We used Love at First Bite Catering for our New Year's Eve wedding, and they were phenomenal…read more Catering for 100 guests at Twisted Oak Farm Brewery is no small task, and they handled it with ease. The food was a huge hit--charcuterie and crab cakes for appetizers, followed by a buffet that included a fresh mixed-greens salad with berries and feta, tender beef with horseradish mousse, chicken piccata with lemon and capers, au gratin potatoes, green beans almondine, and saffron rice. Everything was flavorful, well timed, and beautifully presented. What really stood out was working with Lisa Sheppard and her team. They were friendly, professional, and incredibly calm throughout the entire process. It made such a difference on a busy wedding day to know we were in good hands. We would absolutely recommend Love at First Bite Catering for weddings or any large event--they delivered exceptional food and truly seamless service.

Love at First Bite is a great company! Lisa, the owner, is wonderful to work with and goes above…read moreand beyond to make sure guest's have the best experience. I have used Love at First Bite for many events and they never disappoint. Lisa and her staff pay attention to every detail. I highly recommend this catering company for any size event!

I've been to Stephens City a ton of times yet I've missed this place until today! I feel like I've…read moremissed out. If you do not enjoy "hole in the walls" don't bother going because it is an extremely small little place which is mainly there for people wanting to grab and go. I personally am so excited I found it. Lynn, the owner, has a small buffet set up with different things each day. Today, she had potato chip chicken strips, cabbage, green beans, egg rolls, broccoli, garlic bread, mushrooms, and a few other things. She also has a refrigerated section with sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and today there was also lasagna. Lynn's prices are crazy cheap!! The sandwiches are only $2.50 and the fruit is $2. A can of soda is only $0.50 (and they even had cranberry Sprite- so good and hard to find) and bottles were only a buck!! Her buffet was 3.75$ for a small to go box and $7 for a large to go box. It's also a little shop with a nail salon attached. She has various jewelry and handbags, hairbands and scarves! It's a cool place! Just go check it out:)

This was some of the best meat I have EVER had and my partner thought so too. The oxtail was melt…read morein your mouth tender and wonderfully seasoned with a deep, rich and spicy flavor. The Jerked chicken was nice and smoky, tasted fresh, and wasn't dry. The chicken with a sweet and spicy vinegar dipping sauce. The restaurant is in a cute convenience store which is worth checking out, they sell a range of different Jamaican products. I picked up a hot sauce. The staff is really friendly and all around it is a great experience, I will definitely be going back. The servings are VERY generous.

This place just warms my heart. Service was super amazing! I called and ordered Rice and Beans with…read morejerk chicken and plantain. When I went to pick it up, he informed me that he didn't want my plantain to get soggy so he was going to fry them now. Rice and beans were so good and the jerk chicken was out of this world. I told him I'm coming back and I mean it. This is my go to now for Jamaican food. If you live in Middletown or surrounding areas I highly suggest you stop by. You won't be disappointed!

Wish I started doing this 20 years ago! I am the cook of our household, but I have a demanding…read morefull time job. When I get busy my family resorts to cereal or junk frozen food (which is expensive). That changed when we found Meals by Mazerine! Now my family can assemble their own delicious gourmet entrees, sides, vegetables, etc, and heat it up themselves. So not only are we eating healthier as a family, we are enjoying delicious 3-course meals, and I don't have to do any of the work! And as another review said, I find working with a private chef affordable because I no longer buy the food from the supermarket. Everything is a la carte, and each person in the family can create their own combination. We love everything we've tried. Chef Mazerine is truly talented.

