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• Review fromAdam Z

  Date: 03/24/2023

  5 stars

  Adam Z

  Date: 03/24/2023

  As a recent graduate of Wines Steins and Cocktails bartender school, I can confidently say that this program is top-notch in every way possible. From the knowledgeable instructors to the comprehensive curriculum, this school truly exceeded my expectations. First and foremost, the instructors at Wines Steins and Cocktails are absolute experts in the field of bartending. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience that they are eager to share with their students. They are patient, supportive, and always available to answer any questions you may have. Not only do they teach you the fundamentals of bartending, but they also provide valuable insights into the industry and share tips and tricks that you won't find anywhere else. The curriculum at Wines Steins and Cocktails is incredibly well-rounded. You'll learn everything from the history of cocktails to the art of mixology to the ins and outs of wine and beer. The program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry, so you're not just learning how to make drinks, you're also learning about the culture and history behind them. One thing that sets Wines Steins and Cocktails apart from other bartender schools is the emphasis they place on practical experience. From day one, you'll be behind the bar, mixing drinks and getting hands-on experience. This hands-on approach was incredibly valuable to me, as it allowed me to apply what I was learning in a real-world setting. By the end of the program, I felt confident in my ability to handle any situation that may arise behind the bar. Overall, I can't recommend Wines Steins and Cocktails enough. The instructors, curriculum, and practical experience all combine to create an exceptional bartender school experience. Whether you're just starting out in the industry or looking to take your skills to the next level, Wines Steins and Cocktails is the perfect place to do it.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 03/26/2023

  The staff of Wines, Steins and Cocktails thanks you for your in-depth commentary and analysis of your learning experience. We are pleased to hear that you have profited to such an extent from your training and in such a short period of time. And, we totally agree as to the value you place on the 'Hands-On' Learning Experience. No doubt, no one can master such the 'Fine Art' of Mixing Classic, Signature and Chef-Mixology Cocktails, and the Service of Fine Wines, Craft-Beer and Premium Spirits without significant practice of the proper techniques behind the bar. Thus, it's our intention, since 1987, to provide you and all of your fellow graduates with a up-to-date, top-notch learning experience. You of course were an excellent student of the Professional Mixology & Spirits Trade as taught in the 50-hour Certification Program. We appreciate the level of confidence that you have achieved and are equally confident that you will continue to be a success at whatever level you elect to pursue your career. Thank-you again for selecting Wines, Steins and Cocktails Ltd for the purpose of stepping up to Professional Mixology and being counted as another proud graduate of our Institution.
  

• Review fromAlexia M

  Date: 03/24/2023

  5 stars

  Alexia M

  Date: 03/24/2023

  I'm giving this class a 5 star rating. Not only because I came out of it with so much knowledge, but because it was more knowledge I could have ever asked for. Anyone can make a drink from a recipe but at Wines Steins & Cocktails you learn the history of the drinks along with the background of liquors. Bartending isn't always about mixing liquids, its about learning how much you are making for the business and I really liked that outlook. I took this class because I really didn't know what I was doing while I was supervisor at a location and couldn't really help my fellow bartender employees. Now I will be able to help them and continue to learn while also saving inventory. Since I am in college, I loved that the class was more hands on and not all textbook readings. I also really liked how flexible the scheduling was, I am a very busy person but the instructor was very patient and kept me at a steady pace along with my other classmates. The binder you build in the class has so much helpful information in it that you could use for a life time.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 04/17/2023

