Outstanding...Michael's always deliver's fantastic food to an amazing staff to work with. They…read morewill do whatever it takes to make your luncheon/event (small or big) a huge success!

Absolutely scary to pull together a luncheon of executives and clients on the other side of the…read morecountry where I have never been. So much to think about: can different cultural tastes be addressed, can a casual lunch of sandwiches and sides be taken up a notch, will plates and cutlery be of good quality to so that the meal won't plop over a valued client's lap, etc (!) and all being kept within a budget? Mike hit all my concerns with A+ responses. Not only were the meals great for the group of 40+, Mike was flexible with last minute changes, catering was delivered in a timely manner, and I could count on his professional customer service for the venue without me even attending. 5 Stars for Michael's Express Catering - my go-to caterer for service, creativity and quality in food items, and Mike's enthusiastic personality to work with. Thanks big time, Mike! We'll do it again!

Hired Maria to cater a client appreciation party this past weekend. I ordered the pulled pork,…read moresausage and peppers, macaroni and cheese, green beans and baked beans. Everything arrived perfectly cooked and everyone raved about the food. Maria was easy to communicate with and very helpful as I planned my party. I would recommend her to anyone looking for home cooked, tasty, affordable food for their next gathering.

Love, love love!! Maria is a womderful chef & makes amazing food! Super yummy & well worth every…read morepenny!!! Perfect for small gatherings too.

Just had a lovely bridal shower party event at Dukes in June. The catering here was excellent. We…read morewanted a clam bake type event with seafood and I was originally concerned with the quality and amount of food we would receive but it was plentiful and very fresh. Everything from salad to lobster exceeded our expectations. The grounds are so beautiful and peaceful for any type of celebration! It can be decorated or customized in any way you want. There are un limited options. Annette the lovely lady we worked with is better than a wedding planner! She made me feel at ease when I told her my concerns and everything came out perfect! I highly recommend! Thank you Dukes! We'll be back next year for sure for our office party!!

I attended a work picnic at Duke's Grove . The food was great and the staff was greater. They had…read morenice personality and were very pleasant. Everything was on point

We attended a Candlelight Concert here to see a string quartet perform Vivaldi's 4 seasons. It was…read morethe first time they performed in this venue. The church, itself, is beautiful. The architecture is mesmerizing and the acoustics for a concert of this type were incredible. That said, the chairs, though visually appealing, were horribly uncomfortable. The room was freezing and the altar at the front of the room blocked the view of most of the candles while we were seated and watching the performance. The staff was also noisy during the performance in the bar area closing doors loudly and serving customers during the performance despite clear information upon ticket purchase that people were not to be milling about during the performance. Lastly, the location of the venue surprised us. It is in a rundown, tightly packed neighborhood and parking was challenging. There is a parking lot but it did not accommodate the amount of guests. On street parking is an option but not well organized and very tight.

From the owner: URC at the Venue is inviting you to our incredible collection of Christmas perks custom catering ,…read moreso you can make the most of your holidays. URC at the Venue's Ballroom, Speakeasy, Tasting Room, Rehearsal Dinner for your Christmas party provide you with the abundance of options that works best for you and your piers.

The meat wasn't served hot. This happened my last visit here - and was mentioned in my prior…read morereview. I ordered ribs this time (@ 5:45p,) and I was told they weren't ready yet,) so I ordered the brisket. The beans i ordered were served hot. The brisket wasn't. I was pressed for time and didn't send my food back to the kitchen. The staff was friendly, and companion's pulled pork sandwich was tasty - served on a large bun. The business exterior was in need of groundskeeping. As much as I love to support local businesses, it's Dinosaur BBQ in Troy from now on.

Finally got a chance to try out this barbecue place and was not disappointed! Limited seating but…read morewasn't crowded for our late working lunch. Service was great and fast, very nice group of people running the show today! Ordered a combo platter with brisket, smoked cheddar sausage, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread. Was very happy with everything. We also had wings, pulled pork, the buffalo Mac and cheese, and other sandwiches at the table along with the fried pickles. It was all very well received by everyone. Great place for some good barbecue!

