I have been bartending for nearly 10 years, 5 of those I consider myself a consummate professional. To my surprise, I learned a great deal in Gary's class about the products I serve and the field in which I work. It is a real pleasure to interact with other professionals around the country and find out what successes and challenges we share.

--Jonny Raglin, Principal Bartender
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, San Francisco

As a young and relatively inexperienced bartender, I learned more in those two days at Cornwall than I have in the year I've been working behind the bar.

--Noella Schink, Bartender
Restaurant Oolong, Portland, ME

Although it was a little tough getting up at 8 am, the knowledge and enthusiasm being bounced around by a bunch of passionate bartenders . . . was amazing.

--Sammy Ross, Bartender
Milk & Honey, New York

Of the numerous cocktail and bartending seminars and classes I have attended throughout the years, Mr. Regan's has been, hands-down, the most enjoyable, educational, and useful of them all.

--Joel Lee Kulp, Manager/Bartender
VIG BAR, New York

The class was perfect for bartenders like myself to spend time both learning and teaching and was held at a time during the week where I was able to get time off without inconvenience to the restaurant. Cocktails in the Country is a blessing for those of us who don't have Culinary School type of money to invest in furthering our education.

--Jim Meehan & Valerie Simi, Bartenders
Gramercy Tavern, New York

My bartending knowledge was challenged and strengthened, not only by my time [at CitC], but by the other talented and creative barkeeps attending. I was introduced to spirits that I had not worked with before, and left with a working knowledge of them and more than a few ideas of how to incorporate them into my bar. And I am a better bartender for it.

--Damon Dyer, Bartender
Jack the Horse Tavern, Brooklyn Heights NY