My husband and I got married at Down Town Club on 7/12/25. We fell in love with the space…read moreimmediately when we toured it in Spring '24 and booked it immediately! The space is an architectural gem-- you could put nothing in it and it's still absolutely breathtaking. As for the planning process with Cescaphe, it was as easy and breezy as could be. We were planning from afar in TN so everything besides our initial venue tour was done virtually. Devan was our 'concierge' who was able to keep us on track with the timeline and provide recommendations. She was always quick to get us answers to any questions and it was nice to have a dedicated member of their team to correspond with! At the 3-month mark we were handed off to Hannah who was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! If you have the honor of working with her, consider yourself so lucky. She was so responsive and on top of things, and her calming demeanor was perfect for the day of the wedding. Her attention to detail was also incredible. I think she picked up every single little thing I said during our calls. Our maitre d' was Mu who was equally as impressive as Hannah. I don't think my husband or I had an empty glass in our hands the entire night! Which is also the reason why I only made it to the bar once to see Tim, our head bartender, but from what I heard from ALL of our guests, he was great as well. All of our guests raved about the food-- the spread for cocktail hour, the entrees, and the dessert spread. Cescaphe really does have it down to a science! If you're thinking about Down Town Club, or I'm sure any of Cescaphe's other venues, I'd highly recommend it! My husband and I got married at Down Town Club on 7/12/25. We fell in love with the space immediately when we toured it in Spring '24 and booked it immediately! The space is an architectural gem-- you could put nothing in it and it's still absolutely breathtaking. As for the planning process with Cescaphe, it was as easy and breezy as could be. We were planning from afar in TN so everything besides our initial venue tour was done virtually. Devan was our 'concierge' who was able to keep us on track with the timeline and provide recommendations. She was always quick to get us answers to any questions and it was nice to have a dedicated member of their team to correspond with! At the 3-month mark we were handed off to Hannah who was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! If you have the honor of working with her, consider yourself so lucky. She was so responsive and on top of things, and her calming demeanor was perfect for the day of the wedding. Her attention to detail was also incredible. I think she picked up every single little thing I said during our calls. Our maitre d' was Mu who was equally as impressive as Hannah. I don't think my husband or I had an empty glass in our hands the entire night! Which is also the reason why I only made it to the bar once to see Tim, our head bartender, but from what I heard from ALL of our guests, he was great as well. All of our guests raved about the food-- the spread for cocktail hour, the entrees, and the dessert spread. Cescaphe really does have it down to a science! If you're thinking about Down Town Club, or I'm sure any of Cescaphe's other venues, I'd highly recommend it!

I attended a wedding at the Down Town Club last week for a good friend of mine and I found the…read moreevent space to be very nice. The Down Town Club is located inside a very large building in Old City and takes up at least one floor. Once you're out of the elevator you are greeted by a giant glass table and a centerpiece. For the wedding, this table was used to hold the place cards, which informed you of the the table you would be seating at. Behind that table is a large hall with a few tables, a bar and some counters, which can be used to plate food and serve horderves. I suppose it could also be used as a simple waiting area. There is also a piano located i that area, which can be used to play some live music. The horderves, which were served were top notch. Some of my favorites included the lamb chops, lobster, shrimp and ravioli. I also loved how they had a full sushi bar along with some other traditional Japanese options including ahi tuna. The dinner and dessert was great as well. The dressing on the salad was very tasty and the filet minion was perfectly done. The dessert options here were out of the world. Mini-cupcakes, cannolis, funnel cake and more were all provided and they were all very delicious. The view of Independence Hall is absolutely spectacular as well. The Ball Room wasn't giant, but it easily held over 200 people without as if the room was, too crowded. The ball room was also quickly transformed from hosting the wedding ceremony towards become a place to hold a fun party. While I didn't use it, valet parking was available, which was a nice touch. Altogether, the Down Town Club is a very nice space to hold a variety of events including weddings!

The place was lovely. The food was subpar. It had the potential to be really good but the food was…read morecold or bland. For example the mash potatoes were freezing. The beef wasn't just rare, it was extra rare. The fish was cold and the pasta was bland. Deserts were pretty but no flavor. Presentation was lovely. If they match the food with the decor they will be on to something major.

Worst place I've ever been to there was a nat in my food for my daughter Lucy we wanted to make it…read morespecial and then the waiter didn't give a straw and then when she didn't I asked for a refund and they said no wast of 10 thousand dollars

Attended a wedding here and it was beautiful! Was in awe from the moment we walked through the…read morefront door. However, for a wedding, it was a little tough. There was only one bathroom, and going up and down the stairs (in heels) got to be a huge hassle. After the ceremony ended, that room was closed off and everyone had to squeeze in the tiny entrance room for the cocktail hour. Once the reception started, everything was the complete opposite -- very spread out and separated, which wasn't terrible, but the major issue was the main reception room. Their were hardly any tables for such a large number of people and the dance floor was tiny. We made do and still enjoyed ourselves, but would have liked to eat sitting down at an actual table! Although this type of venue wouldn't be my first choice for a wedding specifically, it was still beautiful and if the layout doesn't bother you, the decor and feel of the place overall were perfect!

