Alabama's Jim 'n Nick's Bar-b-q Brings The Heritage Of Southern Barbecue To New York City

CITY GRIT, the NoLiTa Culinary Salon from Chef Sarah Simmons, will be playing host to authentic, deep-South barbecue on January 19th and 20th featuring Jim 'N Nick's-the Alabama-based restaurants known for their barbecue expertise and commitment to freshly-made Southern cuisine. Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q takes no short cuts; meats are hickory-smoked low and slow and everything from the fresh-squeezed lemonade to the croutons that top their salads is made from scratch. The partners of Jim 'N Nick's have expanded their focus through developing a Heritage Hog program. This is designed to reconstruct a sustainable economic foundation for local farmers and reconnect the restaurant's customers with the authentic flavors of naturally-raised, purebred pork. Now that's dedication to freshness and quality!

WHAT: A five-course meal from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q held at CITY GRIT's dining room in NoLiTa. Nick Pihakis and Executive Chef Drew Robinson will also discuss the Heritage Hog program, their use of locally-sourced ingredients, and their passion for the pit.

WHEN: Thursday and Friday, January 19th and 20th
7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.

WHERE: CITY GRIT
38 Prince Street (between Mott and Mulberry)

COST: $60/five-course prix fixe
A selection of wine, beer and cocktails will be available for purchase
To purchase tickets, please visit:
http://citygritnyc.com/upcoming-events#J&NBBQ


About Jim 'N Nick's
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Jim 'N Nick's is a business built on a shared and genuine passion for bringing people together for an authentic dining experience based on fresh ingredients, timeless recipes, and a tireless dedication to Southern hospitality. Owner Nick Pihakis and Executive Chef Drew Robinson have ensured that these high standards for quality are maintained at each of the 27 Jim 'N Nick's locations across the nation. Jim 'N Nick's can be found in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. For more information on Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, please visit www.jimnnicks.com and follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/jimnnicksbbq

About CITY GRIT
CITY GRIT is a Culinary Salon - a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste. The brainchild of FOOD & WINE's Home Cook Superstar Sarah Simmons and business partner Jeremie Kittredge, these food culture-based events are anchored by supper-club style dinners from perennial host Simmons with her signature Southern influence as well as a guest-chef series' of well-known and emerging chefs looking to showcase their culinary talents in New York City. CITY GRIT experiences are ticketed events held in a 70-seat dining room in an old school house in Nolita. Through its carefully cultivated relationships, CITY GRIT is more than just good food; it's redefining the American dining experience. It is idea and resource sharing at its best; chefs discovering vendors, creating dishes for new audiences and offering diners a new experience to stimulate all the senses on every visit. For additional information on City Grit please visit www.citygritnyc.com