The Girl and the Fig

First I have to say the Girl and the Fig is an institution in Sonoma and their food and service is absolutely phenomenal. The wait staff at our wedding were professional, attentive and friendly. The bartenders kept the liquor flowing. And the food (especially since it was prepared and served outside) was fresh, flavorful and hot. However, dealing with their catering manager in the months leading up to the wedding was probably the single most stressful aspect of wedding planning for me. My first contact there was friendly and easy to work with. Unfortunately, this manager soon left and we were in the hands of a new manager who seemed intent on nickel and diming us every step of the way. Things that I was told would be included in the contract were suddenly being charged to me, and every time it was a fight to get the new fee removed from our bill.

Happily, it seems that the catering manager that I dealt with has left the Girl and the Fig, so hopefully dealing with them will be easier in the future. The food really is great. And I did enjoy working with the chef who prepared the meal on site. She was responsive, friendly and helpful throughout the process.