City Officials and local business development leaders were at Studio D Catering & Venue Tuesday afternoon to officially welcome the business to downtown Jamestown.
JAMESTOWN – A new catering service and dining venue has officially announced its open for business in downtown Jamestown.
Studio D Catering & Venue – located on the 3rd floor of the Chautauqua Music building at 106 E. Second St. – held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
The business is run by Dana and Diana Scott and features a catering operation along with a unique venue that allows a couple or a group of up to 30 people to stop by and enjoy a professionally prepared meal.
Diana Scott says the business actually opened in September and has seen a steady stream of clients, so Tuesday was actually the first time she was able to find an opportunity to have the grand opening.
Studio D co-owners Diana and Dana Scott (far left) stand with building owners Melissa and Pete Miraglia (center) as Greg Lindquist from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation talks with those gathered to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Studio D Catering & Venue at 106 E. Second St. in downtown Jamestown.
“I was hoping to maybe do this before the holidays but I was so busy during the month of December that we felt that now would be the most appropriate time to do this,” Scott told WRFA. “So I’m just glad to have everybody in the space and in the venue to see that we’re kind of unique. The fact that we have a venue within the kitchen sets us apart from your everyday catering service.”
Scott says that her catering and dining menu runs the gamut, but she does try to specialize in spicy, Cajun based food.
“One of my favorite things is spice so I do a lot of Cajun foods and ethnic foods, along with your standard roast beef, rigatoni, and other dishes clients would be familiar with,” Scott said. “But everybody who tries our food will tell us that there is a lot of flavor. There’s that underlying hint of spices – not necessary hot, but a very unique blend of spices.”
The building is owned by Pete Miraglia – who said he’s slowly been renovating each floor to accommodate various businesses. In additional to Chautauqua Music and Studio D, the building also is the home to several other businesses, including Afloral Design.
Miraglia says that the city and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation have both been very helpful with assisting him in the renovation effort.
“If you go back when I started this building 13 years ago I’ve had great support from the city and over the last several years from Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, so it’s great,” Miraglia said. “Tackling something like this is not easy. It’s a lot of money and a lot of time.”
In addition to providing food and an inviting dining area, Studio D also features a striking panoramic view of Brooklyn Square and the south side of Jamestown.
For more information on Studio D, call (716) 640-6035 or visit the Studio D Catering & Venue’s Facebook page.
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