Bacon

Josh Ozersky will be back Tuesday, October 20, with a Bacon and Beer Tasting. This time he will be joined by Jon Lundbom of B. United Importers. Jon always comes up with an eclectic selection of off-beat imports. Exepct a smoky beer, a beer made with chestnut, and something with cocoa, I'm sure!

Bacon is so hot these days - read Dan Mazei's article A Trendsetter's Toast to Bacon.

Bacon and Beer Tasting Tuesday, August 18th

On Tuesday, August 18, writer Josh Ozersky will be in The Tasting Room to guide you through some of his favorite bacons including: Benton's smoked bacon, Tennessee Mountain View bacon, Upstate New York Local Baked bacon, EV Butcher Rub BBQ bacon, and of course, Oscar Mayer thick sliced. Bacons will be paired with Schoolhouse Kitchen Mustards and featured brews from Shelton Brother's Beers.

To take part in Tuesday's tasting, you can visit The Tasting Room online or call 212 982 3006. There will be one seating at 7:30 PM and $45/ per person gets you in for all the beer and bacon fun!

Bacon, Beer and Chutney Notes

If you thought the bacon your mother gave you for breakfast all those years ago was tasty, you might be shocked to learn that it can get even better! A whole world of bacon delight waits for you and this past Wednesday night, a room full of people were given a VIP tour of flavors at our Bacon, Beer and Chutney Tasting.
Josh Ozersky held court as eager tasters nibbled and sipped their way through beer, bacon and chutney heaven. If you missed this one, try to catch the next. You'll be glad you did!

In the Tasting Room

Tonight, Tuesday January 27, the venerable Josh Ozersky will be your guide for a Bacon, Beer and Chutney tasting in our Tasting Room. There will be just one seating tonight at 7:30 PM for $45/ per person. You can read about past bacon tastings by clicking here.

If you miss tonight's tasty adventure, don't worry! There are more to come.

Come to Jimmy's No. 43 on Valentine's Day and enjoy a guided tasting featuring artisanal chocolate and craft beer. Join Aaron Foster of Taza Chocolate (Boston) and Jon Lundbom of B. United importers, as they pair some of America's best chocolate with Europe's best beers. Bring a friend, fling, or lover and experience the intensity of Taza's organic, stone ground dark chocolate, with flavors like Salted Almond, True Cinnamon, and Guajillo Chile. Wash it down with a sampling of Europe's finest brews. Beer +
Chocolate = Bliss is happening at Jimmy's No. 43 on Saturday February 14, at 8:00 PM. The tasting is $45/ per person. Space is limited. Couples are encouraged.

On Thursday February 26, join us for a Beer and Pickles Tasting guided by Rick Field from Rick's Picks featuring beers from Ommegang Brewery. There will be one seating at 7:30 PM, tickets $45/ per person.

Tickets can be purchased at jimmysno43.com.

Local Food Events at Jimmy's No. 43

Friends and Americans! Oh-bamn!

Let's celebrate with some local food events, AND WALK THE TALK:

Don't forget Monday, November 10 at 7:00 PM- Josh Ozersky (aka Mr. Cutlets) joins Wendy Smith of Schoolhouse Kitchen for a Bacon, Beer and Chutney Tasting. Find out why NY Barfly said upon learning of this tasting "...our mouth started to drip in what we can only describe as Homer Simpson fashion." For tickets and information, visit the Jimmy's No. 43 website.

Wednesday, November 12- Harvest Dinner to benefit Just Food, the CSA sponsor!
All night you will find an a la carte menu, good local beers, and interesting people including Jacquie Berger of Just Food. A percentage of all sales will benefit Just Food. Call for a reservation, walk-ins welcome.

November 12- 15- Fancy Dutch Beer Week! Celebrate Dutch Arts and Culture at St. Marks Church then pop over to Jimmy's No. 43 where we are featuring small production, delicious Dutch beers like Christoffel, and 5 others.

Tuesday, November 18-Queens Historical Farm Benefit. Eat, drink, meet interesting folk who attended Slow Food's biannual Terra Madre Conference in Italy and meet Queens Farm Director Michael Robertson. Enjoy Sixpoint Craft Ales on draught! More details to come.

Friday, December 5- Lift a glass to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition!

Tuesday, December 9-Beer and Pickle Pairing. Rick's Picks and Ommegang Beers. Sample five delicious pairings. Check the Jimmy's No. 43 website for info.

Keep checking our site for more information, there's a Scandinavian Beer Party in the works and more mouthwatering events to come!

Cheese Cave Girl

Lucky me! I will be leading a class-Beer Pairing 101- at Murrays Cheese on November 19 with Zoe Brickley, the affineur aka Cheese Cave Girl. Click on to some pure cheese joy and read her blog, this post is about sheep dogs.

