Really wouldn't recommend. Chatted with them for my wedding…read morerehearsal dinner catering. The representative on the phone laughed constantly during our conversation. About my preferences, after I said our budget, etc. it was so strange. It's fine to have a bubbly personality but this was off putting. Honestly one of the most unprofessional, ill informed customer client interactions. I felt like there were a lot of things not aligning for what I'd expect a professional caterer to know. She didn't even send a quote after our phone call. So while we wouldn't have gone with Zesty Gourmet anyway, the business doesn't seem to care much for clients anyway. I'm not going to remind a company that I want to pay thousands of dollars to them. Honestly just an entirely confusing, strange, and off putting experience end-to-end.

The food here is incredible. John and Leanne are genius. They catered our wedding and our guests…read morewere raving from the passed canapés to the main course Some comments included how fun and delicious the tomato soup shooters were, how someone would "die for this chicken slider" (I ate one like a gremlin hunkered over in my wedding dress ) and how one entree, the maple Dijon chicken, was the most tender chicken my mother in law had ever had. Even our TASTING was an experience complete with paired drinks and we left so full I had to be horizontal to fully digest afterwards. If you didn't think it could get any better, he chefs are incredibly kind!

Oatlands is a beautiful house that merges the history of the 18th-century Carter owners and the…read more20th-century Eustises, who donated the house to the public. The house was beautifully decorated at the holidays. The tour guide seemed not to like or want to focus on the history of the house or the objects inside unless asked. It felt like she was bringing a lot of personal biases to her perspective, which made the experience a lot less enjoyable than it could have been otherwise. She took us through the first-floor rooms and then announced the top floor is self-guided only. At the admission price, that detracted from it being a better experience. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is the new manager of the site, and they bring a historical interpretation to the site that some visitors may not find as valuable as the tours given by the previous volunteer staff. There is a garden, a greenhouse, and a nice-sized gift shop. It's a beautiful house, and I did like getting some information on the inhabitants and the long history of the property. The presentation itself needed improvement, but the site was worth preserving.

I wasn't going to rate the Oatlands because we attended the Stage Coach Theater at the Oatlands but…read moreI believe it also deserved to be rated! The road down to the main building was not paved, very long and bumpy. Once you arrive to where you're ready to park there really aren't any signs directing you of where to go so we went up to someone at the big building and asked if we were at the right place to which they confirmed we were. I would suggest a larger sign on the main road stating that the entrance is coming up rather than right at the entrance. There was a very cute store inside which would have been very nice to shop at but there was only one person working the pay line which was also full of people buying drinks and cocktails. I highly suggest at least 2 people working that area in the beginning when people are arriving and definitely at intermission. We would have purchased more if we were able to get in line, purchase our items, and be back in time but we didn't think we would make it back in time. Also, when leaving any event, PLEASE be very careful. There weren't any lights leading away from the building to the parking lot which was pretty scary given that it also was not paved or a sidewalk. It was rocks/dirt and we all had to use our phones to leave. This could be dangerous for others that may have more of a difficult time seeing at night.

Today was my 3rd time here with my son. Such a cool idea to have this indoor play area and so much…read morefun, however, today was a different experience. We got there at 9am, their opening time...no one was there. Doors locked. No employees and lights off. Another mom was there with her kids also and she called them and talked to management I think? 15 mins later an employee speeds into the parking lot. Happy they were open, but not very professional. I was hoping that going right at 9am when they opened that it would be the cleanest. I don't think they've cleaned in a while. Gum on the floor, tons of hair and crumbs, dust, ripped equipment....It's really gone down hill since I've been here last. Not sure when I'll be back with my son again. I hope it's cleaner next time!

I had a FANTASTIC time hosting my son's third birthday here and our guests had kids ranging from 1…read moreto 8 and they all had fun. The staff did a great job helping with the party and my son had an absolute blast. Thank you for the wonderful birthday memory, Hyper Kidz!

Went on a coffee run while in a work training today and SR coffee delivered!! Everyone was…read moredelighted with their beverage! This cafe has a variety of drinks and snacks, theres truly something for everyone! Service was quick and the shop is stunning.! Not to mention the squeaky clean interior. I had a strawberry smoothie and wanted to go back for a second! Will be returning soon.

great place to chat and catch up with friends, super helpful staff and good food. the loco paradise…read moresmoothie was gas!

