“I am so grateful to have accidentally walked past this place… it is so difficult to find someone local who has actually FRESH food. Not a thing in my salad is processed… even the carrots are hand chopped and fresh as can be. Will be returning for daily lunch without a doubt!“
“Bravo! Catering by Michael's helped me in every way for the planning of my late husband's memorial luncheon and it was amazingly delicious. They worked with me closely on the menu, made suggestions, listened to my concerns and even walked me back from the "ledge" a few times and ensured all would work out and it did. I heard many, many compliments of the food, the setup and I would definitely use Michael's again for any occasion. I am deeply grateful for Emily and the staff for making it a beautiful day.“
“This is the kind of place I've been going through over the years.A kind of a Filipino food place where the food taste great! and gives you an overwhelming experience that you're SOMEWHAT WELCOME! Save your smiles and courteousness. You're there to order foods not to chat with the owner.Make up your mind on what to buy then leave.Best time to come here is WHEN: 1. You get fired from your job 2. You got cheated by your partner 3. You've lost a lot of money from RIVER's Casino and last; 4. You have visiting in-laws coming who despises you lot and yet you still wanted to please them by boasting that you honestly cooked everything by yourself.“
“Worth the wait and must try! Beautiful and unique venue in the unassuming town of Des Plaines. Our server was kind and welcoming, food was delicious, drinks were fun and tasty. The only two items that were less than ideal, the horrible acoustics (incredibly loud) and although it was too on my list to try, the chicken shawarma rolls were underwhelming. Even with those two items, the great service and food quality it's still worth the 5 star review. We sat upstairs, which very much appreciated, being out of the hustle and bustle of the downstairs. Looking forward to trying the brunch and the outside patio... overlooking the water.“
“I hosted a private group cooking class for 25 people for my birthday, and everything was absolutely perfect! The space is beautiful and needed no addition decoration. I connected my ipad to the built-in sonos speakers to play my spotify playlist, and I was able to project a picture slide show on the large tv display monitors. From the moment I walked in he had everything accounted for - circular name tags for the wine glasses, hair ties for those with long hair, latex gloves, glasses for beverages (it's BYO), bottled and sparkling water, etc. Chef Naveen and I consulted on the menu and he took into account people who had food restrictions. Everything we made was absolutely delicious. I didn't tell my group we were cooking Indian food because some people automatically assume they won't like it, but let me tell you there were NO LEFTOVERS! The staff was amazing, always cleaning and organizing in the background. Chef Naveen was the highlight of the evening! He was so funny and engaging and he could remember everyone's name. My guests absolutely loved him. Everything was absolutely perfect. I give him 10 stars and will definitely be back again!“
“Ovy Signature Catering is the best of the best when it comes to wedding catering! From start to finish, working with Ati, Ovy and the rest of the team was such an enjoyable and seamless process. We could tell immediately how much they care for the couples that they work with and there was no doubt in our mind we made the right decision by working with them! Upon our first meeting they took the time to get to know us, our cultural backgrounds and used the details to put together an incredible wedding tasting menu. Everything was so delicious and just an exceptional experience - our hardest choice was deciding which of their amazing dishes we were going to select for our big day!We felt the love from the entire team through the entire process - they joined us at our venue walk-throughs at Wildman BT in West Town and worked seamlessly with the staff on site, helped us with our timeline, made last minute adjustments for us and assured us that no matter what requests we had they would do their best to deliver and they did 10 fold!The week of the wedding Ati texted me directly to make sure we were enjoying the week, offered to take on any tasks and assured us that we were taken care of so we could sit back and enjoy - it helped to relieve so much stress and I could not be more thankful for his kindness, attentiveness and his true concern for Brett and I on such a big weekend!When it came to the wedding day Ovy and the team provided 5 star service from start to finish - Brett and I had all our Hors d'oeuvres and a drink waiting for us right after our ceremony while the rest of our 200 guests enjoyed drinks from the incredible bartenders and 6 incredible Hors d'oeuvres through our passed cocktail hour. We have not gone a day since our wedding without someone telling us how incredible the food was! The entrees were served hot, timely and tasted even better than we had remembered it. We were even told that the presentation was like it was served at a gourmet restaurant - it truly was!Ovy Signature Catering is the best in the game and I would recommend them over and over again to anyone throwing a wedding! Thank you to the team for being part of the best weekend of our lives!“
“Eat Fine is a special place. Not only is their menu extensive and their food incredible, they really care about their community, the service is amazing and they always do whatever they can to help you out. But most importantly, their food is top notch. There isn't anywhere I know of that makes such delicious, fresh tasting Thai food, and I'm so lucky to have it in my neighborhood. You really owe it to yourself to visit.“
“We have been coming to Helfeld’s since they opened and beyond the amazing food (lox and bagels are to die for) the owners make this place even more phenomenal. The father daughter duo clearly loves what they do and it shines through in their food. They are featured at the Holocaust Museum’s “I’ll have what she’s having” exhibit which goes into the history of Jewish Delicatessens and their importance in America. The lox and bagel here is the highlight of our week!“
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We love the food here. No matter what he have ordered - IT'S SO GOOD. You can tell from the food that the owner LOVES TO COOK. He has meals off menu that he likes to offer because he tries new things. The love of cooking is in everything he does. The service has always been really good, no matter who we get. This is our go to place quite often.“
“I am Goldstone Financial Group's Client Concierge and we held a client appreciation event at the Barrington White House last week & are very happy with the service/cuisine Catered by Design provided. It was a pleasure to coordinate this event with Rachel, their catering sales specialist, as they had many options and offerings. I appreciated her quick & detailed replies to our questions/ requests. On the day of, the catering team captain, Laura & staff were phenomenal as was the food! They were kind, accommodating, gracious & professional. No one went hungry & all of our guests left happy. We couldn't ask for a better experience & look forward to working with them again.BTW - The gals in the office loved the brie & raspberry bites the best and the cannoli bar was also a complete hit!“