NEW BRUNSWICK: As proud alumni of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, we love being able to bring…read moreBrie along to one of the city's coolest long-standing hangs, the Ale 'N 'Wich Pub pub. Their outdoor patio is perfect for leashed and friendly dogs, with tables & chairs, a fantastic The Simpsons TV show mural, and a couple of cozy covered nooks. We were lucky to be served by the awesome bartender Chris, who happily chatted with us about our favorite bourbons. It is a full bar with some genuinely interesting options, including Eric LeGrand bourbon whiskey. His story is as powerful as the pour: after a career-ending injury at Rutgers, he has gone on to become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. It is best to visit on the early side before the place hits its lively stride.

Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Ruined the atmosphere of the pub entirely. I would not…read morerecommend coming here as there are plenty of other bars in the area where you will actually have fun and be treated with respect.

We genuinely loved our experience dining here! What started as a disappointing date night at a…read moredifferent New Brunswick restaurant (where we waited around 30 minutes with no service) was quickly turned around by making the decision to head over to Harvest Moon instead. The service was phenomenal -- the host was also our server, the bartender was the food runner and busser half the time as well. It was clearly evident that their staff work as a team and are all incredibly hard workers. We both also really enjoyed our food, opting for a steak sandwich (for my husband) and grilled chicken sandwich (for me). The portions were large enough to bring home leftovers and still feel full, and everything tasted fantastic. I absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be back soon.

I came here on a Friday night with a few friends who just wanted some good drinks. A mix of beers,…read morecocktails, and non-alcoholic. First round of beers. Stouts, a full moon, a mule and one of mocktail cans. None of us liked our drinks. And to put it out there. We do drink. Second round did not make things better. Worst of all the salmon burger had a strong smell and the fries weren't fully cooked. The waitress was quick and she did a great job. The place itself is dimly lit and has a relaxed ambiance. Better upstairs if you are going for more of a sit down dinner as the main floor has the TVs and bar.

Stopped in for a quick bite before a show at the State Theatre, and it was the perfect spot! The…read morefood was exactly what you'd want from a neighborhood bar--classic bar food done well. We enjoyed the live music while sitting outside, which made for a great atmosphere. A special shoutout to our server, Maria, who was friendly, attentive, and made our visit even better. We'll definitely be back!

Tavern on the George is a convenient spot to have dinner prior to a show at the State Theater. Make…read moresure you have reservations, especially on theater nights, because it was definitely a popular spot due to their proximity to the theater. The menu is basic bar-gastro-pub type fare. I've been here twice with groups of 6. We've ordered everything from the burgers, to the chicken sandwiches and fish and chips. I ordered a Chicken Caprese sandwich and I enjoyed it the first time. The 2nd time I ordered the Veggie Wrap which I decided to turn into a sandwich. That didn't work so well. The burgers were good too. The items all had the option of fries or salad. All the food was good, except the fish and chips was batter and very little fish. The old school ambiance is really nice. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs dining area, each with its own bar. If in the area for a show, Tavern on the George has it down to a science getting all the groups in and out in time. Although, the food is nothing special, I'd come here again.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Delicious! Great variety of sausages and toppings to choose from. If it's your first time, I…read moreencourage you to pick something off the menu and you won't be disappointed. Service was awesome, walked in 2 mins before happy hour and the waiter took our beer order in record time. He was also very attentive during our entire meal. I ordered the Andouille Armstrong and it was my fav, great snap on the dog and all the flavors complimented each other great, I also had the Si Si Guey, wasn't my favorite but wasn't horrible, I wasn't a fan of the chorizo, I felt the toppings made this hot dog. As for ambiance, it's a bar, has TV, liquor, beer, etc., but clean. If I was local I'd be a regular!

Nice place Great place to watch the game. Really great…read moredrinks Good food! Great local hangout Great service!

I had fun visiting The Vine with some friends. It's cute for some late night snacks and drinks. The…read morebartenders are all really friendly!

Very cool speakeasy vibe located in the basement of a building. We were seated quickly on time for…read moreour reservation. The menu is small but hits every pallet craving. We ordered the pork chop and Frenched chicken, both were very tasty and perfectly presented keep in mind the pork chop has some spice to it I loved it. I'll be back!!

We ordered a variety of appetizers. The spinach artichoke dip was my favorite, very creamy. The…read morebacon had a nice flavor. The calamari was just ok, not crunchy and the mushroom croquettes came with a sauce that didn't match the croquettes. Overall though we enjoyed the apps. The location will be closing in a week to move to a new location - so we wanted to visit and bid farewell to this longstanding New Brunswick icon.

A throwback bar that makes no apologies - it's not gastro, micro or small plated and probably would…read moreserve up a mean mimosa if anyone ever had the nerve to order one. I suspect this is what serious drinking looked like before it evolved from a hard core leisure activity into a chemistry class and a call brand circus. Drop a few bucks in the jukebox and listen as Elvis, Hendrix and Morrison still perform at your command. Grab a Bud, a pool cue and that stale pack of Winston's you found buried in your closet and tell the Surgeon General where he can stick it. A much needed change of pace and a vintage five stars. Move over Rover and let Jimi take over...

