The Farm Belly

Full disclosure- if I reviewed Chestnut everytime I visited then I would be removed for Yelp for…read moreexcessive use! Just a reminder to everyone, you owe yourself a visit to this amazing fooderie. Always changing the cold prepared items and even some baked goods, Patty and Fred do an amazing job at making each visit more exciting than the last! Today- corned beef and a special irish potato casserole which I am so excited about! Coupled with a chicken pot pie and always tasty mac and cheese, our Sunday dinner is complete! Yes yes, of course we got the chocoalte mouse bars, buttery fruit bars, irish soda bread, maple almond pie, molasses cookies, and shortbread cookies- some half dipped in chocolate....if they have the lemon bars when you go do not miss them! Chestnut ALWAYS pleases...this is a MUST VISIT for all Yelpers!

What a wonderfully charming lunch spot! There are tables here to eat in, and a very interesting…read moreselection of sandwiches and salads. The baked goods also are delicious, including the homemade bread. The service is warm and attentive. And the place is also spotlessly clean. I tried the place after getting a recommendation from an acquaintance. It's definitely worth a visit and I will be back again very soon!

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One of each please!

Shaken and Stirred Catered Events

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I used Shaken and Stirred for my daughter's bridal shower last weekend. I was so impressed with…read morethem! Brittney was wonderful to deal with and made planning the event so easy. The team showed up on time and got right to work! The food was wonderful and my guests raved about how delicious the food was. The wait staff was professional and made sure that all the guests were served. The presentation was gorgeous! I highly recommend Shaken and Stirred!

We used Shaken & Stirred for our wedding weekend, including cheese & charcuterie, in-house bar…read moreservice, and dinner. They must be in the top 1% of caterers. The food is excellent - not just "catering good" but truly restaurant-level good. The bar and cocktail service was top notch - we were able to pick a couple custom cocktails to add some personality to the experience. And the staff was equally excellent, including Brittney's communication and support throughout the process. Everything was so easy! Couldn't have imagined a better experience and would highly recommend them.

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Old World Pizza Truck

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Really loved this truck! Went to event with them and everything was soo good. Great quality slices…read moreand so much variety.. pretty much any pizza you can think of. Service was great as they were able to explain all of it. My fav slices were the eggplant, Brussels sprouts, bacon, and more. The truck additionally had cappuccino and espresso. Can't recommend this truck enough- absolutely delicious

Old World Pizza Truck is a wood-fired pizza truck that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 2007. It…read morewas founded by husband and wife Jack & Janet Flagge. No strangers to the culinary world, the Flagges have been involved in the catering business since 1980. When they founded their pizza truck business in 2007, the Flagges joined just a handful of other pizza trucks in Connecticut. They chose the name "Old World" to reflect a way of life and cooking: a celebration where food is more than just nourishment. Today the Flagges have a fleet of multiple pizza trucks and a staff of 25+ employees. The trucks travel around Connecticut to craft delicious wood-fired pizza pies at wineries, breweries, festivals, and private functions. When the trucks aren't running, they are parked behind One 6 Three: a brick & mortar wood-fired pizzeria that was founded by the Flagge's daughter Alexa and her boyfriend Andrew Holmes. Many of the menu items between Old World and One 6 Three are the same. My family and I recently sampled some pizzas from Old World while we were attending a friend's birthday party. Old World was hired to cater the party. I had previously sampled pizza from their sister business: One 6 Three. While some of the pizza varieties were the same, others were exclusive to the pizza truck menu. Throughout the party, some of the pizzas prepared included Pepperoni, Margherita, Fresh Sliced Tomato, Mashed Potato & Bacon, White Clam, Eggplant, Sausage, Asparagus, Spinach, Mushroom, Broccoli Rabe, Shrimp, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Pan-Seared Zucchini, Filet Mignon, and Peanut Butter & Jelly. They were all delicious!! Afterwards, the friendly staff served French-style ice cream, espresso, cappuccino, and affogatos for dessert. I was really impressed with the pizza from Old World and I hope to run into one of their trucks again!

