Dish#61 Village Voice blog loves the #12 Sept 2010

Hey Now! The Village Voice food blog, dish#61 loves the #12 black bean hummus, artichichoke, sun dries tomato sandwich. They say: "what makes the No. 12 so memorable is the black bean hummus, which adds earthy depth to the tang of the 'chokes, softens the salinity of the tomatoes, and cuts through the gloriously fatty morass of the cheese." Click here to read the article:

9/30/10 On Sandwiches blog loves the #38

Great write up from On Sandwiches Blog. They say: "Everything you need to know is right in the name. 195 is the street number of the original Brooklyn location, but it’s the other bit that interests me. Press is so named due to the centerpiece and vast majority of the menu being pressed sandwiches. Indeed, sandwiches get top billing with the restaurant;the bar offerings follow second. Press has a fine beer list, and in terms of non-sandwich items their Belgian fries really are outstanding, but personally I wouldn’t give a tenth of a fig if the sandwiches weren’t good. Well friends, I am happy to say that they are more than good. Press has forty hot sandwiches on offer, plus another half-dozen cold ones. The cold come on toasted Italian bread, while the hot come on an outstanding ciabatta bread. It’s got a wonderful crunch to it and yields perfectly to whatever it holds. " To read the entire article click here:

10/15/10 Seriouseats.com loves the #13 sandwich

Via Seriouseats.com... "The #13 Hot Press ($8) at Park Slope's Press 195 is a simple enough caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil—simple, but there's nothing wrong with simple. The brittle outside crust and melted mozzarella make it every inch a joy..."

Click here to read the entire article

10/29/10 Yahoo! names Press 195 Park Slope top 5 place to eat along marathon route

Hey Now! Great write up in Yahoo! yesterday. We were named top 5 places to eat along the NYC marathon route. They said: "Press 195 sits at about mile five of the Marathon. This restaurant is a favorite for sandwiches with the native New Yorkers. The sandwiches are a work of art at the 195, their grilled lemon marinade chicken with spinach and Fontina cheese is only $8.75. The majority of the sandwiches are under ten dollars. Press 195 has a wine bar, opens at 11:30 a.m. daily and does not take reservation. New Yorkers known where the real good food is and this place is one of them!"

To read the full article click here:

Sept 10, 2010 via The Wingmen

"As you can see by the above picture, the sure do make some good looking Belgian fries. I mean, if I were at a bar and saw those fries, I'd do a shot, walk up to the bar, order the fries a drink and do my best to get their number. I'd probably strike out, but hell, just telling my buddies that I tried with something that hot and failed, now that would be a great story."


click here for the full article

NY POST LOVES THE KNISH SANDWICH

Last week we were featured in the daily paper, New York Post, for our Knish sandwiches. “The knish’s crispy edges yield to a pleasingly soft center and, when washed down with one of Press 195’s many microbrews, presents a perfect pub-style meal.” A great article indeed! Click here to read it.

Press 195 Summer 2010 News

Hey Now! Greetings from a steamy Bayside Monday night. Welcome to all the new members of the Press 195 fan group. We are glad to have you! And, click here to access our Fan page on Facebook and become a member, if not one already! We update this section more frequently.

It’s been awhile since our last correspondence and much has been going on in the Press 195 camp. First and foremost, the biggest news to date is the unveiling of store 3! Yes, we are excited to announce that very shortly the doors to our third Press 195 location will be opening in Rockville Centre, Long Island!! We are very excited to venture out East and rock the Long Island world with what will soon to become the best place on the island to grab a sandwich. We are hoping for a mid-fall opening and will keep everybody in the loop thru email or Facebook fan page updates.

In other news, we just finished filming an episode of Food Paradise, a Chinese-English food travel show that will air December 11, 2010 on the NTD TV Network. The NTD is the largest Chinese-English network across the world, received by 200 million households. In the NYC area the channel can be found on Time Warner 589.

Finally, last week we were featured in the daily paper, New York Post, for our Knish sandwiches in the New York Post. “The knish’s crispy edges yield to a pleasingly soft center and, when washed down with one of Press 195’s many microbrews, presents a perfect pub-style meal.” A great article indeed! Click here to read it.

Store wise, our great summer continues as there is nothing finer than sitting in one of our backyards with a great sandwich and a fine microbrew. Over in the Bayside store, we have had much success with the limited releases, Southampton Keller Pils and Coney Island Luna Lager. Both beers have been in great demand and have proved worthy additions to the tap lines. The Park Slope taps currently feature the almighty Lagunitas IPA and upstate NY’s favorite Ommegang Witte among others. C’mon down and try one, and if uncertain always feel free to ask for a sample!

Well we hope you enjoy the remaining weeks of the summer and hope the great weather continues. We look forward to your next visit to our Bayside or Park Slope store and are excited to continue to update you on the forthcoming Rockville Centre store grand opening.

Warm regards,

Brian, Chris and Jimmy
Press 195
www.press195.com

Postmortem blog loves our sandwiches!! May 2010

"I love sandwiches and this one was over the top," says Postmortem Blog. The sandwich in discussion is our famous #18 - grilled spicy chicken, homemade black bean hummus, Vermont Cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, fresh cilantro and red onion. Read the entire article h

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Nice blog review from Snap Food....

