This class is awesome , my instructor Andrew was very knowledgeable, professional and patient. They…read morereally take their time and teach you a lot of critical points of bartending. I recommend this class to anyone who is looking to become a bartender.

Lots of information and take home lessons that really helped me understand the "basics" of…read morebartending. I enjoyed my three weekends. I learned a lot and always came home eager to make a drink the correct way. I'm pretty sure each weekend that I had class that Frugal's sales went up . I highly recommend the business if you're looking to get into the mixology sector. Real bottles and a real bartending station to set the tone for successful certification.

I first worked with Split Second Sound and Vinny Esposito waaaaaay back in the early 2000's. I was…read morea silly college kid on the homecoming planning board at Queens University of Charlotte and needed someone to deal with sound for our headlining act... wait for it... Sugar Hill Gang! That's right, we booked Sugar Hill Gang in 2002. What can I say? We had a limited budget. Flash forward 15-years to a much older but not much less clueless me on the hunt for a DJ for our wedding. I immediately remembered how easy it was to work with Vinny and reached out with that awkward "Heyyyyyy, I don't know if you remember me, but..." email. I'm happy to report he remembered me and was as happy to reconnect as I was. During our consultation, we reminisced about the good old times (musicians are full of shenanigans, y'all) and marveled at how much Split Second Sound has grown. Theirs is a story of hard work and determination paying off! When I first worked with Vinny in 2002, he was operating SSS out of his garage. Today, he has a beautiful office space in South Charlotte and a full team of employees. Anyways, I'm rambling. We obviously booked SSS for our wedding DJ needs and were so impressed from beginning to end. All the little details make SSS the best in the business. From the personalized chalk board sign welcoming us for our first consultation to their interactive website where you can provide details for run of show, must-play songs along with don't-you-dare-play songs, everything was a pleasure with them. We loved our DJ Anthony and his assistant Danielle. They were fun and interactive and probably most importantly kept us on track all night long!

They were so easy to work with! They share online documents when you book that you can edit right…read moreup until your event to input a must play and do not play list as well as special announcements though the night. We had DJ DeAngelo, he got there early, followed all our requests and made a great night of dancing!

Miss Kelly C. was kind enough to let me be her +1 when she was one of the lucky winners of the VIP…read moreYelp tickets. I brought my husband along and we got him the $20 ticket + toy. He drinks beer, so I figured he would have plenty to drink. When we first got there right at 8, the venue seemed almost empty. We walked around and found the VIP area. I thought it might be just a bar with liquor, turns out it was this swanky place. The only hinge was that my husband, being non-VIP, couldn't come in. I had to talk to him over a rope, which was a down turn of the night. I didn't like the separation at all. The alcohol in the VIP area was amazing! I love me some Jack Daniels Honey and most bars don't normally have it. This one did, and I was set! So excited! The food was also great! They had a carving station with rolls and mozzarella on a stick with tomatoes and olives. So good. We did venture to the food area around the corner, and it was ok. I have been to most of the restaurants from the food vendors and I know their food is better than what they had. After talking to a bartender, she said they were setting up all day, so I'm wondering was the food there just too early? It tasted old, and most of what should have been hot wasn't. I just hope some people don't judge these restaurants by what they had available. At about 10 it got to be too crowded. The stage area was full and there were just people everywhere so we left. Overall great night for a great cause. The vendors were more than generous, I think next time we might just have to splurge for the upgrade VIP :).

Established in 1989, Second String Santa has become one of the largest charitable events in…read moreCharlotte. Through its annual holiday party and other yearly events, Second String Santa raises money and delivers thousands of gifts and school supplies to needy children in our area. The 2009 event occurred at the NBA Bobcats Arena in the city of Charlotte. This formal event involved complimentary beer and wine along with catered food. For $100, a VIP section was available in the PSL section of the arena. As I'm constantly reminded by folks in town....this IS a small town, so this was one of the biggest social events of the year at least as it pertains from a charity perspective. The annual event has a $30 cover charge plus provide a toy for a child. When I attended this event last week, there were a massive amount of huge cardboard boxes filling up with toys beyond the registration desk....quite an incredible scene. It is always nice to know that my time and money.........and drinking can attribute to a childs happiness..........hmmmm...that didn't quite come out right, but nonethelesss, I had a great time. The hours were from 7pm until 11pm with last call at 10:30pm. The event had an after party at Suite which allowed for dancing that didn't occur at the event. A great way to get dressed up and do it for a good cause. Check it out in 2010.

