Sorry for the delay folks…there was a minor crisis in the Skinny Pig household…but all seems to be ok now..hence my triumphant return to the blogosphere. I might have played it a little fast and loose with the word "triumphant" but whatever. Exciting news for Chelsea just in. The Limelight Marketplace – […]
Author: Dara
Revisiting Classic Italian at Po
When you live in a city like New York where restaurants come and go about as quickly as you blink, we tend to take for granted the places that have managed to remain in one spot for more than 15 minutes. Po, Steven Crane and Mario Batali's quaint Italian spot in the […]
Dinner at Rabbit in the Moon
I have many fond memories of the West Village. There was that time I got tossed from a bar on Halloween, the time I saw a stray cat sit on a bum's head, and now I can add to that list, "the time I fell down the rabbit hole." You might think I'm alluding to using LSD […]
Shake Shack Theater District Opens Today
As if New York doesn't have enough tourist attractions in Times Square… Shake Shack, Danny Meyer's uber-popular burger joint, has steadfastly become New York City's version of In-N-Out Burger. People hear of it all over the country, and when they visit, they want it. Fortunately, there's a new Shake Shack […]
Taste of Tartinery in Nolita
After my fabulous meal at Tartinery, it really did make me wonder, how do French girls stay so skinny?? The tartine, a traditional French open-faced sandwich, is taken to new heights here at the Nolita spot. All the breads are from Poilane, a renowned Parisian bakery, and the tartine components are nothing […]
Gelato on Sticks? Find It At Popbar
Popbar gelato and such… In an effort to keep cool during these muggy New York City summer days, I headed over to Popbar with Monique. Located in the heart of the West Village, Popbar sits on Carmine street off 6th ave next to Joe's pizza. Pizza and Popbar? Sign me up. […]
Beware, Waistline. Here Comes The Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt!
And I thought the KFC Double Down was ridiculous. In an attempt to rid the world of health and vitality, Friendly's comes at us with The Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt; a burger sandwiched in between two grilled cheese sandwiches. That's right. TWO. GRILLED. CHEESE. SANDWICHES. Now, I can't lie, I tend to gravitate […]
The Return of The Soup Nazi!
It's true!! I heard rumors about this, but my wavering faith in humanity and all that is good and pure didn't allow me to believe it. According to the NY Times, the Soup Nazi is coming back! Hopefully with a vengeance. The last time i was there was about 6 or […]
Dos Caminos Brings New Burgers To It’s Menu
While it is very, very difficult for me to pinpoint a favorite cuisine (and I get asked that A LOT), Mexican is at the top of my list somewhere, along with burgers. That is why I am super excited about this news. Apparently Dos Caminos' executive chef Ivy Star is introducing a […]
The Sky Room Times Square Opens This Friday
Photo courtesy of Grub Street You know what Manhattan needs? Another rooftop bar. Opening this Friday, June 18th, is The Sky Room – a rather swanky sounding spot atop the 33rd and 34th floors of….The Marriot Fairfield Inn and Suites. Yea. I'm not too sure how I feel about that, but as […]