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    Umbrella I was dining under on the sidewalk.
    Antho L.

    The food here is excellent! I come by every so often because it's down the street from my office and they have a great lunch combo where you can select one of their gourmet sandwiches, a sodas and a dessert for $8. I had a late lunch the other day so they were limited on the sandwiches but had a the chicken Caesar salad wrap available. For dessert I opted for one of their superb brownies! My sandwich was delicious and when I ate the brownie later, that rocked too! The guy serving me was cool enough to set up a table and chair outside for me to dine when I asked about it and brought out his cool looking umbrella to shade me from the intense rays of Pasadena http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/r4R-Sgqy2FD9bHZXgEYp3g?select=Gl4ylovPg3tkE0eUKbfSug The variety of entrees available will make you come back again and again. It's a great place for a lunch or to cater an event. If you're in the area, make sure you stop in. You'll definitely become a fan of this place!

    Best. Almond Tart. Ever.
    Rhea B.

    I'm just reviewing the desserts, which are decadent. Today, I had an almond tart topped with candied orange rind. Rich and moist with marzipan inside. Very satisfying with just the right amount of sweetness. All for $3.50. I didn't know about this place until I walked by after having a rather virtuous lunch at The Little Flower Candy Company two doors down. A welcome find.

    Jackie C.

    Delicious! We spotted this place while we were driving by and decided to stop in for lunch. So yummy! The chicken enchiladas were like mom used to make. The K-bbq sandwich was also delicious.

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    Gary C.

    I am posting this review as someone who dined on their excellent offerings this past Friday. So the picture may not be complete as I didn't have a chance to deal with the aspects of ordering and customer service. As far as my wife and I are concerned, this is as good as it's going to get with regard to the quality of catered food. I had the good fortune of enjoying this establishment's food twice (our office ordered from them last year at the same time for the annual holiday party). The appetizer menu (hors d'oeuvres circulated by servers) included short rib sliders, beef tartar, and sashimi ahi tuna. The main course menu included a arugula salad with light dresing, various grilled vegetables in olive oil (some tubers, peppers, squashes), seared salmon, pot roasted short rib, and dinner rolls. Everything was impressive. We could not resist going for multiple rounds on the sashimi hors d'oeuvres. The proteins on the main course were top notch with beef that literally falls apart on your fork tender. It's impressive how the beef could be cooked so tender and not be pink. The salmon with a wine sauce was perfect as well. Vegetables were excellent with no annoying signs of excessive grilling marks. I am already looking forward to next year (if we order again!).

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    Their pecan bars are AMAZING. Expensive, but in my opinion worth every penny.

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    “They are really known for their catering(which is also A+) but little do people know that they have a store front counter.”

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    I cannot recommend Bites & Bashes enough! This was a catered event for donors and special guests…read more It was a pleasure coordinating with Katie and Mariah. Quick responses and seamless customer service. Ordered for 100 guests and we were impressed by the amount of food received; there was more than enough to feed our additional last-minute guests we hadn't included in the original headcount. Everything was so light & colorful and tasted just as delicious as it looked. Appreciated the beautiful floral touches to the platters. We got the seasonal fruit platter, assorted viennoiseries, chia pudding, yogurt parfaits and coffee/tea. Per Katie's recommendation we added cookies--which were a huge hit with guests (and staff)! The menu was curated for dairy free/GF/vegan options. The delivery with Ramon went smoothly: right on time, clear communication via text and help with the set up. The whole Bites & Bashes team did such a professional job. You won't regret working with this family-owned business!

    We had Bites and Bashes cater our house party and were so impressed with the quality of food, setup…read moreand customer service. Their team was efficient, personable and even spoke Japanese (we had mentioned this was a Japanese college alumni party). They were incredible to work with and all of our guests had a great experience. We ordered the Spanish Dinner with Paella and had pass around appetizers as well with glass noodles, spicy tuna with cucumber, sliders and coconut shrimp. Everything was delicious with not a single miss!! Highly recommend them for any level of catering as they created gorgeous displays, had amazing food and an efficient professional setup in our kitchen. Thank you so much for everything!!

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    From the very beginning, this catering service impressed us with their wide variety of menu options…read morefor my sister's birthday. Since she's pescatarian, we wanted to make sure she felt accommodated, and it was incredibly easy to find plenty of delicious options for both her and her guests. The whole ordering process was smooth and completely stress-free. OMG--the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was incredibly flavorful and clearly made with care. On top of that, the decor and presentation were stunning--the aesthetics really elevated the entire experience. Pickup was also seamless and efficient, which made everything even better. Overall, I highly recommend them for anyone looking for amazing food and beautiful presentation!

