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Two weeks after the explosion that rocked (in a not good way) the East Village, Jimmy’s No. 43 has reopened! We will have a full bar and limited kitchen menu this weekend (our go-to dishes: beef sliders, shishito peppers, cheese plates, fries). Our wifi and phones are still down, so we cannot accept credit cards and our ATM machine is offline. Reservations can be e-mailed. Otherwise, please bring cash to pay for food and drinks.

Ours is a historic block, and there are several famous references to this corner and our building:

• 41-43 E. Seventh is sometimes referred to as “the brewmuda triangle” both for the three craft beer bars (Standings and Burp Castle are above Jimmy’s No. 43 in the same building) and for our rich history in the NYC craft beer movement (Garrett Oliver used to meet with the homebrewers here back in the day)
• Many films have used this area of the city for shooting: Madonna shot Desperately Seeking Susan there in 1983
• Enz’s Vintage Store (also still trying to reopen) was the original punk rock shopping spot: Mick Jagger would go there; Vivienne Westwood’s designs were always a presence

A great many small businesses were impacted by this tragedy. In fact,  Leonard Lopate interviewed us a couple weeks ago right after the blast (you can listen here) about the difficulties of being a small business owner when difficulties arise.

Mostly, we want to thank all the first responders and the many people who have shown support for us these past two weeks: FDNY, the Office of Emergency Management, NYC Small Business Services and all the patrons who we invite to come in and celebrate our re-opening (Standings and Burp Castle are reopening, as well).

Come drink with us and celebrate being back in business!

 

 

 

Purchase gift certificates here.

While we mourn the passing of the historic section of the East Village that disappeared in a few hours’ time (along with the lives lost and the people injured or without homes), we’re also reflecting on the significance of our home and that of our two neighbors, Standings and Burp Castle, which are all housed in a single building at 41-43 E. 7th Street. The fire only missed us by chance: there was a gap between our building and the one next door that probably saved the block, alongside the valiant work of the FDNY.

We’re grateful and awed. But we’re also nostalgic. Our address is historic for another reason: the birthplace of the NYC homebrew movement. The three craft beer bars in our building are colloquially referred to as “The Brewmuda Triangle,” probably because you can get lost here drinking great beer for hours and days on end.

Back in the 1980s, a pre-Brooklyn Brewery-era Garrett Oliver would gather with homebrewers in our building. When the number of craft beer bars in the city could be counted on one hand, our building was gathering the future beer makers of New York City.

We truly appreciate the outpouring of support and the many great articles being written about our situation. We continue to be optimistic that we will reopen soon, along with our other Brewmuda businesses. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we have good news to share!

Due to the tragic fire in the East Village, Jimmy’s No. 43 remains closed. We are hopeful we will reopen soon.

For those wishing to donate, please buy a gift certificate or e-mail about catering (we can do off-premise catering including liquor).

We’re embracing spring—even if the temperatures outside are lagging a bit—by hosting an Oyster Shuck and Talk paired with Specialty Gin Cocktails! This Saturday, March 28th, we’ll be welcoming oyster farmer John Brawley of Sweet Sound Oysters. Sweet Sound Oysters are grown on the eastern side of Duxbury Bay (Massachusetts) where pristine nutrient-rich waters from the Back River marshes result in notably sweet, briny oysters that are unique to the character of this special place.

Joining John will be reps from Bar Hill Gin, who will be mixing specialty cocktails to pair with the bivalves. During the Shuck & Talk (starting promptly at 4 p.m.), we’ll be offering a special deal: For only $25, you’ll receive six oysters paired with three artisanal cocktails demoed while you watch. (Tickets for the oyster/cocktail pairing here.) We’ll also be featuring John’s oysters all night long on our menu.

Then on Sunday, we’ll be hosting a meet-the-author and prix fixe dinner with one of our favorite chefs, Cathy Erway. Cathy will be featuring recipes from her new book, The Food of Taiwan: Recipes from the Beautiful Island, and will include a specialty cocktail invented by sommelier Belinda Chang (other beverages will be available for purchase). You will find the full menu and ticketing information here.

We hope to see you this weekend for two great cocktail and tasting events. As always, beer, wine and cider are still available, along with regular bar/restaurant service.