Another grazing table

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just good meals and people a great to work with also a large menu to choose from great hrs and…read moregreat locations

Food is terrible overcooked, no taste Check out girls…read morebarely speak and cannot answer any questions about the dishes offered

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Small Kitchen Big Taste recently catered the farm to table dinner at Boulder Knoll in Cheshire…read more They used the fresh vegetables provided and came up with a delicious and memorable menu! We are all still talking about the lovely dinner they whipped up. My husband who does not like vegetables, LOVED THE VEGETABLES!! I don't really like meat, but I LOVED THE CHICKEN over beautiful fresh squash. We couldn't get enough and went home very full and satisfied. The staff were so lovely, comfortable, generous and competent. Thankful for their time and talent.

Small Kitchen Big Taste was one of my caterers for our wedding (appetizers) and also in charge of…read morestaffing my backyard affair. Working with SKBT and Karen has been a joy from start to finish. From the moment we walked into our tasting to create our delicious menu, to last minute changes, to executing perfect food the day of, I want to relive this experience again and again. My guests raved about the menu, and some favorites included fun takes on cocktail meatballs, shrimp and grits, and chilled tomato soup shooters. The food was beautiful and displayed like it was in a magazine. Karen and her team were also in charge of staffing my event. This meant not only did they feed my guests, but bussed the tables, cleaned up trash, set up my pie display (Karen took it upon herself to clean out her stock of cake stands and create the most beautiful tables ever) and EVEN mop my bathroom trailer when it sprung a leak. As guests started to leave, SKBT cleaned every table and organized my decor. Best of all, Karen and her team were friendly and attentive the entire night. My bridal party had their own tray of appetizers waiting for them immediately following the ceremony, and all night the staff checked in on my husband and I (as well as my parents) to see how they could help. I eagerly look forward to having another event so I can hire this team again.

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City Seed endeavors to support a "just food system". They do that through their Farmers Markets in…read moreNew Haven, which are designed to remove barriers to access to nutritious food. Their Sanctuary Kitchen project bolsters another objective -- encouraging fairness and participation in the entrepreneurial aspects of food business. As I understand Sanctuary Kitchen, they offer fair wage employment opportunities in a food catering and grab and go type business to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. I believe these people are encouraged to help expose people to world cuisines that are meaningful to them. You can order food for pickup at designated times. You can also buy the food at the Farmers Markets. I recently visited the Sunday City Seed Market at Edgewood Park near the Westville neighborhood of New Haven. There were a variety of foods. I grabbed a tasty hunmus and a box of the donut style falafel. Both good. But I was really intrigued by the Iraqi food offerings because I haven't knowingly had Iraqi food. I bought Iraqi Carrot and Dill rice, Iraqi Lentil Soup and Iraqi Vegetable Curry Soup. Since I'm not experienced in Iraqi cuisine, I can't speak to authenticity or make a comparative quality analysis. The food seemed nutrient rich. I'm not sure if this a cultural thing or the preference of the individual cook, I think the food needed a bit more salt across the board. Also, in terms of texture, the rice was good, but the soups seemed a bit overcooked and had a softer texture than I would expect. I was happy to have a chance to try these foods and I applaud the mission of City Seed. 4.25 Stars

I often attend the Saturday morning City Seed Farmers Market and like to pick up some freshly made…read morehummus or other prepared food from the sanctuary kitchen who attends the market. The ladies who work there are friendly and describe their prepared foods well. The hummus is my favorite go to food.

Iraqi Lentil Soup

Hunmus

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Falafel, Hummus and Iraqi Dill and Carrot Rice

Forks & Fingers Catering By Design

3.6(8 reviews)

1.7 mi

I was the photographer at an event who used Fork and fingers as their catering…read more Hands down the best tasting food I've eaten at an event. Everything that came out their tiny kitchen tasted like heaven. Here are the things I had the opportunity to eat and their ratings: * Sweet potato with special sauce 5/5 * Mini Fish tacos 5/5 * Mini chicken sandwich with cauliflower bites 5/5 * Mini slider 4/5 Everything was fresh, delicious, and hot. I think hot is important to note because if you've had catering at an outside event before, sometimes it's just cold finger foods and it's not always tasty. Not Forks and Fingers! All of it was hot and fresh! Totally recommend! Did I mention the service? Absolutely wonderful. Each server was dressed well and took great care to ensure that even the furthest corners of the event were served. 100% recommend based on food and service.

