1st time here and it was great! Food was really really good and our servers were super sweet!…read moreLocation couldn't be better! We will definitely be going back. Only thing that could make it better... She crab soup in the menu please!

We got there and were seated, our waitress came and took our drink orders. She had already brought…read moreus water. 10-15 minutes later she came back and saw that we hadn't gotten our drinks yet. She went to check on the drinks and came back and said we didn't get them because the keg blew. So we ordered a different drink, that took another 10 minutes to get. The bartender was running the drinks. We noticed that there was only 2 waitresses, there was a 15 top a 6 top and then 4 4 tops and a couple 2 tops. The waitresses were also busing tables along with the girl that was busing. A cook was running food along with the waitresses. So needless to say they were short staffed. So we then ordered our food, I ordered the bison burger and my husband ordered the catch of the day which was supposed to be flounder, that took about 45 minutes. It finally came, the bison burger which was supposed to have arugula (which I ordered without) Boursin cheese and a blueberry Tupelo bbq sauce , It came out with only a patty. I sent it back and the waitress came back and asked if I just wanted the lettuce tomato and onion. I said no, I want what's supposed to be on it the Boursin cheese and the bbq sauce. She said that's what she thought but the kitchen told her she wasn't right. So she went and told them that. She brought it back out, it was the same burger that the just threw a huge chunk of the cheese on, so it didn't melt and a huge piece of onion and tomato. It doesn't say anything about onion and tomato on the menu. Then she told me they were out of the sauce. I ate it anyways and it was ok despite the cheese not being melted and no sauce. My husbands catch of the day was ok, however it wasn't flounder. Ember was our waitress and she was very good, she was doing the best she could with what she had. There needed to be more staff and probably a manager there would have been good. Their instagram says that they are bringing in an outside consultant and I hope that helps, because as of right now we won't be going back.

Mary was easy to work with over email to craft our personal chef dinner menu for 13 people. She…read moresent Chef Mackenzie and her assistant to our house to prep, cook, present, and clean. The food was unique and very flavorful. They even provided custom printed menus.

Last year, friends of ours got married on our anniversary and we thought it would be nice to have a…read moredouble date on their first (and our 18th) anniversary. We have had two great experiences with Chef in My Kitchen, so had them to our home again. One of our group doesn't eat meat, so they created a fish centered meal that was delicious, inventive, and looked beautiful on the table Everything was perfect. Chef Emily was skilled and very friendly. We had good conversations with her and an amazing meal. When we realized you could see the aurora borealis from our house that evening, she joined us outside for pictures. It was a lot of fun.

Must have photographer for the biggest moments in your life…read more Wedding moments are never missed. I am amazed how they turned out.

Malie seemed to be sweet and accommodating when I first met her, however, it seems to have been all…read morean act as she is a 1 act pony. Malie does not follow through on promises and is defensive and reckless when mistakes are made instead of sympathetic and eager to please. To be in a service industry, I find this to be her most disturbing trait. When we decided to go through with her, she promised a "welcome gift" and beer for my husband during out engagement shoot. Both never happened. I had to remind her of the welcome gift twice before a small booklet was sent to me. No beer for my husband. But i let it go since the engagement shoot turned out satisfactory. Cut to the wedding. She cancelled on my twice for phone calls only to finally tell me 2 days before my wedding her second shooter could not make it, the second shooter i had already paid for. she was scrambling telling me this and talked in circles, but what was i supposed to do. she instead brought her husband who clearly did not seem happy or eager to help her. his pictures turned out pixelated and they did not work well as a team. she spent way to much time taking family protraits leaving little to no time for pics of my husband and i, which i specifically asked her to do the opposite. from the second she started the to moment she ended, she seemed frazzled and unorganized. multiple ppl at my wedding said they felt bad for her bc she seemed so overwhelmed and not put together. she had no plan, clearly did not think about places to shoot, or had her camera and lighting ready. the thing that dissappointed me most is the fact that she never addressed any of my concerns and only acted in defence and passive aggressiveness. i work in customer service industry and would never treat a client the way she treated me. if you have 4 hours to pose on a sunny day outside, Malie might do a decent job for you. but if you expect candid photos that capture you love and an experienced photographer that can rise to any occasion, look elsewhere.