A great review from a very interesting food photo blog, Snap Food. They say: "another Park Slope treat is Press 195!..." To read the entire article, click here:

FIFTH AVENUE STREET FAIR DJ LINE UP ANNOUNCE

YES! The dj line up for the May 16th brooklyn Street Fair has been confirmed and it is going to be massive. We will be playing music from dub to hip hop and techno to reggae and all over the palce. We have ammassed a line up worthy of any big time NYC nite club! And it will all be going down on 5th avenue in Brooklyn!

LINE UP:


MASTER D (SYNTAX RECORDS)

DJ SPUN (RONG MUSIC/PS1) THE CURATOR OF THE FAMOUS PS1 MUSIC SERIES!!

JAKE REIF (SONIC GROOVE/SYNTAX)

SOFT ROCKS (UK/SOFT ROCKS RECORDINGS) A WARM UP AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY OVERSEAS TO PLAY BRIGHTON AND THEN THE INTERNATIONAL TRIPS FESTIVAL IN WALES

SMALL AX CREW (BKLYN) SPIRIT, DJ MEEK AND TIMMY PLAY THE MUSIC THAT CREATES THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE BROOKLYN SOUNDSCAPE

Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair

Spring is here and that means the annual 5th Avenue street fair!

Come join Press 195 for a great day of food, drink, fun, friends and music! Yes, music! This year we are bringing back the old vibe and setting up the turntables for a mix of great tunes from the one and only Dj's Master D and Jake of old school Electrik Soul fame! We will be playing classic house, techno, reggae, funk and whatever else is needed to make it a great day!

We will have beer and food specials outside with the full menu available in the store and our backyard garden. This year we will be pouring Laguntas IPA and Ommegang Witte beer with a wide range of bottles as well. Also, as always, we will have tables and chairs set up on the street for your convenience.

This is our 9th year of participation and this event is always a blast. It now runs approximately 20 blocks so there is much to do for everyone, even kids!

We look forward to seeing everybody at the fest!

Brian, Chris and Jimmy
Press 195
www.press195.com

More blogging and two more great reviews --both from The Feisty Foodie!

This past month we received two great reviews from the Feisty Foodie blog. The first review the writer states "ll say it again: OH MY STARS THAT WAS GOOD. I would order this sandwich again and again. If it were legal, I would marry it." Click here to read the article...

In the second review, which was 6 days later, the author states "I was amazed at how good it tasted; I hadn’t even noticed it on the menu but was super glad I’d asked some other people to help me pick. But DAMN that was GOOD." And she also writes, "I fully intend to continue to visit Press 195 and eat my way through the entire menu!" To read the entire article, click here.

Blogs love us....via Love, Life and Lollipops on April 8 2010

I think everyone in Brooklyn has a blog, which is great if we keep getting these awesome reviews. Via the very original blog "Love, life and lollipops" from April 8, 2010 comes a short, great review of our Brooklyn location. The author writes, "I ordered a veggie knish (sans the mozzerella which I firmly believe doesn’t need it for vegans or others). It’s a square knish cut in half and filled with roasted veggies then closed up and pressed between a panini press! Yum!"

To read the entire article click here...

EAT IT THE BROOKLYN FOOD BLOG 3/26/10

Hey Now.....Great little write up from The Brooklyn Food blog on March 26, 2010. To quote, "So, now that the warm weather is coming, head over to Press 195 to hang out in the backyard and eat some delicious panini."

Click here to read the entire article...

New York Magazine's Grub Street Daily 1/22/2010

The Famous New York Magazine's daily food digest, Grubstreet Daily, featured Press 195 and Crossroads Brewing company. The article stated "With camera-toting bloggers and an ever-churning gossip mill, it’s rare that any morsel of fresh intelligence isn’t instantly chewed up and spat onto the Internet. But unless you frequent Park Slope sandwich shop Press 195, you likely missed the recent unveiling of New York State’s newest brewery."

Read more: Crossroads Brewing Sells First Beer in Park Slope -- Grub Street New York

AM NEW YORK DAILY PAPER 1/21/2010

From the free daily newspaper AM New York comes a nice 2 page article focusing on Bayside, Queens and Press 195 gets a solid mention. They say "Pressed paninis, affordable wines and seasonal microbrews are the specialties of the second incarnation of this low-key restaurant"

Travel Channel Man Vs. Food Great Mention!!!

Adam Richman, host of Travel Channel's wildly popular program Man Vs. Food, just released a special feature on his site "Adam's Pick." And guess who was on this mighty list, none other than PRESS 195!!!!


From the article....Adam Richman has been eating his way across America, and there are more than a few famous food spots that he thinks should be at the top of your list. Here’s a taste:
Press 195, Brooklyn, NY
A phenomenal sandwich place that recently remodeled and came back with a vengeance with Belgian frites, homemade lemonade, a full bar and salads, plus their famous maple- syrup pesto.

To read the entire article please click here

Recessionbites.com loves our burger!

