My cousin's family has used B&M Market for catering for years, and the food and service are always…read moreconsistently delicious and outstanding. This past weekend, we had a chance to experience something a little different -- a private event my cousin hosted there for his 30th birthday -- and it was fantastic. The event was a seated, sit-down dinner at the market, which isn't something they typically do, but they executed it really well. The evening started with passed appetizers (all delicious, as expected) and a table full of charcuterie. For dinner, my cousin opted for a seated "steak sampling" experience -- almost Brazilian steakhouse-style -- featuring tastings of five different cuts. There was also shrimp scampi served family-style, along with sides like roasted potatoes. Even with varying preferences for steak doneness across the group, they did an impressive job accommodating everyone. Huge props to the B&M team for pulling off something outside their usual offerings so seamlessly. This was my first time in the market itself, and it looked great -- clearly a great destination for quality meats and prepared foods. If I lived closer, I'd absolutely be a regular and would use them for catering for myself. Looking forward to more events with their food in the future!

Exceptional Catering for Our Dinner!…read more I recently used B&M Market in Park Ridge to cater a Dinner for 10, and I can confidently say they overdelivered on every level. From the ordering process to the presentation to the flavors, everything was absolutely top-notch. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the owner, Jon, who was phenomenal to work with from start to finish. Jon took the time to help me build out the perfect menu, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. His responsiveness and attention to detail really set B&M apart, you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in the food his team puts out. We kicked off the night with a fantastic spread of hors d'oeuvres. The sushi platter was fresh and beautifully presented, and the homemade guacamole with warm, crispy tortilla chips was a standout. The apple smoked bacon in honey chipotle sauce disappeared almost instantly; smoky, sweet, and addictive. The spinach & artichoke puffs were flaky and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp tasted like something you'd get at a high-end restaurant. For entrees, everything arrived well-seasoned, and perfectly portioned along with serving/heating instructions. The Bell & Evans chicken parmesan in vodka sauce was a crowd favorite, tender, not overly breaded, and the sauce was rich without being heavy. The prime all-natural skirt steak with scallion sauce was the star. Cooked beautifully and packed with flavor. The pasta dishes, 4-cheese baked ziti and the orecchiette with Italian sausage, spinach, and light red sauce, were both excellent and tasted homemade. The Caesar salad, steamed string beans, and cheesy garlic bread rounded out the meal perfectly. Dessert was a refreshing fresh fruit salad, which was a great balance after the hearty main courses. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every single item was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Combined with Jon's personal involvement and guidance, the experience was exceptional from beginning to end. If you're hosting an event of any size, B&M Market should be at the top of your list. They helped make our dinner a hit, and I'll absolutely be using them again.

Casa Del Sole. Your run-of-the-mill local sandwich joint. And believe me... I know a thing or two…read moreabout mills. - 1905, Massachusetts. Textiles called my name. A young buster, 5 years on from the age of five, looking like and acting like colonel custer. I was back room manager by then. Exchanging days of sunlight for hand might. I only knew the clouds. Clouds of dirty dust. Clouds of smoke from neighboring industrial corporations. As well of clouds smoke from the hand rolled cigs I was famed for downtown. I knew wool so well that I could've taught it in school. But school I did not attend. I wove like a weaver and knitted like a knotter. But I let the younger workers do so. Delegation without legislation. The only reason I left the gig was from the fondness my heart grew for a more than ordinate subordinate. A Romeo and Juliet situation. I was 10 she was 6. But a mature 6. Or so I told myself. I barked at her esteemed colleagues to impress you but all it did was leave an impression. An impression of me being a haunting splinter of a man. A manchild, they called me... in none of the good ways. But they didn't know what I knew. What I saw. What id been through. That was my fourth crew since I had begun. The death tolls from the snapping of brittle belt bands took down double digit of my previous staffs. And they were next. I couldn't be around for her inevitable death. And I was making a nickel a day to keep my potty mouth filled with soap, and to learn to cope. And therefore I knew I had to disappear. I skipped on my blistered toes onto the nearest rail train. I stayed aboard through multiple train robberies and survived until the line ended. There, I begun to build the remainder of it. But that's a story for another day. Memories. Journeys. Days gone... like the dinosaurs. Sad. - Anyways. Casa Del Sole is a nice wee shop in Berg. Very popular, always seemingly full. Lotta locals. Rarely without regulars. A lot of prepared foods and cheeses and good stuff like that. The mozz is fresh. But the sandwiches are on ok bread and everything else is just ok. It's like a better Jerz Mike's. I've never been blown away. What can I sayyyyy it all starts to make sense. Taking awayyyy everythingggg but I can't deal with that! My life with you means everything. Blowing awayyyy blowing awayyyy. But not blowing me away. And therefore, in my primitive process, disappointing me in some capacity. Fair? Maybe not. But should I have been working in a mill as a manager at age 10? Maybe not either. Solid spot but just way better options around now. Only kicker here is the AMAZING price per capita. Terrific square footage. Price per acre of a Midwest farm, with some of the charm. Give my regards to broadway, I'd have this again if it were catered but I'm taking my busty business elsewhere if it's on LB's dime.

