They just catered a birthday party for 40 people for me this weekend. The food and service were…read moreexcellent! I had a lot of high praise for the food from the guests and everyone was asking me who the caterer was. Hats off to Zach and his team for a job well done for the food, service, and set up. I would highly recommend them.

Wow! I must have overlooked this place a million times! I thought it was just a catering place but…read moreit turns out it's so much more. My husband brought me lunch from here and it was awesome. I had the Greek chicken wrap and he had the chipotle ranch turkey wrap. I loved the Greek wrap- tons of flavor and a perfect size. The turkey wrap was good but not as delicious as the Greek wrap. Both were good sized for the price and great lunch options. It's clear they use quality ingredients and care about their food! Definitely swing by and grab an easy, healthy lunch here! On top of that- my husband picked up a prepared freezer meal for us to try! Bourbon chicken with red skin potatoes. With two young children, I can't wait to pop this in the oven one night and enjoy an easy meal. So awesome that they offer these and such a variety of options as well. These would be great to grab and share as gifts with people going through health or other issues. I don't know anywhere else in the area that offers this and it's so great to know! Thankfully my husband brought home a menu so I could peruse all the options they have. I can't wait to try some of their other options!

Nice event center that served as the location for our company's staff training day (for about 200…read moreemployees.) The rooms were clean and set up well (tables and chairs) for our use. The sound system was excellent. The lunch was simple: sandwiches, soup, and salad all refresh and tasty. I was an attendee and I did not interface with any employees. Parking was adequate but getting out can take a while if everyone leaves at the same time.

I attended an event here and this review is about the food…read more Gross. We had prime rib and it only came rare. It was mostly fat that needed trimmed and they didn't even provide a steak knife. They said "the knives are in a different building" The bartender working couldn't be less thrilled to be there. He was annoyed every time you walked up and had to get off his phone to help you. The potatoes they served with the prime rib were black and overdone. They were disgusting. I would never come back here for a meal.

My mom loves buying the premade meals so she was excited to show me the little store they have…read morecreated with unique items and grab and go meals. They had a selection of fresh baked breads, snack items, desserts. The cooler section had a variety of dips and soups. I grabbed a few items to try. Staff was also really friendly at check out.

I ordered trays for a graduation party and could not be more pleased with the food and…read morepresentation. Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better. The veggies and fruit were so fresh and flavorful and the french onion dip is to die for - I need to know how Laura gets it to be so light and fluffy!! The antipasto kabobs I ordered were packed tightly on the skewer and there was definitely no skimping with the portion size!! Laura was easy to work with and very accommodating and her staff was so friendly and loaded everything into my car for me!! I would highly recommend checking out Partake for catering needs!!

