Here’s a fun fact for you: I’ve never been on a cruise. Well, at least until now. Actually, I still haven’t been on a REAL cruise yet, but I have now been and slept ON A CRUISE SHIP. Confused yet? Don’t worry, I’ll explain. I was invited on the Norwegian […]
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Best First Date Bars in NYC (2019)
I’d like to preface this entire post by saying that I kind of hate dating. But I’ve done it. A lot, unfortunately. So…maybe this post should be titled “Best First Date Bars in NYC for People Who Hate Dating”. …I’ll consider it. Anyway. I have been to all of the […]
Grilling with Snake River Farms
This post contains affiliate links. If purchased through said links, I receive a small commission, which helps support The Skinny Pig/bacon/pizza content. It’s almost that time of year…the end of grilling season. Sad face. So here’s the thing, I actually love Fall, so I’m not going to complain about brisk […]
How To: 10 Minute Taco Night with Cacique
Is there anything more fun-sounding than “taco night”? I don’t know about you, but when I hear that, I immediately get excited. Thoughts of ground beef, chorizo, guac and queso dancing through my head. I’ve partnered with Cacique® to help you prepare for taco night the right way! One Two […]
New Merch and Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide
This is not subliminal messaging to buy my merch… This is nottttt subliminal messaging to buyyyy my merchhhh… Have you been hypnotized yet to buy my merch? Fine be that way. Ugh marketing is hard. BUT! Speaking of…I was recently included in this list of Top 150 Food Blogs in […]
It’s National Pasta Day! Celebrate Here
Editor’s note: updated post for 2018 Once again, I will use another made up social media holiday as an excuse to give you some of my favorite pasta recommendations. The below are in no particular order, but you should know that my personal faves are the pomodoro pasta from Scarpetta, […]
5 Best Sleeper Burgers in NYC
The definition of “sleeper” when used in this context, is “something that’s an unexpected success”. So when I say “sleeper burger”, I mean burgers that are delicious but fly under the radar at places you wouldn’t expect. Not burgers that will put you to sleep. Just wanted to be clear […]
In Defense of Dominos, Taco Bell, and Olive Garden
Over the weekend, I ate a plethora of shitty chain food. And when I say shitty, you should know I mean “delicious”, at least by my standards. After receiving some rather unkind comments on social media, it led me to address a particular issue when it comes to food preferences. […]
Happy Memorial Day! Top 9 Burgers for National Burger Day
Just when you thought the day couldn’t get any more meaningful, they make it fall on the same day as National Burger Day. In all seriousness, let’s not divert from the fact that this is a day where we should reflect on those who lost their limbs, lives, and loved […]
Judging The Taco Takeover 2018
Eating and judging. Can you think of something I like doing more? The answer is no, you cannot. When I was asked to be a judge for the 2018 Taco Takeover at the Brooklyn Expo Center, I jumped at the opportunity. A day filled with tacos, tequila, and churros? And […]