Decent in my opinion. Definitely expected more out of the…read morealmost $20 'executive' box lunch. Got a tuna sandwich... not much tuna at all. The side of carrot chips were good but in this tube shaped baggie that made it all but impossible to take out and dip in the accompanying ranch sauce, I ended up just pouring them out into the box and picking through the actual chips and bits. Potato salad side was a okay, not the best I've had but good nonetheless. The dessert I licked was their cheesecake... small serving size which would have been just right had it not been nearly frozen solid. Taste was spot on though after about 15 minutes of thawing in the midday sun. Box lunch also came with potato chips, a pickle and a can of pop. Idk, maybe it would've been a better experience if the sandwich had more tuna than lettuce or the had cheesecake been cold instead of frozen. I'd give it one more go if I'm back in the area... maybe it was an off day for them?

I asked to be wowed. The service was fast. The turkey sandwich was mediocre (being kind). The…read morebread was fresh. 1 slice of lettuce and no tomato. Only 2 slices of turkey. The mustard lacked soul and flavor. What a difference 4 years makes. I remember during Covid responders raved about this place. Owner seemed more agitated that he was bothered to answer a question. Hmm... I guess they only care about corporate sales. Buyers beware.

LTYH pivoted awhile back to shipping. I previously ordered via Dwell Social - it was only available…read moreonce every month or two -and gave them a five star review. The food is delivered via FedEx. (It's even better if you also have the FedEx zoo for precise tracking and delivery)Frozen but still 5 stars. You order online and can select from delivery dates available in your area. (Also available for some local delivery or pickup but I live too far). The box arrived on time. It was well packaged with insulation and freezer pack. My food was still frozen. I also sent some to friends in the Boston area and their box arrived perfect to. It's really nice. All the entres are individually packed and LABELED in Laos and English. There is a QR code to link to the heating instructions. For the monthly special (Deep Fried Fish in a tomato sauce) they provide written instruction instructions. I signed up for the monthly subscription which include 3 meals which you can select yourself or let them choose. It's been a while so I picked my favorites- the sweet jerky meal, the pork noodles and the monthly special. As always it is fabulous. More to good news is that there are a number of lower carb options. You can get the jerky and spicy sausages without rice. Or the protein (chicken or fish ) steamed in banana leaves. Or the classic minced chicken salad. Or the spicy red curry. I was told that they specifically selected items that would travel and freeze well. They hit the mark. Over time I Have worked my way through almost the entire menu. I could personally vouch for other items that freeze and reheat well- sometimes better in the air fryer. So fingers crossed that we see the egg rolls and yellow potato curry on the menu soon. Would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND

Ordered Laos to Your House on a Wednesday evening and received the meals packaged neatly by 9am on…read moreFriday morning. The packaging alone is stunning. The front picture pays homage to our home country of Laos and everything was packaged well and neatly. The back had a QR code for people to find the reheating instructions of each meal you received. Food: Laap Gai (Lao Chicken Salad with Herbs)- 5/5 Flavorful and delicious. Had the aroma and fragrance of all of the correct herbs in this dish. Tasted like my family's cooking. Mok Gai (Steamed Chicken and Herbs in Banana Leaves) with Cabbage- 5/5 All of the flavors worked perfectly with each other and I paired it with homemade sticky rice to make it an even more authentic meal. Meat Sampler (Beef Jerky and Lao Sausage) with Jasmine Rice- 5/5 The flavors were so yummy! They each had their own personal flavor profile and each one was amazing on its own. Jeow Bong (Lao Dipping Sauce)- 10/5 Yes, a 10/5! Loved every bit of this sauce and dipped the meats and sticky rice in it, put it on my Jasmine rice, and ate it with my cabbage. It was just the perfect accompaniment to everything I ordered! This is a definite must-have!! All in all, they have found a lifetime customer in me. For someone who is missing homemade Lao foods but can't get to it where you are or just need a break in cooking, give them a try! It's cheaper and tastier than DoorDash!!

I recently attended the "Hands-On Essential Building Blocks" class at The Chopping Block! The 9…read morehours of cooking certainly paid off with some delicious meals! Although I did think the chef in charge was very knowledgeable, and the meals did turn out fabulous, I was a little disappointed with the class structure for a few reasons. 1. For the price of this class, I assumed that we would all be individually learning to cook each component - that was not the case as we were put together into teams of four where we divided responsibilities. So not all building block skills were able to be practiced by all team members. I had chosen this class because I wanted to learn these building block skill hands-on. However, if you're looking to meet new friends this may just be the spot for you! 2. Like I mentioned, the meal we made was super delicious. But in my opinion, it's creativeness / the fact that it wasn't more simple skipped over some of the true basic skills needed in everyday kitchen use. For example, I wish we had learned more about pan use / heating up / etc. And because we had so many components to the meals, some of the lessons felt kind of rushed where we weren't necessarily able to dive deeper into those questions since there were so many people per amount of chef / helpers I do think that this is a great org, but perhaps I would have felt more bang for buck in a more specified topic / shorter class

I received a gift card for a cooking class for Christmas so decided to use it for a date night last…read moreweek. We chose a Cajun themed meal and it was a really good time. They were super organized. We were split into four groups and each group worked together to create a 4 course meal. Our meal consisted of bbq shrimp, Cajun crab dip, jambalaya, and bread pudding. The chef leading the class was really entertaining and had a lot of great pro tips. There were some other chefs assisting in clean up along the way and taking drink orders. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back.

