Classy Comfort Food

When we decided we wanted a fall wedding, we thought it would be so fun to have a Thanksgiving theme! Oz and the team at Emerald City could not have been more amazing, from the tasting day to the end of the wedding reception. The food was delicious and was presented perfectly. They were also careful to be accommodating to dietary restrictions – they went out of their way to have a gluten-free pie for us! They helped to make our wedding day so special. Just as Oz says – we dreamed it, they did it! Thank you!

Ethan and Lauren Misleh

I began early to search for the right venue to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday and college graduation. I hadn’t heard about Emerald City until my family experienced a terrible tragedy on April 11th, 2019, when my cousin Pedro Luis Colon was killed by a fugitive during a high-speed police chase. Pedro was on his way home from work and died instantly on 13th and Morgan, just down the street from Emerald City. As we gathered to try to console the family, we received a call from Steve Ozbolt (Oz). Steve, a complete stranger, called to express his condolences. But, it didn’t end there. He proceeded to explain how deeply troubled and touched he was with Pedro’s senseless death and wanted to do something for the family. Steve offered his restaurant for the memorial service. Steve then said that he would be providing food for the memorial service at no cost. Steve didn’t know at the time that Pedro, only 25, and his young family were just starting off and lived a simple life. Steve’s compassion and generosity left us in awe. After the beautiful memorial service, Oz called again. This time to inform the family that he would be donating all proceeds from his monthly Sunday brunch to help the family. Again, words cannot express our disbelief with such a selfless and generous gesture towards a complete stranger. After our beautiful experience with Emerald City (Steve and his family), it was clear to me that my husband’s celebration would be held at Emerald City and it too was wonderful. The food was great and the people are amazing. Emerald City is a jewel in the community.

Amazing food is just the beginning of what makes Emerald City Catering so amazing. Not only was the mac-n-cheese talked about for weeks, but I heard ZERO complaints from anyone the entire night and days to come. During every interaction, I was met with patience and understanding. In a world where customer service is evaporating before our eyes, Emerald City really is a gem. During the very first meeting, these wonderful people were met with a bride-to-be that was completely overwhelmed and clueless. I had no idea what to do, what questions to ask, what options I had, etc. I was gently and patiently guided through exactly what I needed to do, and what the next steps were. Everything was clearly and quickly communicated and I had peace of mind that everything was going to be taken care of. Once the wedding day came, they were on site on time and ready to go! They thought of everything. Special note - as a bride and groom, you don’t have time to eat! By the time I made it back to our table, all of the apps had been cleared from the serving table to make room for dinner.... But they made sure to leave a couple plates for my new husband and I to enjoy and placed them at our table for us. WOW!!! Such a simple kindness was exactly the thing I didn’t know I needed at the time! Once dinner was done, the leftovers were neatly packed, labeled and set aside for us. The cherry on top: they left some pig-roast scraps for our dog and marked it ‘Puppy Treats’. I cannot speak highly enough about them and can assure you that with Emerald City, you can trust that you are working with professionals all around.

Collin & Sandra Beshel

As a bride, every little detail makes you crazy. But Steve and his team went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. Firstly, every single guest raved about our food—which is exactly what you want to hear!! Not to mention that when our day-of coordinator dropped the ball on little things (like linens for our food and cake tables, turning lights on/off in our dining room, and plates and forks for when we cut the cake), Steve and his team were always there with a solution to make our day seamless and perfect! Beyond that, they took it upon themselves to scope out the venue weeks before our event, completely unprompted! I cannot say enough great things about this company and their commitment to ensuring your special day is perfect.

Ryan & Britta