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Anne R.

walked in lateish on thursday night to a DJ spinning a mashup of "i like it when you call me big papa" with "papa's got a brand new bag". live vinyl + disco tracks + good drinks + cool space = 5 big booms

First look at the new menu! Just debuted today!!
Eryn P.

Good food in Lawrenceville isn't hard to find. There's a new amazing place, all the way down past the hubbub of central Lawrenceville that caught my attention; The GoldMark. For a "bar" that is trying to make a name for themselves in the food world, they sure have made their mark. (pun totally intended) My date and I stopped in on the very first day that the kitchen was open. We decided to order a few things and fight amongst ourselves for dinner. The order came to one Chicken & Waffles sandwich, one GoldMark Cuban, (I love the play on words) and the Mac & Cheese. Yowza. All the food! For $26, it was quite the steal. The Chicken & Waffles sandwich is made with a perfectly fluffy waffle; just a little sweet. The chicken thigh was fried and crisp, and the jalapeño/honey drizzle goodness was just right to top. It wouldn't be Pittsburgh if they didn't put coleslaw on it. This was just the right addition to pull the whole sandwich together. I'd like to go on record and say that I've never had a Cuban. However, this was a great first experience!! They use local rolls, and press braised pork, honey ham, house made pickles, swiss cheese, and a lemon aioli between them for an amazing first-bite (and every bite thereafter) experience. I'm not a pickle fan; but I loved these! I can't forget the Mac & Cheese. They make their cheese sauce in house (no cutting corners here), and then top it with Fritos. FRITOS. Yes, you read that right. It was a little slice/pile of heaven. I can't speak to the bar; because we were just here for the noms tonight, but their Beer & Shot tiers seemed pretty popular at the bar. They have a DJ every night that they're open, good old-school guys spinning on vinyl, hence the name The GoldMark. I'll totally be back to eat the other half of the menu and more! Happy Eating!

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Carrie N.

We came here after dinner while out celebrating our anniversary. Since we were already in Lawrenceville for dinner it seemed an appropriate time to do a little bar hoping since I am noticing Larry-ville seems to be turning into the "new" Southside. There was a lot going on here, and none of it was enticed me to stay past one quick drink. Before even walking in you could tell the place was booming. Lots of 20 something's, loud music, and general hoochieness. We went to the bar, and was approached by the bartender quickly if not overly friendly. I asked for a drink menu, she hands me one and steps back. I noticed the menu is so sticky it really disgusted me, but I soon came to find everything was sticky from the floors to the bar and most likely the other patrons. I ordered a cocktail, the Gold Fashioned, a play on an Old Fashioned. It was ok, would have been nice to have a little more bourbon and a little less simple syrup. Speaking of syrup did some disgruntled worker mop the floor and bar with it. Gross. I had to use the restroom but decided to hold it until the next stop fearing what state that may be in. Cashed out and split. They get two stars one for being on the cheaper side of life, Craft beer and mixed drink $11 and change, and no wait with the service.

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This is one of the best places in Lawrenceville! The owners are such amazing people. This is such an amazing addition to the community.

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I met a few friends from college there over the weekend and I just loved everything about it. The drinks were good and so was the music!

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