Heard good things about the food at New Amsterdam! I saw their food truck they had in front of Velum Brewery, and the food looked and smelled amazing. They had a heated rooftop and DJ at the bottom. There were two bartenders working when I went. At the front, they had a wheel you could spin for $8 for a randomized drink. They also do trivia on Tuesday I believe. I got the curry poutine fries, which I've gotten from another restaurant before and they were amazing. I think this place puts a lot of sauce and cheese on but I think it would taste better if it had the curry on the bottom and had crispy fries to delay the time they get soggy. It was topped with green onions which was nice and a good fresh flavor addition. It's a huge platter of fries for $16 though - great to share for a group. I think their wing deal is worth trying - 10 wings for $15 and a MYRIAD of flavors to pick from. read more

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Met up with a friend for dinner at New Amsterdam. Cold Friends Kitchen cooks out of here. When we arrived (around 6:30 pm on a wends), there was no one in the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever . Our server was not super attentive. We had to flag him down multiple times for different things (to place our order, to ask for silverware, for the check, etc). The food was good. I got the pork belly bites and the Mac and cheese. The food was good, but I didn't probably would just get food at their food truck in the future. read more

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Our group stopped by New Amsterdam after an event nearby on a Sunday night, and we were blown away in the best way. There was only one bartender working when we arrived, and despite the size of the crowd, she absolutely killed it. We arrived before most of the rush, and instead of offering us a cocktail menu, our bartender asked us our preferred liquors and what kind of flavor we were looking for. I opted for "something sweet with vodka," and wound up with an espresso martini with added chocolate liqueur. It was phenomenal. New Amsterdam also appears to have updated their menu, and our party was very pleased with the selections. Most of us finished our food so quickly that we didn't even take pictures! I went for the cheeseburger egg rolls, which were the perfect late night snack. The house-made burger sauce was a perfectly tangy pairing. Others in the party opted for some of the mac and cheese options, and everyone had overwhelmingly good things to say about the flavor combinations. Our food also came out very quickly, so we were very happy. Looking forward to going back to New Amsterdam when the rooftop opens back up in warmer weather, and excited to see what other delicious cocktails they'll craft! read more

New Amsterdam - Cheeseburger Egg Rolls - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow! This space has been transformed into such a cool place. With new management late last year New Am has become a place to grab some delicious expertly crafted cocktails and amazing comfort food. New Amsterdam has partnered with Cold Friends Kitchen and the food is spectacular. All of the staff there are so friendly. This is definitely a place I'll go more often! read more

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New Am is a great spot for dancing on a night out! The music is loud (except for when the DJ would turn it down any time a girl tried to talk to him lol) & the floor is sticky, but if you don't mind the frat house vibe the dancing is super fun! They serve a good selection of beer, and they have good canned options as well which is easier for dancing. The bartenders are quick and friendly. Fun spot to end a night! Food: N/A Drinks: B Service: B Ambiance: B+ read more

Cool Art, Good Beer and Chill Atmophere? Yes! That is this place in a nutshell. I like this place alot! It's the kind of place I'd frequent if I lived in Lawrenceville. I've seen it dead and busy over the years and it's mostly cool people. My favorite part of this place is their second floor and rooftop. I'll be back soon to buy some art and drink some brews. read more

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stopped here for wings for my boyfriends birthday because it was close to the hotel and absolutely fell in LOVE. this place has the best environment and the most amazing bar manager/ kitchen owner! we loved meeting him and seeing his knowledge of pittsburgh and the new amsterdam itself. we WILL be returning as much as possible!! the food was SOOOOOOO good ive always been a dry rub on wings type of girl because they stay crispy but their wet rub wings stayed soooo crispy and fresh!! please if your nearby go to the new amsterdam!!! you won't regret it. read more

Not to be confused with Nude Amsterdam, which is a place I like very very very much. This is a very hipster place but they make a good effort. I don't like the food and the prices are a little on the high side, especially for Pittsburgh, but I think it has lovely decor, and a wonderful location, if you can find parking right in the heart of Lawrenceville. And don't get me started on the amazing service here. The service is really the main reason why it gets four stars. read more

New Amsterdam - I prefer Old New York - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We came in around 5pm on a Saturday and the roof top was about half full. You order at the bar. I ordered the wings (black and gold=bbq and honey mustard). The wings were nice and crunchy but the sauce was on the heavy side. My friend liked her fish tacos. The bier cheese is not good but the pretzels were soft. By 7, this place was bumping and at 10pm was jam packed! read more

