I had the fine people at NYC Wine Company host our holiday party of 40 and wow it was simply a…read moredelight all the way through! 1. They pick fun wines that have a story and still accessible (like not the stuff you need to fork over life savings for). 2. As good... if not better than the wines were the cheese and bread pairings. Not just the perfect pairing but amazing in it of itself! 3. The SOMs are just delightful personalities... fun but totally know there stuff.

Wine Classes!…read more Squabbie and I took our first wine class at NYC Wine Class. We enrolled in their introductory to wine course, Wine 101. Andrew Harwood (the founder) was our instructor. He's had experience cultivating wine graps in Hungary, France, and California, to name a few places. He was quite informative and helpful. On top of our dessert wine, we had full glasses of 10 different types of wine. The grape variety for the wines included Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, & Malbek. The wine regions included Oregon, California, Argentina, Italy, and France. The prices of the bottles and their Wine Spectator ratings aren't revealed until after the wines are tasted, as to not provide a bias. There are five rounds of wines pairings, accompanied by a type of cheese. The wine pairings are selected to distinguish the contrasting tastes (e.g. comparison of regions, comparison of vineyard processing, or comparison of grape varieties). The class was a great introduction, and has whetted my desire to learn more about wines. If taken individually, the class would have cost $90, but Squabbie purchased the $275 four class promo package (good for 2 years and splitable amongst friends). I HIGHLY recommend this package (http://www.nycwineclass.com/wine_classes.php#256). I delayed taking this for half a year, I can't believe I waited so long! I can't wait for my next class.

I can't believe it took me so long to finally come to an event here! I went to see some of the…read moreAcademy Awards' shortlisted documentary shorts and was surprised that tickets were free. I was even more surprised when I got there and they had a panel discussion with someone from each of the three films after, plus a complimentary drink and complimentary catered food. I should have gotten tickets for all four (different) showings for the day. I will definitely come back.

I attended the "Developing Documentary Story Structure" class with Zoe Hutton this week, and was…read morevery impressed with how much we were able to cover in two three hours classes. This was my first time attending such a class and Zoe capably presented the big picture, as well as a lot of practical tips and managed to bring the class together to be very collaborative and productive. She created an environment whereby we are able to bridge the gap between newbies like myself as well as those further along in their journey. Highly recommend!

Our daughter attended LAC for one school year, (2024-2025) and we truly loved our experience there…read more We only left because we moved neighborhoods, and the commute became too difficult. She started in the Infant class, then moved to Young Toddlers, and finally transitioned to the Older Toddler class at 18 months--three thoughtfully designed classrooms based on age and development. She thrived at LAC. I never once doubted the care, attention, and love she received from her teachers. The teachers are true professionals--nurturing, highly skilled, and running incredibly organized classrooms that still manage to be full of joy, play, and silliness. The facility is always clean, and safety is clearly a priority. Communication with parents is easy and consistent through an app that allows updates and photos, which teachers shared regularly. Recently, when my daughter started speaking and I'd ask, "Do you want to go to school today?" and she'd smile real big and say, "Yes!" *It's also worth noting that LAC went through an administration change around the time we started, so my experience is based on the newest leadership team and current teachers. I can't speak to anything prior to Fall 2024 under the previous administration.

Just an update, the center reached out to us to apologize for what happened and update us on their…read moreplans moving forward. They have made the decision to require COVID testing or a required 14-day quarantine for the families that were exposed. They also said that they would be putting together a better safety plan and a parent committee to work alongside in implementing these changes. I'm happy that they decided to make these changes, to prioritize the safety and health of the children and their families. It can only make them stronger. Better late than never!

I sincerely enjoyed taking Rob's class because of how detailed and passionate he was in giving…read moreinstruction to each and every student. I was deeply moved by his passion and devotion to develop good actors, which is why I not only enjoyed taking his class but repeating again and again. Whenever my performance was good, he took his time to compliment me with all his heart, and that really helped to build my confidence. Rob also really took his time to give me constructive advice on what I needed to work on, and I did my best each time to implement it in the best way I can. I feel very proud that I was able to improve so much in such a short period of time. I feel I was able to learn what it means to simply perform with joy without any fear or concern of anything. I feel I was able to understand what acting truly means through his class. I can honestly say that meeting and working with Rob truly changed my life. Last but not least, I was so blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful and supportive classmates, and they created an environment where one can truly enjoy the art of acting.

