August Welcomes Mark Mata as Executive Chef

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

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 Butter; Peekytoe Crab Cake w/Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Pea Sprouts + Mustard Purée; Red & Golden Beet Salad w/Goat

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

Link to August Menus

Sexy Fall Cocktails

August spruces up its handcrafted cocktail menu with the seasons as well. Fresh on the

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!

791 Lexington Ave.

New York, NY 10065

212.935.1433

www.augustny.com

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byrne@diazschloss.com / 973.509.1912

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