For our second meet-up, we were invited to this popular underground beer bar/restaurant in the East Village. Jimmy’s No. 43 is best known for their ever-changing selection of draft beers, and their food menu is just as intriguing, with items like kale anchovie toast, shrimp and grits, and chocolate-covered bacon, just to name a few.
We were treated to some appetizers to go along with our beers and conversation.
Bahn mi-style hotdogs.
Oysters with a shallot vinaigrette.
Cheese!
And my favorite item of the evening, fried beer sausages.
This was my first time at this bar and I really enjoyed it. It’s a cozy, welcoming sort of place that’s perfect for a weeknight beer outing with friends, or even a relaxed date. I think what really makes Jimmy’s special is that they care just as much about their food as they do about their beer selection, which is rare since bar food is usually mediocre at best.
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their signatures bahn mi-hot dogs were yum!
Definitely! Though def. a bit spicy for my white self :/
Glad you went! Jimmy is the man. And Jimmy No. 43′s is hands down my favorite bar/restaurant in the city.
I’m sure if he wanted to he could open up a place 100x larger, but he much rather use his energy in helping all the small businesses and happenings in the area. If anyone knows about NYC sustainable restauranteering, it’s him!
Plus, he has NAM and friends over for Christmas parties :]
Fried beer sausages sounds sooo goood!!