  Your honesty and clarity is commendable. Initially, we are extremely pleased to hear of that you are so satisfied with your learning experience while pursuing your Professional Mixology& Training and Certification. As you had stated, you were not confident at your previous position, even though you were in charge of daily operating responsibilities. Ironically, you're not alone. Since 1987, we have trained and retrained many, many bar owners, restaurant, hotel, pub, casino and resort staff members and supervisors who plainly did not know how to generate more profit, market their businesses and acquire loyal customers on demand by design. Bottom-line, the Bar Business as a whole is potentially one of great profit potential; yet, only when the level of expertise needed to excel and the confidence to create and execute sales and marketing strategies that have and continue to prove to be successful. 'Pumping Beers" and pouring liquor into a glass is certainly not Professional Mixology, nor will guess-work and consistency save a business from failure. So, your motivations for attending our program and the level of expertise that you have achieved are again quite commendable. Kudos to you for your level of success. We thank you for selecting Wines, Steins and Cocktails Ltd to assist you in your efforts to achieve the distinction and confidence level for becoming a Professional Mixologist. Welcome aboard and Best of Luck in All Your Endeavors.

• Review fromElizabeth L.

  Date: 03/16/2023

  5 stars

  Elizabeth L.

  Date: 03/16/2023

  If you want the best training and learning environment for the service industry, take these classes! Extremely warm, inviting, and friendly environment. Dan is extremely knowledgeable and is a terrific instructor. Worth every penny!
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 03/17/2023

  Thank-you for sharing such positive and upbeat feedback on your learning experience to achieve your goal of becoming a Certified Professional Mixologist. As you suggested, the learning environment is a key contributor to your success. You are right on with your comment, as the instructors here at Wines, Steins and Cocktails take great care of the setting up of the various Bar Designs that you will ultimate become employed -- whether it be an (1) Upscale Restaurant(2) Nightclub; (3) Hotel-Resort; (4) Casino; (5) Cruise Ship; (6) River-Boat; (7) Banquet Facility; etc. And, additional attention to the placement of Liquor, Wine, Craft-Beer, Spirits, Glassware and Mixing Utensils, so to provide you with the maximum knowledge and know-how to consistently excel on the job and on the interview. In closing, we are happy that you are so pleased with your experience, your personal achievement and the prospects for your future as a Professional Mixologist. A 'Trade that Pays', Professional Mixology continues to provide all of graduates the opportunity to work on their own time and on their own terms -- Flexible Hours, HighlyMobile, Plenty of Perks, Interesting People and Job Opportunities at any age or stage in one's lifetime. We at Wines, Steins and Cocktails wish you much continued success and thank you again for all of your positive comments.

• Review fromKristen H

  Date: 03/13/2023

  5 stars

  Kristen H

  Date: 03/13/2023

  I took this class to get more confidence and more knowledge about the bar. I enjoyed every second of this class and feel so welcomed and encouraged with everything. Dan is amazing. Every question I had was answered with ease. Anything I wanted to learn was incorporated into lessons, and everything I needed help with was highlighted and went over again with me. Within one class my confidence was raised. This class has really helped me find my way and give this trade a new meaning instead of just another job. It's become a career now. Thank you Dan for everything. This experience is unforgettable. I recommend this for anyone, even people who just enjoy some drinks and don't wanna do it full time.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 03/15/2023

  It was our pleasure to assist you to achieve your goals to become a Professional Mixologist. Our staff enjoyed sharing their expertise with you during your 50-hour All Hands-On Program to acquire the knowledge and know-how so you can excel on the job and on the interview with confidence. As you have noted, you are now very relaxed with your new skills and are achieving the kind of success you desire. And, yes it's true as you have acknowledged, Professional Mixology is more than just a job. No more ************Tending and rough crowds. Rather, you now have the skills to work at premium, upscale, 'Top-Shelf ' establishments of all kinds, literally found in and around every community today. In addition, you can work at any **************Resort or aboard a luxurious Cruise Ship. And of course, the innumerable perks are plenty: ****************** Flexible ****** ****** ********* Benefits, Travel, Interesting People and ********** are plenty at any stage or situation you may be experiencing for the rest of your life. And, I might add that being able to work on your own time and on your own terms; not be holden to a 9 to 5 job and punching another's clock-- well, that's a blessing for many. Yes, Some Jobs Are Really Just Better! In closing, thank-you again for choosing Wines, Steins and Cocktails and its Professional Staff to assist you in acquiring the new skills to elevate such a change in your life. We all wish you good health and much continued success in all your endeavors.

