Last Friday evening my wife and I had the great pleasure of visiting the Cadillac Club for the first time. We were truly impressed with the uniqueness of your establishment.

The setting is unlike any other in the Greater Lansing area. It is both exciting and refreshing to have such a facility so close at hand, especially as to its décor and the variety of entertainment. It is the most personable night club we have experienced in a long time.

From start to finish your service staff was very congenial and attentive to all guests throughout the evening, and we were exceptionally pleased with our dinner choice.

Your reclamation and preservation of an older building in this manner is certainly a plus for the “cool cities” approach sought by Lansing.

We look forward to our next visit to your fine establishment.

Sincerely,

Daniel C. Matson
Attorney at Law

Hi Dave,

I wish to thank you and your staff at The Cadillac Club for hosting a memorable event last Saturday night, March 1st, when our annual banquet and fundraiser was held in The DeVille Room. The Michigan Muskie Alliance is very appreciative of the arrangements made for this event and the attentive service of those staff working that night. I would like to mention specifically the contributions of Chef Brett who presented and maintained an excellent buffet spread. Also, Rhonda and Pam during the preliminary banquet planning stage, along with Cindy, Mary Lou, Lynn and all the others working on the floor during the festivities were very helpful. Additionally, Nicole provided good service afterward when some of us transitioned to the other side for some music and relaxation.

This kind of personal service and atmosphere makes The Cadillac Club stand out above other facilities in the area. Many of the 100 plus members attending had never been to the Cadillac Club before. Everyone enjoyed the food and the amenities at your outstanding facility.

Thanks again, Dave, to you and your staff for a job well done!

Sincerely,

Chuck Stickney

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful service we received at your restaurant on Friday, October 12. I had a group of 20 physicians in the Seville Room for dinner.

First, the service was impeccable. From my first phone call when I spoke to Kara (catering) I was very pleased. She helped me work through menu selection and made excellent suggestions to accommodate our group.

Second, the waitresses, Nicole, Jade and Mary were outstanding! They efficiently saw to all our needs. On top of that, the food was superb.

I will highly recommend your establishment to others and will not hesitate to return for future events.

Thank you,

Brenda Pearson
Residency Coordinator
Medical Education Department
Ingham Regional Medical Center

We want to thank you, Chef Telder, your staff, and the Cadillac Club for helping us to have a successful Founders’ Feast. We turned out many new people, and made money in our very first fundraiser. That’s impressive for an organization only six months old. It wouldn’t have been possible without the Cadillac Club.

The food was delicious and the ambience just right. Having the servers in period costume as a great idea of yours; it certainly added to the Victorian flavor of the event. Thanks too, for obtaining the Presto String Quartet from Okemos High School. The young people gave a fine performance.

Every single person I spoke to was impressed with the event at your restaurant. I hope that those who were not familiar with the Club before will patronize it now.

Our sincerest appreciation,

Tim Bogar
Secretary, Friends of Lansing’s Historic Cemeteries

October 15, 2007

Dear Dave,

What a great event and what a wonderful place! Thanks so much for everything you did to make this a special night. Let's do it again next year!

Senator Debbie Stabenow

Friday, August 10, 2007

Lansing State Journal Opinion Column

Eatery boosts area

I had the pleasure of dining at the Cadillac Club recently when part of my family came into town for a visit. Not only was the food mouth-watering, the service was outstanding and the ambiance of the place was overwhelming. Needless to say, unlike the dull, mostly chain-owned restaurants in the area, The Cadillac Club was an evening out the entire family will remember.

I was surprised to see so few people on a Friday night. This was only my second dining experience at the Cadillac Club, but certainly not the last. Hopefully, more people will patronize the place, as it would be a sore loss if the Cadillac Club closed its doors.

The next time you think of dining out, treat yourself to a world-class experience!

-Gordon MacQueen
Holt

My name is Debbie Kosloski, and I am Lisa Domagalski's assistant at the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.

This letter is in appreciation for your wonderful catering staff. They have just completed another excellent job here at the Accident Fund!

As you are probably aware, we plan many different events throughout the year which requires catering. I have worked with several caterers in the past, and although we've had some really good ones, there was usually some sort of glitch or some little thing that wasn't quite right. Until now. I can't praise your staff enough.