A great mention for our burger! If you have never tried one, you are missing out! We start with a 1/2lb of natural beef and a tasty Brioche roll and go from there! For burger lovers, it doesn't get any better and I will put our burger up against the best and we will be standing tall! Recently I went to the famous Spotted Pig in Manhattan to see what the hype was all about and believe me, our burger knocked there's out in the second round, and I am not talking a TKO, I am talking laying them out!

5 Great Burger Spots in Brooklyn

67 Burger Forte Green
Photo courtesy of 67burger

It’s Friday (finally) and Friday to me says RED MEAT, particularly Burgers. But in this Recession what’s the next best thing to eating one? Recalling all the really incredibly tasty ones you’ve had.

Enter Press 195 which is my absolute favorite burger spot in Park Slope Brooklyn. They usually have a great beer list to compliment the food. My favorite burger is the California Burnin’ and it’s out of this state. It’s a healthy size burger topped with homemade guacamole, homemade salsa, Monterey Jack and jalapenos.

HEY NOW !!! TWO SOLID MENTIONS OF PRESS 195 THIS WEEK ALONE!!!!

Hey Now and greetings to all Press 195 fans! Wanted to post the two latest reviews from this week.

First, from October 10th 2009....

"Press 195 In Bayside, NY Will Impress Beer Lovers"

"At Press 195 you can enjoy a vast selection of sandwiches for every taste. Even the most discriminating eater can find something amongst the dozens of offerings. From the ardent carnivore to vegetarians, it’s all here for you. Press 195 also offers the finest selection of beers on Bell."

The next article is from a great blog entitled Amateur Gourmet. This article appeared just a few days ago on Oct. 21st 2009. Click here to read the entire article, here is an excerpt...

Finally, there's Press, which actually rises above all the other daily dining destinations as a place actually worth your time. They serve excellent pressed sandwiches and my favorite--#17--has just four ingredients: ham, brie, apple and mustard. It's a truly great sandwich and one that I will greatly miss as I bide my time in the barren, foodless West Village. (Kidding!)

PRESS 195 MENTION IN TIME OUT MAGAZINE!!!!

From July 23, 2009

Restaurants & Bars

I’m officially obsessed

Outrage IPA

This tap beer at Press 195 is a marvel.

Photograph: Jeff Gurwin

Like wrap sandwiches and Frappuccinos, I’ve considered panini a fad that’s endured long past its expiration date. Due to my baseless prejudice, I’ve avoided Press 195 (195 Fifth Ave between Berkeley Pl and Union St, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-857-1950) like swine flu, and practically missed out on the best beer I’ve tasted in ages. Following a recent renovation, however, Press 195 started to glow in a gorgeous new light. Near the front door sits a handsome bar featuring inviting window perches overlooking Fifth Avenue, a serene, shaded patio and most importantly, six microbrew taps. I popped in one eve and unexpectedly experienced love at first sip. Yes, I changed my tune on pressed sandwiches (the homemade roasted-pork Cubano was a marvel), but I was more enamored of the beautifully bitter Landin Ales Outrage IPA ($5.50; Mon–Fri 4–7pm $3.50). The limited-release quaff is the brainstorm of relative unknown Kenny Landin, a loyal Press customer at its Bayside, Queens, branch. In his commercial debut, produced in conjunction with upstate New York’s Butternuts brewery, Landin has developed an irresistible caramel-sweet brew with a snappy finish and floral hops that leaves behind a resiny bitterness long after I’ve polished off my pint. At least once weekly I venture to Press, take my customary window seat and order a tangle of Belgian fries and 16 ounces of copper-orange Outrage. Who knew being open-minded could taste this good? Just don’t expect to see me ordering a veggie wrap anytime soon.—Joshua M. Bernstein

See more I'm officially obsessed

Time Out New York / Issue 721 : Jul 23–29, 2009

Read more: http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/restaurants-bars/76561/review-of-outrage-ipa-tap-beer-at-press-195#ixzz0SEUL9fLD

24/Seven Blog loves Press 195!

Now that summer is over I can catch up on all the great mentions Press 195 received recently. Here is an excellent write-up in one of Brooklyn's top blogs, 24/Seven from July of 2009.



To quote:
"As for catering and our final word, I will quote from their own verbiage, which I could not state better myself: “Tired of lousy subs, tasteless chicken marsala and flavorless ziti? Experience Press 195 catering.” The next party I give? The food will be coming from this kitchen."



To read the full article click here....

Great Press 195 mention from overseas!

Just got word from my good friend Bobby in London that we were mentioned in the famous paper 'The Guardian." The British author Annabelle Thorpe visits the favorite neighborhood haunts of five clued-up locals for a fascinating new take on a city she thought she knew. Read below for an excerpt or click here for the full article:

Hesu Coue-Wilson

Lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She is a journalist and has two children, Helena, seven, and Clementine, three.

Hesu Coue-Wilson at Papbubble

The best place to head for on a Saturday morning is the Brooklyn Farmers' Market at Grand Army Plaza; get ridiculously cheap and fresh oysters from the fish folk who come straight from Montauk with the morning's catch.