We were thrilled to discover that Chef Mazerine is making her creations available directly to the…read morepublic through her new business, Meals by Mazerine. For our family, the meals we order are essentially free. Because all of the food we order from her, we no longer have to buy from the super market (or spend time cooking). I could never make food this delicious, so for us this was a no brainer. I am spending less time in the kitchen than ever, my grocery runs are small and quick, and we have a selection of delicious soups, entrees, sides and vegetables on hand. We divide the food into ziplock freezer bags, lay them flat in the freezer, and then break off a chunk when we want to eat it. Whether we reheat it in the microwave or the oven, from the fridge or frozen, everything heats up perfectly and the meat is still tender. We appreciate Chef Mazerine's commitment to healthy cooking, and she goes to great lengths to source local, healthy foods. As a master Chef she has great efficiency, we get our orders impossibly fast, and they're so fresh that they're often still warm. You may not think that a personal chef / private chef is in your budget. But you can stretch your budget farther when a professional does all the sourcing, meal planning and preparation. We especially enjoy the cheesy shells, the chicken tetrazzini, and of course, the rainbow carrots. Thank you, Chef Mazerine!

This is a long review, simply because there is plenty of good things to be said about Jordan…read moreSprings and its staff (and if you've looked at other websites and see my same review, yes I am reposting it intentionally because people need to set their sights on this venue!). I got married here on April 19, 2025 and we had so many guests come from far away states. Jordan Springs made their long distance travel well worth it because everyone had such a blast. And I'm not just saying this from a biased perspective of a newlywed. We had guests uploading pictures and videos of the venue even days after the wedding, reminiscing about it. We had guests come up to us during the reception and after the wedding to compliment all of the wedding festivities and the venue itself. And we had at least 6 guests that danced in public for the first time (really, almost everyone was dancing). It was that good. My husband and I were extremely nervous leading up to the wedding because we had done all the planning remotely via e-mail with Colt and we just didn't know what to expect. Once you book with them, you are given a wedding planning binder that gives you an overview of all the things you need to think about. We always hear horror stories about the stresses of wedding planning, but this wasn't our experience. It was so straightforward that it made us question if we were doing it right. But it really was that easy. We did not have to pay thousands for a one-off coordinator, as Colt and the Jordan Springs team do the coordinating for you. We didn't have to pester our bridal and groom party to help with decorations and preparations because Jordan Springs handled this for us. As soon as you book with Jordan Springs the detail is already followed to the tee, and your vision truly comes to life the day of. This attention to detail continues until the wedding festivities are officially over and as bride and groom you will be extremely spoiled. The JS team have the whole wedding day down to a science, literally talking on radios to coordinate so things go as seamlessly as possible. Colt is extremely mindful, especially, of the bride's experience and he will ensure that you and your groom eat, and do the right romantic things in picture perfect moments. I have never seen such a careful, impeccable group of people work together to make someone else's day extra special. At the end of it all, because we had an amazing package for our day, we ended up paying significantly less than your average wedding cost and it honestly felt like we should have paid more for that experience. We definitely got our money's worth and more! If any of the negative "helpful" reviews on here from years ago scare you, it shouldn't. Colt is an extremely transparent, super easy person to work with and treats his clients with lots of courtesy and respect. We bombarded him with questions about finances and wedding planning details throughout planning and he gave us honest, detailed answers. Trust me there will not be anything underhand. And I am certain that they look at these reviews and have since made everything more efficient/transparent, because we never ran into any trouble with JS, not to mention that some of the negative feedback is from lack of research/common sense. If you are uncertain about payment breakdown, wedding lingo, or how they go about planning your wedding, ASK. Visit the venue and don't think twice. Book it!

Backed out due to overpricing and poor communication. Both my fiancée and I felt the director was…read morerather pushy and lacked the skills necessary to pull off the type of wedding we wanted. We also were not that impressed with the interior rooms at Historic Jordan Springs. Somewhat gave off a cheap Las Vegas look, which is not what you want on your Big Day. In hindsight, we found another VA location for our wedding, which turned out great.

