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New Restaurant: Abigail's - Page 2 — Brooklynian

New Restaurant: Abigail's

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  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: brunch was good, anyone tried their other spot?

    my roommate and i went there for brunch yesterday. it was tasty and reasonably priced and we lingered longer than we usually do enjoying the atmosphere. has anyone tried their wine bar location in the city, camaje? we noticed they have a bunch of cooking classes there too! i found this website that has a bunch of video restaurant reviews for nyc restaurants. check it out, this is the one for abigail's city spot...
    http://uloveny.com/nyc/venue/2/263/7553/camaje_bistro
    enjoy!
  • theburgerking
    theburgerking
    TheBurgerking wrote: [quote=Asil]Has anyone tried their coffee yet? It opens at 8am, and on my way to the train this morning I saw a sign saying they serve Kitten coffee, apparently roasted locally. I didn't stop, because I don't want to try to hold a cup of hot liquid on the 4 train at the height of morning rush, but it sure would be cool to have good coffee right on my corner.
    As a matter of fact I was going to post, but since you asked... I got a cup of coffee this morning and was a little disappointed. I was hoping for a nice, somewhat flavorful and strong cup of coffee and what I got was an ordinary coffee one would find in any bodega. Also the cup and lid are cheap and not very sturdy. I enjoyed the coffee at Bristen's more and Cheryl's is tops in my opinion. By no means am I an aficionnado of coffee I just wanted a cup with a little zing!

    Went by today and had a very nice cup of coffee.
  • theburgerking
    theburgerking
    TheBurgerking wrote: [quote=Asil]Has anyone tried their coffee yet? It opens at 8am, and on my way to the train this morning I saw a sign saying they serve Kitten coffee, apparently roasted locally. I didn't stop, because I don't want to try to hold a cup of hot liquid on the 4 train at the height of morning rush, but it sure would be cool to have good coffee right on my corner.
    As a matter of fact I was going to post, but since you asked... I got a cup of coffee this morning and was a little disappointed. I was hoping for a nice, somewhat flavorful and strong cup of coffee and what I got was an ordinary coffee one would find in any bodega. Also the cup and lid are cheap and not very sturdy. I enjoyed the coffee at Bristen's more and Cheryl's is tops in my opinion. By no means am I an aficionnado of coffee I just wanted a cup with a little zing!

    Went by today and had a very nice cup of coffee.
  • ridonkulous
    ridonkulous
    I was looking up Abigail's on MenuPages the other day and was surprised at how negative the reviews are! I'm going on there (my first time to review) in a sec to post a good one. All you guys who also liked your Abigail's might consider pitching in...
  • ridonkulous
    ridonkulous
    I was looking up Abigail's on MenuPages the other day and was surprised at how negative the reviews are! I'm going on there (my first time to review) in a sec to post a good one. All you guys who also liked your Abigail's might consider pitching in...
  • pitu
    pitu
    About Abigails...do they actually have a fan wafting bacon smell out of that place all the time, or is it just my imagination the few times I've walked by in the evening.
    The Mighty Meaty Wind, Redux?
  • ladypandora
    ladypandora
    I just had dinner at Abilgail's for the first time on Friday. It was delicious! The portions were a little small for the price but the service was good. Speedy but not rushed. Those little peppadews stuffed with cheese are my new favorite food. What a tasty treat. And even though it can't last I love the BYOB aspect. I love being able to bring the exact type of wine I'm in the mood for instead of having to pick from a restaurant's meager choices.
  • dapearl9
    dapearl9
    I love being able to bring the exact type of wine I'm in the mood for instead of having to pick from a restaurant's meager choices.
    I know what you mean. Carlo Rossi 5-liter jug of Chianti right? Or maybe the Chablis if you want white.
  • ladypandora
    ladypandora
    Nah. For white I'm going straight for the Franzia!
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    Sigh. I hate to do this. But...

    So, I'm craving red meat (yes, I'm back to eating the flesh of others, and I'm not proud), and I've heard such amazing things about their "kobe" beef burger.

    I live 2 blocks away, I'm starving, since I read the stories about the wait time, I call ahead. Tell the guy I want tp place an order for a burger I'm going to pick up. He puts me on hold. For 3 minutes. He never comes back. I hang up, try again a few more times, but each time all I get is their voicemail. wtf.

    I want to eat my hand.

    I go down there, place has people, not crazy though, give him my order and tell him that he forgot me on the phone. He apologizes and I feel bad.

    So I go get a beer, come back, settle at the bar with my New Yorker all ready to wait the 45-60 minutes. But! To my utter joy, it comes even before I finish my glass.

    Get home, no cheese like I ordered (sigh...sohungrydon'tcare), and after I'm about half way through, I taste, like a tang...you know? Not the good kind.

    I feel fine, I'm sure it was fine. For my first visit, and considering the fact that I was saving my meat fix for one of their burgers when there are a few options to choose from around here now.....I'm disappointed.
  • pwaltman_1972
    pwaltman_1972
    Haven't eaten there yet, but have talked to one of the guys who works there a few times b/c he'll hang out at Franklin Park after they close. From what he says, the scoop is that the owner promised to get a liquor license when he hired him, but hasn't delivered on it yet.

    From what I gather, it's a bit of a chicken-and-the-egg problem. With no liquor license, they don't get the business to justify the investment or something to that effect. And since they don't get as much business as other places, their staff is still fairly inexperienced b/c more experienced staff would rather work at more established restaurants.

    Hope they can work it out since it'd be great to have another restaurant this side of Vandy.
  • dinkyla
    dinkyla

    Subject: Food poisoning

    I went by this evening and ordered a green salad and leek-goatcheese-pear panini for takeout. I had to wait about half an hour for those, received lukewarm paninni on too-hard bread, and had diarrhea within 15 minutes of eating the food. I ain't goin back except for drinks (when they get the license) or coffee.

