This was my first experience using a private chef and I am so glad I chose Melissa. She was…read moreextremely responsive via email, but also willing to have a phone call when desired to help talk through planning. It was clear from early on she was knowledgeable in her trade and had great questions and tools to help guide us along. We wanted to do an Italian dinner for my dad's 70th birthday, and Italian showed up as one of Sweet Melissa's specialities when searching on Yelp-score! She provided me a sample menu with many delicious sounding options, but also was willing to customize to my dad's favorites. I host parties a lot and you sometimes don't really get to enjoy the event as you are working to get everything ready for your guests. Hiring Melissa allowed us to just enjoy the celebration. All we had to do was clear some space for her to work and she did the rest. She arrived about an hour and a half before the event to do her prep. She was as lovely as could be as was her assistant. The food courses were nicely timed with our three appetizers of brie and pear crostini, shrimp scampi bites, and caprese skewers ready as guests arrived and socialized. All three were delicious, but glad I listened to her recommendation on the crostini as it was so good. Everyone commented on how amazing the house smelled as they arrived. It was also fun watching her work in your house and getting freshly made food! Next was the big buffet of Caesar salad, pesto and tomato basil sauces pastas, roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta, chicken parmigiana, and Italian sausages in a balsamic reduction. The spread was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. There was plenty of food for all and I got such amazing feedback from our guests on how everything tasted. I would normally not of picked the Italian sausage in onions, roasted grapes, and balsamic wine reduction but Melissa told me it was one of her favorites dishes, and I think it turned out to be mine! So unique, so tasty and well executed. I had never had Italian sausages like that before, but hope to again. I honestly could say amazing things about everything we had. Melissa did not misrepresent herself in saying Italian is her specialty. My dad was SO happy and felt this evening was so special. Goal achieved! After the meal, she cleaned up so well you honestly would of never known she was there. This also included her boxing up any leftovers for us, which was a nice touch. Not having a big clean up to do after hosting the event was also amazing. I wish I could have a private chef everyday! But I highly suggest doing this at least for a special occasion and recommend doing it with Melissa. From looking at her website, she does all kinds of other cuisines that also sound delicious. She helped create the special, personalized, and delicious evening we were looking for!

I can't speak highly enough about Melissa and her personal chef service, but I'm going to give it a…read morego! We wanted to do something special for a milestone birthday party for our dad, and he just absolutely loves Italian food, particularly chicken parmigiana. We shopped around for anything from catering to personal chefs specializing in Italian food, and decided a private dinner made fresh in house was just the ticket. Melissa was very responsive via email, and indicated that Italian is one of her specialties. She worked with us to create a menu Dad would love, blending her own suggestions with a couple of special requests from us. On the day, Melissa and her staff arrived on time and got right to work preparing everything in our kitchen with a little help from her own tools. Throughout the event, she kept the space clean, the food line filled, and even did some bussing at the dinner table. She was exceptionally personable with us and the guests, and when she left, there was absolutely zero work for us to do. She cleaned everything, packed up all leftovers and stocked our fridge, and took out all trash. As far as the taste of the food, absolutely no complaints on this end! We had appetizers of shrimp scampi and caprese skewers while everyone arrived, and then flowed into a buffet style dinner. We opted for a ready-dressed Caesar salad, and her homemade dressing was spot on. For dinner, the highlight for dad was the chicken parm. Everyone had a wonderfully breaded chicken cutlet, adorned with fresh mozzarella and topped with a very tasty marinara. This along with her delicious take on Italian sausage in a reduced wine, grape, and balsamic sauce were amazing proteins. Pasta was plentiful as an accompaniment, both a fusilli pesto and papardelle noodles in marinara. For some veggies, she did a wonderful roast brussel sprouts with pancetta and balsamic. We had cake and ice cream for dessert, but I have no doubt if we'd asked her to do that, it would have been amazing too. All in all, I absolutely recommend using Sweet Melissa's for your personal chef and catering needs, you can rest assured you're making the right decision!

I ALWAYS stop here to stock up! I bring a cooler and fill it up every time I come to the Bay Area…read more The Pork Potstickers, Pork with Napa Cabbage Dumplings and Green Onion Pancakes are my top 3 items. I have paid $300+ to have a fully filled freezer and food for weeks! It's pretty simple, you don't even walk in. Walk up to the table in the doorway, get greeted like an old friend because you've been there so many times before and the nice ladies remember you, pick your items, get handed the items, pay your monies, go home and enjoy your yummy food! The nice ladies are always happy and kind and working hard at wrapping dumplings and potstickers!

I ordered to-go recently from this restaurant, and it did not disappoint…read more Their fried rice was simple but satisfying, and a good portion of ingredients and vegetables compared to rice. It wasn't overly greasy, and it had a classic savory taste that I enjoyed. The seafood pancake was crispy on the outside and softer on the inside. There was a good mix of seafood and batter, and texture contrast made it really enjoyable!

Plentiful Kitchen is such a godsend. The food is delicious and nourishing and they take exquisite…read morecare to have their ingredients be fresh, organic, gluten free, free of unhealthy processed seed oils/etc. It's been such a huge help to me as I recuperate from an illness. Not having to think about my diet. They have 1000% earned my trust and I'm so grateful for the service they provide.

