Many customers frequent Republic Gardens just to visit one of their favorite bartenders. Veterans Mike Cooke, Lou Jones, Gene Cook, and Tasha Sinclair are an intricate part of the club not to mention they make a mean drink. But aside from a great crew, Marc does confess that there are many challenges that surface. The promoter has to make your night so hot that people don't mind paying just so they don't have to wait in line. This is important to me because it's not always the place that makes the party, it's the people.
All walks of life make up the Republic Gardens decor.
He has taken a predominately black club and has attempted to incorporate a multitude of ethnic backgrounds. He knows the importance of treating all his patrons with the same standard. However, Marc does acknowledge Republic Gardens has a VIP area but feels that a real VIP doesn't need a room to feel like a star. To him it's all a frame of mind. It's a pass to keep you coming back.