Press 195 (195 Fifth Avenue; press195.com) is a great spot for lunch (try the squash with chipotle chilli) and ideal for stoking up before a walk through Prospect Park. Walk far enough and you can find sections that feel lost and bucolic and very different from Central Park, where you can never really forget you are in the middle of a vast city. If you fancy a bike ride, it's a great wheel from Grand Army Plaza to Coney Island.

If I'm heading into Manhattan for lunch, Chinatown is always a good bet; Jing Fong (20 Elizabeth St) looks and sounds like a noisy airport lounge but the food is incredible. After that, head to Papabubble (380a Broome St; papabubble.com); it's a candy store where they pound, stretch and cool the candy in front of your eyes.

June 09: Short and Sweet

Nothing ties together great music in the park and good times better than a Press 195 sandwich! The Short and Sweet blog loves to "Pair events with food and drinks in NYC neighborhoods" and pair they did as they feature yours truly along with the David Byrne (Talking Heads)! Below is an excerpt from the article. Click here for the full write-up!

"The theme at Press 195 is pressed comfort food. A sandwich shop with quite the menu, they offer 30 types of delicious sandwiches like the turkey and fontina cheese sandwich with a cranberry and roasted pear chutney on ciabatta ($7.75)"

NY PRESS Mention May 26, 2009

Yes Yes Y'all NY PRESS hooked us up with some kind words when they mentioned us in their Summer 2009 gude. Check it here...

what they say......

Press 195
Park Slope’s eclectic sandwich shop was recently overhauled, with a renewed beer focus (the six taps include local offerings like Keegan’s and new outfit Landin Ales) and roomier confines.
195 5th Ave., betw. Berkeley Pl. & Union St., Brooklyn, 718-857-1950

June 16th 2009 New Review!

Hey now, greeting from a humid NYC! Things at Press 195 have been rolling along quite well. The introduction at both stores to new salads, appetizers and burgers have been a huge hit. Yes people are enjoying our 1/2lb burgers on brioche rolls. Not had one yet? Get down and dig in! Scouring the web this week, I came across a solid review on the blog "Namaste, a NYC girl trying to find her zen."

Here is the review:

YUMS What A Salad!

Wow I never gush over a salad but this one deserves the praise. We ordered food from Press 195 which were named "Sandwich Kings of Brooklyn" by the Food Network. We were lucky enough that they opened a second location near us; which is where I always get my Cuban Sandwiches from. Since today is Protein Day, I had to shy away from beloved Cuban and try one of the Salads and I am so lucky that I did. I ordered the Chicken Avocado Salad which was Mixed greens with marinated chicken, crispy bacon, sliced egg, avocado,tomato, onion and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing. I omitted the Cilantro Lime dressing since I am not a fan of Cilantro but asked them to put Chipotle Jalapeno Mayo on the side.






The salad was so full of flavor that I barely had to use the side of dressing but I still did since it is also very good. I am not sure what the chicken was marinated in but it was delicious. They sent two Grilled Bread Rounds which I tried to resist but ended up eating one (oops); it complimented the meal.


The salad was pretty big so I tossed out a lot of the greens but made sure that I picked out all the Avocado first ha




If you are in the NY area, you should definitely check out Press 195; they have a great variety of items on the menu and I am sure you will find something that will make you go back for more.

Quick Reminder!! Bklyn St. Fair, Bayside Backyard Party

Hey Now! Greetings to the Press 195 fan base. This is a quick reminder regarding this weekend. Two big events scheduled for our stores.


In the Press 195 BROOKLYN location, Sunday May 17th (1130am-6pm) is the annual Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair. This is our 8th year participating and like always, we will offer tap beer, our famous Sangria and assorted sandwiches. It is always a great time and a unique street fair. Sure you will have your standard sausages and funnel cakes, but there are many unique food stands and arts and crafts to make it a great event. Please come by and say hello.


At the Press 195 BAYSIDE location, this Sunday May 17th is our 3rd annual Welcome To Summer Backyard Party. As is tradition, the acoustic duo Buttermilk Pancakes, will take to the stage at 4pm. And, the party will once again be sponsored by Butternuts Brewery as we will be offering discounted pints of Outrage Ale and cans of Pork Slap Ale.

We hope to see your faces at either of the events. We thank you for all the support and look forward to seeing you at either Bayside or Park Slope this weekend!

Brian

May 4th 2009

Hey Now! What's up Press 195 fans! Lots of exciting stuff happening in the Press 195 world. First and foremost is the outstanding response we have received after relaunching the Park Slope Press 195 store. After 3.5 months of renovation, we opened our doors to much fanfare and so far things have been going quite well. We thank all out Park Slope customers for welcoming us back!

At the Park Slope store, we look forward to the annual Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street fair. It's hard to believe but this is our 8th year participating in this great event. As always we will have a tent outside the store serving sangria, beer and sandwiches. Of course, the full menu will be available inside the store and in our newly renovated backyard garden.