I have tried a few food delivery services because I really struggle to make time to feed myself…read more There was a time when I was losing weight and it started to really worry me, and I knew I had to find a solution to not only thrive but just stay alive! I was intrigued by Plentiful Kitchen's borrowed motto, that food will be thy medicine, and liked the idea that I could pay up front now for the best food available, that someone else would put thought into and prepare, and that in the long run it could help me fight off disease for as long as possible. I like this food the best out of the services I've tried. I love that Inbal uses glassware and reuses it. I know this is healthier and better for the world, so it feels like it is consistent with the values and intention behind this kind of eating. I love having a fridge full of food on Wednesdays and that it just makes it easier to feed myself. It is a big investment financially for me - I am not rich so I do feel the sting of the cost - but I know it is keeping me nourished and I think that needs to be a priority for me. The testament to what she is doing becomes extra clear at my workplace. I often grab a dish on my way to work and whenever I'm eating it in the staff room, my colleagues who pass by take note of it and ask me about it. People remark that it looks beautiful, did I make it myself? Clearly so many people are hungry and hustling and ill-prepared most of the time; we live a fast paced life. So I have shared this information with many a co-worker, and I'm not sure any have tried the food yet (other than what I've shared with them from my own plates) but I think if you're on this page, reading this review, it is likely that this would make your life so much easier. And Inbal is a great cook. Not too salty, never uses dairy (which I love and will inevitably eat on my own, so this helps me keep more vegetables and non-dairy things in my stomach, which I think is good).

I cannot get this business to give me a menu of services or any kind of prices. Also they are not…read moretransparant about the sources from which they procure their meat!

From the owner: SF David Roasted Whole Lamb #San Francisco #Bay Area Mobile Roasted Whole Lamb #Your Choice of…read moreLocation, We'll Roast Wherever You Want, Your Choice of Time, Your Lamb Will Be Ready; Crispy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside, Golden in Color, It'll Get More Delicious with Every Bite. We also offer specialty skewers and authentic charcoal grilling. Let's enjoy some skewers together! Note: (Home delivery only)

Came back for their pork banh mi. The meat was flavorful and the carrots were marinated well. They…read moreoffer free jalapeños if you ask to add it. Pate is $1 extra. Note it's takeout only. The staff mentioned that table service is no longer available.

Wait, what happened to this restaurant? This used to be my go-to spot for banh mi and dessert. I…read morewould go here often as a kid and a teenager. The quality was high and the cost was low. However, on my recent visit my thoughts of this place changed to disappointment. How can an establishment decline in quality? The bread was no longer the same style of French bread. The fancy pork was chopped so thick and the liver pate was not as good. Not to mention, ever since Covid they stopped indoor seating and it has never returned. The banh me of yesteryear will merely be a memory.

Chef Leff has been a lifesaver for our family after the birth of our second child. Crafting meals…read morecentered around postpartum nutritional needs, I got this service mainly for my better half but we're all enjoying the food. Every week is an amazing menu and you can truly taste the quality of ingredients. Seriously what a lifesaving operation this is. I can't say how happy I am with it. One of the best ideas I had yet was hiring this service. Makes us feel spoiled and loved!!!! You can taste the love in the food, seriously. Highly highly recommend to anyone who maybe on the fence. Go for it!!! This is why we work so hard so we can do things like this. Very amazing experience with Laura and her service.

Laura provided an exceptional and very creative meal plan for us. She helped with our nutrition…read moreneeds as well. The meals she has providex for us have helped us tremendously and now we are really eating healthy and know what super good food taste like. Thank you Laura. Highly recommend Chef Leff. 5

When it comes to food delivery, Cuchine is my new go-to. Not only is it convenient, it has a…read moreneighborhood feel. I have ordered both for delivery and for pickup directly from the chef, and have had great experiences every time. Since the food is made by chefs in the neighborhood, the food is always hot and fresh (unlike Sprig) when delivered. On nights where I have a little more time I like to pick up from the chefs and have a short conversation with them, they are always so friendly and appreciative that I am eating the food they have spent the evening preparing. The chefs always include a personalized note with the meals which is another thing I really enjoy. I am also very impressed with the quality of the food for the cost. These meals rival some of the best restaurants in the city for a fraction of the cost, and I can enjoy them with my own wines in the comfort of my home ;) Dishes I have tried and highly recommend: -Fried Chicken by Summer -Goulash by Carolyn -Fondue Parmesan by Veronique

This is as good as it gets. Home cooked meals from your neighbors. I ordered a quinoa bowl with…read moreroot vegetables and other goodies. It was delicious. It was delivered to my front door, hot and fresh with an arugula salad and a slice of gluten free banana bread which was also yummy. And the price is right. I will order again and again.

I was able to try the tri-tip and pulled pork, along with the potato salad and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the side were just as impressive. You can always tell when food hits the mark because people actually go back for seconds, and in this case, they did!

Hired Mike for my husband's 50th birthday party. From…read moretalking with him months ago and organizing date, time and set up, Mike helped me every step of the way. Every single person who attended was raving about his food! Thanks Mike for making this such a rememberable occasion!

This local liquor store is such a hidden gem. They have one of the best selections of European…read morecandy and imported chocolates I've seen locally. They stock authentic German Haribo, including the Maoam Cola Kracher (which are the best). The staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Every visit has been a great experience. It's rare to find a neighborhood liquor store with this level of customer service and specialty European products. Highly recommend for anyone looking for European sweets, German candy, imported chocolate, or just great service.

Corner stores really are the heart of city living and I know I am biased because this one is right…read morein my neighborhood but it truly is something special. The selection is unmatched from the chocolates to the craft beers sodas ice cream and candy. There is always something fun to discover. I love being able to grab sandwich rolls on sale that are a little past their prime but still delicious and the sandwiches are always solid. You cannot go wrong with anything on Dutch crunch and the turkey club always hits. This is our go to spot for pregame nights late night snacks or just popping in to see what the vibe tells us to get. And the chalk art is one of my favorite parts. Watching it come to life is such a joy and makes the neighborhood feel extra special