Print Works Bistro

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Zac Goldstein

Both Print Works and the adjacent Proximity pride themselves on being green and it shows. The inside of the restaurant is bright and airy thanks to light hues and abundant natural lighting. Hanging balls of foliage and a view of the gardens round out the earthy facade, but the real marvel is in what you don’t see – both the restaurant and hotel are powered by 100 rooftop solar panels and utilize energy saving technologies. The emphasis on sustainability may put your conscience at ease, but it will do little to placate your stomach. Fortunately, the food is up to the task. A Spring brunch menu featured both dressed-up classics (Eggs Benedict with Black Forest Ham, Croque Madame on challah) and less traditional fare (black rice with leeks and Portobello mushrooms, confit duck hash with potatoes, poached eggs and hollandaise). The duck hash was a revelation – the meat was succulent without being overly fatty and the eggs were neither rubbery nor runny. The quiches (both Lorraine and a shrimp/crab combo were listed on the menu) drew plaudits for their buttery crust, while the Eggs Norweigan (poached over smoked salmon with hollandaise) was described, without excessive hyperbole, as “the best thing I’ve ever had.” One diner thought the breakfast sandwich would have been better-paired with a salad than potatoes, but none of the food missed the mark. Neither did a round of peppery, garnish-laden Bloody Marys, for that matter. Of course, food of this quality doesn’t come cheap. Brunch entrees run from $10 to $15, which seems like a bargain until you realize that portions don’t run large and you may have just shelled out $10 for a cheeseburger or an order of French toast. On the other hand, Print Works is the kind of place you go to savor, not to fill up. Service at Print Works was brisk and our server was affable. Though far from empty, the restaurant did not feel crowded – there was plenty of space between tables. Reservations are not required, but they are probably a wise bet if you are bringing a group. Print Works may not be quite as inventive as its nearby sister restaurant (the similarly priced and similarly excellent Green Valley Grill), but it’s more inviting and a palate-pleaser through and through.

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Greg Garmon

Nice atmosphere however the food is abismal. The french onion soup was a small bowl with a wet baguette and 2 inches of melted cheese. There was no soup, just wet bread and grease. Calamari appetizer is lightly fried calamari steak that feels like an unseasoned half cooked french fry. The Steak Frites were cold and bland. Instead of a nice sear, it tasted like a bite of raw beef that was boiled a day or two ago. It was served with a large hunk of butter on top. Unfortunately, the steak was too cold to melt it so the butter had to be wiped off with a napkin. Dishware was dirty and the water had a film floating in top. Service was great except we asked for a quiet table in the corner for our anniversary. We were seated at the table right in the middle of the main aisle next to the waitress station and tables on all four sides. For dessert, we had creme brûlée and the beignets. The creme brûlée was cold and obviously from a powered mix. There was no vanilla bean and it was very dense, not fluffy like a fresh made dessert. The beignets were small gooey balls of mush with a cream inside. The chocolate sauce served with them was burned and inedible. Overall, a poor attempt at fine dining. In fact, a poor attempt at dining period. The cook is clearly not a chef and could not have attended culinary school. The food is cold, bland, and mostly inedible. Save your money. If you read a review from this place that says the food was good, it will have been written by someone that lost their tastebuds in a dreadful accident or has never eaten at a restaurant with quality food. I would have rather eaten at McDonalds and flushed the remaining $210 down the toilet.

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Suzanne Hall

The Proximity Hotel is an extraordinary oasis of eco chic sophistication! In this Leed Platnium building with beautiful fresh flowers and billowing interior and exterior draperies and gracious staff, we descended a circular staircase through an elegant lobby with beautifully landscaped exterior rooms with seating. The resturant, elegant and slightly formal inside, has a large outside terrance with shaded areas, sofas and table seating. The brunch menu was priced as would be expected with entrees averaging around $12. Many options and an impressive list of wines, too. My husband got a PWB eggs Benedict with plenty of thin-sliced ham, and came with an ample portion of diced fried potatoes a bowl of ketchup. I had the heirloom tomato and chèvre omelet which also came with fried potatoes (very good!). We were also given a half loaf of a sliced baguette with butter and strawberry jam. The food was pretty, but in late July the tomatoes were cherry, not heirloom and the advertised basil was a bare sprinkle. We loved the experience and environment. The food overall was average. It was fairly priced. We would give this another chance!

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Wendy Schneider

We visited for the first time last evening and had a delicious meal. I had the Bistro Meatloaf wrapped in bacon and served with caramelized onions, a cheddar, bacon & chive potato cake, French green beans and Diane sauce. The meal was so large I had to take some of the Meatloaf home with me. I especially enjoyed the potato cake. My fiancé had the Braised Beef Short Ribs with bacon-onion ragoût, crème fraiche mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Tender delicious beef and the potatoes and brussel sprouts were perfect side dishes. We were celebrating a special occasion and noted that on our reservation. The server brought us complimentary profiteroles with housemade vanilla ice cream and lots of hot chocolate sauce. We did not expect it and it was a very nice touch! Our service was perfect, everything was timed perfectly, we never wanted for anything, and our server was knowledgeable and friendly without being intrusive. We greatly enjoyed our experience and will most definitely return!

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A Private User

I knew when I moved back to the Triad from Atlanta, it would be tough finding a "NON Chain" restaurant that didnt drown all of their "specialties" in butter! I was pleasantly surprised at the GREAT food at Printworks bistro! The service is ALWAYS great and fast. The servers are very attentive, and my food is never disappointing. I still love the food and service at their parent restaurant/hotel at Green Valley, but the outside seating, refreshing drinks and open atmosphere truly makes Printworks a Gem. I highly recommend a late lunch/early dinner...You get undivided attention, quick service, and the best seat in the house! Anyone you want! Recos: Wednesday Special-Braised Short Ribs The Rope Grown Mussells-Yum! Heirloom Tomato Tart-Everyones favorite Champagne Hibiscus-Champagne and Cranberry Juice BTW, Ive been there 3x in the last 4 weeks...Yeah I like it... Keep up the good work Printworks...

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A Private User

My husband was out of town, so I took my daughter here for the first time.I had eaten here once and found it to be excellent. We started with escargot, which can be wonderful. It tasted like old beef, very plain and unseasoned, really terrible. I chose a shrimp entree that sounded good and light-shrimp with basil. Im not sure what was in it, but it was the saltiest dish Ive ever had.It was a huge bowl of shrimp, something, and lots of salt.I told the waiter it was inedible and the chef needed to taste the dish.I sent it back and had lost my appetite by then, so ordered nothing.My daughter got salmon, and it was okay. At no time did anyone appologise or offer any kind of expanation..It was a Tuesday night, so Im hoping maybe there was a sub chef. Anyway, we will not be back.

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