Chef Brett is absolutely wonderful to work with and the quality of food he prepares has been the absolute best we have ever had. I have heard nothing but great feedback about how good the food is from Cadillac Club. So far, not one complaint. When you are dealing with over 500 employees, that is nothing short of spectacular! Chef Brett is always helpful, creative, and always willing to do whatever it takes. I am very thankful for him!

Anneka is incredible as well. The attention that she pays to the details is so greatly appreciated. Lisa and myself are pretty detailed as well, and it is such a pleasure to work with someone that does the same. I will never have to worry about anything as long as Anneka is there. She is kind, courteous, and goes right with the flow with all the last-minute changes we seem to spring on her. I truly enjoy working with her. She is very professional!

Last, but not at all least, your catering staff and servers are a pleasure. They are also very professional, kind, and courteous. They stay focused, they know what they're doing, and they do it very well.

I typically don't write these types of letters to the owners, but I felt compelled to do so in this case. In the events that we plan, catering is a key part of their success. Your staff at the Cadillac Club has proven themselves to be the very best. They have not only helped make our events successful, but have shown me that there is perfection in the catering world!

Thank you, again.

Debbie Kosloski
Executive Assistant
Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

Dear Dave,

I want to thank The Cadillac Club for being a part of the 2007 Higher Education Facility Management Association (HEFMA) summer conference. Everyone who joined in on Tuesday night’s dinner was delighted as it was definitely presented in grand style. The food and service was great and so was the live entertainment. Chef Brett and the staff was outstanding in providing us with great food, and paying attention to all the details and personal service.

Again, thank you for providing us with a top venue for our event.

Sincrely,

William J. Latta, Director
Facilities Planning & Space Management
Michigan State University

Just wanted to let you know how much my wife and I enjoy the Cadillac Club. It is fine dining at its best in Lansing. We took our daughter out for dinner last and she was very pleased. She is from Nashville and is accustomed to some great dining facilities in that area. The garlic mouse is to die for.

Thanks for bringing this place to existence. It is our favorite.

Thanks,

Robert & Nanette Rupinski
David Chapman Agency, Inc.

Chef Brett Telder
The Cadillac Club
1115 S. Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910

Dear Chef Telder,

The May 16, 2007 1st Annual Spring into Wellness Health Fair sponsored by the Michigan Department of Corrections was a great success. Thank you for participating in the spectacular “Healthy Salad Competition”. This was definitely a highlight of the Health Fair.

And the winners are….1st place goes to Backyard BBQ and the Cadillac Club, 2nd
Place goes to Sultan’s and Troppo’s and 3rd place goes to Soup To Nutz. All of the salads were excellent. Every restaurant who participated were instrumental in making our Health Fair a success! We hope you will partner with us for future Health Fairs events.

Thank you also for your role in helping to raise the awareness of healthy lifestyles for our employees.

Sincerely,

Rosanne Leland
On behalf of The Michigan Department of Corrections Health Fair Committee

Dear Mr Sheets:

I write to express my most sincere appreciation for the superb catering service your staff provided for our New Member Orientation. We received many compliments on the menu selections and presentation.

It was a pleasure working with Chef Brett and Anita. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor contributed to the success of our orientation in a very significant way.

Again, thanks for the great food and service.

Sincerely,

Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
State of Michigan
House of Representatives

I must mention Tuesday night’s visit and seeing the “Barry Manilow Look and Sing Alike” show. He was, as usual, a great performer (I’ve seen him before). One of the nicest things about the evening were the waiters. Carter was one and I can’t remember the name of the other person, but they were knowledgeable and really on the ball. Carter knew the menu well, and a dirty glass or dish was picked up immediately. They are an asset to your organization, as I am sure are many of the ladies at the entrance.

I hope you’re able to keep Cadillac Club open for many years. Best thing since Dines.

Sincerely,

Margaret Black

The Bash allows us to get the word out to the public that we are here and working for “Life Without Limits” for people with disabilities. Through publicity for our Bash, we’ve met new friends whom we’ve helped through our services, and others who have helped us as new volunteers.

As you know, the Bash has become a very popular event and your club is the perfect atmosphere for it. Thank you again for helping us make the Baby Boomer Bash happen. See you next year!

