Best of CitySearch 2007 – Best of Caterers
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5-Star Directory of Catering for Portland and Seattle
Grace Armonde’s Wedding Style Magazine
“Being in the heart of the Northwest means we get the best quality” says Larry Grimes, the founder of Art of Catering, known for its impeccable service staff and eye-popping presentation, “you’re going for a more elegant, choreographed experience like the one Art of Catering provides”
Portland Monthly’s Bride and Groom Winter/Spring 2007
BEST OF PORTLAND-”Art of Catering is known for pushing the culinary envelope, forward-thinking food aesthetic”
Willamette Week, 2005
BEST OF THE CITY-”Art of Catering, which regularly emphasizes the first half of its name without for a minute neglecting the second. From the field of silver spoons standing at attention in the pots de creme to the crisp efficiency of his staff, Grimes has his art down to a science.”
Portland Monthly
“There are few caterers who rival the exquisite service and creative flair-with foods to match-of Larry Grimes and his staff at Art of Catering. Turning heads with quiet, elegant manner for making an event with food a memorable occasion…discover that the line between visual art and food art blurs.”
Oregonian, 2005
“Beautiful trays, unusual presentation and care to detail. Never is that more true than when the appetizers are exclusively passed as they were at a recent party, wave after wave after wave, for three hours.”
Oregonian, 2005
“All the food served by Art of Catering is prepared from scratch, from the signature chocolate figs to the oysters, which the company smokes in-house. No matter the size of the gathering, every Art of Catering event is customized”
NW Portland, 2005-2006
“Exquisitely styled food is the hallmark of elegant presentations from Art of Catering. Luxurious flavors are always present to balance the exquisite visuals.”
Portland Bride and Groom, 2004
“..Grimes and his Art of Catering crew were in Lake Tahoe for a PBS bash with newsman Jim Lehrer…”
Oregonian, 2004
“..(Art of Catering) is undeniably the hippest, most creative catering company in town. (Larry Grimes) helped Wolfgang Puck Stage the 2002 Academy Awards dinner and catered the celebration for a Dale Chihuly show in Venice several years back.”
Lori Tobias, The Seattle Times
“Some favorite pick-me-ups: cordial glasses with ‘shots’ of gazpacho, salmon [cones]. Asian-inspired food is also flavoring many a cocktail hour with waiters offering grilled shrimp or ginger-spiced salmon on spoons; seasonings such as wasabi and miso are almost as common as salt and pepper.”
Conde Naste Bride’s Magazine
“Art of Catering, considered by many the best caterer in town, (Art of Catering) has an authoritative command of the nuances of flavor. Presentation is key to their business’ style, with an attention to detail that is a hallmark of their work giving them an unsparing eye.”
Ken Hoyt, Oregonian
“Art of Catering: The name says it all; the food and presentation from this group is always a work of art. Art of Catering’s staff is top-notch, always focused on details. Whenever the super-stylish demand perfection, you are likely to find this group.”
Oregonian
“A hot plate revolution has been simmering in the coolest reception halls of Portland, and Art of Catering is fanning the flames. Their cuisine balances flavor and beauty and it usually contains some element of whimsy- from a box of figs decorated with gold leaf and discreetly stuffed with creamy chocolate ganache to bite-sized sake salads.”
Oregonian
“Striking presentations add sparkle to special occasions..Larry Grimes’ creations have graced such splashy Portland do’s as the DADA Ball and the Chinese Classical Garden inaugural dinner.”
Northwest Palate
“Art of Catering’s Larry Grimes was the first to serve hors d’oeuvres on a spoon here in Portland, and the idea spread like warm brie.”
Oregonian
“Larry Grimes’ near-expressionist mixing of ingredients and ethnic influences unfolds like the rooms of a great house, one leading to another with both a sense of order and constant surprise.”
Randy Gregg-Oregonian
“Larry Grimes orchestrated a feast of fresh seafood, fruits, cheeses and salads that looked like a banquet from a Titian painting and tasted fabulous.”
Robin Updike-Seattle Time