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A nice spot in Lawrenceville. Parking is a bit problematic but that's more a problem with the area and not so much the restaurant. We've been going here for trivia on Wednesday nights (at 8!). It's generally pretty crowded so can't be too tough on the staff on these busy nights but service a little slow this past Wednesday. They have an excellent draft selection. Food menu is just a notch up from standard bar food. I had the burger which was great though someone I was with had the chicken tenders and felt they were undercooked. Prices are reasonable. Definitely worth a visit. read more

New Amsterdam - New Am Burger - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently visited New Amsterdam again. I was hoping this experience would be a little better than my last- not that my last experience was a negative one, but I was hoping I would find this place to be a little better than just average. My boyfriend and I visited on a Saturday afternoon- we were the only ones in the whole place. I noticed right away that the art on the walls was different than the last time I had visited. I asked our bartender about it and he informed us that New Amsterdam features a different artist each month. The artists bring in their pieces and sell them through the bar- how cool! He said the wait list is 8 months long. Super awesome. My boyfriend ordered the BBQ chicken flatbread , which he ordered last time as well- he's so adventurous ;). I ordered the jerk chicken wrap-- avocado and pineapple and chicken with a spicy jerk seasoning, it sounded like it would be packed with flavor! To my disappoint, it was not. I couldn't even locate the pineapple. The avocado was barely present as well. It was ok- but just that... Ok. The fries were nothing out of the ordinary either. I did really adore the beer I had though. Shipyard gingerbread head- it was like a gingerbread cookie in liquid form! Sooo good! I would love to return for some beers and to check out next months artist of the month. read more

We didn't try the beer, but they had a wide variety that linked to untapped. We had cocktails and apps, which promptly arrived. The rooftop patio looks awesome for warmer weather and the interior featured all kind of unique art. read more

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We came with a large group a couple weeks ago and it was a BLAST! The DJ downstairs was spinning some 80's with a house beat which got everyone up and dancing. The drinks are very reasonably priced and there is a bar open upstairs with the upstairs patio that has heaters on it. Overall, a very fun night and will be back again soon! read more

New Am is Always a reliable local favorite when looking for a late night drink. A good mix of classic beers and craft options. The rooftop is ideal for Covid friendly meetups and fresh air! read more

Out in Lawrenceville on a Saturday night .. we tried to go to the pancakes and art show down the road at the spirit lodge but the line was too long so we decided venture off elsewhere park and then just find a spot ..this is where New Amsterdam came in... got a parking spot right in front ..was meant to be! I had a feeling the crowd will be a little bit young since we were carded at the door., and it was but still cool. We got seats at the bar.. good vibes. There were two bartenders working.. they could've used one more for the large crowd. Clink Clink read more

Main message: don't order the Tikka Masala. We stopped in on a Friday night at about 9:30 pm for drinks and a late dinner. We snagged a spot at the bar and were impressed with the tap list-both of our drinks were delicious and reasonably priced around $6-8. Love that they have Arsenal cider. The bartender was appropriately attentive, and the music vibe was like late 90s-early 2000s, with a crowd of mid-20s to mid-40s folks, maybe slanting mostly to late 20s and 30s. The food though... We knew it was risky to order Chicken Tikka Masala and Curry Dip from a New American pub, and in the end we regretted taking that risk. I can't believe we paid $18 for what seemed like breaded and fried chicken fingers chopped into chunks and then sautéed with some chppped onions and canned tomatoes, barely any spice to it at all. Do NOT get the chicken tikka masala if you have any sense of what chicken tikka masala is. My boo got the curry dip, a roasted vegetable sandwich which came out swimming in a plate of lukewarm lightly spiced gravy. At least it was $9 and not $18... I will say the fries were delicious. Maybe we just should have stuck to chicken fingers/fries/burger fare...needless to say, we'll only be getting drinks from them in the future probably. Some of the food things they are trying to do they just aren't doing well. read more

We decided to venture over to New Amsterdam a couple Saturday nights ago, after fleeing a neighboring bar that just wasn't our style. Immediately you are drawn into New Amsterdam by the bigger than life cool mural on the side of their building. Apparently they had recently reopened after some renovations, but since it was our first time there I can't comment on if this makes the place any better. They have a rooftop bar that we did not check out, but the space downstairs was ample and nice atmosphere to sit and chill. I did use their restrooms which are located in the basement. That proved to be interesting experience watching a bunch of people helping a loaded chick who was puking. This of course is not a reflection on my experience, but she probably should have been cut off, especially since I heard her asking about her keys. Anyway, I would go back they have a nice beer selection and I would like to try their roof top bar next summer. Service was slow but they were pretty busy. read more

