Subject: Best Disco Party of a Lifetime…read more Location: North End Studio Place A We were so thrilled to find North End Studio Place A for our post wedding Disco Bash. The space and furnishings were extremely flexible, and the staff was over the top helpful. Our 150 plus guests had plenty of room to sit, mingle and dance the night away. The inhouse sound and lighting were perfect. (We did bring our own disco ball!) The price, access to the site and parking were added benefits in the Burlington area. We highly recommend this venue and this team!

After a very personal encounter with the studio owners, it became clear to me that despite their…read moreuse of world cultures to promote an image of consciousness and allegiance with the community, the owners of the study are not operating from a critical space. And this happens. Sometimes people travel the world and 'acquire' culture (a colonial practice) and still never come to learn about what it means to see others as fully human, what discrimination looks like (even when we mean well), how men can demean and ridicule women in public spaces, etc. It's to say, while they use their travels and world 'culture' to perpetuate an image of awareness, the content of that awareness itself (an anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-sexist platform) is nonexistent. That was revealed in the way I was treated by the owners. I was, in practice, denied the safe use of a space they confirmed was available. They shared the details of the event I was planning (that I gave during a private phone conversation) with DSantosVT, which is a private and separate dance company. They did this without my consent and without informing me. They at no point offered the space to rent to me (days passed) until I mentioned the legalities, at which time they said 'if you drop the legality talk, we'll let you' I had an encounter where I felt I had been treated unfairly and unprofessionally. I also let them know I worry about the legalities of their actions. I didn't say this to be a 'stick in his side' or be a nuisance. I said this because I was looking for avenues of protection when it became clear the studio was not against acting in a discriminatory fashion. Not only that, they were unable to identify and rectify an issue of discrimination. So, I thought it was wise to at least try to call them to act professionally/legally. That didn't work at all. They did not see any issue of discrimination or lack of professionalism. I should note, by this point I had shared the experience with various people in my community, all of which agreed that it was unfair, biased, and unprofessional. So, when I asked them if they saw a problem, and Ben and April said no I knew it wasn't me. I knew they didn't know how to recognize an issue of unfairness/racism/discrimination/colonialism, and they were more invested in dismissing me than they were in hearing me and understanding my perspective. They told me repeatedly 'this is how things work' and 'we're a tight knit community.' Here are some of the things the studio owner said to me, a black woman trying to teach a black art form in his studio. I asked him if I could record. When he refused, I continued to take careful notes as I was verbally attacked after raising concerns about the studio's professionalism. Here are parts of the meeting I found concerning: 1. Ben ridiculed me before I spoke saying 'do you want your podium now?' 2. Ben compared letting me rent an available space to putting a porn shop in the front. 3. Ben said I had a chip on my shoulder. 4. Ben said I had a hidden agenda. 5. April said at the end of the meeting that I'll be 'sorry and sad,' which sounded like a threat. 6. Ben called me out of my name. He said "you are... blank" using a negative adjective to label me. As you can see from these responses, the studio owners clearly believed that I took joy in having to protect myself from them. That this was some type of 'spotlight' or 'agenda' that I was carrying out. When I told them I felt they had behaved in discriminatory fashion, they felt that I was the nuisance and bother. They felt they were somehow the victims. This is how white supremacy protects itself. That's well researched and documented. Despite being 'world travelers' it's clear they haven't found this literature. I think it is very unfortunate that I have been prevented from feeling safe in a studio that claims to provide services for underserved communities. I think it is sad that when a member of that community spoke of unfairness, she was ridiculed. And then, to add insult to injury, their business is based entirely off of selling the art forms of poor people of color (kizomba, african dance, etc). I will not be returning to this studio ever again. I wanted to share because I know often as people of color, we feel these microaggressions from people we perceive to have power. We rarely mention it, and when we do, if they don't see a problem, we assume it's in our heads. We assume that if we can't put words to it, or can't explain it then it must not be real. We assume that if they tell us 'this is how things work' or 'i meant well' that we should let it go. But that's not true. Sometimes people act in discriminatory, imperial ways and don't realize it, and won't be held accountable. I encourage other people of color and those who understand this message to discontinue business with North End and find more radical spaces invested in truly uplifting our communities, rather than exploiting our cultural productions.

The building alone is worth the visit to this restaurant/ brewery…read more As you sit on the deck and look around thinking about the history of the location you appreciate the men and women who have given for our freedoms. There is a park close by to walk. Their food is yummy! I recommend you try their pulled pork sandwich! I tried their blueberry beer and it was refreshing and one I would order again. I would definitely recommend this location!