Great Italian deli! CDS has been around for many years and…read morethe service/quality of product we experienced on our first visit indicated why they are a mainstay. The service is great, with even the owner working the counter and making sandwiches. Good selection of deli sandwiches, various salads/antipasto, etc. The frozen section has a nice variety of pastas and entrees. On this visit we grabbed some things for a picnic: Casa Del Sole hoagie-loaded and delicious, beef and cheddar wrap with horseradish, the fresh mozzarella hoagie, and the roasted artichoke salad. Everything was delicious! We sampled a small portion of the spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce/gravy was amazing and something I'd go back to purchase. All the sandwiches are made fresh so it will take a few minutes, but worth the wait. We will definitely return!

Awesome place for parties. The staff are great and attentive, the food is wonderful, and I love how…read morecozy the space is. It doesn't feel too large or too small for your guests. Lots of space to move around, mingle, and dance.

Went for a baptism celebration, there was a cocktail hour and a dinner prepared. The rooms were…read morebeautiful and had special decorations. Seemed like there was a lot of waitstaff for this event, maybe even too much if possible? Just felt a little overstimulated being asked if I wanted desserts every five second

What a great experience I had with DiBari's!! I'm so mad that I didn't think to take pictures to…read morepost here...but from my very last minute request to cater a birthday party for my husband (taking place one week from my phone call) to completion of the service with entire cleanup done by DiBari's..everything was perfect! They helped me to figure out the best menu for the party and made it clear from the beginning that they go above and beyond for their customers. They arrived right on time as promised and began setting up and then executed the event flawlessly. The food was amazing and plentiful! We didn't know them in advance, but we were so lucky to get Laura and Javier, who seem to make a dynamic team! They even helped us with serving dessert which was supplied by me and not part of the services I paid for...but they did it all anyway! I chose to go with hors d'oeuvres only being passed to my 30 guests which I wasn't sure would go well--but it was perfect. I 100% recommend their services!

We used them for the first time ever for a funeral repast. Stressful situation made a bit easier by…read moretheir professionalism. Multiple people told me the food was delicious. In fact so many people commented that it was actually weird, in a fantastic way. Thank You Michael

Excellent! Great team, caring and delicious food! if you are looking for a super job this is the…read moreone.

My husband and I hired Stuf'd Food Truck for our wedding reception party and they delivered!…read more Communication with Rebecca was seamless with quick responses and excellent customer service. Rebecca's team parked right outside of our venue and served up our friends and family with good bites which added to the amazing time had by all- no complaints! Line moved quickly, we had 75-80 in attendance. They got the job done with ease!

The food is fabulously prepared, fresh, and innovative. The owner, Dave, has a charming personality…read moreto match his superior culinary skills. He can make any event into a luxurious memory with food that will have your guests raving for more.

My company found Chef Lauren through Yelp and could not have been happier. We were having a…read morecocktail Christmas Party at our office and she helped us through the entire process from linens and dinnerware rentals to hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The presentation, service and food were amazing. I would highly recommend Chef Lauren and her staff; I know we will definitely use her team again in the future!

