Old Bodegas = New 'Autour du Monde'
It’s been common knowledge for the better part of this year that the former Bodegas space at the corner of Clinton and Fulton was by PACC to the folks who already own three places in the neighborhood (Pequena, Moe’s, Maggie Brown and Olea). What’s been less clear is what the new owners planned to do…
It’s been common knowledge for the better part of this year that the former Bodegas space at the corner of Clinton and Fulton was by PACC to the folks who already own three places in the neighborhood (Pequena, Moe’s, Maggie Brown and Olea). What’s been less clear is what the new owners planned to do with it. After seeing a candlelit dinner underway on Saturday, we stopped by this morning to confirm that we weren’t imagining things. Sure enough, the new restaurant—called Autour du Monde—is open for business. From a passing glance at the menu we’d see say it’s eclectic French food. For lunch, for example, you can have a Croque Monsieur or a Mediterranean Frittata. Anyone been yet?
Pequena Owners Snag Former Bodegas Space [Brownstoner] GMAP
Corner of Clinton and Fulton Up for Grabs [Brooklyn Record]
I love Autour du Monde!!! Wonderful addition to the fast changing area. The owners/servers/bartenders are simply amazing. Warm friendly atmosphere. The place is grand! Fabulous room for large parties. Wine list is simple and affordable. The food is certified organic and everything is made from scratch. I was there for brunch yesterday. I had the best Croque Monsieur ever! It was delicious…so delicious in fact that i even considered ordering a second one!!! Loving the international concept!
I ate there three times last week. Lunch was great, diner was delicate and well presented and i came back for brunch on sunday : it was terrific (i had the “Benedict Eggs” mmm !!! ).
I recommend this place.
I ate there the other day, and I loved it! You could tell its still working out some kinks, but I think this place has a lot of potential. Lets hope it stays around…this stretch of Fulton is like a ghost town.
I ate there last night with my husband, and the food was very good. All the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. And it seems a bit healthier than my notion of French food- not as butter-intensive. Prices were reasonable. I liked the decor (but it was echo-y since the place was practically empty). I hope this place stays around.
Went last night with husband, it is upscale well executed French bistrot. He had a very good organic hanger steak with frites, and the portion was big, I had the French onion soup and the recommended Waldorf salad. We brought our own wine, and the owner and his wife (Olivier and Pauline) were very nice and they introduced us to the chef Pascal. As it was said before, it is cash only for now, and they are going to serve breakfast lunch and dinner every day (starting at 7:30, can somebopy PLEASE report on their baked on premises croissants and pain au chocolat???) and brunch on Sat and Sunday (I think 10-4). Prices are fair for the quality, compare with say Speakeasy? They said the construction machinery in front makes them virtually invisible so spread the word, it was supposed to be removed a while ago! Also a water shutoff (unannounced to them!) prevented them from opening for breakfast yesterday but all is well. I think they deserve support that corner looks ALIVE now!
Mr. B – its really not the olea/maggie brown people. stop the rumor mill. 11:22am poster has the skinny.
and good luck to them!
I stopped in for a glass of wine, and they don’t have any yet…the woman who greeted me was very pleasant and told me wine would be coming in a month or so. Until then, bring your own…I like that.
what are your standards 3;31? have you been there yet?
the place is good, isn’t pastis but is good, nobody is deculturing our city I’m just giving them credit for doing something little more upscale and not the crap that we have seen around here until now, I like this place that’s all.