From ~ L.A. ~ 2 ~ N.Y.C

Last night, I went to the grand opening of “Joe’s Bar”; the newest bar to open on Amsterdam Ave in Upper Westside.  If you ever been to Amsterdam Ave, then you know there are plenty of bar/restaurants in a 10 block radius (between the 70s and high 80s).  Joe’s Bar is in the center of the “strip”, located on the corner of 83^rd.  Joe’s is dedicated to all things that was pop culture in the 70s/80s.  With catchy name cocktails, such as the “Scooby Snack”, “Night Fever”, “Flash Gordons Breakfast” to plenty of beers on tab; it is definitely a place to meet with friends to catch up, watch the game, etc.

The food menu is pretty small; veggie burgers, beef burgers, fries, and pickles.  I tried the veggie and the beef burger.  Both were really good.  The beef burger is HUGE and DELICIOUS, definitely fulfilling and worth $10.  The veggie burger was also surprisingly good, it is better than other veggie burgers I’ve tried in the past.  I prefer meat, so I personally would stick with beef burger.  The cocktails I had were also very good.  They were crafted very well, like the “Sex Machine” has Vodka, Galliano, Combier Orange, Lemon, & Egg White and the “Disco Revival” has Gin, Grapefruit Cordial, Lemon, Lillet Rosé, & Absinthe.

All in all, if you are in the area, want good drinks with a cool décor, I would definitely say give this place a try.  Since it was the opening party, I do not know how the atmosphere is on a regular night , but they have 4.5 stars on Yelp, so it must be pretty awesome.  My suggestion is to try the burger (so damn good) and get a couple of cocktails, I suggest the Flash Gordons Breakfast or the Skywalker.  Let me know if you check it out!! Use #dinendashnyc if you post drinks/food pictures on your IG and I will be sure to repost it!