folks. Tom brought a separate smaller PA and mics for the ceremony, and played our procession/recession music flawlessly in sequence. For the reception, we provided a few Play/Do Not Play lists as suggestions, and Tom was able to incorporate our tastes and kept the party moving. One thing I really liked is that he didn't feel the need to pump up the crowd and instead let his music do it for him. He was also great about incorporating our friends' requests into the flow he had set up. Tom has a professional, mellow demeanor, and provided a nice calm, collected balance to our fun & frenzied day. He knows what he's doing people! Thanks Tom!!

Ok, just had to brag for a moment because my dear foodie friend Jess Dang just started a fab…read morecatering company in the Bay Area. Some of you might remember her from the first season of "The Next Food Network Star" and or you might already be reading her awesome food blog, www.thepetitepig.typepad.com. Check out her website and drool: www.clementineculinary.com. She's the kind of caterer who hunts down prehistoric salt in the secret spice shop, can splice together and reinvent dishes from around the world, and dish them all up with a gorgeous presentation. Plus, she makes it look effortless and easy. If you're looking for a hip caterer at a great price, check her out.

So it was my wife's birthday and I wanted to do something special. She doesn't like big events but…read moresmall dinners and gatherings, so I decided to invite a few friends over for a private dinner prepared by Jess Dang. To be honest, I had some reservations since Jess didn't have a lot of experience but came highly recommended by one of her colleagues from "The Next Food Network Star." I went with it and will say that everyone at our dinner party loved every dish. My wife and I are foodies, and we had a couple others in our group with well defined taste buds, so this wasn't an easy group to please. Each course was tasty and a couple were excellent in their creativity. I would definitely recommend Jess for your private or company dinner event. Her menu and course selection were superb, and the pastry chef she works with was sensational.

I hired Kiki's Cocktails for a birthday party and they (meaning Bridget) was super awesome to work…read morewith! Communication was clear and easy. Packages were well priced. And service was awesome - she threw in an extra bartender for free and not only did they staff the bar all night, but they also went around serving my party guests. For an additional fee they will clean up afterwards (totally worth it in my opinion). Overall, awesome service, will definitely look to hire them again for my next party.

I run a nonprofit organization and needed a bartender to come serve drinks at one of our social…read moreevents. I found Kiki's through a friend and the packages offered were just what I needed. Bridget helped me come up with a drink of the evening, shared the recipe, and laid out clear instructions on what I had to buy vs. what she would provide. The drink was a cranberry rosemary spritz and it perfectly matched the holiday occasion of the event. She came super prepared and spent about 3 hours bartending for the event. I could see myself using this service again in the future for our team outings and other special events. Would recommend to anybody having a private party where you don't want to worry about your guests preparing their own drinks. Would be cool as a team-building activity, too!

Photos to capture moments in my life is a big deal to me. Let's just say, I'm the lady who takes…read morepictures of everything. So, when it came time to get a photographer for our wedding, it was harder than I expected. Bottom line, they are not cheap. Aside from purchasing your venue and the rings, the next expensive vendor item would be the photographer. I found ES Creation through Wedding.com. I was looking for a photographer who was affordable but also produced beautiful pictures. They provided us a custom package. Please note this was a custom package which was quoted to me in September, which is subject to change. My package consisted of a FREE engagement photo shoot (90 minutes plus 8 digital photos at one location must be done before 12.31.15). Two photographers (one that covered 10 hours and the other 5 hours). Digital image with color correction on disk. Total value $2,000.00 We met with Simon and Tika and they showed us their portfolio and the pictures were beautiful. We knew right away they were the people for our special day. We originally discussed a $300 deposit. To my surprise when I received the contract before our meeting, we needed to put $650.00 down. Luckily we had that amount. We had our engagement photos taken on Baker Beach, SF on 12.11.15 and both Simon and Tika were there. They are super nice. They guided us through the process. How to pose and where to go. It was freezing that day and it was really nice of them to provide us hand warmers. My fiancé and I had a great time, regardless of the freezing cold and having no feeling in our feet. LOL. We received our engagement photos a month later. Our pictures turned out great. If you're looking for an affordable photographer, I would recommend ES creation. My only complaint about their services is I wasn't sure who I was talking to on the email. Sometimes it would be Simon and other times it would be Tika. My suggestion to them is they should have one person doing emails/phone conversations with the client. This will prevent less confusion. Thanks Tika and Simon for a memorable Engagement Photo Session. We had a blast!! 4 months...20 days...22 hours....and counting til the big event!!

They're amazing! The owner Simon did a wonderful job for coordinating and kept us posted on every…read moredetail and suggestions. Sadly, because of COVID-19 and relocation, we don't have a chance to use theirs service. They tried really hard to find the new photographers that they trust and near ours new location. Unfortunately they can't find it. So they decided to refund all my deposit. I am highly recommended them not only good service but also affordable prices!

Nellie, is a crook. I don't know why people think she's the best. She took me for $4000 during…read moreCovid. She tells people to pay cash so you don't have to pay tax. I booked her for my daughter's wedding that was supposed to be in May 2020 then Covid hit. We could not have the wedding at the hotel and had to move the wedding to a winery and did not need her services as a winery does not do draping or anything like that. She offered to make payments to pay off the $4000 she owed me. Made two payments of $250 2 1/2 years later. And until the day she owes me money and she refuses to pay it. She doesn't answer my calls or texts and just ignores me. I saw her not too long ago, and I told her that she's a crook and an evil person. She's sweet talks you by saying to you "hello beautiful" and "my lovely" all she has it's fake. Not sure how people still use her but beware I'm warning you.

Nellie is THE BEST! I love this woman so much as an individual and florist! She did my centerpieces…read moreand bouquets for my wedding. She was so easy to work with and everything came out beautiful! I wish I had more photos of the floral arrangements at the church and ceremony. Nellie is the type of person that will really work with your vision and budget! I've already recommended her to other brides & I will definitely be going back to her for future events. It was such a pleasure to work with! Thanks nellie for everything!

Jeni is a great person and a great teacher. She is well versed in many diverse rhythmic styles and…read moreis always excited to share and teach what she knows. She is very supportive and creates a welcoming environment for novices and experienced people alike to drum together. She understands that people have different ways of learning and so teaches how to drum and pick up rhythms several ways. I've found costs for group classes to be quite reasonable.

What a WONDERFUL first time experiencing Summer Beats & Brews with DRUMMM Circle in Napa on July…read more6th! THANK YOU so much, Jeni Swerdlow, for guiding us through rhythm, letting us explore the various percussion instruments and toys, making music together on the drums, and the connections we all shared in the circle! The venue choice at Napa Yard-Oxbow Garden and set up outdoors with the cool summer breeze in the shade was perfect! We all had such a an awesome fun time! It was lovely to meet everyone at the circle from different parts of the world as well with such great energy and good vibes! I'm looking forward to joining the next DRUMMM Circles Berkeley & SF!