We found Chef Deanna through Instagram and were intrigued. I sent her a quick note, and next thing…read moreyou know, we're on a phone call for over an hour that felt like 10 minutes. We asked Deanna to cater our 115 person, mountain top wedding with as much fire-prepared food as possible. Think Francis Mallmann (google him if you arent familiar). No running water. No electricity. She was game. She was more than game. She came ready to rumble and was cooking on the fire pit from morning until late night. Deanna is warm, talented, energetic, charming, and generous. She made amazing, locally sourced, fresh food our guests are still raving about. She has real relationships with farmers and producers in the area - her local connections are priceless. Her whole team never broke their professionalism and wowed us with their service and hospitality. She helped our moms serve apple pies instead of wedding cake. She sprinkled flowers all over the buffet tables. She shared with us all her beautiful old plates. She surprised us with a late night round of sloppy joes. She let us borrow all the props and baskets and water jugs for our whole wedding weekend, even for events that she wasn't specifically there for. I could go on and on. Book with Deanna, she is a true unicorn of the catering world.

We hired Chef Deanna in 2019 for our farm wedding in 2020. We had an amazing, romantic and intimate…read moretasting with her at her beautiful home in the winter of that year in which we fell in love with her food...and then the pandemic hit. We postponed two times, and Chef Deanna was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. In fact -- she supported our decision to postpone (even the second time!) when so many people questioned why we were doing it. Postponing twice was absolutely the right decision, and we had our dream wedding on 4/9/22 of this year. Chef Deanna worked with us to create a menu that was rustic and aligned with our tastes/personalities. We did a barbecue buffet for the main course -- with macaroni and cheese, multiple types of meat, cornbread, etc. -- and a more classic cocktail hour with charcuterie/cheese etc. Everything was delicious. My only regret is that I didn't go up for seconds! In ADDITION to that, Chef Deanna provided her gorgeous vintage plates that were a perfect fit with our venue. This really helped make our planning easier, and added to the beauty of the tables on the day. Everything went seamlessly -- We could not have been happier with Chef Deanna's catering!

First of all the staff has a lot of knowledge on what they cook and how flavors will complement…read moreeach other. I've had the fried chicken twice now and it's perfect -- The mashed potatoes are an ultra smooth purée. I had the garlic greens and must say I like them even better than the mashed potatoes!! So far I'm not totally in love with the sweets except for the salted Carmel chocolate cookie!!! And that made up for the baked goods such as a very gooey melty cupcake-- not a fan. It's worth a lot to walk into such a cute place and have a great experience every time. Still 5 stars!!!

The chicken pot pie drew my party in. We walked into the shop and found ourselves facing tons of…read moresmall niche cooking/snack items. Loved looking through everything. Unfortunately, they do not heat up the pot pie for you. We got a soup flight instead, $10 for 3 shot glass sizes of soup and a bag of croutons. It was good soup: butternut squash, turkey chili, and potato leek. Docked a star for being a bit on the pricier side for all the items and food options and not being able to heat up any of the food items on display.

We had Chef Kevin handle a special private dinner for our daughter's graduation from Skidmore…read moreCollege. We were staying at an Airbnb in Saratoga Springs and after a busy graduation day there was nothing better than relaxing in our Airbnb with family and celebrating. Chef Kevin cooked us the most incredible dinner. It was the highlight of the weekend and I recommend Chef Kevin 100%!!

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.

I was recently at a wedding that was catered by these people, We were the last table called and the…read moreappearance of the food was unacceptable. The salad was gone bit a smidge. The potatoes were black, and the chicken was destroyed. , The prime rib was eatable, I am a firm believer that any presence of a food item should be as if you are first arriving at the buffet. . The fact of the matter that we were late entering the venue because of the room turn over but you as a catering co. should have been able to judge. And the frozen desserts were sad. I know no pone wishes to hear about their business. but just take it from someone who has served 1000's of people, We eat with our eyes.

The Boys prepared a rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding. He arrived early and started smoking our…read moredinner. A great aroma permeated the site and we anxiously waited for the meal. The food was excellent and he and his staff were professional and very easy to work with. I fully endorse his business.

Linda and her team delivered a gorgeous meal, family style which I never thought I'd be able to…read morehave. Our guests are still talking about the exquisite food, unique from any other wedding they've attended. They recall every ingredient that was in the dishes at my wedding- something I never remember at others! Linda puts her whole heart into her craft and not only does she make delicious food and cake, she also makes it look gorgeous on the table like a work of art. Thank you Linda for my unforgettable wedding.