I was here once before a few years ago and had a good veggie wrap but I had since thought it was closed! Happy to see it opened again with a nice new bar layout. It seemed a bit fancier. They were even able to serve us moscow mules in the copper mugs. The new menu looked good; short and sweet. I ordered some loaded fries, with a definite mexicana twist. It had spices, pico de gallo and sour cream. I planned to take it to go but after I looked at it (checked for no bacon), I got a fork right then and there and dug in! They had a new juke box and my friend and I were spoiled with someone at the end of the bar with a good taste in music. It was a really chill place for a snack at 10:30 on a weekday and I would go again. read more

New Amsterdam - Mmmm fries! - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chris and I have not been to New Amsterdam since they did the remodel. I know, weird. We live just right around the block! So on a slightly chilly day we ventured out for a walk and got roughly one block into our walk when Chris decided he was hungry and wanted wings at New Amsterdam. How weird, we were right in front of that very restaurant! We got seated right away because it was pretty early. I love the remodel on the inside! It looks great! And the artwork that is on the wall right now, awesome! I have my own thoughts on the new mural, but that is for another day. We decided that we would share two things off the menu. Chris really wanted wings but I wanted to try the fish tacos. We both love wings and tacos so sharing worked out really well. Island Jerk Fish Tacos Mango Salsa, Jalapenos & Pineapple Cilantro Relish: The tacos were not made with corn tortillas. I know, disappointing. But can I say spicy!?!?! They were soooo spicy. I liked them a lot. I did wish that they had a little bit more of a cream sauce or something else to them. They were good don't get me wrong, but...with the jerk seasoning and the jalapenos they needed something creamy to make up for the spice. I was also amused that they came with a side of fries. I didn't complain. I love fries. But fries with tacos seemed weird to me. Wings: Spicy Thai (?) and possibly Honey Mustard (?): I put question marks over that because I believe those are the two we ordered. Honestly, we just ordered wings last night so I am trying to keep the two straight. I will say that we liked the honey mustard more than the spicy Thai. Also, the wings were not very saucy at all. I like a nice sauce glaze on my wings, not totally dripping, but I need me some sauce. These wings did not have much sauce on them and some of the wings weren't even coated with sauce all the way around. I would say if you order wings make a note to make sure that you get the sauce to your liking. I will say that the wings were cooked really well. They were nice and crispy for sure. I hate a soggy wing! If the wings just had a bit more sauce I would add another star and be happier. The atmosphere was so nice inside, open and didn't feel as claustrophobic as before the remodel. I like what they did with the place. My only other complaint is that I believe the restrooms are downstairs. I don't know if they have accomodations for those who cannot go down the steps, but that is something to ask about the next time I am in. I will be back again since we live so close, this time I know how to order my wings! read more