Over in Queens at our Bayside location, we are looking forward to our annual Welcome to Summer backyard bash. This year we are being sponsored by our friends at Butternut Brewery and will be offering Outrage ale and Porkslap ale specials all day long. As is tradition, our good friends, the Buttermilk Pancakes, will once again be playing two sets of hell raising acoustic tunes. So mark it on your calendar, get your liver ready, and bring a group of friends and get rowdy!

We look forward to another exciting summer. Please stop in and say hi!

Press 195
www.press195.com
press195@yahoo.com

Great new review for Brooklyn Press 195

After a week of business at our newly re-modeled Brooklyn store, reviews are starting to come in. From the pages of the popular "Here is Park Slope" blog, the headline reads "Press 195 Back and Better Than Ever!" Click here to read the full story.

Bayside Press 195 May 17th Backyard Party!!!

Hey Now! Greetings from a beautiful sunny day. A quick announcement that Sunday May 17th we will be having our annual backyard welcome to summer party at our Bayside Press 195 branch. We are proud to announce that back by popular demand are the Buttermilk Pancakes acoustic duo. And, the party will also be sponsored by Butternut Beers and we will be offering Outrage Ale beer specials all party long. The details are as follows:


Date: Sunday May 17th, 2009
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Press 195 Bayside, 40-11 Bell. Blvd
Specials: Outrage Ale baby!!

WE'RE BACK!!!!

April 17th 2009

The day we have all been waiting for is here. Press 195 Brooklyn is back and we are looking awesome if I don't say so myself! The doors opened yesterday and we have not looked back since. Our new menu items, including burgers on brioche, jumbo wings, new salads, etc. have all been received quite well. Our beer selection (see our beer blog) and full liquor have definitely added to the mix. Definitely helpful also has been the great weather. We look forward to seeing both new and existing customers. Please stop in and say hi!

Brian
Press 195

Current news March 21st 2009

Spring is finally here and there is much happening in the Press 195 world. For both stores, we have re-launched our website www.press195.com with links to several new blogs that we hope will provide much more up to date information for our food, beer, events, etc. And, in our "In the News" blog there is the ability to sign up for e-mail alerts whenever there is news posted. Please take a moment and sign up! Or click here.... Also, with the weather starting to steadily warm, we are almost ready for backyard dining season, and we are all excited for this!

At out Bayside, Queens store there is much to talk about...

First, our St. Patrick's day party here was a big success as there were many laughs between friends, new and old. Our new menu items (burgers, wings, fingers, salads) have been a huge success and there has been much talk about our burger being a contender for best of the block. With much burger competition around here, that made us happy to hear. Beer wise, we are continuing to bring in new specialties every week. Our beer blog is continually updated with whatever is new for the week. The newest on the taps is Kidd Lager from Ft. Collins brewery in Colorado, a twist on the classic Schwarzbier or black beer. Dark but a light body, this is a perfect Spring beer. Finally, we are keeping a close eye on the weather as we are very close to opening our backyard patio and will keep everybody posted at to the opening day.

At our Park Slope, Brooklyn store there is also much to talk about...

We are weeks away from the grand re-opening of the Park Slope store. Every singe thing is done except for the approval from our friends at the Dept. of Buildings and the installation of our gas meter (which can't be done till Dept. Buildings approves us) Yes, it is much bureaucratic nonsense but we will get past it shortly. All our past customers will be shocked when the doors open in mid-April. From the tiled walls and floors to the new kitchen and bar, we are very excited to unveil the 1 year in the making project we call Press 195 version 2.0!! Below are pictures of the construction from last week.

As always, thanks for the continued support. Any questions or comments? Please reach us at press195@yahoo.com

Thanks!
Brian

Park Slope Brooklyn Renovation Update 3/2/09

March 2nd, 2009

Greetings. Hope all are enjoying the winter snow.

As we are now learning more and more, the city govt. agencies are truly threatening to the lively hood of small businesses. Yes, we would be ready to open in two weeks but the Dept. of Buildings are lacking personnel so of course they are behind schedule and have delayed us another two weeks as we await their arrival for the final inspection. We are working around the clock because we want to open as soon as possible.

In good news, we have been approved for our full liquor license so look out for sandwiches and martinis!

We will continue to update the site as soon as new news is available. Any questions, please contact us at press195@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Yet Another Positive Review of Bayside Press 195!

Scrolling through web search engines for Press 195 related articles earlier today, I just came across a great blog article from Spring 2008 in regards to our Bayside location. The blog, entitled Trouvant Machanson, gave us a positive review and really nailed the focus of Press 195....

ahhhh freshness, what we strive for here at Press 195!
"Everything on the menu at Press 195 has a unique touch. The maple pesto spread uses maple syrup from Ashland Farms in Prattsville, NY and their honey jalapeno sauce is made with honey from Traphagen's Honey Farm in Hunter, NY. I love their use of local produce and I feel I can taste the freshness."

thoughts to warm you up on this frigid day....
Imagine sitting in their backyard garden at a picnic table eating all this deliciousness...it's the perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon.

To read the whole article, please click here...



Brian
Press 195

Press 195 Holiday Party 2008!

Bayside Press 195 December Update

Press 195 --- "Great food, real beer, no bull"

Hola amigos! It’s official, winter is here as Bayside saw it’s first snowflakes! The cold weather can only mean one thing, comfort food and drink… and that’s what we are all about here at Press 195.

