Amsterdam’s exceedingly handsome Kimpton De Witt hotel is not only the first property in Europe for the American luxury boutique brand, it is also home to Wyers Bar and Restaurant; the city’s newest and hottest spot to head to for high-end American comfort food with a singular Dutch twist.
Overseen by Sam ‘SammyD’ DeMarco, who looked after restaurants in New York and Las Vegas before moving to the other side of the pond, the chef’s Brooklyn upbringing and classical French training is apparent at Wyers — where brunch treats like BBQ pulled park with poached eggs and ben’s biscuits; beef brisket hash with sunny side up eggs and potatoes; and chicken and waffles coexist alongside a dinner menu of wood-grilled hanger steak frites, moules, and the two-pattie ‘Little Monster Burger’.
Occupying a space once owned by high-flying fabric business J.P. Wyers company, the restaurant retains its building’s heritage with classic decor, and warm interiors with rustic edges; designers Studio Modijefsky keen to conjure up an ambience that eases diners, allowing them to feel they can pop in for a quick coffee, catch-up with friends, do dinner or keep it drinks-only. (The Wyers bar stocking a wide selection of local and international beers — some 23 taps — an international wine selection and crafted cocktails, making that latter option all the more appealing.)