    Wow we were blown away by the service Delicia was able to provide. I had an engagement dinner with…read moremy family It was literally like a one stop shop for party throwing. Delicia handled the food, tables, chairs, linens, florals and dessert! Oh and by the way the food is amazing! I loved the Alfredo pasta and chicken piccata and I couldn't stop eating the desserts. We had the tiramisu cups, cheesecake bites and a chocolate tart. The arrangements were so beautiful, from the food to the florals. She took my theme and ran with it. Everything looked meticulously done. Khalil was such a nice help all night and Jasmin was the best support ever. She really provided so much support to my mother who was hosting the event for me. You guys book Delicia, seriously you won't have to worry about anything.

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    I'm a big fan of Rutt's and so got the lunch catering for about 24 people. We used the online…read moreordering for pick-up which was convenient and easy. Food was ready right for pick-up time and came fresh and hot and as requested for our group. It was delicious and wonderful portion sizes and was an absolute hit for my party. I really valued the seamlessness as well as the quality for cost. I would recommend for everyone!

    I ordered Thanksgiving catering from here for my company and our experience here was generally…read moregreat! We went with Combo #1 and there were around 12 of us. The portion was pretty good for our group size. We even had lots of leftovers. For some of the food items: -Chopped Turkey: Both the white and dark meats were juicy, succulent and flavorful. However, I do wish there was a larger meat ratio relative to all the sides. It also was a bit messy with the juices, so I would recommend even tighter packing. -Mashed Potatoes: Perfectly creamy and buttery. -Stuffing: Soft and flavorful. -Green Bean Casserole: Creamy and the green beans were cooked well. I would suggest putting the fried onion topping on the side so it could be crunchy. I'm not the biggest fan of Thanksgiving foods and I think this spread was great! Ordering and coordinating the order was relatively easy. I do wish the email etiquette and general communication was more professional though. We also received our order a bit later than scheduled, but I was told they were short on drivers for that day. I also liked the insulated bag the food came in. Overall, a good experience here and I would consider ordering catering from here again.

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    We had the most lovely experience for a Dohl birthday gathering! Perfect fusion menu with authentic…read moreKorean flavors. We wanted to go with the bossam (pics look so good) but our event was held after lunchtime/light bites so we opted for the taco bar, which was also amazing. Nonstop compliments from friends and family regarding the food. Presentation was just lovely too. Hard to accomplish great taste, price, authenticity, AND presentation but Chubby Fingers rocked it all. Other items ordered that I didn't get good photos of (all was v delicious): - Yuzu tomato salad (so refreshing, wish I could make this at home) - Gochujang glazed veggies - Elote - Japchae P.S. I'm just remembering how wonderful the tacos were, especially the tortilla. Corn and soft, this is NOT your typical grocery store purchase. I think they source it from a legit Latina market. That's what I mean by authenticity. For all our dishes, they got both Korean and Mexican cuisines right. Chubby Fingers brings the real deal.

    Best decision for our Reception/Baby Shower! (Incredible value & taste)…read more Chubby Fingers catered our event and it was absolutely wonderful! OMG... as I'm writing this, I'm still craving the food we had that day from Chubby Fingers! After doing multiple tastings with other caterers, we chose them for their generous portions and amazing value at a very competitive price point. Why we chose them: Before choosing them, we actually met with several other caterers and even did tastings to compare our options. What really stood out about Chubby Fingers was how generous and abundant their offerings were at a very similar price point. The value honestly surprised us in the best way. The Experience (Catering Drop-off): We ended up doing a catering drop-off, and even with that setup, you could truly feel the care and thought they put into everything. The presentation was beautiful and everything was packed so nicely -- it still felt very special and intentional. The Food (The highlight of our day!): On the day of the event, the food completely exceeded our expectations. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Our guests kept complimenting the food throughout the event, and several people even came up to ask where we found the caterer because they wanted the information for their own events. Our Menu Highlights: 1. Chubs Bossam: Slow-roasted caramelized pork shoulder with ssam bar (perilla leaves, lettuce, and samjang). Absolute hit! 2. Japchae: Korean sweet potato glass noodles with mushrooms and vegetables. 3. Gochujang Glazed Veggies: Roasted market vegetables with a subtle, delicious gochujang glaze. 4.Yuzu Tomato Salad: Heirloom tomatoes with greens and a refreshing yuzu vinaigrette (so fresh!). and the White Rice was included! The team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our day special. I'm so sad I didn't take more photos, I was so busy hosting and enjoying the event, but the presentation in person looked even better than the photos!) If you're planning an event, do yourself a favor and book Chubby Fingers--you won't regret it! I truly can't recommend them enough if you want to impress your guests!

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