Officials cut ribbon on opening of Studio D Grab & Go, 716 Boutique in Jamestown Airport (April 10, 2023)

Studio D Grab and Go and the 716 Boutique officially cut the ribbon on their new location at the Jamestown Airport.

Studio D owner Diana Scott moved to the airport after losing her lease for her business in downtown Jamestown and was looking for more space , “I knew the airport had been vacant for some time and had a wonderful space. So, we approached the county regarding the space and we were able to move in in December. And we’ve been busy renovating and updating everything.”

Scott added there also is venue space and the 716 Boutique, “We should have around 10 to 11 vendors by the time we’re done. Everything is local. We have everything from jewelry to food products. We have candles, we have woodworking.. large variety. And the best thing is everything is local.”

Studio D Catering initially started operations in 2015. The new Airport location officially opens today and will be open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday for lunch with catering events happening Friday through Sunday.

Chautauqua County Legislature Meeting (October 26, 2022)

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2023 County Budget with a 30-cent tax decrease.

The new property tax rate will be $7.80 per $1,000 assessed value with a real property tax levy of $69,681,835.

There was no change in the approved levy and tax rate from what County Executive PJ Wendel proposed in his budget last month.

The Legislature also approved an emergency resolution regarding the lease of the Jamestown Airport Restaurant.

Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart read a letter from Studio D Catering Owner Diana Scott requesting the lease agreement, “We believe that the Jamestown Airport Restaurant would be a great fit as we expand our private catering, begin to offer grab-and-go breakfast and lunches to more than 150 employees within a three-mile radius of the Airport.”

Studio D Catering has been in operation since 2015 and had lost its lease for its space in downtown Jamestown in 2021. Barnhart said the necessity of the emergency resolution was due to the holiday season starting next month and the catering company’s need for event space.

The bazaar will take place 11am to 4pm on December 4th, 11th and 18th.

There will be activities and vendors outdoors at the Wintergarden on North Main Street, indoors at the former U.S. News Building on West Third Street, and indoors at the Dykeman Building on East Second Street.

There were will be about 30 vendors selling handmade crafts or home goods. The Wintergarden location will feature live music along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3pm.

Organizer Diana Scott said the purpose of the bazaar is to not only have people visit vendors but also shop at other businesses downtown.

WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with local business owner Diana Scott about her plans to bring a multi-week Artisan Holiday Bazaar to downtown Jamestown.

She said she wanted to attract people downtown, “We do have some wonderful, new local shops that I feel that we could draw more attention to. We have a bunch of young people coming back to the city who are willing to open up storefronts and show their love for their hometown. And I just believe that during Christmas, it’s a great opportunity to get more and more people on the streets in downtown.”

Scott said vendors will be located outside at the Winter Garden Plaza, Potter’s Terrace, and along some sidewalks possibly. She said vendors will be featured indoors at the Dykeman Building as well. Scott also hopes to offer the sale of live Christmas trees downtown.

Vendors who sell handcrafted items who are interested in being part of the bazaar and those interested in volunteering for the event can contact Diana Scott through the Studio D Catering Facebook page or by calling (716) 640-6035. She says a Facebook page for the event is being developed as well.

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 3^rd 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.