Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn

I’m not big on reviewing places. I feel that one bad experience is not indicative of a place or its reputation. However I have to say that the experience that I had at this “Aunt Butchies” was probably the most offensive and hurtful I’ve ever seen, and it had nothing to do with the food. I’m a realist. I also work in the restaurant/food service business for many, many years. My wife and cousin and I and our two young children decided to stop by Aunt Butchies for some pastries. Once inside while waiting for our order we sat with the kids and had coffee and ordered some desert for the kids. While laughing and having a good time my wife noticed the younger “woman”/hostess or whatever she is start to dart around like a 5 year old with a smirk on her face whispering(but not REALLY whispering) to everyone she could get her hands on. My wife picked up on her annoying and obnoxious behavior and within seconds was able to make out that she was making fun ,pretty openly, of my wife and cousin for ordering desert at 1230 in the afternoon. Then continued to make remarks about their weight. Apparently this was “too early” to have desert and she continued to make fun of us. Now my wife and cousin aren’t the thinnest people in the planet. Needless to say my cousin left in tears. Not wanting to cause a scene in-front of the kids we left! Before we did I approached the owner and he played dumb and refused to acknowledge this “girls” disgusting behavior. All of a sudden his broken English got a lot worse. Look, like I said I’m a realest. I get people make comments about other people. I encourage anyone to think real hard before giving this place ANY business. Especially in this day and age. To be “shamed” and embarrassed like this was sad and hurtful. I will never set foot in this dump again. I realize it’s the new “Staten Island” hot spot but beware if you are packing a few extra pounds be careful what you order and be ready to be ridiculed and embarrassed.

I booked a rehearsal dinner for my sons wedding, I had spoken to them several times prior to the event. The dinner was to accommodated 23 people, We were packed like sardines into the back right of the restaurant. A screen served to separate the next big party on the left. When I arrived the room was not ready. I asked the servers when it would be ready they kept saying 5 minutes, until after 1/2 hr I was able to get the manager. The manager cleaned up what was left on the tables. I ordered beer and wine. Only red wine was on the table. We had only one server for the party. He did the best he could under the circumstances. Over all I would not recommend having an event at this establishment. Food was so so. I ordered the salmon it did not look or taste like any salmon I have had. Total disappointment. Never going back there. Maybe they should stick to deserts!