Accolades

Dear Jim,
I wanted to extend a personal thank you for the incredible job you & your team did on the President Fox dinner- the food & service were amazing. I have heard many remarks since the dinner regarding the delicious food, beautiful presentation and none of us can figure out you did it without a kitchen. You are a restaurateur without equal. I can’t imagine anyone else doing such a fine job on that event.

Best Regards,
Kathleen McIntire

Dear Mr. Kokas,
I am writing to commend you on your excellent staff. We celebrated our wedding on September 9, 2000 and our anniversary September 8, 2001, using Opus to Go for both occasions.

First of all, I never gave proper recognition to John Bommarito, who last year was very organized, efficient and adaptable, in very extreme conditions (100 degree, humid weather). The site was distant, and traffic that day was heavy, yet he kept his cool. He personally obtained cannolis for us (my husband believe a wedding is not a wedding without cannolis). And, even though this year he was not intimately involved with our function, I felt very confident that it was going to be great, because he knew exactly what was going on and was able to answer my questions when I called. He appears to be an exceptional manager.

I was also extremely please with Teresa, Sandy and the rest of the staff on September 8, whose names unfortunately, I cannot remember. Although my husband and I were very busy, I noticed many lovely little touches. I was very self-conscious about our house because it is half under construction, yet, these ladies acted, as it was perfectly normal. My husband created a little path so that our guests could find their way back, and it was wonderful to walk up it to find a lovely, smiling woman with a tray of champagne at the end. Even though Opus was no responsible for our flower arrangements, when high winds started to blow and knock the vases over, the staff very ingeniously filled the vases with stones from the construction area in the front garage. One remembrance I’ll have of that day was the barmaid leaning down giving maraschino cherries to some of the little kids. The food, as usual, was great. And, once again, we were blessed with extremely hot, humid weather, this time including driving rain. Your staff was soaked to the skin with wet hair and blouses, yet they continuously maintained their professionalism and never stopped smiling. Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Catherine and Dominic Fava

Dear Mr. Kokas & Opus One,
As a busy working mom & wife of a busy attorney, time is very precious to me. This past holiday season, watching my 77 year old parents with my 11 year old son, the realization of time really hit me!

I made a reservation at your fabulous restaurant for the early seating New Year’s Eve at the last minute, we decided to take my son with us to dinner (a nightmare for the restaurant I’m sure), but he was in his new suit, and very excited! Your staff was most kind & professional. He was the only child in the place, yet the bartender made him his own blend of virgin daiquiris and your entire staff was most gracious and festive!

Thank you for an evening we will always cherish. Thank you for being the BEST!

Sincerely,
Jane Grover
Jackson, MI

Dear Jim,
I wanted to thank you for your help in making the recent event at my house such a great success. The food was beautiful and, of course delicious and your staff did a terrific job in making sure that everything was just right.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Granholm
Lansing, MI

Dear Mr. Kokas,
Thank you for catering the Third Circuit Court’s luncheon on April, 30, 2010. The ordering process, service to our facility and the quality of food was excellent.

We plan on utilizing your catering services for future meetings and thank you for the wonderful experience.

Sincerely,
Ronald Ruffin
Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Dear Jim,
Once again it is a pleasure to thank you, Bonnie Peck, and the Opus to Go Team for your tremendous help in making New Detroit’s annual Closing the Gap awards dinner a success. The changes we made this year were huge for us, with both the new venue and the new menu. We are happy the change didn’t include Opus to Go! As always, we appreciate what an exceptional partner Bonnie is in working with us to ensure that all of our expectations were met.

I have had many comments from our guests about the delicious meal and the superior service by your staff. Please let Bonnie and the members of her team know how much we respect their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile. We look forward to working with you again next year.

Sincerely,
Shirley Stancato
New Detroit

Dear Mr. Kokas,
I am writing to tell you what a wonderful evening my husband and I shared with our friends Tom & Janice last Friday at your restaurant! It had been too long since any of us had been. As you see Fred and I are an hour away. Vince and Melissa were excellent and we all thought Chef Giznsky’s menu to be healthy and portion perfect!

All the best to you & Opus One!

Always,
Jannie & Fred Birkhill
Pinckney, MI