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    Susan M. Sent on 11/02/2022
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    Excellent engagement party!

    Catering by Lebanese Taverna did a fantastic job for an engagement party at my home. I love dining out at Lebanese Taverna, and when it came time to plan an engagement party for my niece and her fiancé, I thought it would be great to have that same delicious Mediterranean food and those popular Lebanese dishes for our party. Amanda of Catering by LT was responsive and helpful in advising me on everything. The menu has something for everyone and we particularly loved the beef kabobs, salmon harra, stuffed eggplant, and lentils and rice pilaf with caramelized onions, as well as their classic hommus and baba ghanoush. Their baklava is the best! There were many compliments on the food and just as many compliments on how professional, efficient, and nice the serving staff was. Catering by LT went above and beyond in providing a delightful evening and enabling us to have a fun and relaxing celebration for our families and friends.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Susan,

    Thank you for the many kind words and for sharing this feedback with others. It was a pleasure to work with you and I will be sure to share this with our entire team. Best Wishes to you and your family for the upcoming holiday season! Please know that we are here should you ever need anything more!

    The LT Team ~
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    Nina S. Sent on 02/11/2022
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    Amazing experience with Catering by LT!!

    The Catering by LT team went above and beyond in making our wedding so special! Patricia was so helpful and responsive to us throughout the planning process. LT provided a whole team to help with service and bartending, and of the course, they served delicious food and dessert!! We are Middle Eastern, and it was so important to us to have authentic Lebanese food. My husband and I are so thankful to this team for taking care of everything so that we did not have to worry about a thing on our special day. We highly recommend Catering by LT for your upcoming events, you will not be disappointed!!

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    Hi Nina,
    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and making sure you had an absolutely wonderful celebration. Our team and myself are so appreciative to have been of service. Wishing you and Iad a lifetime of happiness!
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    Emily M. Sent on 07/12/2023
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    The perfect caterer for any event!

    We have worked with Lebanese Taverna on numerous events and love having them here at Fathom Gallery! Charles is always a pleasure to work with and their staff is very professional and attentive. For anyone that wants super fresh and flavorful food for their event Lebanese Taverna is the perfect choice for catering! We have loved working with over the years for weddings, cocktail parties, and corporate events!
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    Meredith M. Sent on 08/29/2019
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    Just the best

    I cannot say enough nice things about Charles and the Catering by LT staff. I meet with several caterers before I found Charles and Catering by LT and as soon as we spoke I knew we had to go with them. Charles goes above an beyond any other catering service. He worked with me on all the details, met with the venue on numerous occasions and made sure everything was perfect. All our guests raved about the food (especially the hummus). You cannot go wrong with Catering by LT!

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    Meredith,

    Thank you for all the wonderful words and for being an absolute gem to work with. It's easy to shine when working on behalf of wonderful peoples such as yourself & Mike. We all wish you the very best and look forward to celebrating many anniversaries with the two of you in years to come.

    Sincerely,

    Charles
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    Meg Sent on 02/15/2019
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    They think of everything so you don't have to!

    We chose LT to cater our welcome party the night before our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. Charles, the director of catering, doesn't just make sure you have good food, he makes sure you have a good event (from timing, to linens, etc).

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    Dear Meg,

    Thank you for the incredibly kind words. It was easy to shine with guests like you & Patrick. Thank you for choosing to work with us and we look forward to being there for the many milestone events that lie ahead in your lives together.

    Best Wishes for the two of you!


    Charles
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    Hannah H. Sent on 12/03/2018
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    So much amazing food

    Because I was planning my wedding from abroad, I picked them without tasting the food. My gamble paid off. There was about 2-3 more food than we could eat at the wedding (so the extended family ate well for days afterwards). We had their dips and appetizers and it was incredible. I would eat this food every day, but the display was so nice that it looked extremly elegant. They delivered on time and set it up really nicely. Highly recommend.

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    Hannah,

    Thank you for such kind words. We were thrilled to be of service and wish you and your family a long, healthy and happy lifetime together.