I haven't been here in years. Moved out of the area in 1992. But oh the fun we had at the Corner…read moreTavern. Many beers, games of quarters, shot terrible games of pool and drank way too many Mind Erasers! It was a wonderful place with a great mix of locals and Rutgers folks. We would eat at Stuff Yet Face or Cluck U Chicken and then just hang out.

If you're driving down from anywhere to central NJ and Rutgers University area & want that "I found…read moremy spot" feeling -- Victoria's Tratta Italiano is "it". You walk into this warm amazing & friendly place on Church St, New Brunswick, smell that brick oven firing, and the owners themselves, might pop by your table to ask how the pasta & food is. Isn't that amazing & extraordinary!! You can truly enjoy this family own spot. The owners and staff "show up", and say how's the food, how are you doing? Not once's but multiple times!! Each time with an amazing attention, jokes that we could not stop laughing pleasantly. The waiter was also amazing, pleasant and very gentle. We came down to New Brunswick for our daughter graduation at Rutgers, and looked at various restaurants in the area and selected Victoria because they had a great variety of food for each member particular preference. We had: - Garlic Bread with Olive Oil. - Fried mozzarella calzone - Pepperoni Pizza - Fettuccini Alfredo Chicken - Wild Mushrooms Filet Risotto - Chicken Parmesan And I had the Papa Mango Salmon which was amazing. If you like Salmon I highly recommend it. To top it off limoncello and sambuca did its final touch. Thank you Victoria Tratta Italiano. It's a go-to before a show at State Theatre or Stress Factory, which I have been to before, because it's literally around the corner, parking's easy in the deck, and they won't rush you out. Service feels amazingly cool. Bring a date, bring your kids, bring your parents, bring the whole birthday crew. They do it all, and they'll make you feel like you are family at Home.

The picture of the buffalo chicken pizza looked too good not to try. The sad part was that there is…read moretoo much stuff on the pie, and since they threw it in the box so hot and gave it to the driver like that, all the stuff slid over the edge of the pizza and into the corner. After doing some Dr. Frankenstein rearranging of cheese and chicken, we were able to eat this pie. The good part is they use Franks, which I love, so the pie was spicy and had a familiar taste. But the crust was bland and the chicken breast tasted like it had no seasoning. There was a ton of it, but it was just a chore to get through. So overall I say 3 for that pie, but I bet if I went in and ate it there and it wasn't such a mess it would be an easy 4.

Very nice Staff even the owner always very helpful goes a step and beyond. Christmas i bought a…read morebottle of Jack Daniel and I didn't have a Christmas card and he looked in his draw and found one for me even wrapped the gift wrapped the bottle.Thank you!

Watch the dates on beers here. I bought a six pack of Sierra Nevada Bay Keeper that was nearly…read moretwo years old. I knew it was off the moment I took a sip. I mentioned it to one of the employees who feigned anger at the distributor and said the owner was going to bring it to his attention. Three days later the beer was still on the shelf. He made up a very lame excuse, saying the owner wanted the distributor to see the expired product on the shelf. Not only that, they received another delivery of the same beer a few days later that was nearly as old. The shelf life of most canned beer is about 6 months. For "Craft beers", which generally don't use preservatives, it's more like three months. Year and a half old plus beer on the shelf is inexcusable, regardless whether it's a craft beer or from a major brewery Shortly after this I went to purchase a six of another craft beer and the "drink by date" was early January. This was now the middle of March. Thankfully I was wise to them and checked the date before I purchased Yes I know the difference between a drink by date and a canned-on date. Some breweries use one and some use the other. The employee tried to convince me that it was not really a date but some sort of mfrs. code. Yea...no, it is a date. So we have two possibilities here. 1. The distributor is screwing them and selling them a substandard product. I alerted them to that possibility and things haven't changed, so we can rule that one out. So that leaves us with... 2. They are in with a dishonest distributor who is using them to unload garbage, thinking that the frat boys and other college students won't know the difference. That said, everybody who works there seems nice. The prices aren't bad for a small, independent liquor store. Just check the dates when buying beer.

Great place to get some upscale food the options are limitless and very elegant taste but if you're…read moreinterested in unorthodox cuisine, great staff and amazing service.

This is a combo review of 2 visits. As they were both FIVE STARS you'll be okay…read more Visit one: Last month I was feeling frisky ::meow:: after a work event at the courthouse and wasn't ready to go home. I literally said to myself as I drove around Somerville that I wish there was a wine or cocktail bar for...mature people like myself to chill at. So I looked up wine bars and boom - VintEdge was right down the street. I came in around 9pm, picked a comfy seat by the window, and ordered. Can you believe I had never had an espresso martini until that evening?? So my first was a pumpkin espresso martini. Well I may have had 2. And another drink. Ahem. The service was great, not fussy, and I wasn't rushed even as we approached last call. Visit 2: having heard about my great experience there alone, my cousin arranged to meet me there last week. Or so she thought. Through a series of mutual miscommunications, I was here at the crib waiting for her, while she was at the wine bar waiting for me. Once we figured that out, she got us some food to go and we ate here at home. Verdict: -excellent seating options - stools, couches, chairs -food is so so good. Tartare, truffle fries. Fig jam pizza -drinks include awesome bottles and seasonal takes on old favorites This could be my new spot.