Bikers Paradise Found- Press Café Opens

If you’re a cyclist, you know Mellow Johnny’s. A famous bike shop notorious for its cult-like following of those looking to grab their Specialized, click into some pedals and hit the open road. After a long ride along 40-plus miles of bike friendly paths, it’s time to refuel, and Press Café is the destination.

Tucked between Mellow Johnny’s and the Trinity River Bike Trail, Press Café, a casual bike and pedestrian-friendly culinary destination designed to compliment this cyclist’s paradise. After four years of preparation, chef and owner Felipe Armenta Junior (The Tavern on Hulen and Pacific Table in University Park Village) opened his newest creation in January, incorporating a mix of dining, lounge and outdoor patio.

“Press Café is an ideal compliment to the Trinity River trail." notes Cindy Moore, project designer for EDG (Studio Dallas). “The design was inspired by the idea of a day spent at a family Ranch: friendly, social and welcoming – a perfect representation of the spirit of Fort Worth.”

The café interior features floor to ceiling windows, maximizing the unobstructed views of the adjacent patio and trail. The blending hand crafted details – many created by local fabricators – the result is a fresh, simple palette mixed with accents of authentic & honest materials that fit the local vibe.

Signature architectural elements such as the wood slat ceiling, stained concrete floors, and mesquite block bartop set the tone for a warm, inviting neighborhood hub. The layering of textures is evident in the striking installation of Shou-Sugi-Ban burned wood planks behind the bar, a series of custom communal tables and exposed filament bulb chandeliers. Saddle-leather barstools are another specialty design element that contribute to the comfort and warmth of the space.

The shaded patio features hand-crafted steel & reclaimed wood Adirondack chairs around the firepit. Locally fabricated concrete tables and custom Iroko wood picnic tables (some with integrated beverage troughs) are great for family and social gatherings.  The exposed wood and steel exterior cladding provides the perfect transition from interior to exterior.

A famous cycling quote goes something like this, “Work to eat. Eat to live. Live to bike. Bike to work.”  With the relationship between EDG, Press Café and the up and coming Trailhead neighborhood, that quote is rolling at 100%...and that’s not bad.

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