Tasteful Tuesday

I want all around good quality when I go somewhere to eat not just for my food- J. Davis

Brother Jimmy's 

Sometimes you want to be able to throw on comfortable attire, grab a few good friends and have a good night out on the town. What better way to do that then with food! What kind of food you ask? Some North Carolina style BBQ and there is no place like the famous Brother Jimmy's. 1stClassLadies had the privilege to experience the newest of the chains locations on Union Square and are very pleased to put our supporters on about this must go to spot this Tasteful Tuesday.

Its All About The Look. We know the saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover" but when it comes to where you have to eat, we are sorry but the book needs to be and look like an A+. Brother Jimmy's is not only gets an A+ in cleanliness but an excellent grade in all around decor. With a combination of dim lighting, wooden furniture and wall to wall televisions you definitely feel as if your right at home amongst the company you prefer. Enjoy good music while you wait or you eat your food. From the likes of Carrie Underwood to that of Jay Z. Both old school favorites like "Poison" to newer releases such as "Talk That Talk." Everyone is sure to party and have a good time.

Now That's Customer Service. When your spending your money let's face it you want to have nothing but the best service and quality of whatever it is your paying for. In this case it would be the food and service of the waitress. 1stClassLadies was lucky enough to receive top notch service from waitress Susie! Not only was she very attentive to the needs of her tables but she really wanted to make sure we were satisfied. Unable to help us right away (as the place was packed to max capacity) someone stepped in to help us right away starting us with beverages until she was ready. Can you say team work?!?!? Not it's their job and they have to do it but it's their job and they enjoy doing it. We weren't sure at one point if we wanted a certain item on the menu and before making us order it, not like it and still pay for it we were offered a small taste to try. We were never rushed to order, eat or leave once paying. Never giving an attitude and always greeted with a smile no matter how many questions. That's the kind of service one should want!

The Main Event. Then there was the moment we had all been waiting for- food and drinks! Was the place just pretty and the food pretty awful? ABSOLUTELY NOT! The food was GREAT! The ribs Northern style cooked, blacken catfish and country style steak served with garvey was just right and the sides were just as amazing. Whether it is the green beans well cooked or mash potatoes well seasoned- all delicious! Drinks? They had drinks so big they couldn't even be finish. Like 'Swamp Water" which is a cocktail drink served in a fish bowl with a bunch of straws and an alligator (fake of course) to complete the look.


Yes But How Much Was It? Let's face facts - we all know prices matter. No one really wants to spend an arm, leg and a thigh on a meal. So give Brother Jimmy's another check on the pros list for having excellent prices. 1stClassladies reviewed the dinner menu and wasn't able to find anything not even a meal for over $25! And this just was affordable eating but drinking as well. Most places you go to even the sodas are over priced but not at Brother Jimmy's. Our table tab was not even $90 and that food and beverages for three including one fish bowl drink. Talk about a steal!

So if your looking for good laughs with close friends, wonderful customer service, great food and drinks along side entertainment then make your way to Brother Jimmy's. They have three locations:


1485 2nd Avenue New York, N.Y.
(212) 288-0999


428 Amsterdam Avenue #1 New York, N.Y.
(212) 501-7515


116 East 16th Street New York, N.Y.
(212) 673-6465

That's My Kind Of Reciepe

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder (about 4 to 41/2 pounds)

4 tablespoons kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar

1/4 cup paprika

2 to 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only

4 cloves garlic

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Scant 1 tablespoon cayenne

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack insert. Place the salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, thyme leaves, garlic, vinegar, and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Add extra-virgin olive oil until you have a nice paste. Rub all over the pork, being sure to get into the nooks so the salt can penetrate the meat and pull out the moisture - this will help form a crust on the outside when cooked. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

Allow the meat to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Roast the pork for 3 1/2 hours, uncovered, until the outside is crispy-brown (it should look like mahogany). Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the slaw. Combine the mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar. Mix well and add finely sliced savoy cabbage, purple cabbage, green onions and carrots. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
To serve, cut the brioche buns in half and pile up some sliced pork. Top with a large spoonful of coleslaw and place the top half of the bun on top. Garnish with parsley.