    One of the owners, Jason, was really kind, as were the staff. But all the nice atmosphere in the world won't make me want to lose my meal minutes after eating it.
  • bellak
    bellak
    I'll give my 2 cents, being that I am a very food oriented women:

    I had a craving for a burger about 6 weeks ago and went to Abigail's during lunch time. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Kobe beef for one supposed to cost in the $100 range. Why would a Kobe burger cost only $10? Either way, it tasted terrible and I would never eat one again.

    Can't comment on the wine at this wine bar, because I know as of last week they still don't have their liquor license.

    PS: Best burger just outside the area and worth the walk: Soda Bar!!!
  • dinkyla
    dinkyla
    Yeah, I'm stickin' with Cheryl's and Soda for now.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    I also heard that Bristen's burger is pretty damn good as well, FWIW.
  • lindsay6
    lindsay6
    they have had their liquor license, at least as of last saturday when i had brunch there (the eggs benedict and coffee were good, that's the only meal i've had there)
  • xlizellx
    xlizellx
    i have only had good experiences here -- i've been for brunch, lunch, and dinner ... i love how un-crowded it gets for brunch so bringing a bunch of out-of-towners is easy without making a reservation. (...too many visitors this summer...)

    they do have 6 taps and wine now. i haven't been for drinks, but maybe i'll go next week
  • bikegirl26
    bikegirl26
    We had Abigail's after a very hung-over day and I have been dreaming of their peppadews ever since. My roommate had the burger and said it was delicious. We were very happy to find such a place so soon after moving in (and after a very, very long night, we were satisfied).

    I'm going to try it for brunch this weekend, will let y'all know how it goes.
  • lo kee
    lo kee
    Is it just me or does this place seem just a tad too expensive for this hood?
  • brooklynred87
    brooklynred87
    Lo Kee wrote: Is it just me or does this place seem just a tad too expensive for this hood?
    It's not just too expensive for the neighborhood, but over the top for the items they are offering. $24 for a hanger steak?! Or roasted chicken?

    I mentioned this to the manager the second night they were open. She was empathetic, but her response seemed to tell me there wasn't much she could do about it.

    I wonder if the owners read this or other Brooklyn-oriented blogs. People really want to support this place and the problems are fixable...but patience and local loyalty will only last for so long.
  • the invisible lines
    the invisible lines
    Has anyone stopped in to check out the music they've been having lately? In the past two weeks or so I've heard some pretty great sounding jazz trickling out, but I've always been going somewhere and couldn't stop in. I talked to Jared (owner in the wheelchair, really nice guy) and one of the employees and they're planning on doing more singer/songwriter stuff in October - and since I am a singer/songwriter and live a few blocks away, I'm totally taking advantage of that.
  • daver
    daver
    brooklynred87 wrote: It's not just too expensive for the neighborhood, but over the top for the items they are offering. $24 for a hanger steak?! Or roasted chicken?
    Yes, but they have a Kobe beef burger for $10. Those are normally $40+.

    :roll: :mrgreen:
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    ...but it isn't even Kobe...
  • daver
    daver
    Whatchuwant wrote: ...but it isn't even Kobe...
    GASP! Yer kidding! Oh, the humanity...

    :mrgreen:
  • the invisible lines
    the invisible lines
    So after weeks of only getting their coffee and baked goods, I finally went in for dinner last night. A friend of mine and I shared a cheese plate, he got a salad, and I got the tuna melt. We both got the evening's wine special (Cab Sav).

    The cheese plate was glorious. I'm a massive cheese fan, and it did not disappoint. The goat and sheep cheeses were amazing. The Pierre Robert triple-creme cow cheese was insane, as was the blue they served (not sure the make). No complaints from my friend about his salad, and my tuna melt was pretty good (and even better after I stuck some of the cheese from the plate inside). The wine was pretty top-notch, too - really nicely layered with a lot of depth. We had two glasses each, and I think the bill came to about $40 (not bad for four glasses of wine, an $18 cheese plate, a sandwich, and a salad).

    There was a jazz duo playing (guitar and upright bass). Not too bad. And the owner Jared was there talking to everyone and being friendly as usual. I had a really good "first" impression, so I'm worried about having a bad one like some of you have, but as long as I stick to the wine and cheese with only occasional forays into the sandwiches or entrees, I think this is going to be one of my regular stops.
  • theburgerking
    theburgerking
    I think the bill came to about $40 (not bad for four glasses of wine, an $18 cheese plate, a sandwich, and a salad).

    Not possible
  • the invisible lines
    the invisible lines
    TheBurgerking wrote: I think the bill came to about $40 (not bad for four glasses of wine, an $18 cheese plate, a sandwich, and a salad).

    Not possible
    Yes'm. $8 each for the salad and sandwich. $18 for the cheese plate. $3.50 each for the wine (it was the evening special).
  • theburgerking
    theburgerking
    Wow. I apologize, that is an amazing deal...
  • daver
    daver
    The Invisible Lines wrote: [quote=TheBurgerking]I think the bill came to about $40 (not bad for four glasses of wine, an $18 cheese plate, a sandwich, and a salad).

    Not possible
    Yes'm. $8 each for the salad and sandwich. $18 for the cheese plate. $3.50 each for the wine (it was the evening special).
    Why would you assume that someone named "king" is a female? Or do you know something I don't know? Although I suppose that I know plenty of male queens, so...

    Anyway. $48+tax+tip. Not bad at all, especially considering the big cheesy.
  • the invisible lines
    the invisible lines
    Maybe they didn't charge us for those second glasses? I don't remember if the same person who took our order gave us the refill . . .
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