My instructor "Henry Perez" is a bartending savant his knowledge of all aspects of the business and…read morehow to succeed in it was more than worth the price of the course. He teaches you just the right amount of information to develop an appreciation for wine, beer, and spirits and how to blend them in order to please the customer and have them come back for more.

Amazing bartending school would recommend to anyone that wants to be taught the right way to…read morebartend.

My husband and I have been to Bar Academy twice within the last year ; once for the Sangria making…read moreclass and last night we went for the margarita making class. Both times we have absolutely had a great time. The classes always seem to attract a (mostly) cool, laid-back crowd . The owner, Rob, is funny and tries to keep the mood light and fun. You can definitely tell he truly appreciates everyone's business and really tries to make sure everyone has a good time. Though I am an introvert at heart, I appreciate being pushed a little outside my comfort zone and being put at the bar to mix drinks. The hands on experience also helps you mingle with the others in the class. We will definitely return!

I was so looking forward to a night out with friends and participating in a mixology class. The…read morepositives: the room was great- spacious and filled with cool decorations. The class itself, 15 minutes of demonstration then the owner did his own thing. Alcohol was certainly not top shelf liquor and there was no adjusting the recipe. Adding sprite to every cocktail when seltzer would have been a great alternative was out of the question. There was no substitutions available. Needless to say, for the price that was paid per person, we could have purchased premium liquor, watched a you tube video on how to measure (i certainly dont measure out my alcohol!) and done this at home. In response to Rob's comments, I didnt bash, I explained my experience. It was classified as a mixology class, not a tasting as Rob rebutted. There is certainly a difference. A few accommodations and my review would have been different!

Engaging, fun and affordable. Quick and funny . The classes really helped you and that fake bar…read moreseemed like the real deal. The one instructor darryl at the time was constantly saying he was tired. I'm working 100 hrs a week! Ok and?! Only unprofessional thing was hearing that day in and day out.

I am extremely disappointed in your school. Henry was a good teacher but Alex, not so much. On the…read moresecond day of training he said that a Cuba Libre was jack and Coke and everyone looked around at eachother confused. He also said that there was Kahluah in the Sex on the beach and when the class told him there wasn't he said "oh my book has a different recipe". I highly doubt his book had a different recipe, he made a mistake and didn't want to own up to it. That day was the day that we learned the drinks that needed to be shaken and he didn't teach anyone how to shake. People where shaking from left to right by their waist with the glasses horizontal, I taught my partner how to shake the proper way and I am a paying student, I shouldn't be teaching her. The dye used for coloring the fake alcohol leaves your hands colored for days and is not presentable for people who do have a job and need to work the next day. Also, there are labels halfway to almost being peeled off on some of the bottles which doesn't teach people what they look like. Also, I don't think it is very professional to be using acronyms such as "OJ's ASS" or "OJ's VERY TIGHT LITTLE ASS". This is embarrassing to your establishment and makes people not take the class seriously at all. Also, there is mold on every inch of that bar. It absolutely disgusting. It shows the new people that it is okay to have a bar this filthy. It was so gross and very hazardous. This school is such a waste of time And money. I don't want to return due to the bad teaching and the establishment. I was extremely disappointed in the school and would like a full refund since the place is a mess and it's dangerous to be standing in mold for 8 hours straight especially when I know that the Health Department would have a field day in your school. I spoke to them and asked for a refund and they told me no since I had completed days of training already. I had told them that if I found all the poor things out about their establishment on day 1, I would have but everyday was something new going wrong there and they still wouldn't refund me. Don't waste your time and money b

It's a scam. $400 for some classes and in the end I got a Microsoft Word template "certificate" and…read morethe blanks weren't even filled in! Oh and I couldn't get in touch with anyone about job placement for almost a year. It doesn't exist.

I recently graduated from the school this past March. I was at the school about four weeks. I was…read moreable to pass the written test and the pour test both on the first try but I have previous experience as a bartender many years ago. I felt the school provided the basics and prepared the students with what is needed to be successful as a bartender. I felt the test scheduling could have been more flexible but I felt comfortable and prepared taking the required tests. More emphasis could be placed on practicing in teams to mirror the actual pour test so the test is less stressfull to the students. I liked the use of acrynyms and the methods used to remember the many recipe's. I liked the idea of going to an actual bar in the area to get a more realistic feel. Overall the school does a good job preparing you to tend bar.

Attended baby shower in the atrium and was quite disappointed. Room was filthy had to request that…read morethey at least swiffer part of dance floor that was visiable Carpets haven't been cleaned in a very long time. Was just very dirty. Chandeliers look smoked from years of not being cleaned. Two awful portable ac units ins room. Food like grapes and candy from previous events around window sills. Staff was accommodating but very limited service. Hard to get water refill. Unlimited mimosas in pitchers? But no soft drinks. Food was good. It's a shame because the room is pretty. Cash bar was okay. I just feel for what they are charging. Should have better upkeep

I was invited to a Christmas party and was very excited because I've never been to the Brownstone…read more I've heard many good things over the years and I had high expectations due to the fact they've been featured on the bravo NJ housewives. Valet guys were super friendly and fast! The food was good - the buffet had more than enough food for our party. The passed apps were the best. We enjoyed mini lobster rolls, lamp pops, and shrimp cocktail. The venue itself is nice. The room we were in had an old school vibe but still classy nonetheless. My only complaint would be that the waitstaff wasn't very friendly. It seemed like we were a bother when we go to the bar to order drinks or even ask a question at the dessert buffet. Maybe it was just a bad night for them?

