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5th And Vine
5th And Vine (originally Rhythm & Brews) in Staten Island, New York has closed. It closed in November 2016 — 2 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 60% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Schmuck Dynasty" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 3 |
| Originally aired | October 19, 2014 |
| Original name | Rhythm & Brews |
| Relaunched as | 5th And Vine |
| Location | Staten Island, New York |
| Address | 1674 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306 |
| Yelp | As 5th And Vine |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 19, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Schmuck Dynasty” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Rhythm & Brews, relaunched as 5th And Vine, filmed earlier.
- November 2016Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Rhythm & Brews as 5th And Vine.
5th and Vine closed in November 2016. It had previously closed temporarily in April 2016 after a poor health inspection, in which it was given a U grading.
What happened next
Six weeks after filming, sales at 5th and Vine were up by as much as 50%. The bar's standards did not keep pace. In April 2016, the health department closed it after an upgraded inspection recorded 61 violations, including evidence of mice, filth flies, no handwashing facility near the food and a facility that was not vermin-proof. The bar reopened, but closed permanently in November 2016, about two years after the episode aired.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 4: 34 of 51 bars have closed (67%). |
|---|---|
| New York | One of 5 rescued bars in New York; 2 still open. |
Quick answers
Is 5th And Vine still open?
5th And Vine (originally Rhythm & Brews) in Staten Island, New York has closed. It closed in November 2016 — 2 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 60% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Rhythm & Brews?
Jon Taffer relaunched Rhythm & Brews under a new name: 5th And Vine. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 3 (“Schmuck Dynasty”), first aired October 19, 2014.
When did 5th And Vine close?
5th And Vine closed in November 2016.
Where is 5th And Vine located?
5th And Vine was located at 1674 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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