Follow the cute balloon-festooned signs and you will find your way to the…read morepretty pink palace of pastries and peace.  All this to say that Mocatinas is a very cute place to enjoy a relaxing pot of tea and some delightful little bites.  You can't help but be cheered by all the pastel colors, flowers and inspirational messages that don each riser of the staircase as you enter inside.  Then there is the very happy sight of the brightly lit display case full of very colorful and very yummy looking macarons and pastries.  Not to mention the ice creams,  The afternoon we went we ordered tea and a small selection of a scone, a cucumber sandwich and three of the macarons  (it was very hard to choose!)  Everything was fresh and flavorful.  If you want to enjoy the warm weather, there is also outside seating to the side of the café but I would miss all the joyful pink inside.  It was such a cheerful and delicious respite.  Can't wait to be in the neighborhood and go again.

After visiting Mocatinas for dessert, my friends and I knew we had to try this place for our yearly…read morehigh tea/afternoon tea. This place is just stunning...the dining area, stairs with positive messages, the ordering/"shopping", even the bathroom! The service is just exceptional, above and beyond. It was a seameless process to make the reservation online and edit as needed. There were automatic emails and texts for the reservation confirmation and reminder. Each afternoon tea includes 2 pots of tea, 1 macaron/person, and additional bites (savory & sweet). Luckily, there were 2 of us, so we each ordered our own teas. I'm not sure how flexible they are if requesting additional tea pots for larger parties (max 8 people). The weekdays tea is $35/person, weekends $40/person (needs a reservation). There is an 18% gratuity to all the final bill regardless of the number of people in the party. I would highly recommend the Thai tea...I don't add any sugar or cream to my tea and it was still so tasty. I ordered the coconut macaron, which is the newest addition the the macaron family. Parking: there is parallel parking available in front of and around the establishment. There is also a parking garage roughly 1 block (walking distance), which is free on the weekends. If planning a visit on the weekdays, be sure to read the parking signs carefully. I would definitely return to try other items on their menu.

Unprofessional and Unacceptable Experience…read more Our experience with Fleur de Cuisine was extremely disappointing. They cancelled our scheduled walkthrough for our wedding in September at our wedding venue with only four hours' notice, which was both disruptive and unprofessional. When the walkthrough was rescheduled, their team arrived late and completely unprepared, without the necessary information or materials to conduct a proper walkthrough. Due to their behavior and lack of professionalism, they were banned by the wedding venue, and we had to find a completely new one who exceeded our expectations thankfully. Despite being unable to fulfill their obligations, Fleur de Cuisine refused to issue a refund even though they didn't even fulfill the duties that they were supposed to. For a company providing event and wedding services, this level of unreliability, poor preparation, and lack of accountability is unacceptable. I would not recommend Fleur de Cuisine and strongly advise others to proceed with caution. Brides, do NOT book with them!

Do not hire them. Disorganized and shady!…read more I hired Fleur de Cuisine (now operating as Rising Table) to cater a 50 person party. I contacted her the evening before our event to confirm an estimated ETA and didn't hear back. The day of the event, I'm texting and emailing because the party is about to start and there's no food. Finally I get her on the phone and she says she'll call me back. No surprise, she doesn't, so I call her again and again until she picks up and tells me that they didn't have my event on the books and will not be able to deliver food on time. I don't know how that happened when I emailed two weeks before the event, the night before the event, and both my invoices (I paid in full, in advance) had the event date on them. So what that tells me is that this wasn't just one bad former employee but a systemic issue with disorganization in her business. I would not trust her for another important event. And here's the kicker - even though she said she takes accountability and said she'd provide a full refund, it's been nearly a month now and she still hasn't refunded me and is now ghosting me. I had no intention of leaving a bad review, but now I'm upset because it's not right that she's holding on to over $1500 of my money. So, buyer beware!

Other than deciding to get married in the first place, working with Ashly and B.Mingled might be…read morethe best decision we ever made. I mean this in total honesty: we could not have had the wedding that we wanted without them. They took care of details that we didn't even know existed. Things that could have surprised us and derailed us were handled quickly, expertly, and seamlessly by Ashly and her team. Plus, they're absolutely delightful people. When any of my friends, family, or loved ones in the DMV get married, I hope Ashly is available to work with them.