• Review fromAnthony S.

  Date: 03/12/2023

  5 stars

  Anthony S.

  Date: 03/12/2023

  I enrolled in this course to gain knowledge in the field of bartending and mixology. My hope was to gain a skillset that would allow me to get a part-time job to supplement my current income. I quickly learned a great deal in this course. I solidified recipes with which I was familiar, while expanding my repertoire of recipes a great deal. Dan made the process fun and exciting. This is a top-notch program. Dan spent time teaching us content from resources while including a lot of hands-on experience, too. An open invitation, without cost, was offered to me to return to the school at any time to consult with the owner and continue to practice my skills. I feel prepared to seek employment and have successful as a bar-tender thanks to Dan's instruction and care during the process. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in bartending. It is a worthwhile course for those who seek to make a career out of bartending as well as for those who have an interest in mixology as a hobby. Dan personalized the course to meet the needs of the individuals in our class. Dan and his program are top-notch!
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 03/15/2023

  Thank-you so much for your commentary and insight, especially since you are a teacher and educator. As you indicated, the course not only provided the essentials for becoming a 'Top-Shelf' Mixologist, yet was tailored to meet the individual needs and schedules for each and everyone in class. Your instructors are pleased to hear your remarks on the need to devote significant time to the 'Hands-On' aspects and intricacies of actual mixing of drinks and the preparation of advanced methods to prepare the Classic and Signature Cocktails that are the Flagship of the Trade of Pro Mixology. And indeed, we are unique because we are not only teachers of the Trade, but are legitimate consultants to the Hospitality Industry on all levels, having owned businesses of our own and regularly working in tandem with clients who buy and/or invest in Nightclubs, Pubs, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues of all size and design. The result, as you noted, that in addition to the fine skill-sets you have acquired, you also have a significant level of confidence as per interviewing and job-search. The bottom-line, we're excited to welcome you as another proud graduate of Wines, Steins and Cocktails, a tradition that we continue to practice since 1987. We are confident that you'll perform admirably and wish you much success.

• Review fromJoshua O.

  Date: 01/04/2023

  5 stars

  Joshua O.

  Date: 01/04/2023

  I decided to become a professional mixologist because alcohol as a whole has always been something I am interested in considering my fathers wine background. This class was exactly what I was looking for as I was provided with a high level instructor as well as very good notes to be able to review and practice my newly acquired trade at any time. The course goes very in depth into the world of mixology and has done what i believe to be a phenomenal job of preparing me to work in any type of bartending job across the globe. The course preaches repetition and that comes with practicing drinks over and over again until perfection. My instructor, ***************************, did a very good job consistently asking me if I have any questions to ensure that I understood the material to the furthest extent possible. I believe that I am fully prepared to take on any type of bartending interview and get the job. I would recommend this course to everyone.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 01/04/2023

  Thank-you for such an uplifting commentary on your learning experience and the level of confidence that you have achieved in your new trade after participating in the Professional ****************** Training and Certification Program. We are proud of all of our graduates and owners of bar-operations that we have had the pleasure of sharing our expertise for the specific purpose to elevate the 'Art of Pro ***************Shelf Spirits and to ensure the skills and reputation of of our graduates are second to none. I/we believe, as you were kind enough to acknowledge, that the quality and magnitude of your 'Hands-On' practice is indeed the deciding factor needed to build the confidence level that you desired to excel both on the job and on the interview. Thanks to your work-ethic and support from your parents, you have taken advantage of your college Christmas break and have mastered a shill-set for a flexible, mobile and recession-proof 'Trade That Pays' , a gift that will give you satisfaction and a reliable stream of income all year round. In your case, funds for college and as you had indicated, working at the beach during summer-break . In closing, thank-you again for your kind remarks. We wish you a Happy New Year and much continued success.