I was just wasting time on the interwebs when I spotted a picture of ramen with pierogis in it. I…read moreknew I had to have it. So I made the drive to Lorain and have no regrets. First off I need to say the friendliness and passion of the owner and staff is definitely 5 stars worthy. They want you to enjoy your time at Boriken and they are happy to explain everything about the menu. It was nice to hear that they try to use local ingredients as much as they can and that they try to have little food waste. To explain further, they will only make so much of something a day, when it's out it's out. This also means that some dishes might have whatever is available in the fridge at the time. An example of this is their Beast Bowl (not listed on the menu). The Beast Bowl $13 is the chef's take on ramen. The night I had it the goods inside were 2 fried chorizo pierogi, pork, jowl, and sausage. There was also a poached egg, green onions, and cooked red peppers. While I'm not a big fan of sausage and I'd prefer a soft boiled egg (hate when the white part is clear and goopy), the broth was good and overall it was a tasty dish. I liked that it wasn't salty or plain in flavor and that it did not contain mushrooms. I would get this again - I would just add more hot sauce and ask if the pierogis can be sauteed instead of fried (love me soft with a slight crisp!). Of course since it was my first time there and not close to home I had to try other menu items out! (Don't do this, ate too much and it hurt). I got the Tostones $6 and the Might "T" Fine $6 as well. The salty tostones had nice crispy fried edges, you just have to rip them up to dip them in the aioli since the container it's in is not wide enough for maximum dip coverage. However I would deal with this any day over them using those throwaway plastic 2oz containers. I ended my night with dessert. The might t fine is basically like chocolate pudding with homemade marshmallows on top. The marshmallows were torched so they had that fire smell, but it was a satisfactory treat for sure. I guess this dish usually comes with fried up bits of shredded carrots on top as well, but they were out. Other notes about the menu: It will change seasonally/based on whatever is available locally so keep watch on their Facebook page for new dishes. Also, I hear they have some good gravy covered fries that are a shout out to the gravy fries the chef used to get in the LHS cafeteria. The fries are frozen which is disappointing, but the chips are housemade. I was told salt and pepper are not on the tables because they don't think you need it. I find this a bit cocky, but was glad to hear they will get them from the back if you ask. They are working on getting a licence so expect alcohol offered soon. As for the building and atmosphere I would rate that lower. The restaurant is on the basement level of an apartment building and while there are 3 entrances (front, side, back for handicap), none of them directly open up into the restaurant. Not much when it comes to decor inside, plus no TV or Wi-Fi. I was told this is so that families are forced to interact with each other. I asked about people dining solo and was told to bring a book. The staff I encountered definitely had lively personalities so just give them a chat. It's also a bit chilly inside, I ate with my coat on. Overall, I know the menu might look a bit interesting/odd, but you should come in and give it a chance. The inside doesn't have much going on, but if you have an easy going personality you won't mind. I'm not sure about that drive, but I will eventually be back to give them another try and I wish Boriken all the best!

Sometimes the out of the way spots can be the best kept secrets. Spread the word on this one…read more Boriken Juke Joint is a great mix of comfort food. So many things i wanted to try. Here is what we got. Collards - butter and spice Pierogi Potstickers - mushroom, spinach, bacon. Boriken Miso Ramen. - pork, wheat noodles , egg Gumbo - chicken, garlic sausage, pork, shrimp, corn, okra Also Chef Joe brought out some of his homemade pepper water Looking forward to eating here again. Want to try the burger and homemade chips. See photos

Jason Brennan was great to work with. Food and service was excellent. Banquet hall is top notch. I…read morewould recommend this hall and Brennan's catering for any special event.

Went here from out of town for a 50th wedding anniversary over the weekend, what a gorgeous event…read morecenter!! Staff was very friendly, food was delicious and the hall was just decorated beautifully, from the ceiling draperies, the nice hard wood dance floor, if I was local I would absolutely have a wedding or event here!

Very nice people who do an outstanding job. Owner was awesome and the venue is great. Can't go…read morewrong. Food was very good and our event went flawlessly. Take you business to people who will appreciate you. I've experienced another venue in the same town and the experience didn't compare to what Mesenburg did for us.

We were at a wedding in Oberlin just last night and Mesenburg provided the catering. I have been to…read morea lot of weddings in the past few years and have had mediocre food. Not this time. Mesenburg did an outstanding job with their meticulous service and truly delicious food. Smoked beef brisket....out of this world good! Vegetarian lasagna that was creamy and flavorful and downright wonderful. Potatoes, asparagus and more, cooked perfectly, served hot, and with amazing flavor. If you need a good caterer who prepares quality food and offers excellent service, look no further.

Oh my goodness- never even knew this gem of a place existed…read more The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was full of flavor and fresh. While the place itself is not overly huge, it's perfect for small gatherings. Smaller baby showers, bridal shower, or a small birthday party. The decor could use some help- it's not overly esthetic but the food makes up for it! Definitely worth giving them a try!

We used them for an event and they didn't provide enough desserts. Not great and expensive for what…read morewe got

I am surprised to see the other negative reviews. I love this place for a small event. I've been to…read morea few events here since my original review 10 years ago and even hosted my mother's wake last year. The staff and food was great and they were very helpful through the planning process. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to host an intimate, casual gathering.