Earlier in the year, I missed out on an opportunity to come here before a concert. Tonight however, with rush-hour roads particularly congested due to the NHL draft, Kay and I parked the car in a leafy, shaded part of Butler Street, and went to New Amsterdam. With bohemian graffiti on the side and an industrial motif in the storefront complete with a retractable garage door which was open for the summer evening, New Amsterdam is fashioning itself into a unique Lawrenceville fixture without a drop of sweat. Our terrific twosome of young, female, adorably chichi servers were rays of utter sunshine to everyone from mohawked urban guerillas to middle-aged mothers. We were immediately made to feel as if we were just spontaneously visiting some good friends at their mod East End apartment. I know I keep alluding to "hipness," and there's nothing wrong with it, really. I only have issues with it when it is done too laboriously or in an attempt to alienate and exclude or when it's simply silly or lame. NA get a big "N/A" on every one of those dotted lines because it just is what it is. Everyone is welcome at NA, and the prices are affordable. Not being a drinker, I can imagine feeling gobs more comfortable here than in neighboring bar Partners, where I fear I'd likely find myself having to knock someone on his ass or some more pretentious place where I'd laugh at everyone. So what did I think of the food? I mean, why else would a semi-straight-edger like me come here? I came very close to ordering the Pulled Pork Sliders since they came with potato salad, but our server raved about Jimmy's Fish Taco and offered to make the desired side-dish substitution, so I went pescaterian for supper. The scorched tiger stripes on the artful, cut-on-a-bias tortilla gave each munch a charred, campfire hug, one that included a fully-stuffed sleeping bag of creamy, tender Mexican flavors and textures. Cubes of cauterized Mahi Mahi snuggled alongside avocado, tomato, and a peppery orange mayonnaise that bled down my fingers as I gently savored each half. The potato salad stand-in had a runny dressing, huge cuts of spud, and some hints of bacon and onion. While not a truly great potato salad to my palate, I didn't find myself wishing for fries either as it was a notch above serviceable but probably could have used more salt, acid, thickness and tubers that were boiled a little longer than they were. Kay ordered the Mediterranean Trio, a hearty platter of an appetizer that includes hummus, spinach/artichoke dip, grilled pita triangles, and an assortment of olives. The pita bread alone was such a perfect balance betwixt pillowy and mildly crispy that they almost needed nothing to go with them. The nutty, thick, satisfying hummus only vaulted the pita bread to further heights. However, the spinach/artichoke dip, while acceptably gooey, was somewhat deflating with its seeming paucity in terms of seasoning; I didn't detect any salt, let alone garlic, something I know can make the dish wail like Uli Jon Roth. We also ordered a sextet of garlic parmesan wings that astounded us with golden, brittle, aromatic hides that garbed some of the most lovingly lardy and 'licious (hey, what would Chuck Berry do? eh?) poultry I've ever had aside from Frisch's, which might was well be a galaxy away in Whitehall. We were asked if we wanted some cheesecake for dessert, but with plans in mind to head down the road to Sinful Sweets, we politely declined. New Amsterdam epitomizes what urban living can and should be. Not exceedingly voguish and never roguish, all but the most fatuous guttersnipes will enjoy themselves here. P.S. Why do mere soft drinks, my choice of carbonated beverage being Sprite, taste so much better to me in bars? Perhaps it was the heavy, transparent glass that was colder than winter and teary with condensation or the fact that I work too hard in an environment that is far more inhospitable than I deserve. Having mentioned that, I didn't feel out of place in my soiled jeans and pocket t-shirt, demonstrating NA's liberal atmosphere yet again. P.P.S. If I was a much younger single man, I'd be in love with the two waitresses/barmaids, who would probably just think I'm a nice guy. And I still am. Too much so for my own good so I've been told on occasion. I hope their special someones treat them like special someones if they in fact have special someones. read more

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We ate at another place on Butler and was looking for a place to go for a few drinks after. A friend suggested New Amsterdam! It was a chill bar with lots of beer choices! We had a few drinks at the high top table near the bar. The bartender was super friendly and even suggested beer options for us! The lighting was a little dark but fit in with the Lawrenceville vibes! Highly recommend! read more

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We wandered over to New Amsterdam on a Saturday evening in Lawrenceville. Having just come from a very packed bar down the street, the quiet/relaxed vibe of New Amsterdam was appealing. We immediately went upstairs and grabbed a drink at the bar. The draft list was solid and featured a variety of interesting and local beers (including two different sours!) and cider. After grabbing our drinks, we easily found seats at the edge of the roof, overlooking Butler street. Overall, service was good (the bar wasn't crowded) and it was the perfect evening to sit outside on a rooftop. The food menu looked solid, but we opted to eat elsewhere. Overall, I would definitely be back for a couple of drinks and chill evening. read more

This was a cool updated bar in the artsy Lawrenceville district. It has a modern, urban, skater, artsy feel. They have a wall of original art you can buy on the first floor. I didn't order anything, I just hung out. Upstairs is another bar and outdoor patio overlooking the street. The side of the building painted with an urban scene. A cool place to hang out. read more

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Haven't gotten to be inside yet their website is confusing. Apparently they're closed on Tuesday (it also says they're open on yelp and their website.) sooo showed up and no one's here. read more

Loved the atmosphere...very low key but a happening dj who knew his mix tape. Great variety of beers to choose from. Can't wait to try out the roof top bar in nicer weather. read more

What a charming location in Lawrenceville! Stopped in for a quick bite and drink and were pleasantly surprised by the amount of sophistication in this bar! I tried their basil gin fizz cocktail, and it was made precisely. Excellent blend of the ingredients and quite tasty. Speaking of tasty, you MUST try the Mac and Cheese appetizer. It's enough for a meal, so I suggest splitting it. Extraordinary blend of cheeses, but not overpowering like some try to do. It was like home cooked mac with a flare. Very nice service and pleasant stop. read more

