I kind of dig REO Town. It's not Old Town, but I like that's it's not trying to be either. It has…read moreits own vibe. Just a quick skip across I-496 from downtown Lansing, the shops, salons, and eateries offer a small town feel as there's just enough walkability/bike access. However, it has plenty of edgy eclectic charm to balance the adjacent park and garden spaces making it an attractive location for many festivals. The anchors of the area include GM's Grand River Assembly Plant. the Board of Water & Light that occupies a former train depot, and several visual and performing arts hubs. The area has seen good BBQ, coffee, craft beer, New American, breakfast, and pizza but longevity continues to be a challenge. Even this month's review, REO Town Clubhouse, has gone through a change over the last 24 months having just been Ellison's Brewing Co. which we reviewed in August of 2023. REO Town Clubhouse took over a massive footprint on S. Washington and benefits from the previous facility upgrade work turning the warehouse into a brewhouse. The transition to the Clubhouse has been nothing short of extraordinary with modern lighting, seating, and décor in abundance. Marketed as an Italian restaurant, pizza shop, event space, and pool hall, REO Town Clubhouse aims to have a lasting place in the area and serve as a new anchor for entertainment. Walking in and you will be immediately taken aback by the sheer vastness. To the left, you'll find the upstairs event space, which is spacious and lovely, as is the main dining room on the first floor. To the right sits the pool hall, which is also quite large offering sharks and beginners alike enough room to run the table. In the middle sits the pizza shop with its rounded stone hearth oven shrouded in beautiful teal tile. What's Uneven? The brunch menu is intriguing, offering many traditional American breakfast items and others with a more Italian flare. I arrived around 11 on a Sunday morning with my much better half and the littlest of my daughters, having seen the brunch service started at 9 AM on REO Town Clubhouse's own social media. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and a service crew that seemed to be scrambling to find their sea legs as coffee had not yet been brewed and the waitstaff, while very pleasant, reminded me of a team that hadn't yet had their first cup of coffee yet either. The food was also fairly uneven. My Biscuits and Gravy ($15) was quite tasty. The gravy was creamy and savory with notes of black pepper and the biscuits were dense enough to stand up to the gravy but not sit too heavy afterwards. The golden fried potatoes were crispy, and the sausage patties were large and packed with sage flavor. My much better half enjoyed a Bloody Mary ($9) that had a Caprese skewer atop the glass. She also ordered the Sweet Crespelle Crepes ($15) that looked better than they tasted. The lemon curd overpowered the palette, and the Sugar Cured Ham ($4) is an absolute waste of protein and money. Limp and lifeless with not a single hint of sugar to be found nor a streak of a sear on the meat itself. What's Better I met a mentor/friend/colleague for lunch and had a much better experience. We both ordered the Lunch Pasta Combo. The Caesar salads were fresh and plentiful, especially to be part of lunch combos. I had the Spaghetti and Meatballs ($14) and though the crushed tomatoes will never be my favorite, the meatballs were large and packed with layers of garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the dish overall was solid. My companion ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($16) and said it was one of the best she'd ever had. Thick and creamy alfredo sauce was a yummy revelation. The chicken was more well done than I typically care for but spot on for her. She wanted me to be sure to relay that she would return at least 17 times. Best Bite The Fried Shrimp ($16) with a Calabrian pepper sauce were very good. The breading on the shrimp had been fried hard enough to withstand the oil and butter-based bath in which they rested. The sauce was tasty and perfectly spicy for lunch.

I really love what they've done with the place. I've been a few times and so far the best thing on…read morethe menu is the wood fired pizza. Esp if you do the Build-Your-Own. The pasta is CONSISTENTLY a miss. I'm not sure what it is with the sauces but they never turn out right. The chicken Marsala sauce was gelatinous. The flounder with lemon butter and capers, was sour. The Tuscan chicken pasta was just olive oil. All in all, I keep coming back because they have so much potential and I don't want them to close. But man do they need some work when it comes to pastas and actually making sauces that taste good and actually stick to the noodles.