My wife, son, and I went there last night the annual fundraiser for Friendship House which runs a…read moreday program for autistic adults. We been there several times and have never been disappointed. The venue is huge and is beautifully decorated. Very impressive. Their buffet appetizer was simply very good with a very large selection including offerings brought by our table. There were at least 350-400 people there last night and the sit down dinner was also overall very good. My wife had the chicken franchise, son the beef, and had the salmon. All portions were large. The salmon was a bit dry but good. I realize that can happen when ur feeding 400+ people at the same time. Justin our waiter did a great job and was very focused on doing his best to serve us. I would recommend The Venetian to anyone looking to hold an event. I've been there repeatedly and never left disappointed.

Attended a wedding on Sunday and OMG! I was here over a decade ago and the place has kicked it up…read more From the valet to the greeting inside to guide you where you need to go, they are just so polite and professional. The decor is captivating and subtle at the same time. Now the cocktail hour. Let me tell you. DO NOT eat anything. You will have everything you need and more. My 10yr old was so excited the have pizza for her. The ballroom was decorated like a Bridgerton dance. Breathtaking. Dinner was great but to be honest, I was so full I just took little bites. I took my filet home. The bite I took melted in my mouth. Now the Venetian hour. I was like a kid in a candy store. My 10yr old was skipping around so excited for all the treats. This place lives up to the hype and more. I will never turn down an event hosted here. Shout out to the entire staff. You guys were awesome.

Now THIS is what I call a bartender service. Smiley is very processional, the drinks are not…read morewatered down and you get your bang for your buck. I've purchased drinks from her on 4 separate occasions and each time is better than the last. She really takes PRIDE in the POUR . All you need is a few sips and babyyyy you'll be sending quite a few "wya" texts . If you haven't bought a drink from her, you're slipping.

From the owner: SmileyBartendingService is a mobile business based out of New Jersey that bartends at private…read moreevents. We service Essex County and surrounding towns. I do it all, from big gathering to small gatherings such as weddings, dinner parties, anniversaries, birthday parties and etc. We pride ourselves on great customers services at affordable rates. Call, Text or Email to schedule your Free Consultation Today. Go to smileysbartendingservice on Instagram to take at some my work.

JoAnne and her staff catered my sit-down wedding reception of 70 guests. It was a food and home…read morebrewed beer paired dinner. So not only did the staff have to worry about bringing the food out, they had to ensure that each guest had a 4 oz. pour of the beer that was specially brewed to accompany the course. I can't imagine the chaos in the kitchen, but out front everything went flawlessly and my guests had a GREAT time. No detail was over looked. Lisa did a great job coordinating everyone and making sure everything was set up correctly. What I really liked most about JoAnne and Lisa (besides their professionalism) was their enthusiasm. Their staff was also very professional and I was pleasantly surprised by their attentiveness. They were nice enough to bring some drinks and appetizers outside while we were getting our pictures taken so we wouldn't miss out) I could not have asked for things to have gone any better. Both my husband and I highly recommend Della Terra Catering. EDIT: I don't know why my review (along with many other positive reviews) ended up in the filter, but I assure you I am REAL. My email is aceanalyst@aol.com if you would like more detail about my Della Terra experience.

Some of the finest in Authentic, home cooked, good old Italian food! We booked with Della Terra…read moreCatering for my mothers birthday about 2 weeks ago, and were definitely pleased with their services (especially mom!!) - superb h'orderves, and especially the excellent service provided by the help/wait staff!! Definitely looking forward to using their services again in the near future, highly-highly recommended. ....ohh and those prosciutto wrapped dates with the goat cheese, were simply divine! Thanks again Chef JoAnne!!

Adolfo and team were a pleasure to work easy. Adolfo was responsive and helps you through the…read morecatering process and went over with me things I didn't even think about! I hired him for my husband's 50th birthday party. My guests loved the food and were impressed by the team. Staff was friendly. Special thanks to Luis who was onsite during the party. After they were done, the staff packed up quickly, smoothly, and cleaned up everything. Highly recommend!

We recently had the Casera Group cater our Holiday Party, onsite at the World Trade Center…read more Adolfo, Jenny and the staff were a real pleasure to work with. Prior to the party, Adolfo came and saw the space, then later came back with recommendations on table placements, station locations etc. My number of attendees kept going up, 50 people, 75 people... finally 95 people, and they took every change in stride. The day of the party they arrived early, and everything went super smoothly. The food was delicious, the staff was pleasant, presentable and very accommodating. I highly recommend Casera for any catering needs. Jackie Iglesias- SiriusPoint, NYC