Good ambiance, fantastic job on the remodel. The space is comfortable, decked out with art and an amazing art mural on the side of the building which is absolutely awesome. Inside I love the small details. The dog bowl for thirsty pups, the heaviness of the barstool that I swear are made out of iron. The bartenders there both times were good and gracious and tried their hardest to stay out of the drama that was happening on my end of the bar. Instead they made a stronger drink. Well appreciated. Haven't gotten to the upstairs deck yet, but it looks glorious from the outside. read more

The service was excellent! The food was great! My only request is to keep from emptying a while salt shaker into each of the mahi tacos. Everything else, delish! read more

This place was a flop for me. The biggest thing I didn't like was so overwhelming that even thinking about it now makes me cringe: the bar counter. I get metal bartops, fine. But usually people do SOMETHING to prevent rust. The way my hands immediately smelled of gross metal was so cringeworthy that I had to move away. I'm not sure if its dirty metal or old metal... Whatever it is, it was disgusting. The drinks could have been made better, that's for sure. I ended up getting a tall glass to remake my SIMPLE Jack and Coke, like how do you mess that up? The perks were that the tofu tacos were actually tasty, so I applaud them for that. They were actually filling, too, since they're so huge. Also, the patio is a pretty sweet plus! I could see it packed on summer nights. read more

I've driven past this place for years heading into work and I've wanted to check it out. My wife and I don't visit Lawrenceville too often so it was nice to get out here and see what's going on at New Amsterdam. We had dinner hours before and checked out a few other bars before we got here. We walked in and it was busy but it was a large space which helped. It was crowded everywhere but we found a place at the bar. Their upstairs was open too but since we got an ok spot at the bar we didn't want to risk losing it if we didn't like the rooftop. They had a good beer selection and we ordered a few drinks. Like I said it was a busy night so the bartenders weren't as quick to get our drinks but they still gave us good service. What I really liked was the energy and the atmosphere here. It wasn't all young college kids. It had a good mixture of people. It felt like this was the place to be in Lawrenceville. So if your in Lawrenceville and your looking for a good place to hangout and have some drinks you definitely have to check this place out. When we come back to Larryville we will be visiting New Amsterdam again to feel this energy and grab some good drinks. read more

I miss the old/New Amsterdam. To begin, they took off the mural. Then they renovated. I went there last night since these upgrades and was vastly disappointed. Too fancy, trying to cater to the new people. The menu is tiny and overpriced. The food my friends and I would go for is gone. Like the lobster mac and cheese and the starter deals. Too pretentious and another reason I need to move. Oh and Arsenal Cider, they used to have at least two on tap. Now they have one, and they were out. WILL NOT BE GOING BACK! read more

The rooftop bar of New Amsterdam is THE SPOT in the Summer. They have two floors but every time I've come, we've always just gone to the roof. It's such a pretty view, so nice being outside & they have a wide variety of drink options. It does get pretty busy, but if you can catch it on not a crazy busy day where you can get a table, it's worth it! read more

The new incarnation of New Amsterdam is pretty good. They had a nice variety of beers on draft at fair prices and the food was pretty good. They didn't have any Steeler specials, but the pricing was good regardless. The service was a little iffy, but I think the waiter was trying to watch the game. I can't really blame him though. At this point, it is my preferred sports bar in Lawrenceville. They have enough TVs for everyone to have a view. We were able to watch the game and hear ourselves. Industry on the other hand is way too loud. read more

I have been to New Amsterdam twice now for wing night, so most of my knowledge of the place begins and ends there. But, trust me, this is enough. I had heard mixed reviews on New Amsterdam since recently moving to Lawrenceville, mostly in regard to the atmosphere. It is a bit dark inside, but it's great when the garage doors are open and you can have some fresh air. The crowd is nothing different than i would expect anywhere else in l-ville. Slightly eccentric, but nice enough. The bar tender (who takes orders from the tables as well) was always friendly and made helpful suggestions during our first visits. Now the food. The wings are delicious. My boyfriend (though I consider it quite boring) is a classic buffalo wing aficionado. We had to go back the second time just to make sure the buffalo sauce was as good as I'm about to tell you. It is amazing!! I usually drift towards the "fancier" sauces , but that simply isn't necessary at this place. As again demonstrated by their salt & vinegar wings. When you have a good wing, you just don't need to drown it in some crazy sauce concoction. We also have tried several appetizers. I prefer the seasoned fries to the sweet potato fries which were cooked slightly less than I like. We thoroughly enjoyed the cauliflower nuggets and I highly suggest them. Bottom line, go here. Try the wings. Being there on wing night is just a bonus. read more