Donte was a great professor and an experienced bartender!! I was able to secure my bartending…read morelicense in 1 DAY!! Thanks to his 6hour Saturday class. I would definitely recommend J1S Bartending School to anyone looking to start a bartending business or pickup a new hobby.

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I have visited this establishment several times and each time has been a great experience. Today…read morewas no different then any other time. The food was very good. It came out at the right temperature and tasted good. The service is always friendly and attentive. The staff always greets you with a smile and makes sure the table is always accommodated. The ambiance is one of a breakfast-brunch business. Overall, its definitely a place to experience solo or with a group

Nice restaurant in the service is great but the food was cold. I ordered a classic Benedict. It was…read moreOK but nothing to ride home about. I got it with grits which were just nasty. I didn't even taste homemade! The group I go with comes here once in a while next time I'll order something different. I only come here only just to be with a group of friends!

Martha and The Dancing Chef recently catered a private party for 50 at my home. Martha's guidance…read morewas spot-on, the food delicious, creative and beautiful. Everyone remarked about the food. Martha arrived early, stayed to clean up, made everything seamless so I could thoroughly enjoy my guests. I can't wait to work together again!

From the owner: Custom designed cakes for special occassions (wedding, bday, anniversary, graduation, etc.)…read moreSmall receptions for 200 or less (beer/wine but no bartending) Private home dinner parties for 12 or less (custom menus, I bring dinner to you, finish and serve from your kitchen)

I had a club sandwich wife had eggs Benedict. My club was ok just plain tasting ham maybe been to…read morethick. My wife loved her meal special her potatoes. Here is an odd rule the waitresses bring the check before the meal to me that is just rude to me. Only had 1 waitress and she had tables spread everywhere. Maybe next time seat the people that way could be in a smaller area.

Decided to try the famous Toastery todayThis cute little establishments in a larger outdoor plaza…read more Upon entering we received a warm welcome. It seem to operate as a team effort. Three different people came to our table to take orders and refreshed drinks throughout our experience there. I had a very tasty Bloody Mary with maple bacon and shrimp. Followed that up with the avocado Benedict. What a great idea. Putting a poached egg inside the avocado and covered with pepper jack cheese, and pico de gallo. Very nice. My husband had the avocado omelette, which he said was nice.

Went with whole family and everything was great! Service and food is amazing. Large Nutella toast,…read moreclassic waffle and avocado toast was all amazing. Highly recommend

Famous Toastery - Davidson, NC…read more Let me just start this the only way possible... "Best breakfast everrrrrrrr." (Read that in Chris Tucker's voice from Friday ) Listen. I don't throw those words around lightly. I'm a breakfast professional. I've traveled. I've eaten. I've sacrificed stretchy waistbands for less. First of all Kayla J. Service? VIP. Celebrity status. I felt like I walked in with a security detail. The way she checked on us? I thought she was about to hand me a Grammy. Attentive, friendly, and faster than my metabolism trying to survive those portions. Now let's talk FOOD. The corned beef hash with potatoes and eggs? My goodness. The eggs were perfectly cooked -- that yolk broke open like it had something to prove. The corned beef? Crispy, juicy, seasoned like somebody's grandma was back there supervising the kitchen. The potatoes? Golden. Crunchy. Faith restored. And these portions?? They don't believe in small plates here. They believe in "Cancel your lunch plans" plates. I wasn't eating breakfast... I was entering a commitment. You know it's serious when you're halfway through and start negotiating with yourself: "Alright... one more bite... for America." And don't even get me started on the pancakes. Fluffy like they were trained in altitude. Powdered sugar falling like breakfast confetti. Absolute madness. Famous Toastery in Davidson isn't just breakfast it's a spiritual experience with syrup. 10/10. Would return. Would loosen belt again. If you're anywhere near Davidson and not eating here... you're playing yourself.