• Review fromWes B

  Date: 11/14/2022

  5 stars

  Wes B

  Date: 11/14/2022

  incredibly insightful and knowledgeable staff. great learning experiance from novice bartenders to seasoned pros.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/16/2022

  Your thoughtful commentary is what continues to fuel our staff's motivation to peak perform on your behalf. And of course your extensive background as a chef, manager and entrepreneur offered all of your classmates the wonderful opportunity to listen and learn even more valuable job application skills. So from one professional to another, your timely remarks and generous sharing of expertise was quite insightful and appreciated by all. We are pleased that you selected Wines, Steins and Cocktails to broaden your horizons and to add an additional credential to resume of accomplishments. Thank-you again for your feedback; we wish you much continued success in your future.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/16/2022

  Your thoughtful commentary is what continues to fuel our staff's motivation to peak perform on your behalf. And of course your extensive background as a chef, manager and entrepreneur offered all of your classmates the wonderful opportunity to listen and learn even more valuable job application skills. So from one professional to another, your timely remarks and generous sharing of expertise was quite insightful and appreciated by all. We are pleased that you selected Wines, Steins and Cocktails to broaden your horizons and to add an additional credential to resume of accomplishments. Thank-you again for your feedback; we wish you much continued success in your future.

• Review fromNicole G

  Date: 11/13/2022

  5 stars

  Nicole G

  Date: 11/13/2022

  I decided to become a professional mixologist after being a top sales/customer satisfaction performing server for years. I wanted to gain new skills and take things to the next level. I learned so much at Wines Steins and Cocktails during my schooling. We did so much hands on mixing, talking, some bookwork. *** the owner and instructor was very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. We got a binder that was updated weekly with new information that we get to keep forever and reflect back on (it covers everything you could imagine). He was very accommodating to everyones life schedules while scheduling the classes. I feel so excited and ready to take on my new career and cant thank *** and Wines Steins and Cocktails enough! ~*************************
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/16/2022

  Thank-you for your recommendation for a job well done. You had made mention of your prior years of experience working in the *************** sector of the Hospitality Industry and for the awards that you had received for your performance. It was evident from the onset of your Professional Bartender and Spirits Program that you are indeed dedicated to learning and to excellence. It has been our pleasure to provide the knowledge and expertise to bridge the gaps in technique and application of the new and cutting-edge skills that you desired to enable you to elevate your knowledge and move to the forefront of your profession. As promised, and as you have recently experienced first-hand, upscale job opportunities were available to you even before you had completed all of your In-House Study and Hands-On Training (50 Hours). It is good to count you as another one of our many successful and satisfied graduates now working coast-to-coast. Your instructors and the staff of Wines, Steins and Cocktails are proud of your accomplishments and wish you much success on your choice of forthcoming employment opportunities. And as always, confidently use our company (Since ****), credentials, and names of your instructors for any immediate interview reference, and on all levels of any future job- search. We wish you much continued success with your new Pro ****************** Skills.

• Review fromBritany L

  Date: 11/12/2022

  5 stars

  Britany L

  Date: 11/12/2022

  First of all, let me just convey how patient and gracious *** is. I experienced an unnecessary amount of self-doubt as well as some unexpected circumstances that life threw at me while trying to attend classes. *** not only worked with me, but he never gave up on me. He helped me to believe in myself and would ease my concerns. *** is an absolute professional with a vast amount of knowledge. If you're considering getting into the bartending industry in any fashion, I can't imagine a better instructor to help you achieve that goal. I have a degree in Psychology and if you've ever worked in Human Services, then you'll understand how a person can feel burned out. I needed a change and wanted to reinvent myself. I knew I still loved talking to people - I just didn't want to try and fix them anymore. I kept coming back to bartending as my answer, so I finally went for it. *** didn't only provide his own personal knowledge, but he also provided extensive reading material and LOTS of hands-on experience. You will learn about proper glassware for drinks, pouring techniques, countless important recipes and so much more. If a question comes to your mind, *** will happily and enthusiastically have an answer for you. No matter what you're doing in the class, *** always takes the time to answer questions. It wasn't until I started interviewing with places that I realized how much I really learned from the classes. The more I interviewed, the more confident I became. As someone who started out with limited knowledge and no experience, being able to actually get hired as a bartender should say a lot about these courses and how valuable they are. I'll forever be grateful to *** for helping me achieve this goal. I couldn't have done it without him.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/13/2022