I truly don't know where to begin. I know when searching wedding vendors, many of them have 5 stars…read moreand it can be a challenge selecting which vendor is right for you. However, Ashly and her team deserve 10 stars! I have never in my entire life met someone as professional, organized, kind-hearted and caring as Ashly from B.Mingled. Let me start with the software B.Mingled provides, Aisle Planner. This software is a GAME CHANGER for wedding planning. Before I signed with Ashly, I was literally planning my wedding on various sticky notes. Aisle planner has EVERYTHING from your guest list, to contract uploads, to payment reminders, to a very detailed checklist that is organized by months leading up to the wedding, to the seating chart customized to your venue layout. And the best part? Ashly helps you manage the software. I am not sure if other planner/coordinator companies offer this software, but what I do know is that Ashly & her team are simply unmatched. I hired Ashly as our Day-of-coordinator, but she is so much more than that - she is ALWAYS there when you need her even months before the wedding. She was more like a 2-3 month coordinator with the emails, texts and calls and always happy to help with anything we needed (I know I had a ton of stupid questions and she was always more than happy to help). Ashly is extremely detail oriented. She provided a very detailed schedule to me and all of my vendors, which was amazing as it eliminated any confusion. I have been in many weddings where no one knows what is going on or when to be here or there. I shared this timeline with my wedding party and there was never any question of where people needed to be at what time, and that really made a huge difference for the flow of the wedding. And to be honest it was INCREDIBLE as the Bride to. not have to answer a million and one questions from everyone because every last detail was on the timeline. One thing I really loved about Ashly was that she told me she would not contact me for any reason on my wedding day. She took down our MOH and BM's numbers and contacted them all day if any minor issues popped up or if she was just checking in to see how I was doing. She did not want me to worry about anything, and it was so nice to just be able to relax and trust that everything was taken care of - which it was! On the day of my wedding, I was staying in a cottage onsite of the venue which is where I had my girls come for hair and makeup. Ashly arrived to the venue, made sure everything was going well, and then loaded up her car with all of our decor items for the ceremony/reception (multiple boxes) and transported them to the venue. I had a couple sticky notes on some of the decor with some instruction, but other decor items didn't and I trusted her to place them where she thought looked good and holy moly did she do an incredible job! My reception space was absolutely breathtaking because of her setup. Also, at the end of the night, I did not have to worry about A THING. Ashly and her assistant, Alyssa, carefully organized and packed up all of our belongings and transported all of my boxes back to the cottage at the end of the night. This is the best part. Ashly literally saved my wedding. Unfortunately, two of my other vendors were absolutely horrible and made me cry multiple times throughout the day/evening. Not only did Ashly have my back and stood up for me, but she made sure that I didn't have to deal with the vendors face to face and she took total charge in fixing the issues. It was so nice having someone go to battle for me so I could just enjoy myself and my loved ones. Not only that, but she always made sure I was doing great and always made sure I had a drink in my hand! Both Ashly and Alyssa were always there for me and supporting me. I never had to go and search for them, they were always nearby and ready to help with whatever I needed. I can imagine having to deal with the vendor crisis was chaotic, but you would never know as Ashly has this incredible calm and collected presence that fills the room. The fact that she was running my entire wedding AND STILL made so much time to check in on me and get me anything I needed is truly remarkable. Not only was Ashly an amazing coordinator, but she was an AMAZING FRIEND on my wedding day. I do not know what I would have done without Ashly. I truly cannot picture my wedding without her and I certainly will never forget her. She was hands down the best vendor we hired for our wedding. I truly believe she is the best coordinator in the game! If I could give you one piece of advice for your wedding, CHOOSE ASHLY/THE B.MINGLED TEAM AS YOUR WEDDING COORDINATOR. Trust me, you will not regret it.

I ordered tablecloth for a party ahead of time…read more When I called a few days before the party, I was told that they would not be able to fulfill my order due to being too busy. Nobody contacted me to tell me so. If I had not checked, I would not have know this was the case. I had to find another supplier at the last minute.

I'm glad I didn't see these old negative reviews before we hired ACE, since our experience was the…read morecomplete opposite! Maybe the staff has changed since the older reviews, but our experience was excellent from start to finish. We hired ACE to provide a 60'x40' tent for our farm wedding last weekend, along with chairs and tables and a dance floor for 90+ guests, and they delivered all of that easily and professionally. But where they REALLY shone was in our last-minute additional needs - when we discovered the weather forecast for our wedding had changed just 2 days before the event to be cold and rainy. ACE had already installed the giant tent, but we now desperately needed them to add tent walls and a heating unit inside the tent. Natalie at ACE was great from start to finish, but she REALLY pulled through for us here and was able to schedule her already over-booked crew to come back out with 24 hours notice and add the walls and heater. Thanks to her and the rest of ACE, our guests were protected from the rain and cold, and everyone had an incredible time. Highly recommend using ACE after this experience!

Update - A Facebook Post on the 30th April indicated that she will be downsizing, using a shared…read morecommercial kitchen, and taking orders as well as selling at farmers markets. Additionally, she is releasing cookbooks based upon her recipes, downsized for home use. As much as I want the cookbook, there is nothing that I can do that will make it taste like hers. We might get close, but not close enough. I look forward to buying pies at the farmers market. Hopefully she makes it to Gilbert's Corner a few times a month.

Visiting my niece in Aldie, decided to go to the farmers market near by, small but great variety…read more We only bought one hand pie the sour cherry. Delicious! I wish I had bought more. The Little apple pastry shop 5 stars!