A.O.C.
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (347) 767-2011
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Grove Street
- Directions:
- F, V, A, C, E; B, D at W 4th St; 1, 9 at Christopher St
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-12am
Message from A.O.C.
A little bit of France in New York
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Weekend Brunch
- Outdoor Garden and Patio
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Editorial Review for A.O.C. – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
Postcards of French starlets and vintage posters decorate the dining room, where locals engage in laid-back bistro activities: They read papers, nosh and talk, and watch old movies projected by the clubby wood bar. The enormous, partially-covered garden (with a portioned smoker's den) is more casual at night, when inside tables are draped with linen. Servers give good service when they're not spread too thin.
The Food
A.O.C's familiar French bistro menu offers all the classics. Stick to the Roquefort-endive salad or a simple cheese plate--though its selections are mainstream, it easily feeds four. Cheesy onion soup is thin-stocked, while too-chewy escargots taste off under butter-saturated breadcrumbs. Plump mussels with crisp frites are inundated with shredded onions. Among entrees, the pan-roasted sea bass with cauliflower mashed potatoes and seared, balsamic-drizzled tuna fare best. Juicy entrecote and hanger steaks often lack flavor; quiche can be dense and dry.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe full-bodied, spicy Cahors is fairly priced at $28, but there's little room for experimenting with only a handful of wines by the bottle. Still, bottles are your best bet: Prices for small glasses hover around $7.
Know Before You GoA.O.C. is a double entendre referring to both geographic wine designations in France (Appellation d'origine controlee), and the name of a popular 1976 French culinary comedy called "L'aile ou la Cuisse (The Wing or the Thigh)."
DeliveryThere is a $10 minimum on all deliveries.
User Reviews for A.O.C.
08/02/2008 Posted by pfshcoen
The enclosed garden provides a wonderful intimate setting. The menu is a bit overwhelming but the standard French fare was solid. Definitely try the hangar steak and shoot for cozying up in a corner of the garden.
Pros: Garden, Service, Ambience
Cons: No reservations for the garden
07/09/2008 Posted by wilder212
The great thing about this place is that it's not busy in the morning. Unlike places like Balthazar, you can enjoy your eggs in the peaceful garden or inside by the window without breaking the bank. My server was pleasant and my coffee cup was never empty. I recommend the french toast.
Pros: garden, cute waitresses, quiet
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