Saturday, March 21, 2009

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

Monday, March 2, 2009

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!