I want to again thank everyone who made my birthday/retirement event so special. The feedback that I am getting about Dorian's Creole Soul food, D-Ray Enterprises decorations, Kakes by Karen, VJ's Fruit Displays, Jay Aubrey's Photography, Parties of Elegance photographer, and the Level 1 Band have all been superb!!! My experience with them was pleasant and professional. They exceeded every expectation. Many people were in awe of the venue, "The Studio" where everything was 1st class. However, it grieves me to report that I personally would not recommend the use of this facility. Unfortunately, working with Mr. J.R. was difficult. He consistently over promised and under delivered. He promised all day access to the facility, but eventually said that He wouldn't open it until 5p.m. for my event starting at 6p.m. It took a frustrating conversation to get him to agree to let my caterer, decorater, fruit display coordinator, and cake decorater in to set up from 11 to 1pm, but of course none of the food items could be put out that early. Some professionals were coming from out-of-town, others had to miss church, all had to go to the facility twice, both morning and evening to get it all done. He promised the use of all rooms at the location as a part of the package, and I was able to ultimately use them, however, only after frustrating negotiations about already agreed upon and paid for services. The feedback that I received from the professionals that needed to set-up was also negative concerning Mr. J.R. They reported him to be arrogant, with unreasonable demands, making comments that they found difficult to overlook. He also reportedly made uncomfortable advances towards one of my married guest. The Studio gets a thumbs up, but Mr. J. R. is bad for business. For as long as I have been on Facebook, I don't recall making one negative post, but I felt it my duty to warn. read more