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A favorite: Apple-brined Pork Chop with baked tasso macaroni and cheese and collard greens.
attention, though, you’ll miss them.” Changing the décor was only the beginning. The Amsterdam Café is an eclectic mix of casual hangout by day, upscale dining by night. Once the new décor was in place, which included a renovation of additional space downstairs for special events and a revitalized outdoor patio, the decision was made to renovate the menu and include Sunday brunch. According to Ciza, loyal patrons had been asking for Sunday brunch for quite some time, and it has turned out to be very popular. With standard brunch offerings such as shrimp and grits, quiches and omelets, Chef Walter Brown makes sure “standard” doesn’t mean “boring.” One signature brunch item is the smoked brisket hash with diced potatoes,
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peppers and onions, served with a fried egg and sourdough toast. Brunch is only served on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the menu is a perfect complement to the eclectic atmosphere of the café. Ciza, who began his career with the café in May 2009 as a server and worked his way up to manager, said the familyfriendly atmosphere is perhaps one thing that has allowed the café to thrive all these years. “This is a great place to come, hang out for lunch and even to bring your special someone out for a date,” Ciza says. “And,
our food is great. We have a wonderful chef who truly loves what he does, and it shows on every plate that comes out of the kitchen.” Here’s a tip: Try the lobster egg rolls – chunk lobster with smoked Gouda, zucchini and carrots served with a Sriracha and orange-horseradish dipping sauce. Follow The Amsterdam Café on Facebook for the day’s specials. A Amsterdam Café 410 S. Gay St. Auburn, AL 36830 334-826-8181 Hours: Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday dinner, 5-8 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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