Jimmy's No. 43

I kept reading about Jimmy's No. 43, so on New Year's day I schlepped my champagne soaked self to check out the gastropub. It was only 9, so it was pretty empty. My cousin and I sat in the back at a high-top and ordered up some hair of the dog. I opted for a glass of Malbec, but beer is the thing to order at Jimmy's. They have an extensive list of beers, both tap and bottled. My cuz started with a wheat beer, which she loved.

We were starved, and the slow service was a bit of a bummer. I think it stems from the fact that it's more about the drink, even though the eats from the small menu are stellar. We started out with pan fried shisho peppers with lemon and salt, which had many different levels of spicy it was like playing russian roulette!
Since I was starving and spied some people eating pretzles and mustard, I had to place an order ad was not let down. Moving on to the Shrimp & Grits, I was a happy girl. They were creamy with flecks of bacon, which can only elevate a dish. But, my cuz won out with the Braised Beef Sandwich which had pecorino and herb that and was served on a crunchy baguette. I only had a bite, and then food envy ensured and now I'm jonesing for one of my own.

The place started to pick-up by the time we left, so it's a good place to keep in mind when you're in the EV and need a late night snack. Jimmy, you made me happy.

Jimmy's No. 43
43 E. 7th Street b/t 2nd & 3rd
www.jimmysno43.com

Prices: Small plates: $5-10, Large plates: $9-19