Here’s a fun fact about me: I have a weird obsession with the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The cars, the clothes, the music…it just seemed like a great era to be a part of. So when I was invited to The Springs, a new cocktail bar with a huge outdoor […]
Restaurant Reviews
Dinner at: Nickel & Diner
Having been on my list for quite some time, I finally made it to Nickel & Diner. I had heard great things from friends and food bloggers alike, so I have to say it was being greeted with somewhat high expectations. The good news? They succeeded and maybe even exceeded. […]
Dinner at: The VNYL
No, it’s not VINYL like a record, it’s The VNYL which stands for Vintage New York Lifestyle. When you walk in and see records lining the walls, you might want to call it VINYL. But then you go upstairs to the different rooms and catch the 70’s Palm Springs ambiance, […]
Mother’s Day Brunch 2018 (Guide)
This Sunday, we celebrate Mom. And what better way to celebrate Mom than with an appropriate mid-day feeding? She fed you for many years when you didn’t have the motor skills to do so yourself, so why not return the favor? That said, don’t LITERALLY feed your Mom on Sunday. […]
Dinner at: Primal Cut
Hello darkness, my old friend. In this case, darkness is being played by Primal Cut. Formerly known as Prime 333, Primal Cut is the steakhouse inside Sapphire NY, the “Gentlemen’s Club”, if you will. What was I doing in there? Well, I’m a gentleman and a scholar. Obviously. In truth, […]
SkinnyPig Travels: Los Angeles, CA Part I
Take me back. That’s all I really want to say about this. It’s actually very interesting – people have told me my entire life that I would “hate LA” because I’m “such a New Yorker”. Yet…75% of the people I met there were FROM New York, and a lot of […]
Dinner at: Flex Mussels
When a friend approached me to “try” Flex Mussels, I think my first reaction was “try? I’ve been going there for years it’s one of my favorites!” And she seemed shocked and said something along the lines of “oh, no one really talks about it anymore”. I spent some time […]
Lunch at: Harry’s NYC
Harry’s holds a special place in my heart. I used to come here with my friends ALL the time when I was younger, and even celebrated New Year’s Eve back in 2011 or 2012…not totally sure which one… Either way, I came back for lunch and I’m happy to report […]
Tacos & Cocktails at: Borrachito
When you get wind of a restaurant opening and the location in question consists of “street style tacos and tequila”, you get your drinking pants on and go. The space is called Borrachito, and it’s a “reverse-speakeasy”, if you will. Meaning the bar (The Garret East) is up front, serving […]
Passover Nosh at Mile End Deli
For those of you who don’t know, I’m actually half Jewish. My dad is Jewish (from Romania) and my mom is Greek (technically from Sparta, but she’s American). I grew up in a house where religion wasn’t a big focus, but holiday meals always were (shocking). Jews and Greeks love […]