I’m not sure how many of you read this little paper called the New York Times but…they hate Bluebird London. So does Eater. Maybe hate is a strong word, but it didn’t fair well in the reviews. I’ll be honest, part of me wanted to go just to see what […]
Restaurant Reviews
SkinnyPig Travels: Things To Do and Eat in Bali
Everyone loves Bali. I don’t think I’ve ever met a soul who didn’t like Bali. What’s not to love? The gorgeous colors of the rice fields? The beautiful hotels, awe-inspiring temples and delicious food? Just to name a few… We stayed in Ubud during my time with the #TripOfWonders back […]
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, […]
SkinnyPig Travels: Chicago, IL (What To Do & Eat)
GUYS. I finally visited Chicago! This has been on my list for ages, and it took me 34 whole years to get there. Crazy, I know. The attraction of Chicago (for me) was actually the same reason I stayed away from it for a while. Hear me out. As a […]
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 […]
10 Best “Red Sauce” Italian Restaurants in NYC
One of the questions I get asked a lot as a New York food blogger is: “Yo. What’s a good ‘red sauce’ joint?” This is roughly translated to: “excuse me, good woman, where is the best place to dine on classic Italian food, preferably with a flavorful tomato sauce?” Now […]
Dinner at: The Bari
Sitting in a white-walled, long and cavernous space near Cooper Square is The Bari – part Japanese, part Korean, mostly delicious. I say mostly because…this was one of those spots where consistency was a little lacking. Some dishes I thought were amazing, while some were a little underwhelming. Sorry but […]
Omakase at: Sushi By Bae
Before I go into detail here, let me just say right off the bat: this was one of those experiences I’ll remember forever. 100% recommend this. Maybe even 200%. Here’s why I feel like my review of this is very important: because I don’t LOVE sushi. Cue gasp. Listen. My […]
Dinner at: Rosemary’s Pizza
From the team behind Rosemary’s, Bobo, and Claudette, owner Carlos Suarez adds another spot to his popular roster of restaurants in the West Village: meet Rosemary’s Pizza. If you’ve been living in NYC for a while (or your whole life, like me), you’ve probably brunched at Claudette, tried to get […]
Dinner at: Haswell Greens
Of all the fabulous neighborhoods NYC has to offer…Times Square is by far my least favorite. It’s a crowding issue. The energy can be amazing and I love the theater, but it’s very tourist-focused and busy, so the food is usually nothing to write home about. But that’s why I’m […]