Outstanding location for a great brewery! I loved learning…read morethe history behind this place. Beautiful decor and very interesting to read all the stories and see historical photos, images of historical figures, etc. The pulled pork sandwich is the staple for good reason but I also enjoyed the Reuben. Staff is very friendly and informative. Highly Recommended!

Dinner was awesome! We both got gyros. Mine came with garlic…read moreparmesan chips, hubby had fries. Fries were cooked nice and crisp but oh those garlic Parmesan chips were out of this world YUM! We got pretzels for app. Came out warm and soft, delicious choice of cheese dip or honey mustard. Both were good. Beer and drinks were good as was service.

We have been here a few times and overall very good…read more The good: The food is good, typical pub type fare, good prices. The servers are excellent and friendly, check back frequently. Cocktail and beer selections are great. Five stars to the blood orange margarita. The bad: You can't make a reservation and the waitlist is frustrating sometimes. Parking is challenging. Also, atmosphere is typically loud making it hard to have a conversation. Overall, we like it for a quick bite and will definitely go back.

The most beautiful bouquet I've ever received for Mother's Day! We were greeted by the owners on…read moreSunday and last minute bought fresh flowers. The owner mentioned they had limited flowers left, but THIS bouquet was filled with roses, baby's breath, and the most gorgeous group of purple flowers! She went beyond my expectations and purple is my favorite color. They made this piece of floral art within five-ten minutes day of for about $65. Their prices are higher than price chopper and target, but you're paying for a local and unique bundles of bouquets. Only the best for Mom! Right?! Other than flowers, they sell locally made vases, bracelets, earrings. Their shop is lovely filled with cacti, bouquets, and gardening tools too. Definitely worth supporting for future events like weddings, showers and events. You will be amazed!

Does NOT correspond to their job applicants. This buisness read my follow-up message(after…read moresubmitting my resume), and didn't have the Respect and Professionalism to respond either way. Indeed has made it as easy and streamlined enough for employers to push 1 button. Not even that could be done. In this climate, this is DISGUSTING.

Absolutely phenomenal experience. Couldn't recommend it enough. The sweetest family and…read moreexceptional food from the chef. Please help support this terrific establishment!!

Fantastic! Great farm to table . First a hay ride then picking flowers and then the meal …read more Served buffet style -all you can eat. Appetizers, salad , vegetables, potatoes , chicken and roast beef. At end ice cream either maple syrup. Anne and Joe, the owners are great hosts as were the chef and servers. We dined on the porch with other guests. Made new friends.

Probably the greatest group of people you'll ever meet while bowling! As soon as you walk in you'll…read morebe greeted like you're family! We had one section of the bowling alley completely to ourselves! They house many events, birthday parties and bowling leagues! They have yummy corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious selection beers! We loved spending time here and will definitely come back to celebrate life yet again! Please come by with friends, children and family- this is the place to go!

Rude service. Poor equipment. On three different occasions The scoreboard just hung until we went…read moreto the desk and they did something that reset it. Resetting meant the persons active frames were gone and the needed to start over. The gutter rail on one side wouldn't go down until we walked over to desk to tell the guy who then grabbed a heavy gauge wire with a hook bent on the end walked back to yank it up. No big deal but these issue were disruptive and detracted from the experience for which we paid a premium.

Great hotel. Reasonable. Easy on/off highway. Very clean. Spacious room. (Very tiny bathroom)…read more Complete breakfast included with hot sticky buns! Free parking. Pool. Gym. Outdoor seating with a grill & fire pit. Great Plattsburgh stopover!

One of the reviewer mentioned hairs in the tub and on the vanity. I stayed there last week and had…read morethe same experience. There were leftover hair shavings everywhere. And it was obvious that the vanity and tub had not been cleaned thoroughly. I brought it to the front desk's attention.

This was a very uncomfortable experience. The AC in our room didn't work and the only way to reach…read morestaff was over email. When I complained, she said " well, it's an old Inn some of the rooms are hot." Okay, but Ac is listed in the description. Also the continental breakfast is a joke.

A beautiful location with an enormous balcony overlooking the lake, the cleanest hotel I've ever…read moreseen, and a really beautiful room. What's not to like? Got a call from a staff member as we were driving to the hotel who wanted to make sure we understood the check in process and who told us about some good restaurants in town. I want to come back in summer. Love it!