This past Saturday, I found myself harboring a dangerous combination of feelings: curiosity, boredom and anxiety. What does one do in such a situation?? Some drink, some take pills…and some walk 25 blocks and 8 avenues to Shake Shack. Yes, friends, I am the latter. The thought of this peanut […]

After much anticipation, I finally did it. I conquered the Double Down. Or maybe it conquered me. I'm not sure yet because it's still digesting… THE DOUBLE DOWN My generous coworkers decided to take a little walk and get a few Double Downs, so how could I not partake in […]

OK…normally when I hear something delicious is being made even more delicious by adding peanut butter or bacon to it, I get really excited. But when I heard that Shake Shack is bringing back that peanut butter/bacon burger that they initially introduced last week (which I thought was a joke), I had […]

With Mother's Day not too far away, I thought I would post up some of the city's best Mother's Day brunch/lunch/dinner specials. There's so many to choose from, but my friends keep asking me where to take mama, so here you go…read and leave me alone. Bice – This place […]

Sorry all – I was on a much needed vacation in Mexico last week. I will be back in action shortly…with some random food items I picked up in Mexico. Stay tuned.. With lard, The Skinny Pig 

I feel like this thing needs some sort of intro music – with it's striking appearance and dominating name, I give you, THE DOUBLE DOWN. *cue music* You can thank KFC for this one – it's their newest gut-busting sandwich consisting of all things that make me go mmmmm. The […]

I realize this is a bit short notice, but if you're into cooking as much as I am (or you just like watching the pros do it), be sure to tune in tonight to the new season of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations where they will be doing a special 'Cooking Techniques' […]