The dinner catering for a salon. It was very generous and of good quality…read more Tuscan Vegetable Platter: It included various fillings such as red and green bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms, but my favorite was the tomato confit--intensely tangy, refreshing and very appetizing. The mozzarella cheese balls were rich and creamy, slightly chewy, and I couldn't stop eating them. However, the hummus was excessively salty. Charcuterie Platter: The salami and capicola were rich in fat but incredibly salty. The pepper ham was tender and had a strong smoky flavor with a slightly spicy aftertaste. I personally preferred the latter. Hot Brie Rasp Almond Fillo: This was my first time trying it. Because it had been out for too long, the crust was a bit dry and hard, but the filling still had a rich, sweet berry flavor. Hot Spring Roll Vegetable with Sauce: A colleague who likes spring rolls said it was pretty good, but it looked too dry and hard, so I didn't try it.

I've been to several catered events from here, and almost always the food is fantastic. Good vegan…read moreoptions and well labelled. Yesterday I attended an event with boxed lunches. There was one vegan/gluten free option, which was a veggie hummus wrap. The wrap was decent and came with a small vegan/gf dessert too, however inside the box they also included a packet of mayonnaise which was not vegan. Not sure if it was a mistake or intentional, but either way I don't think it should have been in there.

My team worked with Forklift on catering a large client appreciation event this spring. We really…read moreappreciated everything the whole staff did to help keep things running smoothly at every step, from early planning advice to helping us pack up after the event. Forklift created a 100% vegan menu for us, and the food was DELICIOUS and so BEAUTIFUL! We were really blown away, and got many compliments from guests. We felt like it really demonstrated that you can have a 100% plant-based menu at an event and have it be crowd-pleasing. Thank you for everything, Forklift! We'd love to work with you again.

My team contracted Forklift Catering for a high-profile Harvard event early this year. Forklift's…read moreprofessional sales and event management team were incredible partners in the development and execution of a spectacular event every step of the way. They were always available to address any question or concern and were so adaptable to every plan change (down to just days before the event). They even functioned as our florist and arranged breathtaking floral displays to enhance the ambience. The catering staff and chef produced and provided great food that were the highlight of the event; I heard from everyone how much they enjoyed it (even had some on-call colleagues who gladly answered our calls because they knew they were going to be fed great food during their shift). Forklift is a top recommendation for any high-caliber catered event you might need.

When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.

I recently had the pleasure working with Rachel for a corporate luncheon. It was so easy to work…read morewith her, she's very responsive both on Yelp and phone. She's flexible and will work with your group's dietary restrictions. The day of the event, she arrived on time and set up everything very timely. Everyone loved the food and she even got vegan cookies for one of our vegan friend in the group. Overall, a great experience working with Rachel. I'd definitely recommend her if you're planning an event.

Even though we didn't end up hiring Rachel, she was the first to respond to our request despite her…read moreavailability. Rachel cared enough to offer to prepare and drop off her cuisine earlier in the day for us to set out. We appreciate her offer and her kindness!

My mother-in-law rarely makes the trip down to "The Avenue" (Massachusetts Avenue) anymore because…read moreshe misses so many of the businesses that have left. When she does trek down, it's for the delectable, overflowing with meat, pastrami sub from D'agostino's. There's so much pastrami that she takes out half of it and saves it for a second serving. My husband says that the pastrami is very lean and that's what makes it so good. Meanwhile, I'm the vegetarian who loves that they offer a cheese sub! They're also heavy-handed with the cheese portions! Along with having a small grocery market, they offer New England-made desserts, ice creams (Barts and Shain's of Maine), salty snacks (Wrap City chips), and ready to heat and eat entrees. D'Agostino's is handicapped accessible and has a small private parking lot with free parking. There's also on-street parking.

Total mess. Picking up an order that was ordered in advance, people coming in off the street got…read moretheir food first. Very disorganized. Workers literally ignore you.

This place is one of the best for Sharwarmas and pitas! Freshly made pita bread like they…read moredescribed, their tahini is actually tahini and not tahini water, the green hot paste (Xhug) is great, reminds me of indian cilantro based chutney. And the portions of tahini and green hot paste are great! Thank you for the good food, will definitely be reordering.

Prior to the pandemic, Bonapita was my favorite lunch spot in downtown Boston. Sadly, they have not…read morereopened that location, but I finally got a chance to swing by this location for dinner. The menu is updated a little, but the one constant is the high quality, fresh, and very flavorful food. I rarely order salads at restaurants, but I cannot resist their chopped salad with chicken a la plancha. It's so good! Their warm, fluffy pita is heavenly, as is their creamy hummus and tahini. One of my few criticisms is that I wish they were more generous with their tiny sides of hummus, tahini, zhug, pickled turnips, etc. Those accoutrements really make the meal, and a $15 salad can quickly turn into a $20+ meal which seems a little steep for a fast casual concept. The quality and taste will keep me coming back.

Corporate team buildings have been a mixed bag for me over the years, but our event at Shiso…read moreKitchen completely exceeded every expectation. I never imagined a team building could be this good! From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. The hands-on cooking experience was not only fun and engaging--it was the ideal way to collaborate and connect. Working toward shared deliverables (that we then got to enjoy together!) created a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that's hard to replicate in a traditional setting. The Shiso Kitchen team made everything seamless and elevated the experience with their expertise, hospitality, and thoughtful touches. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful way to strengthen your team, this is it. Highly recommend!

Jess create an intimate and educational experience into the world of food. The meal was incredible…read moreand one of the best I had!

David Kardos, owner of Natural Selections, did an amazing job providing catering for my sister's…read morebaby shower this past Saturday. We enjoyed homemade blueberry and cheese scones; spinach and cheddar tartlets; pear, caramelized onion, and gorgonzola crostinis; and various other sandwiches and tasty, gormet snacks. Everything tasted amazing and went along perfectly with our garden tea party theme! David arrived hours before the event, prepped and prepared each dish and carefully laid out things out with beautiful presentation. Guests complimented the food throughout the entire party. We were left with a nice amount of leftovers that we intend to use at a family gathering today! Prices were very reasonable for the quality and care that David puts into each dish. Highly recommended.