Rebecca was our photographer for our wedding back in September, 2023, and boy we could not be…read morehappier with her work! She is truly an artist. Her photos have overwhelmed us with the joy from that beautiful day! The wedding package came with personalized keepsakes that you can tell she put an immense amount of thought into and truly reflects her beautiful heart. I would recommend her a thousand times. We came from Indiana for a destination wedding in NY and she captured our dream and was seamless to work with. We truly can't thank her enough!

Working for Nancy was the worst experience of my life and the first job I ever walked out of. She…read morewill literally repeat everything you say to her and talk shit about every client/friend/family member/associate around her. Every single financial or family issue her clients/friends were going through I knew about because she would gossip non stop. She did it to me as well and I thought of her as a mother and yet she once again has a continual habit of gossip and shit talking and wonders why large companies like Gregory communications and Hamilton drop her.

My kids were in town for a very limited time before they headed back to their home bases so it was…read morea one time, one shot opportunity to have some photos taken. I contacted Nancy. With my family in tow, within minutes Nancy had my entourage relaxed and open to being photographed which is not an easy task. I just have to say that Nancy did an excellent job of capturing the moment which is what it's all about.

Amazing photographs, very reasonable rates. We have used Adam for our wedding and family photo…read moreshoots; and we could not be happier with the results. Great to work with, timely results, and very personable. I have recommended his services to everyone I know.

Beautiful venue but so disappointed with the service. Not enough food for the guest and food was…read morenot the same quality as the taste tasting. Erica did a beautiful job on the decorations but unfortunately the owner was in denial when confronted. Very upsetting for the amount of money that was paid.

This banquet is only a year old. It sits toward the back of the road and if you drive too fast you…read morewill miss the sign and the turn in. The outside puts you in mind of an ole log cabin resort. It was decorated really nice, there's also a huge patio deck for out door entertainment and the inside is very modern, the decor theme is gray, silver, purple, and teal. The bar area has velvet seats with lots of lights around the bar. There's a dance floor that lights up like a rainbow. My sister in law had a birthday celebration for her husband, we probably had about fifty people and only needed half of the room. There's another room that was utilized for the food and desserts. It was elegant and very classy. They had plenty of servers that were dressed in their black and white fine dining wait staff. If you're in the Utica or even Syracuse area, this is the best place to have an event. Plus the hotels are just about 1.5 to 2 miles away.

Utica Children's Museum is small and open with plenty of great activities for kids and adults. What…read moreI liked about this one is the activities aren't the same as every other children's museum we've been to. There were a few standards, but a lot of imaginative play areas and some great science stations. We built a tricycle out of large wooden puzzle pieces, played with light refraction and made a stop motion video. I learned about different tree seeds local to the area. My daughter loved driving the rickshaw. There was a story time and a fun rainbow craft with marshmallows. The museum is clean and bright and pleasant. I was a little sad I am too big for the climbing structure. It looked pretty fun!

The new Utica Children's Museum is a great place for kids from tots to young teens to explore,…read morecreate, and play. The museum is two levels, although there is just a multi-story climbing structure on the first level. We brought our two toddlers, who liked the imaginative play area with the world market, stage for performances, musical instruments, car-building and race tracks, builders area, book nook, and weather exploration. I loved that there was such varied hands-on education on STEM, music, colors, world languages and culture, and sensory exploration, appealing to a broad range of youth. We saw much older kids who seemed to still be engaged in the science and engineering activities, like building their own vehicles and testing and racing them. The one area the museum is a little bit lighter on compared to other children's museums we've been to is arts and crafts. There is a classroom for special activities and classes, as well as seasonal programming like gardening. Prices were $15 each for adults and kids, which seemed fair given the overall quality and diversity of the activities. There was at least one staff helping to put away the market toys and building materials to keep the area clean and organized. My kids had a fabulous time, as did even the adults. I could see this attraction being especially popular during very hot and cold weather days. There is a small area on the first floor with tables and seating to eat; vending machines with snacks and beverages are available.

Was looking for a boudoir photoshoot to gift my future husband and these came out to be more than…read moreeverything I wanted! Such professionalism and fun, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Colleen put forth the effort into making me comfortable the entire shoot and making it an unforgettable experience. The pictures came out stunning and I couldn't be happier!!

My favorite place for a quality cocktail! The margaritas are great! Bartenders and staff always…read morefriendly and inviting!

The best Filet Mignon and Ribeye Steaks (both cooked to rare but crusty perfection, and a tasty…read moreGorgonzola) we have ever had in our life!!! Extremely delicious and great price (I think it was $42 for an 8 ounce Filet, and $43 for a 12 ounce Ribeye). Their scallop special over risotto was tasty too! Bread was yummy- Crusty, warm, and the drizzled garlic parsley butter was a nice touch. This place is a gem. It honestly lacked for nothing... Style, elegance, immaculately clean, and superb food make this place my new favorite. I live in Rochester, which means two hours to drive but worth it. Definitely in my top 5 restaurants. Owner was a gracious host, and his team outstanding with impeccable customer service start to finish. Will definitely be back!!!

Same Family owns Valley View and Mohawk Street Cafe. Most of the Catering is done from Mohawk…read morestreet. Recent experience was Horrible. Food was well below standard and was way overpriced compared to other fine Caterers in the area. Owner was very rude. Pasta was way over cooked ( Mushy) Chicken Parm was in thin pieces not even enjoyable. I was charged twice what the going rate is in the area for the same amount of food. I would highly recommend going elsewhere. John Alsheimer Utica, NY

The best Utica Tomato Pie in...well, in Utica! Homemade pasta and a variety of Italian specialties…read more The nicest staff. Highly recommend.