Cannot say enough how happy I am that we chose Pam and the Twisted-Fork team for our wedding! Long…read morereview incoming because I'm that much of a fan... I talked to a lot of caterers, but knew The Twisted-Fork was the right fit for us when Pam told me that with menu creativity, even a smaller budget can feel like much more - think I fell in love. It is SO rare in wedding planning to feel like someone genuinely has your best interest at heart, but that is exactly how I'd describe Pam and the Twisted-Fork team - genuine. We wanted an "elevated" cocktail-style wedding (~100 guests) instead of a traditional seated dinner/reception, which in my opinion makes good food and drinks that much more important to guests' experience - cue stress! But Pam made coordinating both catering and bartending such a breeze that it quickly became the thing I'd tell my now-husband "not even worried about that, Pam's got it covered". And she did - her team met, and exceeded, every expectation I had day-of (and I admittedly had a lot of them): Amazing, quality food that was displayed beautifully, a team that pitched in on extras without question and were so lovely to everyone, on-point bartenders that probably made at least 200 espresso martinis (sorry to their arms), and a perfectly clean kitchen afterwards! People have raved about the food and overall experience to me (shrimp cakes with lemon aioli, rhubarb bruschetta, and mini roast beef sliders were the top hits for our crew). We had 1. Bartenders that made guests come up to me and say "they see me coming and start making my drink for me" 2. A menu and flavors that felt unique and yet balanced and thoughtful to our specific event style/goals. I mean, really, what more could you ask for?? Even our other vendors would say "oh, you won't be disappointed" when they'd hear Pam was our caterer. If you're on the fence about catering for your event - absolutely recommend reaching out to the Twisted-Fork. Future you, and your guests, will thank you!! Thank you x a million, Pam!

I'm a wedding planner and recently attended a rehearsal dinner for two very dear friends. The…read moreTwister Fork was the caterer, and I was WOWED by their food, presentation, and exceptional service! Of course, I spoke with the owner, got her business card, and will be referring her to my clients. I can tell she takes pride in using top-quality ingredients and putting a creative (and tasty) spin on typical event foods, taking them over the top! (My favorites at the dinner: crab and artichoke dip, mac 'n cheese, chicken with mushrooms, and Gruyère and blueberry mini-grilled cheese sandwiches! So yummy!!!!!

This place was such an experience to stay at. You can see…read moreover the yrs the Mrs. Johnson has a lot to maintain now, but the quaintness and tranquility of this place will bring me back! Make sure you read your folder in your room on its history and the history of the paintings in her home. Walk slow thru the islands! Will return!!

We had a wonderful stay enjoying so many great details from complimentary snacks and drinks and…read morecold wine in room to very attentive owner Martha!! Yummy breakfasts made to order and lots of info on local destinations and dining. Highly recommend !! Historical spot with beautiful trees, landscaping and views!

Ken and his son do an excellent job. I have been working with Senior for 20 years on various…read moreprojects. They just finished painting my house. It looks like a new house.

We used this venue for a birthday party of 100 and it was just perfect. They let us come in the day…read morebefore and decorate and set up tables etc. Again on the day of the event they were there at 0900 to let us in for more decorating and finishing touches. The bartender was very good and took care of all of our guests. The rental fee included cleanup, so we just had to take down a few decorations and go home afterward. We had plenty of dance floor and there was ample parking for everyone. A really nice place for a party, dance, dinner or reception.

Emily Patti, owner of Patti Cakes, made the cake for my wedding. I live in San Diego but was…read moregetting married in Norfolk, so we did everything over the phone and online. The cake was the one thing I did entirely on my own (i.e. without my mom's input) and I wanted it to really express me. We chose a three tier, almond cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting, not fondant. It was the most amazing wedding cake I've ever eaten. Most weddings that I've been to have had hard, dry cake that tastes like cardboard. Emily's cake was so moist and tasted really fresh! She put two little pumpkins on the top and hand made oak leaves and acorns to match our fall themed wedding. She's just a darling woman and so sweet! Based on the picture I sent her and my explanation, she delivered exactly what I wanted. I recommend her with my highest praise.

We have used Patti cakes for many different occasions! First our wedding cake, it was gorgeous and…read moretasted just as amazing! We since have been to over 12 weddings and no cake has compared to how amazing Patti Cakes cakes are. Fast forward a year and Emily also made my baby shower cake. Once again, she did a fantastic job and the chocolate hit the preggo girls cravings right on the head!! However, Emily has completely outdid herself with the last cake we purchased. My mom had a 50th birthday party and she loves Jimmy Choo shoes. I came to Emily with a few ideas and she ran with it. Thank God we went with her because this cake was by far the most amazing thing I have ever seen in person. No one could believe it was edible! There is no doubt in my mind Emily from Patti Cakes could make any person's dream cake a reality.