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.

My partner and I went to REO Town Clubhouse for 517 Restaurant Week and had a great sandwich! We'll…read moredefinitely be going back to check out more of their offerings and hopefully to play a little pool. Service was quick and friendly. Inferior is really cool. Will update this review once I've had more chances to visit the Clubhouse. Give them a try!

This company does not deliver the quality of product or service that they promote, and are…read moredifficult to get a hold of and communicate with. On top of that, employees are rude and condescending. Showtime Events/Michigan Events is not above insulting their customer to make themselves look better. We actually had an excellent experience with them during the sales process, but once the final check was cut (prior to the event), it was all downhill, and we did not receive what was in our contract or what was verbally communicated to us. Naturally there are two sides to every story, but at no time should a request for assistance with which a company disagrees be met with insults in place of actual dialogue or reasoning.

From the owner: We specialize in complete event management. Anything you may need in the events industry can be…read morecreated, produced and implemented right here at Showtime Events! Our specialists have been in the special events, entertainment and hospitality industries for over 20 years and are experienced professionals. Experts including event producers, event planners, sound & lighting technicians, designers, in-house artists, and interactive entertainers are ready to guarantee that your vision becomes reality. Showtime Events success can be attributed to our attention to detail, exceeding expectations, and satisfying all of our clients with our ongoing goal of perfection. We have a tremendous amount of resources to assist you and with offices and warehouses in North Carolina, Michigan, and Florida, we are truly able to service the entire country and locations throughout the globe. No matter what your needs; big or small, single or multiple day, near or far, we are here to help you.

Great place for kids to play and get energy out of system. All indoor and cool temperatureread more

I was really disappointed with our experience hosting my daughter's birthday party at Fun City,…read moreespecially considering we spent over $600. For that price, I expected much better. The party package advertised a "host," but the only thing our host did was bring the pizza into the party room. There was no help organizing the party, assisting with the kids, or checking in to see if we needed anything. The cleanliness was by far the biggest issue. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting, with feces smeared on the walls, which is completely unacceptable in a place designed for children. The play equipment was also visibly dirty, worn down, and some areas appeared to be in need of repair. Many of the staff members seemed very young and disengaged. They weren't paying attention to what was happening around them, and customer service was minimal. To make matters worse, several attractions were closed during our visit, which was disappointing since we paid full price for the party package. Overall, this experience did not come close to matching the cost. I expected a clean, well-maintained facility with attentive staff and the services that were advertised. Unfortunately, I left feeling like we paid premium prices for a very subpar experience. I wouldn't choose to host another party here unless significant improvements are made.

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 .

This company does not deliver the quality of product or service that they promote, and are…read moredifficult to get a hold of and communicate with. On top of that, employees are rude and condescending. Showtime Events/Michigan Events is not above insulting their customer to make themselves look better. We actually had an excellent experience with them during the sales process, but once the final check was cut (prior to the event), it was all downhill, and we did not receive what was in our contract or what was verbally communicated to us. Naturally there are two sides to every story, but at no time should a request for assistance with which a company disagrees be met with insults in place of actual dialogue or reasoning.

From the owner: Michigan Events is a full service event production and entertainment company. An extension of…read moreShowtime Events in Raleigh, NC and Santa Rosa Beach, FL. We provide complete event production and management, audio/visual, decor, and entertainment services - anything you may need in the events industry can be created, produced and implemented right here at Michigan Events! Our experienced professionals have been in the special events, entertainment and hospitality industries for over 20 years. Experts including event producers, event planners, sound & lighting technicians, designers, in-house artists, and interactive entertainers are ready to guarantee that your vision becomes reality.

they had us waiting outside this club for 2 hours. they clearly don't know how to organize an event…read moreaside from a ghetto makeshift club outside a strip mall. my friends and i drove 2 hours to come to this event and it isn't even happening: do not attend any events organized by this company.

Love this spot and this couple! Due to Covid- our wedding venue got canceled 3 weeks before our…read morewedding and I went into a panic! This was one of the only options and they were willing to accommodate EVERYTHING. Chris and Mary were our photographers as well. Sweetest couple ever!! They made our wedding day spectacular despite all the negativity going on in this world. I would recommend them 100X over and over again and this location!

I can't say enough positive things about my experience here with Chris and Mary. The facility…read moreitself was stunningly beautiful, but what really makes this place amazing was Mary and her unwavering support. I could visibly see my bride and mothers shoulders relax after meeting Mary for the first time, a few weeks before the wedding. Mary had all sorts of supplies we could use (all for free) and really knew her stuff. During our rehearsal, Mary instructed everyone to come to her on the day of the wedding. Not me (the groom), not my mother, not the bride, but her. She played the QB and handled everything. Guys, and girls, in a world where couples getting married are nickled and dimed for every little thing, this place is the opposite. Never once did Mary say something like "Sure, we can do that for an extra fee". Everything was "Oh sure, here's what I have, what do you think?" You can tell both Chris and Mary really enjoy their work. I have nothing but glowing comments to say about them and their facility. I would recommend them a hundred times over if I could. Go with them and their facility, you won't regret it.