"This was our first time at Crush. Had heard good things about it, were pleased to finally check it out, and weren't disappointed. In fact, it exceeded our expectations. This has just the right atmosphere for a wine bar.....sophisticated, yet welcoming for most any occasion or style of dress. They have an impressive wine list, by glass or bottle. (In fact, they've been recognized by Wine Spectator for having a great wine list basically every year since they've been open....around 12 years running. They have a nice food menu, with changing specials....a good selection for most anyone. We had just come for a glass or two of wine, not to eat, so we didn't get to sample their delicious sounding entrees. We did get a couple appetizers: fresh, crusty bread with dipping oil (for only $4! as well as a smoked trout pate. They readily accommodated our request for cucumbers to go with the trout pate rather than crostini. Both were a nice accompaniment to the wine. (TBH, I thought the pate was lacking a little flavor and was a bit dry compared to some outstanding trout dips/pates I've had elsewhere, but this may be more personal taste. We were pleased enough with everything that we look forward to going again and this time trying some of their other small plates as well as their entress. (They seem to specialize in getting unique and varied oysters and have a n ever changing selection. Yum! We were warmly greeted at the door, and the woman who greeted soon thereafter checked in on us at the bar and made friendly conversation.....Turned out she (Andrea is the owner. It was the Saturday before Halloween, and she and her staff were all in costume. Andrea appears to have a strong, fun, and cohesive staff, and we had great service. Thanks for the really nice experience, Andrea. Check out Crush....You'll be glad you did! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