Otium Cellars is a gem worth the drive from DC. We visited on a rainy day so we missed out on what…read morelooked like a vast and gorgeous outdoor space. However the tasting room more than made up for it. Cozy, charming and good people watching. In the winter there appears to be cute little wood burning stove inside. I saw that they used Real Solo stoves burning actual wood. Not some sad propane fire pit -- actual crackling fires. That kind of detail tells you everything about how this place operates. I love a good camp fire! The wines were genuinely good, and the staff made the experience even better. Super helpful with recommendations and clearly know their stuff when it comes to guiding you through the selections. There is pizza. It's available, but it didn't really deliver on quality -- stick to what they do best, which is the wine. If you are not in the tasting room, you can bring your own food. We LOVED the cats that casually wandered (snuck) into the tasting room like they lived in the place. They were super friendly and would walk past. On a clear day I imagine the outdoor space with those views and a real wood fire is pretty unbeatable. We'll definitely be back when the weather cooperates.

There are a ton of wineries in VA, but this one always holds a special place in my heart. It's…read morenever overly crowded, it has a gorgeous view, and the wood cabin style lodge is incredible on a snowy day. As for wine - the Cab Sav and the Cuvée are my absolute favorite bottles of wine. I serve it at almost every dinner I host and everyone always raves about it. Definitely add this one to the list while you're on your winery hopping trips in VA. You won't be disappointed.

Breaux vineyards is a beautiful winery located in wine country of VA, and I stopped by here with…read morefriends after a day at Harper's Ferry. While there were plenty of groups drinking and dining, we were able to find a place to sit right away. We opted out of doing a tasting and ordered sangria and food to eat. While I think this winery stands out because it actually offers items other than charcuterie, the food wasn't my favorite. The flatbread was bland and tasted like frozen pizza. However, the food really shouldn't be the main attraction at a winery anyway. The sangria was a solid choice. The star here are really the views. It was absolutely gorgeous. They also have live music on certain days. I absolutely enjoyed my time here and will be adding this place to my rotation.

Breaux was the first stop on my Chic Saturday vineyard tour, and it was pretty cool. I came here…read morewith a party of 8 and we had a good time. The staff were very friendly and gave good recommendations. All of us did the wine tasting and when I tell you .. we were feeling it ... lol the wine was hitting! I did not get food but my friends got the panini, and said it was good. They had a beautiful Christmas tree, jewelry vendor, live music, and wonderful views. The only thing is, I wish they had better options for a charcuterie. OHH our server also gave us free samples of wine which was nice. Overall, I would come back here. But I would come back for the wine & probably go to another vineyard for food & charcuterie.

We found Kalero through the Loudoun Heights Holiday…read moreOrnament Trail and really enjoyed our visit....we will definately visit again! Cozy tasting room, great wines and friendly staff! Lovely outdoor space too for when it is warmer! What we tasted Mixed Flight: Kalero Viognier, Kalero Sav Blanc, Kalero Petite Verdot Kalero Cab Franc *note descriptions below are from the winery tasting notes 2024 Kalero Viognier - 100% estate grown viognier grapes fermented and aged in stainless steel. Subtle bouquet of honeysuckle and orange blossom with bright finish. 2024 Kalero Sauvignon Blanc - 100% estate grown Sauvignon Blanc grapes aged in stainless steel. Bright and expressiv aroumatics of grape fruit, lemon zest and freshly cut grass that ends with clean finish. 2020 Kalero Petit Verdot- 100% estate Petit Verdot - Rich full bodied red . ill just improve with age. 2023 Kalero Cab Franc - 100% estate Cab Franc aged - Medium bodied with hints of black pepper finish. Glass: 2023 Kalero Chardonnay - 100% Chardonnay grapes aged in stainless steel. Fresh bright medium finish with hints of lemon My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +1 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +1 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

Kalero is a hidden gem! It's cute, cozy and has great wine. We enjoy coming here to relax with a…read morered flight, chill atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. We found Kalero while touring wedding venue options; and, while we ultimately selected a venue closer to home, the heart stone barn is a gorgeous venue. Come check out Kalero -- for an event or just for wine -- and you'll keep coming back!