    Sincerely,

    The Catering by LT Team!
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    Naomi Sent on 06/30/2017
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    We had our rehearsal dinner at the Pentagon Row Lebanese Taverna and it was a real delight. The food was delicious and there was something for everyone in our large and diverse group (including children, older people, international visitors and picky eaters).

    Everyone loved the food and there were lots of compliments from our out-of-town guests who hadn't eaten there before (and from one of our wedding party who had her own rehearsal dinner there ten years earlier!). Very reasonably priced for what you get and we couldn't believe how much food there was! Fortunately we had some teenage boy guests there to take home the leftovers. Although we were in the main restaurant space we felt like we had a sense of privacy and didn't feel at all rushed or hurried, it was very relaxed.

    Alex from the Group & Private Dining team was extremely helpful in tailoring our menu and sorting out all the details (at quite late notice - we had left this to the last minute to organize) and all the staff on the night were great. Overall it was a lovely experience and we were so happy with our choice. Will definitely be returning!
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    Marc Sent on 07/26/2016
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    Catering by LT was delicious and I highly recommend them. They are very reasonable priced, worked smoothly with both Select Rentals and our wedding planner and the food was delicious. Shawna was great to work with and was very accommodating to a few guests with very unique food requirements. They were wonderful. Everyone kept telling us they appreciate good interesting food instead of boring dry chicken!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Marc! It was so wonderful to be included in your amazing wedding day, so glad I could help make it special.
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    Stephanie Sent on 07/14/2016
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    I'm a wedding planner, and Catering by LT catered one of my recent weddings. They were wonderful! Working with Shawna was easy from start to finish, she was beyond helpful, and the food! Wow. So delicious. The guests loved it too! I can't wait to have another wedding with Shawna and the Catering by LT team.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Stephanie it was such a pleasure working with you, can't wait to do it again!!
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    Ours was not a wedding -- but we were exceptionally pleased with the job that Catering by LT did for a birthday party at our home for 50 people.

    First, the food was amazing – everyone loved it! There was something all of our guests could enjoy, including vegetarians and vegans, picky eaters who don’t like anything spicy or unusual, and people with allergies to nuts, eggs and gluten.

    Second, staff members Oscar and Silvia were incredibly professional, efficient, warm and welcoming. They arrived right on time, set everything up beautifully, made sure everyone got what they wanted to eat and drink, cleared away plates and cups, refilled serving platters, and left the place spotless at the end. They were just the right combination of being available and being unobtrusive. And just lovely people to deal with.

    Finally, Krystyn in the sales office made everything quick and easy. She offered great suggestions, responded to all our requests in a timely manner, and ensured that all the details were taken care of.

    We loved using Catering by LT and would definitely hire them again!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you so much for the great review, our team really enjoyed working with you!
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    Danielle Sent on 10/12/2015
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    Oh my God, what a phenomenal experience. Toni was incredibly responsive, answering every silly question I had and helping me make decisions. We were a little panicked when the crew arrived, but they immediately started putting everything together and making decisions. They were flexible with my requests and had a lot of good ideas. We loved that because they took care of the food/drink setup, serving, plate-clearing and tidying, we were able to focus on our wedding and our guests. Guests raved about the food, and the bar was well tended. Truly worth every single penny we spent. Thank you all so much!!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Danielle, Toni really enjoyed working with you!
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    Grace Sent on 10/13/2015
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    WOW! Let me start off by saying, I have worked in restaurants and have a small personal chef business so I know what goes into an event. Shawna met with me and my now husband to set up a tasting, discuss different options, and was extremely positive and professional. I had some very specific asks (because I love food so much) and they were met with a smile and her team doing whatever they could to accommodate. We are a couple on a budget and Shawna was able to make some suggestions to help meet us where we were. The food was excellent and LT has some great dishes for meat eaters (whole lamb and shrimp kabobs) and vegetarians (stuffed vegetables and m'saka). My only regret is that I missed the hummus bar because I was taking pictures!
    The space where we were married was an old barn with one sink and they made magic happen there. I forgot an ingredient for one of our signature cocktails and without one second hesitation, she turned around and whipped up a replacement. Her staff were extremely professional and left the space spotless.
    I cannot recommend catering by LT enough to any couple looking for an outstanding experience.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Grace! It was so great working with you and Will. I really enjoyed your family and friends and how everyone chipped in to make your day beautiful!
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    Erin Sent on 01/02/2016
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    Lebanese Taverna catered our wedding in September and we can’t say enough about how great the experience was from start to finish. The restaurant was already a family favorite, and after a tasting (which they set up on a holiday weekend when we were in town) we were convinced they were the right choice for us. The team there, particularly Toni, who was our point of contact, were incredibly responsive, diligent, thoughtful and patient throughout the planning process. We took advantage of their full-service options, and they helped us think through everything from where to set up a bar to how many portions of various dishes to get for our buffet-style meal. Our (many!) questions were answered quickly and thoughtfully, both by email and through phone calls that they were happy to set up throughout the planning process. We were able to have an in-person consultation which was extremely helpful.

