Jimmys No. 43

Come celebrate the release of Robin Shulman‘s new book, Eat the City, about the fishers, farmers, foragers, butchers, slaughterers, sugar refiners, cane cutters, brewers, winemakers, and beekepers who have shaped New York City and shown that basic food production has always been part of American urban life.

The book shows that local food production is no new trend–but has long roots in New York City, and over the years, it has shaped city life. From 6:30-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 12th, Robin’s team will be putting together open-faced sandwiches featuring these traditional New York City foods.

Robin is a journalist whose work has appeared in publications including the Washington Post, the New York Times, Slate, and the Guardian. She has reported on New York City and the Middle East, among other places.

This is a “back room” event and open to any, and the regular menu/service will be available all night long!

For today’s Thursday Tap™, we’ll be offering a rare De Koninck’s Triple d’Anvers (previously rescheduled from last month). This 8% ABV, light-colored amber ale is a highly-fermented, well-balanced triple with a sparkly finish. Come in, cool off, and enjoy the Thursday Tap™. We’ll be launching the Triple d’Anvers at 5 p.m.

Whether or not you’re coming out for tonight’s Tuesday Tasting (starts at 7:30 p.m.), we’re going to celebrate our Independence (and yes, we’re open July 4th) with a NY beer take-over! Half our taps will be dedicated to pouring NYC and NY State beers, including:

• Ommegang Biere d’ Hougoumont
• Southern Tier 2xIPA
• Southern Tier Hop Sun
• Sixpoint Brownstone
• Blue Point Cherry Stout

We also hope to have some of our regular offerings from Brooklyn, Bronx and Barrier to complement the theme. And, of course, we’ll have several bottle beers from NY available, including Ommegang’s Three Philosophers. Celebrate America and drink local!

One of the things we love about Jimmy’s No. 43 is how the beer world just seems to find us. Last night, we had the pleasure of meeting Montse Virigilli and Carlos Rodríguez, owners of Masia Agullons Cervesa Artesana from Mediona, Spain. Through broken English and a friend translator, we learned that Carlos was visiting New York and specifically wanted to stop by Jimmy’s No. 43, where he knew his beer had been distributed in the past through Shelton Brothers. It was great to have Montse, Carlos and their friends drop in unannounced (they opted to drink Duvel Single), and we hope to offer their Cervesa again in the future. You can see their beautiful brewery (and read about it, if your Spanish or Castilian is up to speed), here. You just never know who will drop by Jimmy’s No. 43, the home of interesting and unusual beers!

This week’s Thursday Tap™ is another “Takeover” theme night (that means you can join in the fun in the back room or just come to regular ole Jimmy’s No. 43 and partake of the usual mix of libations, great food and even better company). Following upon the heels of the very successful Ültimate Mahr’s Bräu Beer Night and Dinner, where five of our 12 taps poured rare Mahr’s Bräu brews, we’re letting the fine folks at Brasserie Dupont take over several taps and add some unusual and interesting bottles to our regular beer line-up.

First up is a rare keg of Spéciale Belge. As described by Brasserie Dupont, “Spéciale Belge is a refreshing amber beer, slightly fruity with a lightly caramelized malt flavor, and lightly laced with smoke.  Because of the signature Dupont yeast, this is a rather drier take on the style.  There is a bit of clove at the beginning and the end.”

Additionally, we’ll have Dupont Rédor Pils, a bottom fermentation “pils” beer that is filtrated but not pasteurized. This beer is a pure malt pils that uses only barley malt as starch, leaving a bitterness that reflects the pils’ tradition. And what would be a Dupont night without the famous Saison Dupont. We’ll also have Foret Blanche in the bottle, a Belgian-style witbier.

As if that weren’t enticement enough to come on down to Jimmy’s No. 43 (on another hot Thursday… the basement is cool, my friends!), we’ll also have special guest, Lauren Shor, Dupont’s rep who will be having a glassware giveaway along with selected tastings. Find out how the glass brings out the flavor in the beer, and maybe score the perfect chalice to add to your collection.