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| - This review is a toughy. I really want to like Press Wine Bar and give it a bazillion stars but Press fails to im"press" me. --- silly pun intended. I have only been here twice and will continue to visit because the ambiance is super cool. The oversized U-shaped bar is perfect for a group of four to five friends to belly up to and hold a conversation without shouting over each other. I really do like the setup and space. It reminds me of this really cool wine bar in the meatpacking district in NYC. Here's where Press get's a star knocked off.
Although the service could be great because the food arrives hot and speedy, the bartender I have had on both visits was totally unprofessional. In today's modern technology era it is totally acceptable to check text messages and play on your phone every now and again but it is best to be discreet about it. He was playing on his phone in front of the whole bar in between making drinks. It was a really bad type of playing on his phone. The kind of playing on his phone where that's all he did. I'm surprised he doesn't grasp the concept that bartending is 10% making drinks and 90% talking to guests. I felt bad for the couple sitting next to us because they were really confused about the wine list and were the needy type that needs guidance when making selections. One of my friends who was sitting next to them turns to them and says something along the lines of, "Hi, I'm sorry I overheard you guys trying to navigate the wine list. My friend Jesse is a connoisseur and can probably help you make a selection." She then has me switch seats with her so I could sit next to the couple. I was really annoyed because I had to get up and switch seats. Anyways they were really nice but just a little disappointed that the bartender recommended one of the red wines on tap (all domestics) when they said they something along the lines of a super tuscan or old world blend. Also they were interested in a bottle not glass pours. I told them that I have tried the Chateauneuf Du Papa by Guigal before and they both agreed to get it and offer me glass for helping them. Not sure why the guy behind the bar couldn't have helped them, Maybe he wasn't versed in the product being sold on the menu or he was too concerned with his smart phone. Anyways it was stupid of him for selling two glasses of $6-7 wine when his customers were looking for a higher end bottle ($70) to share.
In addition to the stellar ambiance, Press has some tasty treats and hearty eats from their well put together menu. The eggplant flatbread was so so good with the fresh oregano, ricotta, and olives. I could eat twelve of those on my next visit. Also we had the duck sausage, selections of cheeses,and a few entrees like char, a pumpkin pasta, and sirloin filet. Oh and this may seem kind of lame but the ceasar salad I had was probably one of the best I have eaten in a very long time. It may sound simple but the dressing was bright and lemony so it complimented the salty mild white anchovies and crisp raddicchio and lettuce. It would have been nice to have some silverware placed in front of us. Once we got his attention we were able to request utensils.
I really like Press and will visit again. Hopefully the bar service will improve by being more attentive.
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