"When was the last time you were at a party and the chef got a standing ovation from the guests? Well, that happened last night when Michael, Ahh La Cart's owner and chef, catered a backyard engagement party at my home. The food was delicious. Is there another word that means better than delicious? Because that's what it was. There was something for everyone and every taste from a 5 year old who didn't stop eating, to the vegans, vegetarians, lactose intolerants, my 95 year old mother and everyone in between. The eclectic menu Michael devised included Mediterranean food (greek salad, sides of grape leaves, olives and feta, thoughtfully on the side for our LI's , Mexican food (he bakes his own tortilla chips and with the lime pulled pork, basmati rice and beans and pico de gallo, you've never had a tastier dish , an Asian chicken dish (chicken gai yung that had our guests running up to the table for 3rds and 4ths and grilled vegetables from his own garden. The flavors were so complementary it all melded together beautifully. Also, Michael is a true sweetheart. Just a pleasure to deal with and as professional as they get. He arrived exactly when he said he would, brought all the necessary accoutrements, including things I didn't even think of, and personally supervised his assistant in making sure the set up looked beautiful and worked easily for our guests (from a buffet point of view. I wouldn't hesitate a NY second to recommend him for any catering needs. As a matter of fact, the engagement party was for my nephew and his soon to be bride. They want to hire him to cater their wedding!!"