Was here over the weekend for a wedding and was impressed by the beauty of this old mansion. I was…read moreshocked to learn that the mansion was previously a private residence due to the massive size of the place. It was an interesting wedding venue due to the multiple floors. First floor was the ceremony and dance floor, 2nd floor was a bar, and 3rd floor a billiard room and bridal suite. Pros: gorgeous venue for pictures Multiple floors with different amenities Multiple bars Cons: ONE BATHROOM!!!!!! Smoking allowed on the third floor Very small dance floor

My gf and I show up for a Bat Mitzvah for my cousin's kid. We arrive approximately five minutes or…read moreso late and one of the ushers says they are not letting any more people in lol. Luckly, another usher corrected her and said they are still letting people in, can you freaking imagine if they just turned people away that traveled hours away to attend? I get if even if you arrive late to say a baseball game the stadium security guard will wait for a pause in action to let you in but to be this mis trained when you're primarily function is to let people into the event just wow. Anywho, that is how the night started off. The Hor-devas were laid out in a way that an entire level of food was so high up on shelves people either didn't even see it or couldn't reach it. Btw, I am close to six feet tall, and I couldn't see the food. Now for the positive, they had ample amounts of food and on there website it even says its all inclusive so you do not have to pay for x amount of refills I am assuming which is very nice. I even recall during the cocktail hour I was wondering this fact as the refills were plentiful. Now, the big shitshow of the night was the seating. I don't think I can put this on the venue however as I legit couldn't find a seat for myself at one of the tables! This is why you should have placement cards like at a wedding. My gf and I left as soon as the dinner buffet was set up as I am not pulling up a chair to a table without a freaking plate setting. Also, I must mention the music was extremely loud. My gf had to put freaking ear plugs in. Very disappointing night but again I can't put all of the blame on the facility. I hope my cousin and his family enjoyed their night as I know I didn't. As always people SYOY!!!

Best venue i've had the pleasure of being at for my sister's big day. Cocktail hour was to die for,…read morethe ambiance was so inviting and the food and drinks were incredible. I will be choosing this as my next venue for my vow renewal

I didn't like the fact that I had to pay a deposit of $750 separate from cost of booking event that…read morewas supposed to be refunded after event. The refund I expected $750 instead I received $500. Even though we had complained of hair being in food of one of the guests and foreign objects inside another entree packed to go, nothing was done and no follow up call as promised.

The food for this event I was invited to was superb. I didn't even need salt or pepper. The food…read morewas hot, wonderful and came out promptly and on time. The servings were filling and a menu that was made for even a diabetic. Great job ya'll. I've been going here for years. One of my hide outs. I had my senior prom here (Imhotep Charter High School 6243 2003.

We worked with Kristen at the College of Physicians for our wedding and CBD is the caterer that…read morecomes attached to the venue. We were thrilled on so many levels! First, Kristen is an absolute professional. Getting to work with her was one of the highlights of our wedding. She answered all of our questions (and trust me...we had questions!) quickly, thoroughly, and with warmth that made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with. I cannot recommend her enough. Second, CBD and Kristen offered us several different price levels for our wedding which was hugely helpful. We ended up choosing a less expensive package so that we could invite more guests given our budget. Third, CBD was wonderful about allergies. I am gluten and dairy free & several of my guests had severe allergies to other items. Everyone I talked to after the wedding said they felt taken care of! We had a wonderful experience and recommend them highly!

I cannot recommend Kristen and the team at Catering by Design enough. I can honestly say every…read moreaspect of our wedding went completely as planned and looked exactly as I had envisioned and I had a very specific vision! Kristen was unbelievable-- incredibly responsive and took on way more than most day of coordinators (calling vendors, creating the timeline, recommending vendors, previewing decor set up). She made recommendations and was honest when she really thought something wasn't a good idea, but at the end of the day she let me come up with the concept and executed it beautifully. In addition to Kristen, the rest of the staff was incredible. I had a number of guests come up to me and tell me the service was outstanding-- better than most top notch restaurants. We even had our own personal concierge, Zakiya, who seemed to know what we needed even before we asked. We actually got to eat at our wedding! Lastly, the food. It was delicious and again, we got so many compliments. We loved the food so much we ate the packed up leftovers the next night for dinner. Overall, the evening was incredible and we could not have pulled it off without Kristen and the team at Catering by Design. We cannot thank them enough!

Attended a wedding reception here with my son for a family friend. Everything was pretty much top…read morenotch! The before supper appetizer buffet was on point with a variety of yummy selections. The dinner served delicious. Desserts great. Staff was solicitous and took great care of us. A wonderful evening celebrating the happy couple, and this spot did it right!

5 Starts all the way!!!!! Great waitstaff. Caring and…read morecareful Valet Parkers in a lot beside the building. Once inside for the wedding, we were attending we were immediately astounded by the beauty of the place. The First Floor with its beautiful chandelier and cafe seating is used for cocktail hour and then later as a dessert station. Both sessions were crammed with top shelf hors d'oeuvres, nice drinks and imaginative desserts. Service was top notch! Professional and courteous. Our dinner meal was incredible. Again, 5 star all the way. The wedding area was pretty and laid out well with comfortable seating. The dance floor was fun. A great venue for a wedding o a fancy, upscale party.

We came here for a wedding, the place looked pretty, nice ambiance. Bathrooms should have been…read moregender neutral as men and women were open and across from one another, and exactly the same. Bathrooms were not tended to at the 300 ppl wedding, it was gross. The appetizers were too different and nothing was labeled, the attendants didn't speak English and weren't much help, what if we had food allergies, in which we do, It kept us from eating food. The food was subpar the salmon was bland and not much crabmeat. The green beans were not even cooked and were flavorless. The ribeye was way over cooked. The desserts trays were the cheap mini options and cookies. A few breakfast type options were unique for a wedding. Bottom line, it was just ok, nothing great.

I was a guess at a wedding a couple weeks back ,it was such a beautiful place , the young lady…read morewho take care the bathroom was so nice ima did great job