Jimmy's No. 43

• 2010 Winner

  Best Beer bar

There's no denying the laid-back appeal of this subterranean East Village beer bar, best described as an old-world rathskeller of sorts, complete with mounted deer heads, wooden barrels and plenty of handcrafted local, regional and imported beer. Owner Jimmy Carbone helms a kitchen that places an emphasis on seasonal, greenmarket-driven fare, plating up Euro-American grub like skillet-fried beef sausage, fluffy Gruyere gourgeres, and seared duck with grilled Brussels sprouts and walnuts. Farther into the bar, patrons will find a back room which often hosts live music, theater performances and private parties. A pleasant (and rare) bonus: the staff, who clearly want their patrons to feel comfortable, whether that means attempting to grab you an extra stool or explaining the diverse beer selection on hand.

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