Opened on September 21st in the former Dalia's Bistro and Wine Bar,
The Abbey serving new American comforts, specialty cocktails, draft and bottled micro brews, domestic beers and an ample selection of Irish Whiskey and single malt scotch, finds a home in Washington Square.
GBG, LB and I met at D's apartment where we sipped sake before heading outbound on the green line. We arrived at 1657 Beacon Street, stepping into an extremely dim lit space roaring with conversation. The space which was once occupied by intimate velvet booths, rich chocolate wood table tops, gray walls and carpeted floors, is completely redone with exposed brick walls, rows of square wooden tables and hardwood floors. We put our names in and grabbed the next available seats to open up at the glossy wood bar and ordered ourselves some wine.
Its opening no secret, The Abbey was packed with patrons on this warm September Friday evening. I sipped on an unoaked Chardonnay (they also offer oaked.)
Once we were seated, the menu was perused in anticipation as the wine, cocktails and conversations continued to flow.
I ordered a
Galliano Sour ($10) Galliano, brandy, bitters, lemon juice, simple syrup and one egg white. 
Unexpectedly more sweet compared to sour or bitter, I just now learned / (googled) / refreshed my mind regarding Galliano. Adventurous in my drink choices, but not always informed, Gallliano is a sweet herbal Italian liqueur.
We were served bread with a zesty garlic hummus and started with a few small appetizer plates. The
Fried Halloumi Cheese ($4) is an unusual and tasty appetizer served with a tangy yogurt dipping sauce.
Halloumi is made with sheeps and goats milk and can be pan-fried without melting. This creates an incredibly unique texture where the light crispy batter breaks exposing warm, dry and salty cheese crumbles.
We enjoyed side dishes including the
Spicy Julienned Snow Peas ($4.50) which were sauteed and flavored with a bold kick and an unpictured plate of
Hoisin BBQ Broccoli ($4.50). Our entrees were served when we realized the waitress forgot about our
Lamb Lollipops. Disappointing only for a minute, as I was excited to try the dish, it seemed a blessing in disguise as the ladies and I knew we ordered plenty of food otherwise. We also shared the
Truffle Fries ($4.50) 
A beautiful plate of crispy well seasoned with parsley and parmesan fries were enjoyed dipped in the side of roasted garlic mayo.
And for the finale of foods - my entree the
Bison Bolognese ($17) served with fresh linguine and romano cheese was a just right portion size of a really excellent dish. Not too overwhelming, a thoughtful and fun presentation, I was thoroughly satisfied by the tender pasta and the plentiful chunks of ground bison. Bison is just a tad sweeter and provides a fuller, more rich taste compared to ground beef.
The team behind the Abbey - Washington Square Tavern alums Chef Josh Sherman and bartender Damian Dowling, combined with Gina Medaglia owner and operator of Dalia's have a launched a near flawless establishment in less than a week. They don't take reservations, but they are open for lunch, dinner, and late night eats so there is ample opportunity to check out the new digs. They don't plan to compete with established bars across the street (The Publick House, American Craft) but instead strive to bring something different to the block. I used to live on Beacon and Engelwood not to far up the road, so I'm impressed to see positive change and reasonably priced food in a neighborhood near and dear to my heart.
The girls and I headed off to Delux for a few more drinks. I called it an earlier night than usual when Delux closed up shop at 1:ooam. An early wake-up call for a day at the spa awaited!
Its opening no secret, The Abbey was packed with patrons on this warm September Friday evening. I sipped on an unoaked Chardonnay (they also offer oaked.) 
Once we were seated, the menu was perused in anticipation as the wine, cocktails and conversations continued to flow. 
I ordered a Galliano Sour ($10) Galliano, brandy, bitters, lemon juice, simple syrup and one egg white. 
Unexpectedly more sweet compared to sour or bitter, I just now learned / (googled) / refreshed my mind regarding Galliano. Adventurous in my drink choices, but not always informed, Gallliano is a sweet herbal Italian liqueur. 
We were served bread with a zesty garlic hummus and started with a few small appetizer plates. The Fried Halloumi Cheese ($4) is an unusual and tasty appetizer served with a tangy yogurt dipping sauce. 
Halloumi is made with sheeps and goats milk and can be pan-fried without melting. This creates an incredibly unique texture where the light crispy batter breaks exposing warm, dry and salty cheese crumbles. 
We enjoyed side dishes including the Spicy Julienned Snow Peas ($4.50) which were sauteed and flavored with a bold kick and an unpictured plate of Hoisin BBQ Broccoli ($4.50). Our entrees were served when we realized the waitress forgot about our Lamb Lollipops. Disappointing only for a minute, as I was excited to try the dish, it seemed a blessing in disguise as the ladies and I knew we ordered plenty of food otherwise. We also shared the Truffle Fries ($4.50) 
A beautiful plate of crispy well seasoned with parsley and parmesan fries were enjoyed dipped in the side of roasted garlic mayo. 
And for the finale of foods - my entree the Bison Bolognese ($17) served with fresh linguine and romano cheese was a just right portion size of a really excellent dish. Not too overwhelming, a thoughtful and fun presentation, I was thoroughly satisfied by the tender pasta and the plentiful chunks of ground bison. Bison is just a tad sweeter and provides a fuller, more rich taste compared to ground beef.
The team behind the Abbey - Washington Square Tavern alums Chef Josh Sherman and bartender Damian Dowling, combined with Gina Medaglia owner and operator of Dalia's have a launched a near flawless establishment in less than a week. They don't take reservations, but they are open for lunch, dinner, and late night eats so there is ample opportunity to check out the new digs. They don't plan to compete with established bars across the street (The Publick House, American Craft) but instead strive to bring something different to the block. I used to live on Beacon and Engelwood not to far up the road, so I'm impressed to see positive change and reasonably priced food in a neighborhood near and dear to my heart.
The girls and I headed off to Delux for a few more drinks. I called it an earlier night than usual when Delux closed up shop at 1:ooam. An early wake-up call for a day at the spa awaited!
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