First, the annual Press 195 holiday costume party is fast approaching. Clear your calendars for Saturday Dec. 20th as you are all invited! We will have an open bar from 10pm-11pm, a DJ playing some funky holiday jams and of course good times and good friends...

In beer news, our taps continue to rotate as we clearly take our stance as being the beer experts on Bell Blvd. Beer highlights of this week include a very limited Jewbelation 12. From the makers of HeBrew comes this very strong brown ale (12% abv) that is brewed with 12 different hops and 12 different malts. Try a glass before it disappears till next season. Also new to the tap is Krusovice Dark. It takes a special European beer to make it onto our draft lines and this Czech offering makes the cut! This is a classic German style Schwarzbier, or dark lager. One taste and you will be planning your next trip to Praque!

In further beer news, we are currently planning our next brewery event for January 15th or Jan 22nd, tbd in the next week. Our last party for Outrage Ale was a huge success as the beer was flowing and the acoustic sounds of Matt Phillips got everybody moving. Outrage Ale is still available on tap so stop in, grab a pint, and see what the buzz is all about.

Food wise, our new Press Burger continues to wow customers. Come on in and give it a whirl, you will be very pleased!

Holiday gifts, office parties, family events? Let Press 195 help you out. We have gift certificates available, they make perfect presents for family, friends, co-workers, babysitters, etc... And, if you are planning a party, let Press 195 catering be your solution. We can provide a perfect unique, tasty and simple solution for your catering needs. Click here for the catering menu!

New Year's eve? Looking to have a party, contact us at press195@yahoo.com We are currently seeking to rent out our location for private parties. We can accommodate up to 70 people and packages will include barstaff, bouncers, etc... The only thing you would need to do is invite your friends and family. Contact Press 195 for further details..

Well a lot of info thrown at you. Just remember the following:
Gift certificates -- available now
Saturday Dec 20th Press 195 annual holiday party, all welcome
Holiday parties, cater with us!
New Years Eve! rent Press 195 and have the ultimate party!
New Burger, try me! As always, we thank you for the continued support.

Feel free to send us your thoughts, simply reply to this note as we always love hearing from everybody.
Thanks!
Press 195
"Great food, real beer, no bull"

40-11 Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 281 1950
195 5th ave Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 857 1950

Breaking Bread visits Press 195 in Brooklyn

Recently Breaking Bread, a new tv show on a channel in New York City called NetNewYork, visited the Press 195 Brooklyn location. Youtube has a a video highlight of the show that will be airing in Jan 09' on cable that features Press 195. Click here to see the preview....

Breaking Bread is a culinary show highlighting restaurants, cafes, diners, etc., in a particular parish. The show emphasizes the food, culture and beauty of each particular parish, while also getting to know some of the priests and restaurant owners. Breaking Bread is hosted by Tati Amare.

Nov. 24, 2008 -- Bayside Press 195 Featured in "Lifestyle of a Yuppie" blog

Yet another food based blog that features a great story on Press 195, this time our Bayside, NY location. "The fries are good, amongst the best I've ever tried." writes the author. To read the full article click here.

Nov. 24, 2008 Press 195 Featured in

Our Brooklyn store renovation is moving ahead

yes!! Our basement is nearly complete with full renovations. It allows the addition of a walk in box, new prep area and new dish area. With these changes, it will allow our kitchen to expand with new equipment, including a fryer for our famous Belgian fries available in our Bayside store.....we will continue to update this as changes happen...and don't forgot full liquor and 4 taps for beer coming soon!

brian

Zagat says best burger, pizza, sandwich etc... in Brooklyn!

October 6th, 2008

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Zagat's 2009 NYC restaurant guide has just been released and the Daily News featured an article regarding the large amount of Brooklyn restuarants that were top-rated, including yours truly! We were listed under specialty shops, click here to read the article.

THE SHINING STARS OF BELL BLVD. Great review from food blog "Blondie and Brownie"

April 2008

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"The Shining Star of Bell. Blvd." proclaims popular food blog, "Blondie and Brownie." Below are some excerpts from the review as well as some of the pictures they featured. Click here to read the full article.


"The use of fresh ingredients make the sandwiches and salads extra tasty, and the sandwiches aren't overloaded so you never deal with insides falling out. There is also a good selection of beer and wine, including Magic Hat #9 aka my fave beer, as well as some desserts; surprisingly, I've never had any of their desserts, I'm usually too full at that point."

YET ANOTHER NEW YORK TIMES FEATURE!

April 2008

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"The Next Best Things in Sliced Bread" Featured in the internationally distributed NY Time's Dining Out Section is none other than Press 195. The article focused on 7 NYC sandwiches which people love, but are not considered traditional. Our famous pressed knish sandwich was chosen amongst the 7 described. We could not be more proud and if you have never tried one, what are you waiting for! Below is an excerpt, click here for the full article.

