On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Staten Island, New York to try to rescue Rhythm & Brews. Rhythm & Brews is owned by three brothers and started out as a "booming success." Now the bar has been overrun by bikers, who have driven away other customers. The bikers pour their own drinks and make their own food, and chef Josh Capon is even able to walk in and make himself a pizza. Fireworks are also set off inside of the bar during this episode.During the Bar Rescue makeover, Rhythm & Brews was renamed to 5th & Vine, which is supposed to be a wine and cheese type bar, and it appears they have stuck with that name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for 5th & Vine since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar:
Positive Reviews:
- "Beer was cold And food was awesome ... Got the wings calamari and flat bread pizzas they were awesome...I think it's a nice spot and now a relaxing chill spot to hang , good luck to them I hope this does better than what it was before it was rescued ... Also bathrooms have been improved !!!"
- "What a beautiful transformation! Comfortable, modern decor. I don't drink much booze, but I noticed the bar was well stocked with premium brands. The wines I selected were held at perfect temperature and fairly priced....Plenty of room in that open space. Staten Island is lacking a nice low key wine bar...Owner (I think) Stu, seems nice enough. I wish them much luck."
Negative Reviews:
- "Wine is good, service is alright .. Waitress was great . Food is horrible . If you want a glass of wine and just hang out it's cool . Eat before you come here because you will wait an hour for lunchable snacks !!!"
- "Good wine. Worst service I've ever had. We got ignored the whole time and it took an hour to get food (that was terrible) when there was only 4 tables."
- "Classy Bar and Clumsy Ownership has really dropped the ball! Do not waste your time going here, it is as fake as the owners attempt to change."
Other News and Links:
- Here are two preview videos of the episode that show everyone making their own food and pouring drinks. (Video 1, Video 2)
- Here is the 5th & Vine Facebook page, which is kept up-to-date, but doesn't have the best grammar.
- Here are the Facebook pages of Erik (owner), Stu (owner), and Jolene (bartender).
- Right after Bar Rescue came, 5th & Vine was hiring servers, bartenders, bar backs and cooks.
- Here is a Facebook post on Erik's page, where he says "our show will be even more ridiculous and unbelievable!" than Walking Dead, and "It's all about entertainment"
- Here are some posts on Stu's (aka Stumanchoo) Facebook Page about Bar Rescue:
- When Bar Rescuewas scheduled to come film - "Saturday night. Don't really want to get into specifics. But things you thought you heard. Well it's a Coming. Saturday night we need to be wild we need to b busy. So come LETS Get clumsy Saturday night. It's gonna change our life and Stumanchoo will be that fun guy again. Cause he can indeed change! So at 11pm my life begins again. I expect all that love me, b at Brews sat night. Love you. Can't wait to walk on sunshine again"
- A week before the episode airs - "Next Sunday I expect Bar Rescue to have best ratings ever. Yes it's tv. But my own true story of how I live is deep, get ready for for a hell crazy episode. And if u know Stumanchoo I throw myself out there"
- Referring to people commenting about the bar on a local website - "And to all the bashers on si live. Some that I know personally. How could u. You should b proud of us for trying to do better. Instead of exposing us to ur insults. I'm above the fray. I hope everyone does well and I hope to one day laughing at this note w a cigar in my own big house."
- The reviews of Rhythm & Brews before the makeover were not that bad and people said it was always crowded with a younger crowd. (Link)
Conclusion:
The owners of 5th & Vine have kept the bar name and wine bar theme, and the reviews have been mixed. People like the wine and the atmosphere, while the food has mixed reviews and there are some complaints about service.
Judging by the Facebook posts of the owners, it seems like they really played it up for the cameras. With good reviews and people saying it was always packed, maybe this is the reason they were selected to be on the show.
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