The Saint Austere

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Williamsburg

The Saint Austere Photograph: Alex Strada

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Time Out says

Wed Aug 31 2011

You'll find none of the typical wine-bar posturing at this Williamsburg spot, which ditches the trendy art and light jazz (relics of the '90s yuppie dens that first defined the genre) in favor of industrial accents (aluminum bar top, plumber's-pipe shelves) and old-school hip-hop. You might not even peg it as a wine bar until you spy the big wooden toolbox behind the bar, which doubles as a storage case for Old World wines served by the glass. The list is tight and well focused, with reasonable prices (most glasses go for $9--$10) and some choice picks from co-owner Fabrizio Pirolo, a former distributor. We settled in with a 2008 Le Velette Resso di Spicca sangiovese ($9 per glass), a vibrant red with an earthy nose, rich notes of cherry and a slight mintiness. Next came a procession of excellent small plates: a bowl of absurdly creamy polenta ($10), kicked up with spicy crumbled sausage and enriched with chicken jus, and confited pork belly ($14) with crispy brussels sprouts and tart agrodolce. Grab a glass of Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco ($11)—a sparkling red wine from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region—to cut through the richness.

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Address:
The Saint Austere 613 Grand St
Williamsburg
New York
11211

Cross Street:
between Lorimer and Leonard Sts
Phone:
718-388-0012
Website:
thesaintaustere.com
Opening hours:
Daily 6pm–2am
Transport:
Subway: L to Lorimer St
Price:
Average small plate: $10. Disc, MC, V
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1. The Saint Austere
  - 613 Grand St
    Williamsburg
    New York
    11211
  - 718-388-0012
  - thesaintaustere.com
  - 40.713719,-73.979137

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Eating & drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant & bar facilities. Wine and beer only
Good for:
After-work crowd. Dating. Socializing. Drinks. Bar scene. Going in a group. Late night. Mood. Chill

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(3 ratings)

This place is amazing! I eat here almost every week. I've had nearly everything on the menu, and I love it all. The prix fix tasting menu is such a deal, I don't know how they're making any money! It's so good it brings all my friends all the way out to my neighborhood :-)

Elizabeth Mon Feb 11
Rated as: 5/5
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A+ Food. Great service with laid back atmosphere. The perfect recipe. I love this place. Get the POLENTA!!

Mark S Mon Jun 4 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Love this place! Awesome food! Creamy polenta is addicting! Beer and wine list rock!

Joe Mon Jun 4 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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