I'm excited for this one. Not only because it sounds AWESOME, but because it's literally a block away from my apt. I can roll out of bed and into a bar specially tailored for boozing, grub and video games. Williamsburg welcomes: The Whiskey Brooklyn. Brought to you by the guys who […]
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Dinner at El Porron
Sometimes when I'm dining out in New York, I compare the experience to a date: promising, awful or excellent distraction. El Porron was kind of the latter. While it wasn't bad by any means, it wasn't outstanding either. It served its purpose and the wine selection was good, but the […]
Bun & Co. Replacing Kampuchea – Opening This Week
I just got word a few days ago that Kampuchea is closing. And owner Ratha Chaupoly tells Grub Street that he will be opening a new joint in the same space as soon as this Saturday. New York moves too fast for it's own good. No mourning time for Kampuchea?? […]
Getting Skinny (Hopefully) With Celeb Trainer Vanessa Kiely
Yesterday marked a monumental day for The Skinny Pig. I realized I wasn't so skinny after all. I'm still probably considered (relatively) thin in most parts of the world, but with all the glorious eating I've been doing lately, I managed to put on a few. Why am I admitting that […]
Whitman’s Is Now Open, Serving Local Fare to The East Village
"A place to enjoy good food with good friends." That pretty much sums up everything I look for in life. New East Village eatery Whitman's is hoping to be that place for you and your friends. Just opened, the intimate space focuses on fresh, local ingredients and more importantly, burgers […]
Grand Central Terminal Dining Week
If you're one of the lucky few who gets to push and shove their way through the massive yet ornate hub that is Grand Central Station, this might be of interest to you. I have just learned of something called Grand Central Terminal Dining Week, where busy New Yorkers and confused tourists can take […]
Grand Opening of L’ybane in Times Square
Walking through Times Square on a muggy summer day is one of my least favorite things to do. That said, if there is food at the end of my journey, I'll stick it out. I attended the grand opening of L'ybane restaurant and wine bar last night, and considering […]
More Shake Shack!
A dream come true for FiDi dwellers. Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group just announced yesterday that they are planning on opening another Shake Shack, a Blue Smoke and a new, yet-to-be-named fine dining restaurant in Battery Park City in 2011. From the press release: "The USHG restaurants will anchor […]
Limelight Grill (Soft) Opening This Weekend
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 – […]
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 […]