New Amsterdam Market Photos

Jimmy's No. 43 is a big supporter of the New Amsterdam Market. This coming winter, Jimmy's No. 43 will organize a beer tasting to benefit the market. Keep checking here, we will post details as they develop. Until then, enjoy some photos from the December 20 market.

Wishing you a tasty and prosperous 2010!

Oysters at Jimmy's No. 43- How to Entertain

GQ has some great advice for "Entertaining Like a Man", including a primer on oyster shucking. Read and dare to impress!

Ring in the New Year at Jimmy's No. 43 with Oysters and Beer!

2009- Jimmy's Clearance Post- All Loose Ends Must Go!!

It's that time of year! Time to purge the last bits of 2009 to make room for the glory that will be 2010! Of course, some of these things will carry over, so let's start with our beautiful back room! Check out this picture of "The Burrows", as we are calling it. It's a woodsy wonderland in our private room. Doesn't that look like a great place for a party? If you are interested, just call 212 982 3006 for more information.

New Year's Eve is bearing down upon us. Don't forget that Jimmy's No. 43 is celebrating with Oysters and Beer! Join us for local oysters from Peconic Bay served a number of lip smacking ways. Reservations and walk-ins accepted.

We recently came across a twitter feed that made us feel pretty good. Thanks Lainey, we love you, too.

The last loose end of 2009? This picture is one I can't resist. Jim Cummings, a regular at Jimmy's No. 43, was kind enough to share this cool picture with us. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I will leave this post right here.

Have a happy and safe New Year!

2nd Annual Cassoulet Cook Off

Dear Friends and Cassoulet Lovers,

In January of 2009, Jimmy’s No. 43 hosted its first Cassoulet Cook Off to benefit the Greenmarket in NYC. Cassoulet packed the house that Saturday afternoon, and we aim to do it again in January of 2010 as part of our Greenmarket Sausage Week. We will feature charcroute garni, bangers and mash, of course CASSOULET - all from Greenmarket farmers like Flying Pigs Farm, Violet Hill Farm, Tamarack Hollow, and 3 Corner Field Farm.

On Saturday, January 16, from 1- 5:00 PM, the back room will be filled with a variety of cassoulets created by inventive minds with impeccable palates. Some chefs, some amateurs, all food lovers: Could one of these cassoulets be yours? We are looking for participants for this year’s Cook Off. Here are the criteria:

-All Cassoulets should feature some Greenmarket ingredients and food sources should be acknowledged
-Cassoulets will serve 200 x 2 oz tastes.
-Participants should bring their own serving devices. We will have sterno.
- prizes include $100 and $50 cash prize for winners, gift certificates, cooking untensils.
- judges : chef Matt Weingarten and others to come
- contestants: Nick Suarez, Theodore Peck... you???

Anyone interested in participating should contact Jimmy Carbone at 212 982 3006 or by email at jimmypotsandpans@earthlink.net.

All proceeds from the door will be donated the day of to Greenmarkets of NYC.

Cheers
Jimmy Carbone

New Year's Eve Oysters and Beer!

2009 is quickly slipping away from us. Before you know it, New Year's Eve will be at hand. Do you have your plans yet? At Jimmy's No. 43, we are celebrating with Oysters and Beer! Enjoy local oysters from Peconic Bay, in the half shell, baked oysters, oyster stew... oysters, oysters, oysters! A la carte menu available, reservations are accepted but walk ins are welcome as well. Looking for something bigger for more of your friends? The private room is available, but you'll have to call quick for details- 212 982 3006!

Cool Kegs

Samuel Merritt of Civilization of Beer recommends keeping kegs cool. Jimmy's No. 43 has a unique set up to ensure kegs are always kept at just the right temperature from delivery to tasty pour. This room makes all the difference!

Fork in the Road Part 2

In part 2 of Fork in the Road's feature, Jimmy Carbone talks about some of his favorite things.

Hungry Filmmakers Party

On Tuesday, December 15, a special screening of excerpts from six up and coming films about our food system will be playing at Anthology Film Archives. This event is called Hungry Filmmakers. The After Party will take place at Jimmy's No. 43 at 9:00. For more information, check out this blog post by Hungry Filmmakers curator Cathy Erway.

Fork in the Road

Recently, Jimmy Carbone (the Jimmy behind the No. 43) had an extended chat with Jenny Miller at The Village Voice's food blog Fork in the Road. Follow the Fork in the Road link to read part 1 of this interview that touches on The Good Beer Seal, using local ingredients and more.