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October 10th, 2007 jonas

AOC
314 Bleecker Street (corner of Bleecker & Grove St)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 925-9975

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Rating: 4/5

Notes:

- Burger: AOC serves a mouthwatering, charred patty made of high quality ground beef that they’ve seasoned nicely with salt and pepper.

- Bun: A fresh baked bun that was crusty and dusted with flour on the outside and toasted on the inside. It had all the craggy benefits of an English muffin, so that by the end of the sandwich, the bread had nicely captured the flavor of the juicy burger.

- Garnish: We ordered ours with Swiss cheese and bacon, both of which added a nice flavor to the already tasty sandwich. Red onion slices, tomato wedges, and a green salad accompany the burger.

- Mess factor: Thanks to an outstanding bun, there wasn’t a bit of mess to this burger.

- Fries: The fries were a bit of a letdown, especially given how nice they looked. These were thin cut, fried to a golden brown, but too mildly flavored and lacking any crispy crunch.

- Price: $13 (with bacon and cheese)

- Bordeaux: We had a 2003 St. Emillion that was served by the glass. It was a delicious wine to pair with the burger, with a dry, fruity finish that did a good job of standing up to the high stakes of the tasty sandwich.

- Atmosphere: You could take a girl there.

- Overall:

AOC is a tasteful bistro in the heart of the village, with large windows overlooking the corner of Bleecker and Grove. It was pleasantly quiet and we had no difficulty getting a table right away (especially since it was a warm Wednesday evening and we opted to sit indoors instead of their back garden, where most people headed). They had a groovy soundtrack, played low enough to not interfere with conversation. While falling short of a great rating, they served a burger they can be proud of on one of the best buns we’ve encountered.

Entry Filed under: 4, Greenwich Village