KNISH PRESS
The owners of Press 195, a sandwich joint with stores in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and Bayside, Queens, may have avoided putting the word “panini” on the menu. Nonetheless their futures are staked to pressed sandwiches: they have more than 30 on the menu. “Every deli in New York has panini now,” said an owner, Chris Evans, who grew up flipping burgers at the estimable Donovan’s Pub. But what the delis don’t have — yet — is the knish press: a sandwich built on a split potato knish, the brainchild of Brian Karp, the chef and co-owner.
Squeezed in the hot press, the knish’s crust becomes thick and crunchy, and the peppery, onion-tinged mashed potato inside melts into the filling. The pastrami version is thought-provoking, but even better is London broil with gobs of spicy brown mustard and an “onion jam” that takes you right back to the hot dog cart. The knishes are brought in daily from Gabila’s in Coney Island. These square, deep-fried specimens are generally considered inauthentic by knish purists, who prefer them round and doughy, but this is an excellent use for them. “When we got to a certain level of production, Gabila’s agreed to supply us fresh, not frozen,” Mr. Evans said. “That was the day we felt like we made it.” Order it well-done and be prepared to wait.

Press 195, 195 Fifth Avenue (Union Street), Park Slope, Brooklyn, (718) 857-1950, and 40-11 Bell Boulevard (40th Avenue), Bayside, Queens, (718) 281-1950.

Zagat members love Press 195!

October 2008

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The positive raves still continue after all these years. Read below one of the many great reviews for Press 195 on the Zagat.com website. Click here to access all the reviews.

Reviewed by JamesV0534 on 08/05/2008.Member since October 2007, Total Reviews: 1 (40s, Bayside, NY)

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GREAT food at a very fair price cool atmosphere. sandwich was very fresh and full of flavor salads were huge with unique dressings fries are a must. the space is clean and modern but the backyard is were you want to be. place was crowded and had to wait for outside table. small bar @ 10-15 seats with a very good beer selection both on tap and bottles also reasonable wine list with @ 15 wines by the glass. one of the best places on bell blvd.

Yelp.com users love Press 195!

August 2008

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Yelp.com users love Press 195.com and the positive reviews keep coming in. Read below a few of the many positive reviews that readers have written. Click here to read all of them.

"This place is tasty and fast. I like it. The American with out turkey...add onions, is awesome. It is a tastier and more appealing version on the roast beef sandwich at Panera. Everything comes with a side of cucumber salad. There are not fatty (and delicious) sides to order so it is a good place to visit if you are trying to avoid mayonnaise!The service was very fast but I was not rushed to leave even though I was only a party of one at a table for two.The waitress was super friendly and even helped with directions. I will be back!"

"These pressed sandwiches were like the hug that any weary West Coaster traveling through Brooklyn needs. The location is tres cute, with a patio out back. I had the #3 Turkey, Fresh Mozzarella grilled mushrooms and sweet onion jam, pressed into Ciabatta bread, served warm with a diet coke. IT was deeeeeelsih! My buddy had the #2 which I also got to taste and it was delightful as well."

"I should clarify that the 5 stars here are really 4.5. The lil half is lost because the service was sort of so-so but the food was so delicious it has won be over despite the less than great waiter. I am not a sandwich person. Probably because my mother made sandwiches for me all throughout high school and because I worked at the sandwich counter in college for awhile. Sandwich usually are the last thing on my yummy list but my bf insisted this place was worth it so we went. Got the coveted window seat so I could make faces at the people passing by who stared at my food and we started with a pitcher of sangria. Yum! Followed by the butternut squash soup (thick and creamy) and then I had the Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper, smoked Gouda and garlic spread. Delicious! I also got to taste my bf's Turkey and Fontina with Chutney and Roasted Pear. Also a great choice (though not as good as mine hehe!).This sandwich inspired me to try to turn my George Foreman into a panini press because I'm too cheap to buy a real panini press. It inspired me to go out and buy sandwich ingredients. In the end mine was not as good but I'll always remember this sandwich with fond memories :-)"

"Absolutely Delicious" says computer site Broadbandreports.com...

March 2008

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Computer website broadbandreports.com mentions Press 195 Park Slope in one of their tech forums, even geeks love our sandwiches!! Haha....read an excerpt below or click here for the full article.

Absolutely delicious sandwiches--they use the "press" (like on those yummy cuban sandwiches) with all kinds of delicious ingredients (my own favorite, custom designed by me, is grilled chicken with sweet onion jam, garlic spread, sun-dried tomatos and artichoke hearts). So you get a crispy, crunchy, bread, slightly flattened, with warm ingredients. Beer and wine, and good music (satellite radio!) and a patio in the back.

Great New York Press Mention

February 2006

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Local city guide features an article on Keegan Ale's and mentions how Bayside's Press 195 is the first to disribute their flagship Mother's Milk stout beer. Well, it's true as Tommy Keegan is a friend of Press 195 and once the beer was kegged we just had to pour this delicious nectar. Read below for an excerpt or click here for the full article.


"Plus, its New York City market infiltration is relegated to Bayside in Queens at Press 195, and that’s because the owner buys kegs at the microbrewery."

Major Online City Guide, Sheck's, Gives Press 195 Top Ratings!

