JUNE 2002 RESTAURANT OPENINGS (NEW YORK MAGAZINE)

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Press 195 Now that the panini trend has reached critical mass, with tiny electric kitchens dispensing crispy grilled and pressed sandwiches everywhere from Wall Street to the Bronx, it's hard to stand out from the pack. Which is why Chris Evans, co-owner of Park Slope's new Press 195, reveals that he and partner Brian Karp are "staying away from panini." That's not to say they're boycotting Italy at their sunny new sandwich-and-wine bar -- only that they're also offering offbeat alternatives, like marinated spicy grilled chicken cutlet with blue cheese and carrots, roast pork with queso blanco and pickled jalapeños, and grilled apples with yogurt cheese and wildflower honey (one of several Hudson Valley condiments Karp discovered during weekend jaunts and added to the menu) 195 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn 718-857-1950· Cuisine: Sandwich-and-Wine Bar