    For delivery, set-up and pick up their team was on time to the minute, and were a pleasure to work with. The table settings and other setup was precisely what we’d envisioned and discussed.

    And the food itself was fabulous. We were told my more than one guest that it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding, and we agree! It was beautifully displayed and absolutely delicious.

    We felt very lucky to work with LT and recommend them very enthusiastically!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Erin! We love when we get invited due to being a family favorite, Toni really enjoyed working with you!
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    UNBELIEVABLE! Shawna and her team were beyond amazing. They went out of their way to make sure that we got the food we wanted (especially their artichoke appetizer) and the food was phenomenal. People ate so much food from LT that they barely ate our late night snack! From the day we met with Shawna, we knew she was "the one"! Cannot recommend enough!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you! I had so much fun working with you on making your stunning vision come alive!
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    Raquel Sent on 10/21/2015
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    The food was delicious, and both Erica and Toni helped me with a plan for day-of coordination. I grew up going to LT Market and was very excited to have Lebanese food at our wedding. Thanks to the great staff!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Raquel, we were so excited to be apart of your special day!
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    As mother of the bride, I appreciated Shawna’s professionalism, sound advice, & warm support throughout entire time of wedding planning. Even with our delays in decisions,, she was always understanding & helpful. She was flexible & responsive to requests for changes & for special dietary needs of guests. She fulfilled the wishes of bride & groom for a Peruvian menu (a great success!). The wedding luncheon was served buffet style & was beautifully presented, with menu & cards describing the wonderful variety of dishes. Many, many guests complimented us on the delicious food.
    Always positive, Shawna supported us through a change in reception venue only a month before the wedding. She was up to any challenge & ready to make things turn out as the bride & groom hoped.
    Shawna was both creative & practical with her ideas & advice. She presented lovely options for linens -- perfect for the venue & my daughter’s color preferences. She arranged for any needed special equipment & furniture, including high chairs & booster seats. Catering by LT also provided the wine, beer, a varied selection of non-alcoholic beverages, plus champagne & sparkling cider for toasts.
    Toni joined us the week before wedding & gave us great support. I don’t know what we would have done without her! There were things that just wouldn’t have gotten done without her creativity & hard work. She was an important presence at Church on day of ceremony: getting us all to the right rooms, pinning on flowers, encouraging us , helping with photos, & more. Toni & Shawna dealt with DJ & other vendors & made sure that everything went smoothly for reception. There were many thoughtful & generous special touches made by Catering by LT
    Servers & other staff were terrific & an important part of the smooth flow & enjoyment of reception.
    Shawna is a lovely, very special & very capable person & did so much to make wedding dreams come true. Many thanks to her, Toni, & all the staff of Catering by LT!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    It was such a pleasure working with such a sweet and wonderful family! Toni and I had so much fun with working with you and your daughter. You really made us feel like part of the family!
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    Just a quick not to thank you for a superb catering crew and a fabulous reception meal. Oscar and his staff were extraordinary. As soon as they arrived and took over from us novices our stress levels melted away. We were able to relax and enjoy the event without wondering if things were being set up and organized properly. You have a special crew.