  The management and staff of Wines, Steins and Cocktails would like to extend a sincere thank-you for such an in-depth review of your learning experience and to share our pleasure of hearing about the confidence level that you have acquired and the success that you have achieved in the job market. Yes, its always our pleasure to see our graduates excelling on the job and on the interview. Equally, it's reassuring to hear the positive feedback that we receive from proprietors and corporate supervisors as to how our graduates perform and how great they feel about themselves. In a nutshell, that's what makes teaching and sharing our expertise with you and all of our graduates over the past 35+ years. In closing, thank-you again for your honest commentary. We all wish you much continued success in life and with your new Professional Mixology skills.

• Review fromLori C

  Date: 11/10/2022

  5 stars

  Lori C

  Date: 11/10/2022

  I had no experience with bartending or the food industry when I started this class. Even so, the instructor treated every one the same so I felt comfortable that he was there to be sure that I learned what I came there to learn. This is NOT a class of memorizing recipes. This class teaches you concepts of being a true bartender to separate you from others who might just tend a bar. The concept of "building" a drink was awesome and allowed me to learn those "recipes" much more easily. *** was obviously very experienced and knew the history of this profession and that added an interesting component to the course. He was very flexible with the scheduling to try to allow everyone to get the hands-on experience that makes all the difference. Be prepared that there may not be a very defined beginning and ending date of the class like a lot of traditional types of adult education. They want to turn out a quality bartender and get you all the information and experience you need to become that. That takes time and, with him being flexible in your scheduling, it may take an extra class or so to be sure that happens. That being said, you get a lot of information and experience in a relatively short period of time. This class was awesome and a lot of fun! I would highly recommend it.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/11/2022

  Thank-you for your commentary and especially for your honest feedback on our tailoring the instruction with each individual student's needs and learning styles in mind. As you have suggested, although the course is a 50-Hour Hands-On -- Minds-On Program; it is not uncommon for our instructors to be available for more classes, conversation, demonstration and practice sessions to ensure that we craft a quality Mixologist. I believe that is the bedrock of quality education and the 'engineering' of confident graduates, those who seek to acquire the upscale and/or 'Top-Shelf' positions in the Mixology Trade. We have enjoyed bridging our students with favorable employment opportunities for the past 35 years, serving the Professional Bartender, ************** and Hospitality Industry, both locally and nationwide. in closing, we are appreciative for your selecting Wines, Steins and Cocktails to provide your Professional Mixology ************************* We're proud to count you as a graduate and are equally confident that you'll be a success on the job no matter where you elect to put your skills to use. We wish you much success.
  

  Wines Steins & Cocktails Ltd

  Date: 11/16/2022

  Thank-you for your commentary and especially for your honest feedback on our tailoring the instruction with each individual student's needs and learning styles in mind. As you have suggested, although the course is a 50-Hour Hands-On -- Minds-On Program; it is not uncommon for our instructors to be available for more classes, conversation, demonstration and practice sessions to ensure that we craft a quality Mixologist. I believe that is the bedrock of quality education and the 'engineering' of confident graduates, those who seek to acquire the upscale and/or 'Top-Shelf' positions in the Mixology Trade. We have enjoyed bridging our students with favorable employment opportunities for the past 35 years, serving the Professional Bartender, ************** and Hospitality Industry, both locally and nationwide. in closing, we are appreciative for your selecting Wines, Steins and Cocktails to provide your Professional Mixology ************************* We're proud to count you as a graduate and are equally confident that you'll be a success on the job no matter where you elect to put your skills to use. We wish you much success.