I've known the owner for many years and she has always done a wonderful job for her clients. We've…read moreworked the same weddings on many occasions.

I went to a wedding event on 10/15 2016 and it was plan by events& Moore /owner/planner Kimberly C…read more More She had poor service , she didn't help us with anything . She helped us on the last day of the wedding . She did not do a good job on helping us we paid her 1500 for no help . She fed us 1 hour and 45 minutes late . So if you are looking for someone please choose someone else that will give you special service .

Events to rent did all of the flowers and decorating for my wedding this weekend. They were…read moreamazing! My mom and I worked with Scott and he was the absolute best. He made sure that everything was done exactly how we imagined it. Everyone at our wedding couldn't believe how beautiful everything looked! Thank you Scott!!!

We had the best time working with Scott! He went above and beyond the visions we had for our…read morewedding. He was so helpful, communicated everything clearly, and he made it so easy on us by talking to our wedding planner and venue directly during planning (for dimensions, timing, etc.). He was so fun to work with, and eager to decorate our wedding venue!!!! Our flowers and decorations were stunning, and at the end of the night EVERYONE asked who we used. Zero stress with decorations the day of, and was blown away by the quality of the products. 110% recommend using Events to Rent if you're having a party in the Lansing area.

I was at an event Saturday evening which Morton's catered. The food was really good, prices were…read morereasonable and the staff they sent were efficient , helpful and very pleasant. I highly recommend them!

That meatloaf is I just had it a the cssj event it was amazing the chicken was so tender thanks…read morefor the experience I would give that meatloaf at A+

I attended the Frozen-themed party at the Williamston Sun Theater with my grand-daughters and was…read moreleft with the impression that this organization is Not-Ready-For-Primetime. While the event was fun with a lot of energy from the mom's and little dressed-up princesses, the logistics of the event were awful. Hand held microphones did not work so only the first 10 rows of the sold out theater could hear the banter from Elsa & Anna. The subsequent directions to queue up for pictures and face-painting could not be heard either so the audience stood in lines for the next hour. The upside ... concession prices were kid-friendly, but the lack of organization for this event left me with a chill. :(

We used all grand events for our summer wedding last year for both floral / design and planning…read more Lynette and Emily are THE BEST! They truly did an amazing job to create the wedding of our dreams.

The best investment we made for our daughter's wedding! Lynette is an amazing wedding planner!!…read more She worked with us and helped us keep on top of important needed items. But, she shined even more the day of the wedding. She is an absolutely incredible wedding planner! Her skills and experience seamlessly kept the wedding moving with no interruptions. She magically changed "sets' and broke down chairs and moved them without our guests noticing. She calmed nerves, cared, had compassion, and led the troops with a loving and assertive coolness. My husband's words, immediately after the reception ended, were "Lynette, I doubted getting a wedding planner early on but you've far exceeded my expectations! Thank you!" We highly recommend Lynette and All Grand Events for your wedding.

Ive been here 4/5 times. Its a good vibe per each experience. The staff is polite. They move…read morequickly and quietly. The captain goes over the safety precautions, rules & requirements. Each time was a private/reserved event. Drinks are cool for the most part. I never go wrong w/ an old fashioned. The brunch has nice avocado toast. The food is always fresh.

It's Saturday! There is nothing but blue skies and white clouds for miles! Today was a high of 85…read moredegrees which is perfect for a ride on the Ovation yacht for a few hours. The breeze and the water made it very comfortable even on the decks enjoying the sun. We boarded at the Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Claire Shores. The Ovation yacht is three levels of accommodations for 300 people. The event was perfect with a DJ on the top level with an open bar. The second level was the food, lounge areas, photo booth and open bar. The third level was the live band and more food. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the waterways and views of the boats plus the shorelines of both countries. A trip down the Detroit River is such a pretty sight. Be sure to check out their website for the Ovation Summer Series of theme events. The Motown Series sells out fast!