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 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. :(

The food is outstanding and the staff and Teresa are super friendly! Definitely recommend them for…read moreyour next catered event.

I was contacted by Sparrow Hospital to help bartend their 24 Karat Gala Fundraiser at the end of…read moreFebruary. When the event did not have enough bartending staff, Teresa Barcy who is the owner of Professional Party Planner, recommended me for the job. When I agreed to take the job, I brought up concerns I had about the event with Teresa. She was able to assure me that she and her staff would support me in any way necessary. Her staff was knowledgeable, quick, and efficient from set up to tear down and made the busy night enjoyable and stress-free. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!

Bowling is in the name but I come for the food!…read more The food is always consistent and delicious, I recommend their burgers, French dips or pizza! Definitely need the house made ranch too!!! The service is always fast and friendly, don't remember a single bad experience with the staff here whatsoever. The atmosphere is very unique, being a bowling alley, arcade and restaurant. I'd say I think of the food first then bowling second but every aspect of this place is top notch. Can't recommend this place enough, don't hesitate to stop in!!!

The place is lively with a great setup bowling, arcade, and a restaurant that all flow together…read morenicely. The restaurant has more of a sports bar vibe, and for that style, it definitely feels like a higher end, five star spot in its category.

What a cool way to see the houses along Grand River! I would highly recommend this cruise - we went…read moreon their Spring themed one and had such a nice time. Lunch was chicken salad on croissant, potato chips, coleslaw and a beautiful fruit salad. Cash bar. I think $42 per ticket is a very fair price for this cool outing - I'd love to go on one in the Fall to see the colors along the river. A family-owned business, the Captain did a very nice intro and the weather was perfect.

Great food. My friend and I did the lunch cruise and it's $43/person. They served a Thanksgiving…read morestyle buffet with vegetarian lasagna, stuffing, rolls, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad...And it's all made from scratch. There was a jazz band that took requests and a cash bar for pretty cheap. My Bloody Mary was $4.50 with well. After lunch we could explore the whole boat, and it's absolutely fabulous. The captain, Chris, is really nice and told us the story of the boat and how they purchased the Detroit one too. I won't ruin the story in case you go, it was really interesting! The manager and chef, Gary, is really nice too. I can't remember the front of the house manager's name, but she was also friendly and I enjoyed talking to her as well. I think it was well worth going!

Totally fine for normal kids. Not good for whiny little brats who get upset & throw a fit at every…read morelittle inconvenience because they'll get stuck up on the jungle gym, crying & complaining that they can't get down & one of the poor attendants will have to navigate the apparatus with no harness to "save" them. Raise your kids properly or keep them at home where abominations belong.

Took my granddaughters today for the first time and I was disgusted. It was very dirty. There was…read moretrash scattered here and there, the floors were gross -looks like they haven't been cleaned in a long time. There was trash in the ball pits, socks scattered throughout. It's too bad because it really has a lot to offer. They still had fun but I will not return until they clean it up.

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.