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Fall into August this Autumn:
Mark Mata Joins as Executive Chef
Hidden Gem on  Upper East Side 
Serves Up the Season's Bounty
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October 11, 2016 ...  New York, NY -- Tucked into the middle of a crowded block on Lexington Avenue in the 60's is August. The first inviting sense of the chic, cozy and delicious dining experience within are the charming flower boxes at the entrance ... a serene contrast to the noise of the street. Inside? A sleek, handsome bar with all the good stuff on tap, barrel-aged spirits flowing, flattering lighting and well-spaced tables laden with seasonal, vegetable-forward American Bistro fare.
Mark Mata Named Executive Chef
Mark Mata has joined August as Executive Chef! Previously Executive Chef of The
August Chef Mark Mata
Mermaid Inn and Persephone and Chef de Cuisine at BiCE, Chef Mata was a contestant on the Food Network's
Chopped . A 2004 CIA graduate who began his career at Union Square Cafe, Chef Mata describes his cooking style as "light, healthy, flavorful and vegetable-focused; prepared with classic Continental technique and global influences." A Binghamton, NY native, Chef Mata currently lives in NYC.
New Dishes, Fall Ingredients
Chef Mata has streamlined and refreshed August's menu of refined American bistro fare. New dishes include the divine  Cornbread w/Sun-dried Tomato ButterPeekytoe Crab Cake w/Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Pea Sprouts + Mustard PuréeRed & Golden Beet Salad w/Goat
August NY Short Ribs
Cheese + Pistachios; 
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp w/
Roasted Corn Polenta + Sugar Snap Peas; 
Braised Short Ribs w/Crispy 
Brussels Sprouts + Granny Smith Apples
(pictured) and a perfectly prepared Steak Frites  of dry-aged NY Strip, Bordelaise sauce + caramelized cipollini onions

Sexy Fall Cocktails
August spruces up its handcrafted cocktail menu with the seasons as well. Fresh on the
August Real Aviation
menu is the Real Aviation (pictured), a spin on the old-school gin cocktail, which features brandied cherry juice instead of Maraschino liqueur. The beautiful, tart cherry flavor is a more authentic touch.


Chef Appearance at Bloomingdale's 10/15 ~ JOIN US!
Chef Mata will make an appearance at Bloomingdale's flagship store -- August's stunning retail neighbor -- on Saturday, October 15 from 1.00 - 3.00 pm. He'll be in the Housewares Department, demo'ing his signature Short Ribs.

About August
Relocated to Manhattan's Upper East Side from its longtime West Village location, August serves casual, refined, expertly prepared American Bistro cuisine in a convivial setting that evokes the warm, relaxing vacation days of late summer. Open daily for lunch + dinner; weekday drinks specials and weekend brunch. A local neighborhood fave that's worth seeking out from anywhere in Manhattan!
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791 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10065
212.935.1433


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