Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

This year it’s a ‘Surf & Turf’ Summer at JFAT. Enjoy a Prime, Boneless Flatiron Steak along with 4 Grilled Gulf Shrimp complete with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus and Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cobb all for only $25! This offering is available throughout the restaurant and our bayside patio every night from 5:00 on. Come dressed as you are and be prepared to enjoy the view and some good eats!

Call it catsup, katsup manis, tomato sauce, sweet and sour tomatoes…here in the good olʼ US of A we call it most often Ketchup. Itʼs by far our most popular condiment. And even if we didnʼt ʻinventʼ it, a matter apparently in much dispute, by golly weʼve sure as heck perfected it!

Put it on fries, burgers, dogs, scrambled eggs, steaks (donʼt worry what that chef thinks) heck in college you can even make ʻsoupʼ out of it!

Here is some ketchup trivia for you:
-97% of American homes keep ketchup in their kitchen
-Each person eats about 3 bottles a year
-As with wines, there are good and bad ketchup years depending on how sweet and flavorful the tomato harvest is
-A tablespoon of ketchup has 16 calories and no fat

So next time you are dressing a hot dog you can impress your buddies with all of this new knowledge!

Yes, we all know what beer goggles are, but what about beer glasses? Are you using the proper glassware to serve your beer in? And yes, that does mean drinking a Blue Pabst Ribbon out of a can and brown paper bag. But what about a imperial stout or a belgian ale? Just like wine, beer needs the proper glassware. Here’s a few popular examples of glassware to get you started:

Goblet: The wide mouths of these beer goblets and chalices are perfect for head retention.  Great for enjoying your favorite Belgian and Trappist ales.

Mug: Great for all beer types this glassware is more        festive than anything. Who doesn’t like swinging a mug of beer and saying cheers with their friends?

Pilsner: This tall slender glass is great for showcasing color, clarity and carbonation. In addition it promotes head retention. The next time you are in the mood for a pilsner or other type of lager this is your go-to glass.

Tulip: While it may look delicate this is a hard working glass! It captures and enhances volatiles, while it induces and supports large foamy heads. A no brainer for ales.

Of course there are many more glasses in the world of beer and these are just a few of them. And don’t feel you need to run out and stock up for your next football party because a pint glass will do just fine. Cheers!