Normally, a Thanksgiving at the Skinny Pig household consists of all the staples and trimmings: Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, corn, and some sort of pie. However, this year, due to unforeseen family crises (yes, plural), we had no choice but to opt for Boston Market […]

Walking into the East Side Social Club last night, I felt slightly out of place without a cigarette holder and fur coat. The decor is reminiscent of a 1940's restaurant – and while it's very obvious, it's not kitschy or tacky in any way. The long, dark wood bar is […]

Rarely do I stumble upon a place in the city (and in Kips Bay, no less) that offers a meal that is delicious from beginning to end, but that's what this place does. Sahara's, a turkish/middle-eastern restaurant located just a few blocks from the Kips Bay movie theater and NYU […]

As posted previously, I may not have gotten to OBAO  for lunch, but I certainly made my way over there for dinner. Turns out they don't take reservations, but it really wasn't packed at all. There were more orders being placed for delivery, from what I could tell. Either way, […]

OBAO, the new pan-asian noodle shop from Michael Huynh, was supposed to be open this week for dinner ONLY, but I just called to get a resy and they will be opening for LUNCH TODAY! Shhhh don't tell Midtown Lunch!  I'm so jealous I won't be able to get there […]

I've been so busy paying attention to the food OUTSIDE of Rock Center, that I completely forgot about what's going on INSIDE. There's a Red Mango in there! WTF?! I'm embarassed to say I never knew this, but it's true. I only do the concourse level of Rock Center..the rest […]

There are times when I think there is nothing worse than working right next to Rockefeller Center (i.e. Radio City crowds, tree-lighting madness, etc.), but then there are those special times that make me feel fortunate. I can only be referring to the abundance of food trucks in the area […]