Awesome place for delicious Filipino food! I drove here with three other friends, and we…read moreimmediately were greeted by the friendly and homey atmosphere of the restaurant. This place is unique--it's a catering business, but it sells plates of food, sort of buffet-style, for $6.50. I love how family oriented the business is, and we could read all their stories on the wall. In addition to the comfort of the atmosphere, the food was great too! You can pick either rice or noodles, and you can choose up to two main dishes of their many options. They cook chicken curry, chicken adobo, pork belly, meatballs, and more. All options smell so delicious, but I went with the chicken curry, chicken adobo, and rice. The plate is extremely cheap for what you get! The portions are large and filling, and it's a great experience to be eating there. There are not a lot of places to eat Filipino in Upstate NY, so I'd take advantage of this great opportunity to eat some delicious food! Overall, this is a unique, cute restaurant. It's a catering and choose-your-own-dish restaurant, and it's great to bring friends. Food is cheap, quality, and delicious! Will definitely be here again if in the area!

The overall dining experience was fantastic! Super affordable meal (especially given the huge…read moreportions) at high quality. Everything was richly flavored, especially the meats. The halo halo (dessert) was also a nice palate cleanser! Even better, super nice staff!

They come to our workplace and have rice bowls. I asked if they could do gluten free (it is rice,…read morebeans, and chicken... all naturally gluten free). Response was just "no." Clearly no understanding of what gluten is or how easy it would be to have food be to accommodate another diet. Also no curiosity or follow up to see if they could help. The shortness of her reply was also irritating- no apology or regret or explanation. Just basically to "get lost." Having celiac disease is tough. I guess they made my lunch choice easy. Well, thanks for nothing.

They Catered out wedding in June. From the start of the planning process they were awesome to deal…read morewith, especially Janice. The day of the wedding they were spectacular. everything was always stocked and the food was top notch, and the staff was very pleasant. Our guests all raved about the food and it still comes up in conversation. Bottom Line: I would recommend them to anyone for any event!

Frese's is delicious!…read more Great food, great people, and great prices! Cannot go wrong with the weekly dinners (on Thursdays), but pre order in advance to both save on price and also guarantee your order... They frequently sell out. When not doing the Thursday night dinner; the subs, the pizza, and especially the deserts are all delicious! Such a great hometown place. Oh and during lent and occasionally in the summer, the fish fry's are great, too! Saturdays have pop up sandwich specials. Bread is fantastic, as well. All-in-all, an A+ operation

If you missed out on Frese's special Saturday, 15 Sept 24, you missed out on Chef Frese outstanding…read moreproduction of the best BLT I have ever had! Sure, I thought about paying $12 for a sandwich but with Frese's fabulous dinners, the decision wasn't hard and I would gladly do it again. We always seem to end up being disappointed with other restaurants BLT solely because of the lack of the amount of bacon. Frese's had full bacon flavor with several pieces accompanied by the perfect amount of lettuce and tomato. We look forward to their continued treats!

I wish I had taken a pic of the prime rib brisket & Korean pork belly combo meal!…read more It was absolutely delicious & the portion size was perfectly filling. Our server was knowledgeable & entertaining. The building itself still had original features & was the perfect setting to enjoy bbq.

I had my Husband's surprise birthday party in the Hudson Room and I was so happy with everything!…read more #1 We all loved the food. (Coleslaw was my personal favorite) Did a buffet of chicken and pulled pork and they had the staff serve the guests to ensure there would be enough for everyone. #2 The Patio on the river was amazing and opened up the space beautifully. #3 Carey, my catering director, was on point throughout the whole experience. Super friendly, quick to respond and an absolute joy to work with. Highly recommend using this space if you have btw 25-40 ppl attending.