Dining Review: August the Mansion
Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, August the Mansion is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O鈥橣allon and St. Clair County.
Executive chef Jessica Hickman sits for a portrait in the main dining room at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
The beef short ribs with creamy polenta, heirloom, carrots and beef jus at August the Mansion restaurant.
The brussels sprouts appetizer at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Peruvian chicken with ahi verde, roasted cauliflower and potatoes with micro cilantro at August the Mansion.
A tin ceiling ceiling and fire place dominate one of the main dining rooms at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
A tin ceiling adorns one of the main dining rooms at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
A pair of stained glass windows and fireplace create an a perfect setting for intimate dining in one of the main dining rooms at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
The private dining room at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
A photograph in the private dining room at August the Mansion restaurant shows the building many years ago, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August "A.J." Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O鈥橣allon and St. Clair County. The photo is of "A.J." Wastfield's parents, Walter Wastfield and Mary Ann Shannon, who lived in the house with A.J. and his family.
A fireplace adds ambiance to the parlor dining area at August the Mansion restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in O'Fallon, Illinois. Built in 1857 by August Wastfield, it is recognized as a historical landmark by both the City of O’Fallon and St. Clair County. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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