I have never been accused of being "hip". In fact, having used the word hip in a sentence probably indicates how far off I am. But I've been around long enough to know that our attention starved society thrives on the mindless pursuit of trendy behavior that leap-frogs from fad to fad in a desperate attempt to stay relevant in a culture where being odd is more highly valued than being - well, just about anything else.
Traditionally, this type of pursuit has never served the restaurant industry well. Most attempts to shake up the culinary comforts of the nation as a whole have failed with spectacular results. Even those few dubiously places who manage to grab the attention of the culinary media, with a spotlight on some cable food program, usually end up falling out of fashion as fast as they rose into it.
Trying to be different in the culinary scene is never as successful as trying to be better. There is a reason places like Franklin Barbecue in Austin Texas have people standing in line for hours every single day, they serve better barbeque than anyone else - in a place that saturated with barbeque. You could try and recreate barbeque in Texas - I mean, it's a stupid idea, but you could try. You might even get Guy Fieri to stop by on his road show, or have Adam Richman try to inhale 20 lbs of Macedon brisket in 15 minutes. If you do, chances are you will have massive success in your new stupid adventure (for a short time at least). But after your 15 minutes of culinary fame have ended and Guy no longer answers your phone calls, what you'll be left with is a small but dedicated troupe of regulars that can't afford to keep your stupid alternative barbeque restaurant in business.
Trendy but doomed restaurants are usually very easy to spot. Take for example this place called SkinnyFATS. See what they did there? Clever huh? They took skinny AND fat, and put them together in one place - - hash-tag: mind-blown - POW!
I wish I could explain to you how SkinnyFATS dichotomy of culinary concepts works, how the fat and the skinny are magically brought together in one revolutionary concept, but - well, I have no idea. And from the looks on the faces of everyone else standing in line, they didn't know either.
You see, SkinnyFATS fancies themselves as being on the leading edge of cool, hip, trendy (whatever you want to call it) culinary fashion. So much so, that their menu is a clusterfk of confusion - "I mean a literal clusterfk of confusion." You see the name of the menu item, and read through the entire description under of its ingredients, and you still have no idea that they are talking about a stupid burger. I wasted an ungodly amount of time on the skinny side of the menu, and didn't figure a single thing out. In fact, the only thing I am sure SkinnyFATS has on their menu is a burger with cherry peppers, because that's what I ordered (of course, I had to confirm it was a burger first).
Now listen, the burger was really good! I mean it, I enjoyed it immensely. I will probably go back at some point, although I am not certain I will ever order anything else off the menu, just for fear of having an aneurysm trying to discover what it really is.
As for the trendiest of trendy culinary fashions on their menu, the truffle fries - well, they just plain suck. I mean it, stay away! It's not real truffle oil, it's not made from truffles at all. It's a nasty chemical concoction that is made from petroleum and some cheap oil, and it tastes like crap. The fact that a single gram of truffle costs around $26 should alert you to how obviously fake...
Read moreMy family probably had the sort of actual dinner discussion that lead to the concept idea that created this restaurant. I hadn't eaten all day and was ready to eat half a cow and my wife and daughter were dieting and wanted salads. People had been recommending this to me since I moved to LV and the minute it popped into my head, I knew this was the solution to our problem. My daughter had tried it with a friend and spoke well of it.
When I try a new, well recommended place, I usually try as much as I can from the menu to get a feel for it. I eat a lot of Chicken sandwiches because I'm rarely in the mood for a burger and my family does like places with burgers. Aside from that, I do love chicken sandwiches. The Nashville Hot chicken sandwich here was delicious. I would definitely eat it again but I feel that it was very overpriced for what it was. It wasn't really any larger or better than the offerings from Chick-fil-a or Popeye's yet it cost three times as much. Sorry all restaurants that serve chicken sandwiches. We now have a baseline for that item and you will be judged on price and quality using that baseline. If you're North Towne Chicken and your sandwich is huge, ridiculously tender and uniquely seasoned/flavored, your $7 price tag will be acceptable. If your sandwich is delicious but on par size and quality-wise with Chick-fil-a or Popeye's, you'll get a lot of demerits for charging $12 for it.
The spicy cauliflower appetizer and the "Balls" where extremely good and we'll come back just for those. My wife and daughter both liked their salads, although my wife felt like hers was a little spicier than she prefers. I tasted it and I thought it was great but I can handle a lot more spice than her. My daughter loves spice so she was just fine with everything spicy that we tried.
The service was fantastic. Honestly, some of the most notably good service we've had anywhere. the employees were extremely friendly and helpful with recommendations. I like eating at places where the employees offer this level of service. All in all, We will absolutely eat here again but I'll pass on the chicken sandwich due to it's...
Read moreIf you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal in Las Vegas, SkinnyFATS is a must-try. Recently, we ordered the More Cow Bowl through DoorDash and were thoroughly impressed with the quality and taste of the dish. First off, the packaging and presentation of the food were impressive. The bowl was arranged in a visually appealing way, and the colors of the different ingredients were vibrant and attractive. The More Cow Bowl is a perfect combination of healthy and delicious; it consists of a base of fried rice, brown rice, and mixed veal peppers, topped with teriyaki steak, avocado, portobello, and cauliflower. The fried rice and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection; it was juicy and tender. The portobellos and cauliflower added a great texture and flavor to the bowl. The portion size was generous, and the dish was worth the price. The delivery was also prompt, and the dish arrived warm and fresh. But what sets SkinnyFATS apart is not just the taste of their food but also the variety of options they offer. They have a menu divided into two categories, "happy" and "healthy," so whether you're in the mood for something indulgent or something light and healthy, they have you covered. Overall, SkinnyFATS in Las Vegas exceeded our expectations, and we will be ordering from them again. Their unique flavors and high-quality ingredients stand out in many food options. If you're in Las Vegas and looking for a delicious and healthy meal, SkinnyFATS is a must-try. In conclusion, SkinnyFATS in Las Vegas is a 5-star restaurant that offers a variety of delicious and healthy options. The delivery service was prompt, and the food was packaged nicely. If you're looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, SkinnyFATS is an excellent option....
Read more