Sincerely,

Pam Patchak-Schuster
Program Manager
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan

To the Cadillac Club Management,

Give my best to Chef Brett and many thanks to Anita for helping with the arrangements. Lastly, for Ronda, keep up the good work. All of your effort is working. Tell Dave that I’ll do my best to tell everyone of the great time we all had. I am not quite done yet and I cannot fail to mention one more thing. One of our employees had car trouble and waited til almost 4 am for roadside assistance. They said that you all were so kind as to let them stay and literally fall asleep at the bar. Thank you for keeping them warm and safe. “What goes around comes around” I guess Cadillac Club will be around for a while. Best wishes for a fabulous 2007!

Sincerely,

Maria
Van Atta’s

June 9, 2006

Mr. David Sheets

The Cadillac Club

1115 S. Washington Avenue

Lansing, MI 48910

Hello Dave,

Around 4:30 – 5:00 on Saturday afternoon I learned that the Cadillac Club (along with all of REO town) had lost power. This put me directly behind the 8 ball since my daughter Angela’s wedding reception was planned for 7 pm that night.

Immediately, your Chef Brett stepped up to the plate to establish an alternative plan. After discussing our options Chef Brett said that he had an idea of another location and would get back with me ASAP. Within 10 minutes he called me back to tell me that we could transfer the party to the Fairbanks Grill (a facility not affiliated with the Cadillac Club). He would have the food transferred to the Fairbanks Grill and his staff along with Todd Cleveland and his Fairbanks staff would prepare and serve it at the Fairbanks with only about an hour delay from our original start time. Needless to say I WAS BLOWN AWAY! I could not believe that within 2 hours your staff along with the staff of a rival restaurant could work together to pull off a change in venue AND make it appear as if it had been originally planned for the Fairbanks Grill in the first place.

Despite the adversities of the day the party was a smashing success! I have heard nothing but rave reviews from my guests concerning the location, the service and especially the food. The meal was wonderful! The quality, taste and display of the food were first class. For me personally it was one of the finest wedding receptions I have ever attended.

I highly commend and deeply thank Chef Brett and his staff for their ability to take an extremely chaotic situation and turn it into the fantastic party we experienced. In addition, I want to greatly thank Todd, Miranda, Danielle and the rest of the staff from Fairbanks for everything that was done to bring this about. It is this small-town, can do attitude by everyone involved that made Saturday night a success.

In closing, you should be very proud of the high caliber of people who worked diligently to accomplish this.

With grateful appreciation,

Mark and Margaret Lewis

“On behalf of Cooley’s Operation Hurricane Hope and as president of the Student Bar Association, I wanted to thank you for your sponsorship of our benefit concert on September 28. The benefit concert wrapped up a two-week endeavor to raise funds for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, which will total around $20,000. The event was an integral part of the fundraising efforts and your generosity in allowing us to hold the event at the Cadillac Club was greatly appreciated. The faculty, students and staff from Cooley were impressed with the facility and service. I look forward to a continuing and long-lasting relationship. Thanks again to our neighbors down the street!”

-Victor Lee
Student Bar Association President
Thomas M. Cooley Law School

“I attended the WRAP Waste Reduction Awards Program luncheon today and had to comment on the buffet. It was phenomenal! Not only was it the best buffet that I have enjoyed in years, but it was one of the best meals I have had as well. The variety of entrees and salad choices was extremely impressive, but the flavor of the food was incredible. Everyone at our was raving – positively. Your ability to consistently produce a unique and outstanding dining experience in Lansing is raising the bar for everyone. My compliments to your chef and staff!

- Kevin Green
Executive Director
Principal Shopping District

“Wow! I can’t remember having a better meal at a luncheon meeting. Last Wednesday the Lansing Advertising Club had our monthly lunch meeting at the Cadillac Club. The buffet was delicious! Variety and quality made the numerous choices irresistible. I have never seen such a nicely prepared line! We heard the Cadillac Club was a little slice of Las Vegas, but never expected to see a buffet of this caliber in Lansing. Keep up the good work.”

- David W. Campbell
BRD Printing Incorporated
Past President LAC

“Our reception was a success, and we received nothing but compliments on the food and your service. On behalf of myself, and our partners in the Senate, I want you to know that I look forward to working with you in the future.”

- Eric Morris
The Sterling Corporation