New Amsterdam - The cauliflower nuggets are amazing! - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love New Amsterdam! There is a collegey vibe, but most of the people who go there seem to be mid to late twenties. Awesome value and 'bang for your buck' in terms of food and drinks and plenty of vegan, GF, DF options for the picky eaters. If you want a lively place to have drinks with your friends and people watch, come here :) read more

Girls night on a beautiful September evening led us on an adventure for outside seating. Driving down Butler Street, there is was: A rooftop adventure at New Amsterdam. We were so excited to get a table on the roof. Seating is limited, there may be 4 high tops and a few low tops. The outside has a countertop lining the perimeter so that you can do the cool-lean and have a drink. (The barstools are pretty uncomfortable, so try and grab a low table.) Pretty diverse crowd, hip and young professionals, happy hour and social hour. We just had drinks. The draft list is pretty diverse. Some locals, east coast, west coast, dark, light, cider, etc. Something for everyone. This place (the upstairs) was busy, like super busy. (Actually now that I did some research, it must have been one of the first few days that it was open.) The servers seemed overwhelmed and drinks took some time, but the awesomeness of being outside made up for it. I am sure New Amsterdam is just working out the kinks and crushing the dust off. Go check it out. Tip: The bathroom is in the basement. Go when you get there, 2ish flights of steps to potty. read more

First off, the rooftop area is wonderful. My party and I sat along the railing and enjoyed the afternoon breeze with the setting sun. However, we found that the service was lacking. There were waiters helping other groups on the rooftop both at tables and along the outside. The waiters never approached us once in nearly 2 hours. We did go to the bar to order drinks and grab a menu for food. Even with a food menu, we were never approached. I found this disturbing as every other group did receive ample attention. It left me wondering if we were inadequate in some way. The food was good but unremarkable, the drinks were close to the same. The only reason to come back is the rooftop space. read more

My favorite place on a Friday night after work. Good drinks, beautiful people and a fun atmosphere on the roof top! Also the kitchen is great! read more

Another bar, with good bar food! Wait...is this an issue that I'm going to bars and pigging out? Maybe let's move past that for now! Let's set the tone, it's 8pm, you just shopped up a storm on Butler St. and you're starved enough that you may end up eating that coat you just bought (not really, it was a really good deal!). I'm thinking, New Amsterdam better have good food because I'm starving!! So for starters we ordered the Cauliflower Nugs, which are fried cauliflower. To convince ourselves that it was healthy, we'll say it was fried in multi-grain bread (Disclaimer - it is not!). They were awesome though, let's be honest! They came with a great curry mayo type dipping sauce. I was so hungry I was housing them down! I was excited to see a Portobello Burger on the menu, because of my deep love of bello's! Now, when you order one of these, you never know if you're going to get some flat wimpy bello cap or a big fatty fat fat cap! It was the the better of the choice, the big fat cap! YES! It was nice and juicy with loads of feta on top! And the fries, total surprise....they were awesome! Nice and crispy...kinda like my fav Winghart's fries. So after describing my oh so satisfying meal....do they server drinks here?! Oh yeah, they do! Actually, I was pumped to see so many local brews on here. I actually hadn't tried the Arsenal Cider Cinnamon Apple blend yet, so I was happy to sample that (delish, of course!). At $7 a pop, it's not cheap...but I just remind myself that it's amazing tasting AND it packs a pretty big alcoholic punch! So...I hear New Amsterdam has some dance parties too....maybe when I'm done stuffing my face there I'll want to dance it off! read more

Did I eat here with Mr. Jones? And did he strike up a conversation with this black-haired flamenco dancer? Did we tell each other fairy tales? Most importantly, did I eat here just so I could reference a Counting Crows song in my review? Nah! Truth is, I'd never even heard of this place before. Rick went to the movies with a buddy last night, so I came here with my friend Elizabeth. Elizabeth's a Lawrenceville babe and she recommended this place (don't look at me like that, Melanie S. and Mike O.). No, really! The food here is typical bar fare. They've got a couple of items that caught my attention. For appetizers, they've got caulifower nuggets. Isn't that just like an American bar to spoil perfectly good deep fried cheese by adding something healthy like cauliflower? They've also got the "Double Yoi!!", which is grilled jumbo with egg-n-cheese on Italian bread. Me, I went for the classic rueben on marble rye. Elizabeth went for the Guinness Burger which looked decent. I'm a non-drinker so I can't comment on the booze nor on the nightclub. I felt so symbolic yesterday eating here. read more