I have taken multiple acting classes across New York City and truly none can compare to the…read moreSedgwick Studios scene study course, both in terms of value and quality of education. It is obvious that Rob is invested in the success of each student, he holds all of us to a high standard and challenges us to deeply strengthen our craft. After only five weeks, every student leaves the class a significantly better actor. I am so grateful to have found Sedgwick Studios and to be a part of the enriching community it fosters!

I am grateful to have a continued study relationship with the NYC location of Stella Adler with my…read morelong form Improv journey. Their approach to Improv is a nice technique that is split up into six different ways to sharpen your skills with something as simple a 'Listening' and then 'Making your scene partner the most important person in the scene' the second tenant and then and only then can one invest in the 'Yes, And' concept. There's also a focus on Silence in each of the improv, which made me very curious because it would affect the speed or pacing of which a scene was progressing. Andy Schneeflock was a phenomenal teacher and always addressed each of our levels and questions with grace. I look forward to continuing my studies here as they provide a great service to stay sharp.

Loved the school! The instructors and the admin is amazing…read moreand very accomodative! The programs they have will turn any actor into an even better actor. Thank you, Stella Adler!

It is a wonderful school, with amazing, first-rate teachers of English. I had a good experience…read morethere. I was able to attend graduate school in the USA after improving my English at this school. Thank you for a fantastic experience.

I attended the school over 20 years ago. I regret paying the tuition .The curriculum is nothing…read moreless than banal English conversion schools in Japan. I am wondering why only few people complain about this terrible school!!

Awesome store! The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. Gay owned and they buy only organic and…read morefrom queer distilleries. Would give 20 stars if I could.

One of my fave things to do in New York is take different routes home to see if anything new has…read morepopped up in my neighbourhood. (Ya I'm Canadian and like to keep my u's in all the words.) Today I spotted this cute wine shop and was SO excited to pop in. (Sure it was freezing out and I probs would have gone in a pet food store for heat even though I don't have any animals.) And voila! I have a new favourite wine shop. The two friendly dudes behind the counter asked if I wanted to guess their mystery wine of the day. A little game they do every Wednesday. I love a game! Still on the edge of my seat wondering if I won. (Prize is obvi said bottle of wine.) Excited to go back and do one of their tastings too (Friday & Saturday, I believe they said 5:30-8 but don't quote me on that.) I ended up buying a bottle of Croatian red wine cuz that seems like a nice place to be right now. Thanks for letting me warm up.

My partner and I hired Vickie and Francesca to be our doulas with our second pregnancy. They were…read moreone of my matches through Boober, and from our preliminary conversation, I knew they would be the best fit for us. What really struck me about them was how grounding they were throughout the whole pregnancy and birth and postpartum. They listened to my concerns and helped us feel comfortable being advocates for ourselves, arming us with information. There were a few moments during the pregnancy, particularly at the end, where I had some concerns and fears, and they offered to jump on the phone pretty quickly and talk through options. That they were both so willing to support and help me reframe the multiple situations was really helpful and accommodating. I felt heard throughout every step of the way. Francesca was our doula the actual day of our child's birth. She was with us for 4 hours (during active labor) and really helped me focus on my breathing, which made the most intense moments more bearable. She was incredibly encouraging and helped my partner and I do what we could in a [at times] challenging situation (related to the hospital). I was so thankful she could be there. We also enjoyed meeting with both Vickie and Francesca postpartum. Even though this was our second child, we both learned some new things about newborns - and ourselves. They also run a weekly, virtual support call with other pregnant women, which was a nice time to hear from them as well as meet other women on their various journeys. Vickie and Francesca's offerings include additional options, like childbirth education, partner support groups, and movement classes. They support women and families all over New York. I would definitely recommend your looking into them if you're even remotely thinking about hiring a doula. Our experience would have been a lot more difficult if we hadn't had them supporting us along the way.