October 2005

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Major New York nightlife online site, Sheckys.com, gives yet another top rating to Press 195. Click here to read all our reviews or scroll down to read an excerpt. Photos of the brooklyn store also appear below.


Press 195: More of a snackery by day, this bright, cozy Slope sandwich shop draws the café crowd for lunch and dinner. There’s no brunch at this no-frills shop, but then again, you usually don’t roll out of bed until 3pm anyway. With its cafeteria-chic vibe and Keller Williams jams in the background, locals come for quick bites, cheap-ish wine, and low-profile noshing. Yes, of course the Slope families and stroller pushers dominate—but even the skinny jeans kids can’t resist choosing from 30-plus pressed sandwiches while chilling in the outdoor garden with a glass of red.

Travel and Leisure Magazine Mention!

Yet another national publication features Press 195! What other sandwich cafe gets publicity like we do! Click here to read the full magazine article...

August 2003

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Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn is giving its Manhattan counterpart a run for its money with a crop of restaurants worth crossing the river for.

of the 30 panini at Press 195 (No. 195; 718/857-1950; lunch for two $16) makes an ideal snack. There's even a pressed Nutella-and-banana sandwich with vanilla ice cream for dessert. —Hillary Geronemus

The NY Daily News Chooses Press 195 for the sandwich of the week!

September 2006

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"What happens when a couple of "neighborhood guys" - as Press 195 co-owner Brian Karp puts it - open sandwich shops? Good things, like great beers, a laid-back feel and real roast pork. Try it on their "#9" for $8.25 or, now, just make your own. It's sultry and spicy and squishy inside, the perfect trio, as far as we're concerned." Click here for the full article.



The sandwich of the week

December 2005: Bayside Press 195 receives first review, and it's GOOD!!!

December 29, 2005

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The first reviews are in and people are digging the Press 195 vibe! The local paper TimesLedger featured a full page review of us. The following are excerpts from the article. Click here to read the entire review:

"Press 195 has managed to make their small space feel light and breezy rather than cramped. There is some first-rate art on the walls to distract from the narrowness of the space. Come the nice weather, they will also be serving in their backyard garden."

"Choosing a sandwich from the line-up is a real challenge."

"We finally settled on Bresaola, shaved Parmesan Reggiano and grilled asparagus with fresh lemon and roasted garlic spread. Each ingredient was fresh tasting and robust enough to command its own share of attention. A very successful combination."

TimeOut magazine declares the Bayside Press 195 Open!!

November 17, 2005 As the doors to the Bayside Press 195 restaurant open on November 15th 2005, TimeOut magazine, NYC's premier guide to whats going on, features our store. Below is the excerpt regarding Press 195, click here to read the full article.

Pressing on After cementing a reputation three years ago as Park Slope's primary panino purveyors, the owners of Press 195 are ready to conquer a new borough. This week, they're opening a second location in Bayside, Queens. In addition to the original sandwiches made famous at the Brooklyn shop—like pork loin with roasted garlic, jalapeño and cilantro (pictured)—chef Brian Karp will prepare a rotating selection of small plates driven by Hudson Valley ingredients. Serious beer drinkers can ask for a growler (a four-pint jug) of Keegan Ale—also brewed upstate.—Heather Tierney

October 2005: New Sandwich Shop Coming To Bell Blvd.

October 2005 The excitement is building in the Bayside area and the local paper, TimesLedger, features Press 195 in a major article discussing the opening, our roots, and much more. Read below an excerpt and click here for the full article.

Baysiders can't blink these days without another restaurant opening on Bell Boulevard, it seems. But later this month, the trio behind the successful Brooklyn sandwich bar Press 195 hopes to catch the eyes of Queens diners with a new location at 40-11 Bell Blvd. Chef Brian Karp and manager Chris Evans, a Bayside native, said they decided to expand their successful Park Slope operation to what is fast becoming Queens's "restaurant row" because their pressed sandwich formula can offer diners something different."We're unique here," Karp said, citing the planned array of micro brews, vegetarian items and organic bread from Manhattan's gourmet Sullivan Street Bakery. "There's no place on Bell Boulevard where you're going to get a pressed knish sandwich."

Future home of Bayside Press 195...

July 2005 Bell Blvd. Becoming Dining Mecca

July 2005 Ground has been broken in Bayside, Queens for the build out of the second Press 195 restaurant. With more room, the new store will feature a full liquor licence and 8 beers on tap. Of course, what made the Brooklyn location famous will still be featured, great sandwiches, outdoor space and fresh ingredients. Below is an excerpt from the paper or click here to read the entire article.

"Down the street at 40-11 Bell Blvd., Brian Karp was in the midst of tearing down hair dryers and wall mirrors that belonged to the previous tenant, Hercules salon, to make way for Press 195's sandwich presses and full wine bar. "We want to be something different," Karp said. "Every thing's the same around here, it seems. We're going to do Hudson Valley cuisine and offer microbrews."Asked why he chose Bayside as the second location for his trendy Brooklyn-based restaurant, Karp said "it's becoming much more of a destination for food. People in Bayside don't want to have to travel to Manhattan for good food."