March 2 is Sour Beer Night and Jimmy's on the Radio!

It's another busy week at Jimmy's No. 43. No rest for the wicked! So, let's get up to date...

Tonight is Sour Beer Night at Jimmy's No. 43. Sour beer is difficult to make and hard to find. Tonight, connoisseurs can enjoy an informal tasting featuring a selection of sour beers from Jolly Pumpkin, Cantillon, and others from the Shelton Brothers portfolio. Just last Wednesday, Eric Asimov wrote a great article in The New York Times about the best Belgian and Belgian inspired beers. Jolly Pumpkin's Oro de Calabaza was Number 1. There will be lots of Jolly Pumpkin on hand at Jimmy's and Oro de Calabaza will be available tonight, as will other beers that made Asimov's list.

Also making an appearance tonight... Jimmy Carbone will co-host a new beer-centric radio show on the Heritage Radio Network. Beer Sessions makes its premiere tonight at 5:00 PM. Here's the show description:

Every Tuesday, Jimmy Carbone plays host to an audio ale salon alongside a rotating corps of co-hosts including Sam Merritt (founder of Civilization of Beer) and Ray Deter (owner of d.b.a.). Beer loving raconteurs will offer toasts, share craft beer news, and swap anecdotes about their lives on the front lines of the craft beer movement. Beer Sessions is sponsored by The Good Beer Seal, an association of independently owned and operated bars in New York City that serve, promote, and support good craft beer. Feel free to email questions, toasts and your personal beer lore to our hosts at beersessions@gmail.com.

You can tune in to Heritage Radio Network for the live stream at 5:00 or check back to the Beer Sessions page for archived programs. Once archived shows on the HRN site, you will find a link to it right here on this blog.

Happy Tuesday and remember to drink good beer!

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.

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.

Dutch Job Swap

Recently, Jimmy Carbone took part in a Dutch-American job swap to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage on the river bearing his name and to celebrate 400 years of Dutch/ American friendship. Upon his return, Jimmy said, "It was a memorable cultural exchange. Holland is all about beer, but not usually good beer. A few places like Brouwerij 't Ij stood out..."

You can read more about Jimmy's adventures- and other professionals who participated, including a teacher, a firefighter, and a park ranger- on the Jobswap blog.

Cask Ale Fest Roundup

Ever wonder what Chris Cuzme, Jimmy Carbone and a room full of rare and delicious cask ale would look like on Day 1 of the Cask Ale Festival?

Perhaps you might then be wondering what happened once the Cask Ale Festival had served up its last? See the second photo for a visual representation of the Festival's last hurrah.

The 2nd Annual NY Craft Beer Festival continues through September 20th but The Cask Ale Festival was truly an event to be savored.

All Things Dutch

September is shaping up to be an exciting month at Jimmy's No. 43, and around New York City as well. Watch as NYC goes crazy for anything Dutch!

The 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage to New York is upon us and during the week of September 6- 13 there will be a lot of Dutch people hanging out at Jimmy's No. 43. These people will be participating in a job swap program connecting professionals from Amsterdam and New York. Join us on Monday, September 7th (7:00- 10:00 PM) for a party to welcome the Dutch Job Swappers!

During the week of September 13-20 I, (Jimmy Carbone, the Jimmy behind Jimmy's!), will be in Amsterdam hanging out with my dutch hosts, and doing all things bar/beer related. Of course, Jimmy's No. 43 will not rest while I am in Amsterdam- no there will be plenty of celebrating on this side of the pond as well!

On Thursday, September 10 is the Local Oyster and Beer Night (6:00-10:00 PM). Then on Friday, September 11- Sunday, September 13 The Cask Ale Fest to Kick Off NY Craft Beer Week. (Details in the Events Sidebar)

Why Dutch? I have been a big fan of the Christoffel beers from Netherlands for many years. Last November, in tandem with 5 Dutch Days at St Marks Church, I hosted the first annual Fancy Dutch Beer Week. The Shelton Brothers Beer Importers have a few great Dutch craft beers as well, and I tried them. This past June, I co-hosted a Dutch New Herring Night w/ Russ and Daughters and now I'm off to Amsterdam!

So it's true, build it and they will come.

Too Much Beer

We have a serious problem at Jimmy's No. 43- too much beer. Kegs of special holiday ales, like Smuttynose Winter, Geary's Xmas, St Bernardus Xmas Ale, Saison Dupont "Les Bon Vieux", and Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale...how I love this time of year!

So I wrote this holiday beer poem, for all (which can also be seen in Time Out New York!):

stop by and visit, with open hands;
show me your empty pockets,
do not be afraid to say
"more beer please , sir"
we will not disappoint any of you weary, hardworking souls.

Happy Holidays!

1 Dominick

Jimmy Carbone just can't sit still.

His new cafe and wine bar at HERE Arts Center, 1 Dominck, opened on Monday.
1 Dominick offers an Italian menu for both breakfast and much later.
Read the write up of 1 Dominick on The Strong Buzz.