Linda is an absolute gem -- not only in skill and capability as a chef, but as a kind-hearted,…read morefunny, and multi-talented dynamo of a woman! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Linda and the Grounded team. They were kind and supportive as we worked through creative menu options and budget goals, Linda herself walking me through recommendations to customize the menu for our large crowd (a special dinner for 20) over a call that felt like I was talking with a long friend. I had reached out to three different groups as options for the event, and after this experience there was no contest that Linda's genuine excitement and creativity for showcasing quality and local ingredients (plus warm and amazing personality overall) was going to be a perfect fit. Linda not only delivered on what we planned but exceeded expectations by adding some just-foraged (that day!) fabulously fresh ingredients in a delightful bonus preparation. The proteins were perfectly executed, and I basically could not stop eating every single vegetable preparation -- the way these elements shined really showed what local is all about. Top that off with more great conversation, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Linda and the team again!

Lovely family restaurant very cozy and warm vibes. Shared a birthday dinner for a family member and…read morehad to end with an evening espresso. Staff was friendly and attentive.

I've been wanting to try Frank Guido's for years and finally made the trip up to Kingston. My…read morecousin recommended the parm bomb, penne ala vodka, fried calamari, and the flourless chocolate cake. All were 10/10! Amanda, our server, was wonderful as well. The only thing I didn't love was the Calabrian chili spicy margarita. It had a good kick to it but tasted like Jose Cuervo margarita mix.

VEGAN CHILI was good, reasonable price. Nice place, quiet when I was there, good service, no…read morestress. Easy street parking.

Whether Stone Soup is inspired by the well-known children's book or not, this small, super local…read morerestaurant+café on Broadway in Kingston, NY uses the best produce+ingredients+even salmon around. Country-chic style, cozy+dim feel and the black and white in-your-face white checkerboard floor make up the inside design. The only thing missing on an unseasonably cool August summer was a crackling log fire. Their menu, is the main catch here. The menu changes often(?) depending on what's in season. Go for the prepped veggies+proteins or order from the menu like I did. Their 'Specials' menu lists items you can tweak and their regular menu offers fixed items. I ordered from both. Hubs enjoyed the grilled chicken panini with Swiss+raw onions and mayo I picked for him. My mixed green salad with feta+walnuts+apples+cranberries was great on its own- but I added a grilled salmon piece for added protein. Purely wholesome. I hesitated using their provided balsamic 'dressing' for fear it might include any kind of mustard- but that sucker was a silky balsamic emulsion that made my entire salad come together- even drizzled it on my salmon. And the soup in all this? Hubs liked the meat chili and I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegan Chili. If you're having your meal here, be ready for the laid-back mood and pleasant service from Deb.

Quaint spot near the bridge Kingston New York. Delicious Italian food and top notch service. We had…read morea great family night celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday.

We stopped in for lunch before exploring the Kingston area. Our server was attentive, but his…read morerecommendations were off. He proclaimed the salmon BLT to be one of the best items on the menu and it was dry and bland. Very disappointing. The chicken pear sandwich with fig jam and gorgonzola was also nearly flavorless. The chicken didn't seem to be seasoned and there was precious little gorgonzola. The featured bean soup was tasty. And the fries were good. Best part of the meal were the garlic breadsticks that were served to the table. They were fantastic. The cocktail I ordered also wasn't great. Atmosphere seemed like it could be lively at dinner, but was pretty low key at lunchtime. It's a nice place, and I would give it a second shot.

Great service, good sandwiches. The ladies are always friendly. UNFORTUNATELY, they recently raised…read moretheir prices to match the ridiculous prices for food in uptown Kingston. Before this week I would have considered them reasonable. Ah well, so it goes in uptown. The time I had a pastrami Ruben there; it was pretty delish. Also, I've gotten breakfast sandwiches there that were decent. The rolls are always fresh. But I can't afford a $14 sandwich on any kind of regular basis.

Needed something different. So glad we made the choice to have this. 2 hours later and I still…read morecan't move. Amazing to say the least. 10/10. Service. Taste and with a smile. Will come back again. If you're looking to be filled and not empty your wallet stop by.

Not worth trying. Was excited to try them out for the first time after their hiatus with court…read moreissues and their name. Ordered my food and my friend ordered right after. After 15 minutes he finally got his food. I waited another 5 minutes before checkout my on my order. They said they were running behind on the grill. I waited another 5 minutes and they said it would be ready soon. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting I just asked for my money back. During the wait, I saw multiple other people check on their orders and that's when the staff realized they lost order tickets. My friend had ordered the rogue (braised short rib sandwich) and did not enjoy it at all, stating there was no flavor to the meat. Do not bother trying Wandering Dago. They are unorganized and even though they make it seem like a gourmet menu, the food is not good. Stay away and try any of the other good options around

Steak sandwich was great! (I had it at RPI career fair)read more