In the mean time, there are some other delights in The Tasting Room at Jimmy's No. 43. For example, tonight (Wednesday, October 29) at 7pm, sample some local ricotta from Salvatore in Brooklyn. Learn how it is made and enjoy pairing it with local beers.

On November 10 at 7pm Josh Ozersky is back in The Tasting Room for a Bacon, Beer and Chutney tasting. Wendy Smith of Schoolhouse Kitchen will be there to talk about their mustards and chutneys and, as always, Jimmy's No. 43 can be counted on for superb, bacon friendly beer pairings.

Bacon Tasting Reviews

I like to share a good thing, whether it be good food or a person who knows good food and can share that knowledge with others. That's what the tastings at Jimmy's No. 43 are all about. One of my favorite tastings is the Bacon and Beer Tasting guided by Josh Ozersky, aka "Mr. Cutlets". Who can resist the succulent flavors of smoky, crisp bacon? Few can deny the allure of a fine bacon paired with a good beer.

Case in point, Mary Izett wrote in great detail about last year's bacon tasting. Bust Magazine has a blog that featured the Bacon and Beer Tasting that took place just last week.

In addition to several beer selections from Sixpoint Craft Ales, last week's tasting featured bacons from Oscar Mayer (USA), Flying Pig Farm (NY state), Violet Hill Farm (NY state), Nodine's (Connecticut) and Benton's (Tennessee).

Enjoy the bacon tasting reviews then go to the greenmarket, talk to the farmers, buy bacon!

Bacon and Beer Tasting Tonight

The Strong Buzz recommends tonight's (September 8) Bacon and Beer Tasting at Jimmy's No. 43. Tonight's tasting features some of the finest bacons paired with select Sixpoint Craft Ales and will be hosted by Grub Street's Josh Ozersky, aka "Mr. Cutlets". Two seatings are available- 6:30 and 8:30. Event tickets and further information are available at www.jimmysno43.com.

Bacon and Beer Tasting

If you haven't been introduced to Brooklyn's Sixpoint Craft Ales, it is important to get down to the fundamentals. Recently I had an opportunity to talk with Sixpoint Craft Ales brewmaster Shane Welch in anticipation of the upcoming Bacon and Beer Tasting at Jimmy's No. 43:

What flavor profile is Sixpoint aiming for?

We aim to scratch that itch in the middle of your back that has been nagging you for years.

If I had never tried Sixpoint, which beer would you suggest I try?

If you prefer blondes, Sweet Action. If you like dark features, the Brownstone.

What limited Sixpoint beers will be available the beginning of September?

We have a Belgian Strong Ale coming out brand new release, hoppy, spicy, and brewed with fresh coriander. Also look for a couple other goodies currently in the works….

How do make the Gorilla Porter so flavorful??

Its a team effort. Youll have to consult our allies over at Gorilla Coffee.

Jimmy's No. 43 will be hosting a Bacon and Beer Tasting Monday September 8. Food writer and meat aficionado Josh Ozersky will talk about the bacons, and Sixpoint Craft Ales will be the featured beers. For more information visit Jimmysno43.com.

Bacon Night is May 12

Bacon Night will kick off Bacon and Summer Beer Week at Jimmy's No. 43. (May 12- 15th)

To get some insight, check out this post from The Strong Buzz...

"I grew up without bacon. I know, it’s a very sad to hear, but that’s how things went down. It really wasn’t so bad actually because I didn’t know any better..."

Food writer Andrea Strong will be on hand to make up for those lost bacon years and gain a little wisdom from Josh Ozersky - aka Mr. Cutlets.

For further information, visit www.jimmysno43.com or call 212 982 3006.

Bacon Night Marks the Start of Bacon and Summer Beer Week at Jimmy's No. 43

On May 12 the editor of New York Magazine's Grub Street, Josh Ozersky (aka Mr. Cutlets) will be hosting a bacon tasting in the back room at Jimmy's No. 43. In addition to having hosted several bacon tastings at Jimmy' s No. 43, Josh Ozersky has also authored The Hamburger: A History. He is on a meat mission to introduce chefs and restaurants to quality farms and meat producers. His passion and expertise make him just the right person to host Bacon Night which kicks off Bacon and Summer Beer Week at Jimmy's No. 43.

During the week of May 12- 15 the menu will feature some special bacons and summer beers. Some of the bacons on hand: Benton's from Tennessee, Flying Pigs Farm and Violet Hill Farms from New York state, Summerfield Farms and several others. A sampling of the Summer Beers that will be featured include: Schlenkerla Helles Lager, Reissdorf Kolsch, Troubadour Blond, Allagash (Maine) White, Hitachino White Ale (Japan), and many more.

You can find more information about events, menus, and location at our main site for Jimmy's No. 43


See you May 12-15.