What a treat to find Chef Lauren and Bacco catering. This was our first experience with Lauren and…read moreher delightful staff but we are already coming up with excuses to hire them again. Chef Lauren worked with us to personalize the menu for my partner's milestone birthday celebration and provided a full service dinner for 40 guests in our apartment with compelling warmth, confidence, and the utmost professionalism. The food was mouthwatering from the first tantalizing passed hors d'oeuvres all the way to the desserts which, by the way, included triple chocolate brownies with raspberries on the side. Everything was perfectly flavored; clearly prepared with great care and the finest ingredients; and presented beautifully. We are over the moon and our guests haven't stopped talking about the flavorful food and wonderful service. On top of that, our kitchen was left sparkling clean and there was an awesome stash of irresistible leftovers waiting for us in the fridge to help keep the memory of an already unforgettable and delicious evening alive for just a little while longer. Professional, on time, everything was as promised and beyond.

I cannot speak more highly of Encore catering - 5 stars is just not enough! Encore catering did our…read morerescheduled wedding in a backyard August 2021 and from the initial email, Sandy was fantastic to work with! She was warm, responsive, provided great recommendations, and was very patient as we made a number of changes! She even came out for a site visit which really made us feel comfortable! The staff came onsite like a well oiled machine and took over the kitchen with German like precision and the food was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! We did a cocktail style reception and people are still talking about how creative, fun and delicious the food was! The staff was professional, attentive, and we did not want for anything! Thank you for everything and we will definitely be calling Encore for any future catering needs!

Encore Catering did a fantastic job for a family event we held a few weeks ago. I think every…read moresingle one of our 100+ guests commented on how amazing the food was. They were incredibly easy to work with and not a detail was left out. My go-to caterer without question!

Tastefully Yours catered my daughter's wedding at Monteverde. As a former caterer and private…read morechef; Very professional and very delicious food. David was willing to alter the menu to my specific requests and executed the event flawlessly! I have recommended him to others and they were also thrilled!

Chef David is kind and talented. We picked up our thanksgiving dinner order the day before and…read moreeverything was perfect. Will absolutely come back again.

Above and Beyond was absolutely fabulous on our wedding day. Guests are still talking about how…read morewonderful the food was!! The shmorg, dinner and dessert were all amazing. Jill also acted as a day-of coordinator and everything was seamless. She worked calmly and professionally behind the scenes with all vendors to keep the day flowing. I didn't worry about anything that day and it all worked out perfectly. We had a lounge-like vision for the party: no assigned seats, a mix of table sizes, and a buffet of tapas style plates that would get people moving around the space. Jill made this happen and it felt seamless - she was endlessly positive and full of ideas and solutions to make the event feel festive, COVID-safe, and flowing. No one ever had to wait in line for drinks - bars were plentiful and well run. My husband and I sat at a small table together which she thoughtfully prepared ahead of time with a full array of food so we actually got to eat a little that evening! I HIGHLY recommend Jill and her team and hope to attend more of her events in the future!

We are so incredibly grateful to Above and Beyond and their entire exceptionally talented team who…read moretruly made our son's bar mitzvah shine in every way. At every single turn on both Friday night and Saturday we were completely amazed by their talented and patient staff, completely thrilled by the delicious and beautifully presented food and completely overwhelmed by the gorgeous presentation of every single element of the experience. I know that we were typical clients, but they treated us in a way that made us feel so totally special and it elevated this to such a perfect celebration for us. Our son was thrilled in every way, and virtually every one of our guests commented in some way on how delicious the food was, how amazing their team was, and how seamlessly the staff handled all of the various transitions especially in such a challenging and crowded space. We are so appreciative of everything Above and Beyond did to make this special, and every way in which you made this easy for us, and especially for your flexibility at the end dealing with our last minute details. It felt mind-bogglingly complicated for us, but it was to everyone who came and celebrated a truly delightful, happy and fun celebration--and even more so for our son. He was thrilled and so were we. We can't wait till next time and look forward to endless opportunities to recommend you to everyone we know. Thank you for making our celebration complete.