    The food was delicious. It helps that I love Lebanese and happen to like Lebanese Taverna very much anyway. The food was plentiful and just great. So many compliments were heard during the evening and the following day.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you so much!
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    Oscar and his staff were extraordinary. As soon as they arrived and took over from us novices our stress levels melted away. We were able to relax and enjoy the event without wondering if things were being set up and organized properly. They were a special crew.

    The food was delicious. The food was plentiful and just great. So many compliments were heard during the evening and the following day.

    THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Oscar had a great time working with you!
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    Judy Sent on 07/05/2015
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    LT catered our large rehearsal party the night before our son's wedding, and it was a great experience. We were planning this from out-of-town, and Shawna made it a breeze. She provided suggested menus and was completely flexible with making changes and substitutions. The food was wonderful. Shawna coordinated all our needs - linens, extra chairs, etc. and understood the kind of dinner we wanted. Her proposals were much more comprehensive and specific compared to other caterers we contacted. Everything was taken care of so we could enjoy the party. I recommend LT Catering with no hesitation!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Judy! You were so wonderful to work with, I am so happy that everyone had a great time!
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    We had a casual, pool-side welcome the night before our wedding. Catering by LT provided passed appetizers and a hummus bar. Both were incredibly tasty and created a perfect atmosphere for the event. Thank you!!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you for the review! I am so glad everyone enjoyed and hope you all had fun at the after party!
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    Olivia Sent on 06/17/2015
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    Lebanese Taverna provided DELICIOUS food for our wedding. After eating bad "chicken or fish" at other weddings, we desperately wanted something that tasted good! We called 8 of the "big name" DC caterers and were turned off by price and attitude. LT wasn't on the approved caterer list for our venue but LT did the work to make sure they got approved.

    They put together a great buffet that pleased the vegetarians, vegans, gluten-avoiders, and meat lovers. They handled the rentals, helped out with some of the decor, helped us find an alcohol vendor, served strong drinks, and were accommodating to our many revisions to the menu throughout the process. Erica was a joy to work with!

    Bottom line--they're real professionals, the food is delicious, and it was half the cost of a big name DC caterer.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you Olivia, it was worth getting approved just to work with you and your family!
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    We were very pleased with your catering. Many of the guests commented on how seamless everything seemed, and the food was absolutely delicious. Thanks for contributing so significantly to one of the most beautiful days of our lives!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you for sharing your day with us!
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    Eduardo and the crew from Lebanese Taverna were wonderful - they made our wedding celebration for 110 people (at our house) very smooth for us. We had a great time with our family and friends and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The bar tending was awesome and the clean up was very clean and tidy.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Eduardo really enjoyed working with you both and we hope to work with you again!

    Shawna Bates
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    Lebanese Taverna provided the catering, along with all the linens and such for our wedding. The food was absolutely amazing. We had dinner buffet style and the food was of great quality and the staff did a great job managing the tables so there was never a long line. Everything was extremely affordable. The best part was our event coordinator, Erica. She was professional, organized and assured everything that day ran like clockwork, including coordinating with other vendors and making sure we ate. The whole experience was outstanding and allowed me to relax and enjoy our day.

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you for such an amazing review, Erica had so much fun working with you!
    Shawna Bates
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    Laura Sent on 11/25/2014
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    My husband and I were so happy to have Lebanese Taverna cater our wedding. Eduardo and the team at LT were terrific and flexible in helping us plan our event and ensure that everything went smooth on the day of the wedding. They also ensured that we had options for our gluten-free and vegetarian guests.

    Our wedding included the ceremony followed by a cocktail / buffet reception for about 120 people. The food tasted wonderful and looked beautiful. We continue to get compliments on the catering -- a few months post-event!

    I would not hesitate to recommend Lebanese Taverna for a wedding - or any other catered event.

    Thank you so much, Lebanese Taverna!!

    Catering by LT's reply:

    Thank you for having us share your special day with you!
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