I co-hosted a wedding shower at this venue on August 14th. Without the assistance of family,…read morefriends, and the bridesmaids, it would have been an unmitigated disaster. We booked the place at least three months earlier after meeting with then manager, Shannon. We were promised everything would be done: setup, linens on the table, and plates and silverware for 60 people. We ordered three sandwiches: chicken salad sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, and a turkey sandwich. Accompanying that was to be fruit salad and a green salad. Shower was to start at 12 noon and we made arrangements to come in at 10:30 a.m. to decorate and set out the cake and desserts. The above was confirmed with new manager "Mitch" on August 3rd (at an in person meeting) and on August 12th (during a telephone call). We also advised him that we would be paying in cash to avoid any credit card service fees. He responded that that would not be a problem. We arrived the morning of the shower at 10:30 a.m. to find a gentleman mopping the floor and absolutely NOTHING prepared. There were no tablecloths on the table - nor could any be found - and my sister was told upon arrival that they were "not sure if they even had plates and utensils for 60 people"! I immediately went out to find tablecloths and plates and, luckily, my sister-in-law had several linens that she brought over and we were able to cover the tables. I purchased appetizer and dessert plates just in case they were needed (and yes, they were needed). Our group had to set up the extra tables while the venue managed to scrounge up two black tablecloths for those two tables. The shower started at noon and I noticed the appetizers were not yet put out. However, two of the sandwiches, the chicken salad and the vegetarian, were sitting out at the end of the serving area. Just sitting there in what has to be the sorriest presentation of food I have ever seen. The chicken salad was to have lettuce and tomato on it and the vegetarian, which was "chef's choice", was a spread of hummus, with some having sprouts and/or a tomato on it. I asked for the appetizers to be put out and when they arrived the amount served was woefully inadequate for the number of people it was contracted to serve. Also, they were brought out without serving utensils and without the dip to go with the veggies. There were no appetizer plates put out so we used those bought at the beginning of the day. Since the sandwiches were on the counter, people began lining up to eat and I had to announce several times that we were still missing the two salads and the turkey sandwiches. They were finally brought out - had to wait again for the salad dressings - and it did not take very long for the salad to be depleted. When they were advised that the salad bowl needed to be replaced, we were told that that was all that was to be given. They were advised that the salad was to serve 60 and that only little more than 1/2 of the guests had eaten. They did eventually bring another salad to serve. Another embarrassment happened when the bartender tried to charge a guest $3.00 for her diet Coke (soft drinks were included in our deal). She declined to pay. At the end of the event, after cleaning up, we were presented with a bill that included the service charge. We asked to speak to Mitch about a reduction in the bill based on the horrible experience and the bartender told us that Mitch said there would be no reduction and that the bill was "as is". We demanded to speak with him and said we were not paying the full price. Mitch appeared and, during the back and forth, it came out that (1) the real chef was on vacation and he was handling the chef's duties; (2) that because he was obligated to attempt to fill the chef's role, he was running around trying to do everything himself. He claimed it was due to being short-staffed but it is apparent that it was a lack of preparation; and (3) that he thought that the tablecloths were only needed for the 2 extra tables, despite stating at our August 3rd meeting that he would need to order them. We received a nominal credit to the bill. The venue itself was very nice, especially when decorated by the family and friends of the bride. The guests were happy to celebrate our bride and, hopefully, the bad food and faulty service will be overlooked and will not reflect poorly on the hosts and family. Thankfully, we were able to bring in our own delicious desserts - cream puffs, tarts, cheesecake with berries, Irish soda bread, and cake - and they went a long way to making up for the bad food. The salads, and the lemon vinaigrette dressing, were particularly good. The bride enjoyed her shower (thankfully, she was too busy to eat!) and, at the end of the day, that made the event a success. I would not recommend The Copper Cup to anyone looking for an event space until they get a better, more knowledgeable team in place.