The door to this place greets you like you are about to have a fancy dinner at your super-together and chic neighbors house. It's the first thing I saw of this place and and it set me up for style.
I went to Press last night for the first time with two friends of mine. I literally knew nothing about it whatsoever except that my good friend was now tending bar and anywhere he places his feet is usually a good place but I was not expecting how incredible an experience I was to have this night. The place feels like an upscale neighborhood watering hole, catering to those with class and style but without all the snobbery that can come with that pairing. It's like the rich man's dive bar. A place to unwind, enjoy a very highly crafted and skillfully made drink, and snack on delicious and re-invented bar food. The energy it gives off says "make friends", which we did, when we were kindly bought a round by a sweet patron. I had an old fashion prepared for me with a comforting amount of citrus and milled cherries that married with this cold winter night. We shared an order of the
mussels and the steak with Brussels sprouts. The mussels were steamed to perfection with a rich broth that I could have slurped to my hearts content and the steak was succulent. The menu offers many enticing options (sandwiches, burgers, fish, cheese plate) and for gourmet bar food, the prices are reasonable enough to indulge. I will definitely come back ready to hunker down and cozy up for a long winters night again very soon!