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I was referred to this school by a friend. For convenience I went to their Long Island office and...
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I was referred to this school by a friend. For convenience I went to their Long Island office and I was not disappointed! Better too because it costs less than the Manhattan location. I just graduated last Friday and I am so glad I decided to do this. I am very anxious to start working in a real bar and I will actually be practicing at one of their training bars in the city to add something to my resume since I do not have any bartending experience. My teachers were excellent and I hope to keep in touch with them because they were the best. Elena in the office was very nice and pleasant too. When I first started there was nothing pushy about it at all. I'm not sure about the Manhattan location but I am confident in stating that there shouldn't be any bad reviews about this school AT ALL!
Pros: learned drinks quickly, great teacher, realistic bar set-up
Cons: none
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I love Slate. I use it as my venue for my birthday party with friends. People can play pool or...
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I love Slate. I use it as my venue for my birthday party with friends. People can play pool or ping pong, or sit back in the comfortable lounge areas and just eat and talk. It's also a good happy hour place with coworkers. The drinks are a little pricey, but I really like the ambiance and service. I didn't know about their weekday lunch specials! Great tip!
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I really didn't know what to expect when I decided to go to bartending school. What I did know was...
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I really didn't know what to expect when I decided to go to bartending school. What I did know was that I needed a job fast and what you see on the Internet and what you see in person when you go to visit some of the schools out there is very different.
American Bartenders School was the one that I chose to pay for because it made the most sense and everything was available to be seen when I visited. I didn't feel pushed to make an immediate decision and they even gave me a bunch of information to take home. So many places I checked out were so suspicious and reluctant to give me a brochure.
Why? I still can't figure it out. One place I went, you couldn't even tell it was a school and I basically had to do cartwheels around the lobby to be noticed! The classroom at American Bartenders is not hidden from view, it was filled with about 25 students working and none of the other schools that I visited looked like that. The front lobby area had 10 or more people waiting to be seen for enrollment.On the Net, it seemed that American Bartenders received the most impressive media attention of any bartender school and had a high ranking for reliability.
I visited other schools that were obviously a rip off. What do you expect from a school that tries to suck you into the program sight unseen for such a low dollar amount? And by phone? Give me a break!
I may not have been born in the U.S., but that doesn't mean that I am stupid or should be treated differently than others. I am very aware of a hustle when I see one! I have a PHD in my country, but chose to live in the U.S. with the rest of my family.
After all the research, I was elated when I finished American Bartenders School and got a job in an Italian Restaurant in Little Italy. The restaurant is busy and turns tables every 35 minutes or so. I made $560 my first week on the job. I was thrilled! I promised I would write a review for them at the school because the staff was so nice to me and I feel I owe them compliments.
The school did everything that they said they would do. It took a few weeks for me to get a job, but I did not dedicate as much time to looking as I should have. I am studying to be a medical doctor at NYU and it is a tight schedule.
For me, no regrets.
I guess you get what you pay for.
Thanks to my Instructors and a wish you all the best.
Pros: On-point Instructors, proactive job placement.
Cons: None so far.
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The Children's Museum of NY is conveniently located on the West Side. They change the program...
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The Children's Museum of NY is conveniently located on the West Side. They change the program frequently so you can attend often and not see the same exhibit twice.
The exhibits are hand's on and interactive.
Best of all, there are classes set up you can take advantage of while you are there, like drop in art classes for the family.
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Face Station
Category:
Cosmetology School
855 Lexington Ave Ste 2
New York,
New York 10021
(212) 249-8866
I've been seeing Andrew for 5 years. Every time I leave Facestation I feel great because I look...
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I've been seeing Andrew for 5 years. Every time I leave Facestation I feel great because I look great! I always get compliments on my hair after my cut and color. Andrew is a real PRO!
L. Goldberg
Pros: Great looking Hair
Cons: None
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Yarn Co
Category:
Education & Instruction
2274 Broadway
New York,
New York 10024
I have been a customer at the yarn co for several years and have always found it to be a...
