Did you know that the Knapp’s Building is home to another delicious food business, Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe? Sweet Encounter specializes in in made-from-scratch, gluten-free, and peanut-free desserts. Stop by the next time you’ve got a sweet tooth that needs satisfying!

With the work week winding down, it's time to hit the town. And by this time next year, our full-service bar will become your go-to place for happy hour, girl's night out, and everything in between. What drink will you be ordering first?

The Macotta Club will bring together different dishes, different stories, and different perspectives to Downtown Lansing. Want to play a part in making it happen? Check out our sponsorship opportunities: buff.ly/3L6yXAj

Food is a way of showing love – across cultures and across communities. We're so excited to give our food makers a place to share their creations in the world next year.

There's still time to apply to our incubator kitchen program! We’ve been meeting with potential participants as the applications come in, so don’t wait. Fill out our interest form and we can chat about how The Macotta Club could be a good fit: buff.ly/47zW9AA

Today is the first wave deadline to apply for our culinary cohort! The application process is simple, so shoot your shot! Once we’ve reviewed your application, we can talk through how the incubator kitchen program can support your dream culinary business: buff.ly/47zW9AA

Know someone who makes amazing fish and has a passion for cooking? We’re especially looking for a seafood restaurateur to participate in The Macotta Club. Send them our way so they can learn more about how the program can make their dream a reality: buff.ly/47zW9AA

It might not look like much, but this is our big, beautiful loading dock. Ingredients will come through it's bay door, and someday soon will come out of the kitchen on a plate to you.

The Macotta Club is a commitment to Downtown Lansing's future. We can't wait to open our doors to this amazing neighborhood in spring of 2024. What types of food would you like to see?

Know anybody who makes amazing samosas or perfectly fried gobi manchurian? We're on the lookout for an Indian food restaurateur to participate in The Macotta Club. Send them our way to learn more about how the program can make their dream a reality: buff.ly/47zW9AA

Food is fuel: for the body, for the soul, and for the community. Read about how The Macotta Club will fuel a 24/7 downtown experience and a space for inclusive community connection on our website: buff.ly/44KCD2E

There’s still time to make this year your year! As part of our cohort of culinary entrepreneurs, you'll have access to business training, a state-of-the art commercial kitchen and resources to make your business thrive! Applications are now open: buff.ly/3Y9e4tE

Wondering what we mean when we say "cohort of culinary entrepreneurs," or have other questions about the logistics of The Macotta Club? Check out our FAQs to learn more: buff.ly/44KCD2E

Did you see The Macotta Club on FOX 47 News Morning Blend yesterday? If you missed it, check out the full video here: fox47news.com/entertainment/…

Interested in investing in The Macotta Club and Downtown Lansing's culinary future? Read about our sponsorship levels here: buff.ly/45wqVby

You can’t tell from the outside, but we’ve started working on the interior of the historic Knapp’s building to make our future home restaurant ready. To learn more about our connection to this space, visit buff.ly/3SakBDs

When will we open? What does "macotta" mean? What does it take to open a restaurant here? You've got questions, we've got answers. Read more about this partnership and The Macotta Club’s inception in our FAQs: buff.ly/44KCD2E

Trick or Treat on the Square is tonight! We're so excited to take part in downtown happenings once our doors are open. Until then, Happy Halloween from The Macotta Club!

The Macotta Club was designed to provide culinary entrepreneurs with the resources and business-know how needed to put their dreams of starting a business within reach. We're accepting applications for participants now – apply today! buff.ly/47zW9AA

This year has already gone by so fast, it's hard to believe fall is already here (and The Macotta Club is that much closer to opening its doors)! With the cold weather here to stay, what’s your favorite fall comfort meal?