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August
359 Bleecker St., New York, NY, 10014
nr. Charles St.
212-929-8727
| 6.3 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
The meat I tried to eat was called Goat Leg...
DashingAndBrilliant from 11211 | Posted on 10/29/09
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It was accompanied by mystery greens and a viscid little ball they referred to as Dumplings. The Oxtail Ragu seemed as though it was sauteed in said Scullery Maid's preserved placenta. And please, don't even ask about the spaghetti squash and chorizo sudoku puzzle they call Camarones a la Parilla. (Added Bonus: Black garlic and squid ink dipping sauce. ?.) But don't worry, they lend you a couple crawdads whose beady little eyes gaze upon you as you eat. As if to say "You will sit at this table until everything on your plate is finished, or I'm telling your father".
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Are you cool enough?
maggie1980nyc from 10021 | Posted on 9/25/09
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We were excited about going here and made a reservation for outside...but when we arrived we were told that they no longer had room and sat us iside. We had been volunteering all day at Children's Aid so we were dressed in jeans and nice sweaters but not suits(we didn't look B&T ). Unfortunately she sat us next to the place where you check in so we watched people walk in minutes after us and be seated outside that said they didn't have reservations. When we approached the manager about it she just laughed. It made us angry because we had just ordered $220 worth of food. It's too bad because this place could be really cute. I would advise you bring your money elsewhere. PS-The food sucked and the fish that they filet for me was over cooked and filled with bones.
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Skip it!
pvillar1 from 10028 | Posted on 8/31/09
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Our experience here was such a disappointing one. I was intrigued by the menu and was looking forward to our diner but the food was mediocre at best and the service was horrible – my cod was overcooked and it wasn’t crusted with bone marrow as the menu indicated but with breadcrumbs that were supposedly mixed with bone marrow (I didn’t taste it). Nobody seemed to want to be there and it was very evident in their attitudes - from the hostess to the wait staff. To make matters worse, we were charged us an extra $25 for an entree that was already part of the prix-fixe menu. When I pointed out the mistake, our waitress begrudgingly made the correction. There’s no reason to waste your time or money visiting this place.
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A personal favorite!
samschatte from 10011 | Posted on 4/3/09
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An absolutely charming restaurant with a great staff. Make sure to get a reservation because space is minimal.
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Couldn't stomach some of the food or service
kerrmd from 06612 | Posted on 3/30/09
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My husband and both enjoyed the salad and delicious cauliflower soup. However we were shocked when our lemon gnocchi came with tripe. The waiter wanted me to order something else, but I didn't like the eclectic offerings such as lamb belly and opted for dessert instead. The other waiter also snapped at me to wait for my husband to finish, which I didn't insist on it anyhow? My husband also ordered a second dessert, which we normally don't do but felt we were insulting the chef with the entrees. When dessert came out, the waiter made a point of saying my untouched entree would not be comped nor dessert Whatever, I never asked but how nice to make a point of it. By the way, the menu listed the lemon pasta on one line, and on the second line said parsley with t ripe. Guess we thought it was a misprint with the spacing and meant something was ripe. Our mistake, but how they made us feel, was totally unprofessional and left a bitter taste in our mouth and memory.
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Food not worth the decor
Divya6 from 11211 | Posted on 10/7/08
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We went for brunch expecting a unique menu, particularly the Welsch Rarebit. The server informed us that the menu has changed because they now have a new chef. I ordered a coffee and my friend a tea. She brought coffee and told my friend she forgot what he ordered. I asked for sugar, which she actually never brought, so I borrowed my neighbors. The food lacked salt, and they didn't have any salt or pepper on the table and it would have been a mission to request it of our forgetful waitress. They didn't have steak that day, apparently they "ran out because so many people ordered it." It was only 1:30pm. When we asked what else was good in terms of meat, she pointed to eggs instead of a burger. The decor was beautiful, but the meal was mediocre and the portions were small. There was a fishy stench in the Swiss potatoes and I'm a vegetarian. So, forget the decor and go somewhere else.
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Excellent stop during the day
Keyes from 10028 | Posted on 8/25/08
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My husband and I just moved to the city and have been enjoying trekking around exploring. During our foray into the Village, we passed August, walked a million blocks, and suddenly we were voraciously hungry. I thought in the back of my head ....'hey that place looked quaint'...so we doubled back. This was a sunday, around 12. So we probably got lucky getting a table for 2 outside on a nice day during brunch but who cares. The menu, service, decor, and experience was phenomenal. I had baked eggs provencale; the husband had a burger. Both were delicious. I returned with my mom later; lunch was yet again phenomenal. Rustic, yet refined. The spring pea soup with creme fraiche was refreshing and filling. The onion tarte was delish. I actually think their 1/2 sandwich/soup combo is a best bet! Highly recommended. We may not be from around here, but we've eaten across the world, and we'll be returning to August.
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a delicious gem
leeniest from 11217 | Posted on 5/25/08
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everything is near perfect at warm and welcoming august. the only dilemma i ever have is whether to go for both brunch and dinner. my favourites: the flatbread and lamb. the smoked salmon brunch or the alsace brunch.
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Awful experience
tdnyc from 11215 | Posted on 3/29/08
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I've been really looking forward to going to this place for some time -- whenever I walk by, it always looks so inviting and cozy. We finally went and it was extremely disappointing. The interior is cozy but that's the only nice thing I have to say about it. We ordered appetizers and that night's special, which was a paella made with pasta instead of rice, which sounded interesting. It was $45 for 2, and when it showed up, I was shocked by how little seafood was in it -- 4 scrawny, shriveled-up pieces of shrimp, 6 or so mussels and a few burnt pieces of chorizo. It was super oily and flavorless. The appetizers were fair but I'm sure someone in the kitchen was quite satisfied with themselves for serving $6 worth of food for 45 bucks. Overpriced even by West Village standards!
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Dark, sexy, textured appeal
Laurie_Ellen1973 from 11743 | Posted on 3/20/08
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August is the true rugged, artistic, dark, sexy, naughty, earthy embodiment of the Village experience. From the first sip of wine, you become hypnotized by both the enchanting tastes and the cave-like depth of the candle-lit shadowy room. August is where the restaurant is the aphrodisiac. We are an interracial couple, ages 35 and 55, academic, not rich, not slaves to fashion, and we felt comfortable. The blue-cheese whip cream was unforgettable.
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