I have used various catering companies over they years for various types of events. Forks & Fingers…read morefood and service has surpassed all of them. I used them for my sister Bridal Shower and Wedding Welcome BBQ. Both events were two different styles - semi-formal cocktail party and BBQ style. F&F nailed it on both events. Food was excellent. We have an Indian/ Caribbean background so spices and flavor is important to us. Flavor was spot on - food was tasty. I might even say their curry might be better than mines. The attention to detail on the tables decoration was spot on for both events. They captured the essence of each event. Ali was honest and helped tremendously with coordinating rental, scheduling, setup, etc. Each menu was personalized for each event as well. I highly recommend them for any events. I will definitely be using them again.

Amazing crew

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Anna's

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is a placeholder since I just remembered how great this place is. I will write a proper review…read morewhen I have a bit more time to visit them again.

Great portabella mushroom and artichoke tarts; cherry tomatoes with mozzarella, smoked salmon with…read moredill and more.

Emily's Catering Group

5.0(32 reviews)

25.1 mi

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Emily's catered my daughter's…read morewedding at Smith Farm Gardens and totally nailed it. First, they were a joy to work with leading up to the big day. They were helpful, responsive, and everything was clear and upfront. There were no surprise charges, or "gotchas". In fact they did several things beyond the scope of the contract without additional charges. More importantly, on the wedding day everything went perfectly. They gave us great advice on the set up of the tables, chairs, bar etc. They listened carefully to everything that was asked of them, made a couple of outstanding suggestions and dealt with the problems caused by strong gusts of wind at an outdoor venue with calm assurance. All of the food was incredible. The hor's d'ourves were fantastic, especially the brie and artichoke tarts, mini lobster rolls and tuna tacos. The mac and cheese in mini ramekins were also a huge hit. The dinners were equally delicious. I had the half chicken, which was served with a delicious polenta. It was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist with a crispy skin. Other sides were served family style and were all fantastic. The dessert was also superb. Each guest received a trio of mini desserts, each of which was delightful. We had several guests with food restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). The servers made sure the restrictions were observed, and they made it a point to bring appropriate appetizers to those guests, which was a very nice touch. All of the guests raved about the food. The service was also first class. There were so many servers handling the passed hor's d'ourves that every guest had multiple chances to try each of the offerings. Service of the dinner was equally impressive. The venue is outdoors, and it is a bit of a hike from the kitchen tent to the dining area. Despite that, the guests were served quickly, and the food came to the table still hot. Finally, their prices are quite reasonable, especially given the outstanding quality of the food and service. A very good value.

Pre dinner fall wedding

Raspberry and brie in phyllo dough, Emily's Catering, Photo by Marcella Motola

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Janice C.

595

10 years ago

I have enjoyed breakfast at Farm Belly a few times at the City Seed Farmers Markets. They generally park at the end of the market on the Wooster Street side. The menu is casual and all of their sandwiches are named after Brady Bunch characters. Being a 70s kid, this is fun for me! Today I ordered the CINDY. It's an egg sandwich on a brioche bun with hollandaise sauce and spinach. There are other sandwiches that have meat options such as ham, or sausage that you can add to your sandwich. I noticed that they also have home fries. The sandwich was good, but I can't give it five stars. I'm not sure if it's how they wrap the sandwich, or if the brioche bun is handled in some way during the cooking process that makes it mushy. I bit into the sandwich about two minutes after it was handed to me. I was immediately disappointed by how wet the bun was. But the real problem with the sandwich was the spinach. And I do love my spinach with eggs! And I really appreciate that they didn't over cook the spinach. It was truly fresh and cooked to perfection. Here's the problem: When you're putting fresh spinach on an egg sandwich with a soft bun, you really need to remove the stems & chop the spinach. Maybe lightly toast the brioche so that it holds the food and the sauce without breaking down. Every time I bit into the sandwich, the mushy bun gave way to extremely chewy spinach stems. I was eating the sandwich while driving away from the farmers market, and wound up with a lap full of spinach that I pulled out of the sandwich. May make a suggestion, Farm Belly chef? Remove the stems and give the spinach a quick chop before you cook it. If the spinach was more bite-sized, it would've been a much more pleasant sandwich to eat. I'll be back for sure because I still think Farm Belly is cool. read more

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