More 18 days ago
I have been a customer at the yarn co for several years and have always found it to be a wonderful store with helpful staff and a fantastic selection of yarns. The staff always helps me find appropriate yarn if I come with a pattern in mind, and if not - they have oodles of sample garments hanging that are always an inspiration. I have made many projects with their yarn and patterns that have been written for me by them - and they have all been successful! And whenever I have hit a glitch - I just come in, sit down and they help me figure out what is wrong or how to do a new stitch. Granted, there are often people sitting around the table chatting and knitting and it may feel a bit cliquey when you walk in - but all you have to do to join the clique is sit down and all of the sudden you are part of any conversation that is going on and people are commenting on how great whatever you are knitting is. It is a fun, welcoming store with staff that really knows their stuff.
On the flip side - I see many of the poor reviews for the store suggest going to Knitty City instead. Do not! When I have been in - I have been offered no help, not even a "hello" and the store is a mess with an odd selection of yarns. Plus none of the staff is able to write a pattern (I went there on a Sunday a few times when the Yarn Co was closed - but I'll wait til they are open from now on!)
Pros: large selection, helpful staff
Cons: up a steep flight of stairs
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Now it seems as though I should have more stress than ever before, but I feel it isn’t nearly as...
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Now it seems as though I should have more stress than ever before, but I feel it isn’t nearly as bad. I'm handling it SO much more easily now-definitly manageable. I totally know I'll never go back to smoking. I don't have any need to smoke at all! It evaporated, like magic! I'm having big money problems, but I'm doing what I can do now and the whole thing seems different. I was so stressed out before I saw Nancy that I didn't think I could stop smoking. My friend made an appointment with Nancy to stop smoking and it seemed so easy for him. I figured if he could stop smoking with her, I could too. Smoking was costing me way too much money, and I just didn’t have the wind to play basketball like I used to anymore. Well, I was in such a state twhen I saw her that the next day, after I left her office, she called me to support me and to follow up because I asker her to. I never had a doctor do that before! Now, because of Nancy, I’m so much more positive, and I can deal with each thing in a much more positive and present way. My days now, are like interesting opportunities, and I’m absolutely a non smoker…. See this lady, I know you’ll be really glad you did!
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Gotta Knit
Category:
Retail Shopping
498 Ave Of The Americas
New York,
New York 10011
(212) 989-3030
I went to Gotta Knit with a serious knitting emergency. I'd found a mistake in the lace scarf I'm...
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I went to Gotta Knit with a serious knitting emergency. I'd found a mistake in the lace scarf I'm making, and tried to unravel a few rows, but only made the problem worse. The ladies at Gotta Knit not only fixed my scarf so I didn't lose my hard work, but were extremely patient and understanding.
I can't wait to take a class there! They have a beautiful selection of yarns, and amazing patterns for all levels of knitters.
Pros: Great Personal Attention
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Carsten Institute
Category:
Cosmetology School
22 E 17th St
New York,
New York 10003
(212) 675-4884
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I had my first training session with James in August, 2005 at the request of my therapist who also...
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I had my first training session with James in August, 2005 at the request of my therapist who also trained with James. Trust me when I say that I had never considered going to a personal trainer for a few reasons including body image issues. I finally agreed to go for just one session simply to satisfy my therapist?s request and I?ve been with James ever since.
If you?re considering a trainer look no further. James is a special guy who will put you at ease and focus his total attention on your needs and goals. To put it simply, he cares. He?s a true professional in this business (sterling credentials) and as I?ve come to learn, you can?t say that about all trainers. I?ve made great progress over the years and while I do work hard, most of the credit goes to James. I train after work and many nights after a tough work day I drag myself to the gym convinced that I won?t be able to do squat tonight. Without fail I leave the session feeling invigorated and so glad I went. I?ve also had a couple of health issues recently and James is always careful to consider these problems and adjust my routines accordingly. Before too long I?m back on track and moving forward.
James recently opened his own facility on West 20th Street. He is as focused on creating a first class gym environment as he is on his clients? individual programs. Take it from this satisfied client and stop in and meet James. You?ll be glad you did!
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