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To say that Jimmy’s Diner is ersatz would be a compliment. The lonesome interior of Billyburg’s newest greasy spoon—shabby barstools, tattered screen door, graffiti-covered bathroom—might have been there long before the battered trappings could have been considered ironic. To some extent, the middling reputation established by owner Josh Cohen at Park Slope’s Biscuit BBQ continues here—fried chicken, touted on the menu as “Brooklyn’s best,” wasn’t. Its oily skin lacked the necessary craggy texture and addictive crunch. The dessert menu exhibits similar false claims, such as a “money-back brownie”—a generic square that made us want to reclaim the $2 we’d spent on it. There is the occasional stroke of genius: The seasonal veggies from upstate’s Honey Locust Farms that accompany a barbecued chicken platter (Jimmy’s tries to source all of their produce locally), and the brilliant Williamsburger, which tops a juicy patty with a crisp latke and tart applesauce. Fried deviled eggs are similarly inspired: The creamy, spicy yolk filling, encased in a jacket of rich batter, stands in stark contrast with the usually tired church-picnic nibble. The spot doesn’t have a liquor license yet, which is fitting: Like any proper diner, Jimmy’s isn’t a destination, but it is a fine place to dry out after a night of drinking.
nicole
Thu, Mar 20, at 05:07pm
i love jimmy's. i've been there 3 or 4 times now for breakfast on weekends and i've never been disappointed. the staff is very friendly and gave me and my friend a free brownie. they are much tastier if you bring them home and heat them up, but no they are not the best brownies ever. overall it's a nice breakfast place and it's cozy and the service is great.
Blitzer
Sat, Mar 15, at 03:08pm
I feel am being led down the primrose path; with a lead like "brilliant Williamsburger" or the IDEA of a fried deviled egg. I just kind of doubt it is possible. I have tried 4 or 5 times now, and I never learn my lesson. That money -back brownie must be an inside joke , because I took 2 bites and chucked it. They serve instant iced tea. The hollandaise on a sort of eggs benedict , probably could have killed me. If wasn't so freaking hungry from waiting 30 minutes for it , I would have sent it
mare
Fri, Mar 14, at 08:47pm
lonesome interior? i imagine you say that because nobody's ever in there ... makes sense, since it ought to be called the "loathsome" interior. the food blows. the chicken is a joke. the desserts are a joke. the whole place is a joke. BTW, the place isn't getting a liquor license anytime soon, even though that's the entire reason it exists in the first place.