Is this place open as a restaurant anymore? If so, what is the street address? I'm happy to find…read moreit as whole foods, but it'd be nice to dine in on other menu items from time to time. Please advise. Thanks a million!

delicious food and friendly staff! Spotless washrooms too! Whether you are a tried and true vegan…read moreor curious about tasting the cuisine. This place is a must!

Had their sourdough breakfast pizza at the farmers market and WOW so good. So fresh and fast and…read morethe texture was impeccable. Want to get another one now!

Had Nude Dude Food at a bachelorette party & loved it. Such a fun experience and the guys were so…read morenice! The food was delicious and the whole event was so fun. I would highly recommend this! We had a 6 course meal and all items were great and felt very high class. A different and entertaining thing to add to a girls trip!

Craving some great barbecue?…read more I've got just the place for you! You got to try @Mr E Chefs Barbeque! A family-run business that Prides themselves in serving "good comfort food for your soul." Slow-cooked, their food has a Great Smoky flavor along with a tangy and sweet sauce. Great Taste! Some of the best barbecue food I've ever had. For our entrees, we had the St Louis Style Pork Ribs 1/2 slab Dinner and the Pork Rib Tips Dinner. For our sides, we had onion rings, coleslaw,  mustard potato salad and baked macaroni and cheese (my favorite,  sooo cheesy and delicious). Place your order online at mrechefbarbeque.com for curbside pick-up or delivery. They are open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located in the hatchery chicago at 3103 W Lake Street 60618 1-800-676-4923 Their customer service is excellent,  and they respond quickly. Get yourself some great barbecue and support a local small business!

SOME SOUTHERN COMFORT…read more As winter settles in for Chicago, it's time to start thinking about warming up with some southern comfort food. Mr E Chef's BBQ is a family owned business located in The Hatchery Chicago. The Hatchery is a food incubator that creates an opportunity for food entrepreneurs to build their culinary dream and grow their business. Starting a restaurant includes many high up front costs and The Hatchery provides affordable food grade spaces to rent. They are removing the barriers and nurturing growth, while creating culinary jobs in Chicago. We love our food in this town and this is the birthplace of innovation. Mr E Chef's BBQ was started by the late Ernest S Kelly lll. He believed in serving good quality food with love. Since 2012, his family has been providing food, family and fun. There is nothing like some BBQ to bring everyone together. Mr E Chef's BBQ operates for pickup and delivery from Friday to Sunday. Simply check out their menu and place your order. They have dinners available with two sides, slabs of ribs, chicken and fish, as well as a lunch time special called Holla for only $5. It's perfect for a snack without filling up. We grabbed two dinners. Ordering on the website was very easy. I dislike complicated technology and their website was very easy to navigate. They also have their own app too but I did not use that. We chose the 1/2 slab of St. Louis Style Pork ribs with baked Mac n Cheese and Onion Rings. The ribs are seasoned with their secret family rub and then slow cooked. The onion rings were so good. I loved how they held up from me picking them up and then driving home. They were still crunchy and tasty, after my photo shoot! If you know me, then you know I tweet before I eat. I was so happy to enjoy these without having to throw them back in the oven. Life is too short for soggy onion rings and Mr E gets me! I also wanted to get a little spicy. I have had hot links several times but they were always pork. I decided to go a little healthy and was excited to try the Turkey Hot Links for the very first time. I will say it was definitely a healthier choice over pork plus I am still in the Thanksgiving spirit. For our sides, I went with the baked beans and the mustard potato salad. I enjoyed the potato salad. It was very tasty and not overly mustardy. The baked beans were good too and I got a little of a salsa taste in the sauce. The customer service was excellent. There was constant communication about my order being prepared and even telling me that everything was ready to pick up 5 minutes early. That was great because I was actually early picking up my food. The food was delivered curbside and we even got a phone call a few hours later to ask how everything was. This shows me that the family truly cares about how their food is received. So many businesses hand off the bag and never ask the question...how was everything? It's feedback that makes a business great. Thanks Mr E Chef's BBQ for serving some comfort food for my soul. I feel the spirit of your family through your kindness! What dishes are you getting cozy with this weekend?

We did the Chicago Tavern Style Pizza class and it was a blast! Not only was the food throughout…read morethe night, especially our pizzas, phenomenal, Chef Audrey made the class so fun, easy to follow, and engaging. Love her sense of humor! Kudos to Chefs Cheyenne and Jess keeping everything running smoothly in the background. That goat cheese marinara dip with sourdough focaccia is something I still think about constantly. The retro diner setting is truly absolutely so cute and loved the 10% discount in the store with the class. It's on the pricier end on the scale of a week day date night, but the knowledge, memories, and recipe is something we'll cherish for a long time.

This place is exceptional. I have never taken a class that was so well run, carefully planned,…read moreperfectly timed. The instructor Bettie is fantastic. She is very clear and helpful when you ask questions. All the staff are wonderful. They are constantly setting up and clearing away so you're always working in an organized and clean work space. They have overhead cameras so it's easy to see the demo up close and Bettie regularly walks up and down to show samples and review student progress. The class size is small. They bake cookies for purchase on the day and provide refreshments. This is one of the best small businesses I have ever interacted with. I can't wait to attend my next class here.

Amazing juices & food! Very fresh, light, & flavorful. I loved the mint watermelon & my little…read morebrother loved his berry blast. The potato flautas were so good & I especially loved all the toppings & beans on the bottom! Try them out!

I tried the pork and poblano/cheese tamales and they were great! The staff is fast and friendly and…read morethere are some nice tables nearby in the French Market where you can sit and eat. I will definitely come back to try more things.