tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post835937993510757006..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: The Flying Pig's MenuEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-16859265612159709132013-06-05T16:43:53.468-04:002013-06-05T16:43:53.468-04:00Had lunch there. The food was decent, fresh. 2 ite...Had lunch there. The food was decent, fresh. 2 items of constructive criticism:<br />-please season your dishes. Both entrees were good but needed seasoning desperately. Salt, pepper, anything! They would have been elevated from good to great with simply some basic seasoning. Salt and pepper were also lacking on the table. If this is going to be the case then having the plates properly seasoned Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-80954731424086877692013-05-16T23:49:07.703-04:002013-05-16T23:49:07.703-04:00Susan,
Sorry, don't recall either -
DrakeSusan,<br />Sorry, don't recall either - <br />DrakeEdge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-17141581059788094142013-05-14T14:35:26.289-04:002013-05-14T14:35:26.289-04:00Very good to know ... thanks!Very good to know ... thanks!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-49789385331357591042013-05-14T14:11:03.957-04:002013-05-14T14:11:03.957-04:00Keuka Kafe also has oysters, but only fri -sun. Sm...Keuka Kafe also has oysters, but only fri -sun. Small, but good selection! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-51792435651360147342013-05-13T09:00:05.302-04:002013-05-13T09:00:05.302-04:00I too disagree that this neighborhood's taste ...I too disagree that this neighborhood's taste palate is limited to burgers and steaks. Conversely, I believe the neighborhood has proven itself to be quite open to a wide diversity of food options.<br /><br />I'm thrilled to see a restaurant serving fresh Oysters (although disappointed that they don't have an oyster selection listed on the menu).<br /><br />Drake, curious about two Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-57298320061333082842013-05-12T09:00:15.199-04:002013-05-12T09:00:15.199-04:00You, my friend, are behind the times. Plenty of ad...You, my friend, are behind the times. Plenty of adventurous eaters living here now. We just need the right menus to have a successful place....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-88650452140318763232013-05-12T05:54:04.363-04:002013-05-12T05:54:04.363-04:00The menu does not suit the demographics of Central...The menu does not suit the demographics of Central Quuens. Bet ya that most diners going to this place are just ordering burgers and steaks to play it safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-85117270198713610472013-05-11T22:00:30.494-04:002013-05-11T22:00:30.494-04:00Just went there tonight with my girlfriend and ano...Just went there tonight with my girlfriend and another couple. Beer selection is excellent, entrees disappointing. I had the hanger steak and the fries completely absorbed the sauce, the steak was just fair. Would not go back for dinner, maybe drinks and apps (though with my seafood allergy it eliminates most choices).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-74194689902158312372013-05-09T22:05:17.930-04:002013-05-09T22:05:17.930-04:00Service is bad and the food is not that great. May...Service is bad and the food is not that great. Maybe just go for drinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-52762779401674183502013-05-09T18:52:23.003-04:002013-05-09T18:52:23.003-04:00They have STRIPPED Bass on the menu...I assume it&...They have STRIPPED Bass on the menu...I assume it's STRIPED?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-3246234260672977312013-05-09T17:58:43.782-04:002013-05-09T17:58:43.782-04:00In the city, there are restaurants which are horri...In the city, there are restaurants which are horrible that actually do see business and never go under. They are tourist traps mostly in areas like the theatre district or other high volume areas. As such, as long as they have a product offering that seems tempting from the window, they will stay in business.<br /><br />The Flying Pig does have a large liquor selection and a decent menu which Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-128683099570571632013-05-09T17:42:51.834-04:002013-05-09T17:42:51.834-04:00Would have been better keeping Johnny Rockets. Th...Would have been better keeping Johnny Rockets. This firm will not see enough revenue to maintain overheads in that location.<br /><br />We saw the same thing happen to multiple restaurants in the area. It is just a factor of the business cycle due to poor decision making.<br /><br />So what if the guy runs other locations. He can't run this location right and the small portion sizes and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-31258411333602524362013-05-09T17:22:02.714-04:002013-05-09T17:22:02.714-04:00Heck the diner on Austin Street is lousy too. Hor...Heck the diner on Austin Street is lousy too. Horrible service with the new management. I am surprised it didn't shut down again either.<br /><br />I don't see a long future for Flying Pig. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-37314404835875858402013-05-09T16:49:21.135-04:002013-05-09T16:49:21.135-04:00I think the food can be really good (the crispy po...I think the food can be really good (the crispy pork belly was delicious) but, at this point, is not consistent. My advice would be to cut overhead by losing the bread (it felt out of place and I doubt people would miss it at a gastropub), cut prices by a couple bucks and rotate out the menu items that the kitchen can't seem to perfect. Obviously it will take a couple weeks to work out the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-76500059476086277092013-05-09T16:12:36.292-04:002013-05-09T16:12:36.292-04:00The Flying Pig is just getting off the ground. De...The Flying Pig is just getting off the ground. Declan has two other successful establishments in TapHouse (Austin St) and Blackwater Inn (Metropolitan Ave).<br /><br />I have faith that he'll make the necessary changes to ensure The Flying Pigs success. Quite honestly, if the main issue is portion size (which it seems to be from the early reviews), it's a pretty simple fix. Let's Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-46936603008870350382013-05-09T15:49:05.799-04:002013-05-09T15:49:05.799-04:00The food at Pizzaria Uno isn't too good either...The food at Pizzaria Uno isn't too good either but sometimes I will stop by there since it is open late and it is moderately priced. <br /><br />But with Flying Pig it is premium pricing for poor items. Obviously a business decision made on the part of the owners.<br /><br />New restaurants get business just because they are new, but won't stay in business over the long haul if items Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-32187960755714111152013-05-09T15:44:52.166-04:002013-05-09T15:44:52.166-04:00Flying pig won't last long.Flying pig won't last long. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-10958416789350370802013-05-09T13:53:09.015-04:002013-05-09T13:53:09.015-04:00Two couple-friends visited Flying Pig on different...Two couple-friends visited Flying Pig on different occasions and absolutely hated it. They were completely independent as one couple doesn't know the other. It was a mix of bland food, high prices, and small portions, much like what was written in Yelp and on this thread. I found it very disconcerting. <br /><br />I shared my comments about Banter and their so-so dining options ($9 dollar Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-75812022276959945272013-05-09T11:13:11.446-04:002013-05-09T11:13:11.446-04:00It is very extremely early, but i wonder if this c...It is very extremely early, but i wonder if this current incarnation might not be a big miscalculation on Declan the owner's part and this place will tank. I hope it doesn't. I like Declan and his other places. I went and had a few apps and the duck fat fries serving were tiny and the duck confit with teh quails egg was pushing it for the price. If you read the Yelp reviews the main Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-28316469777600909302013-05-09T10:23:41.093-04:002013-05-09T10:23:41.093-04:00I have been very much looking forward to trying th...I have been very much looking forward to trying the food at The Flying Pig. The menu appeals to me a great deal.<br /><br />With that said, based on all the comments I've read to date on both FB and Yelp, I'm going to hold off until they get kitchen issues resolved.<br /><br />Typically, I take reviews with a grain of salt. However, in this instance, the vast majority of the reviews Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-48387018193950870942013-05-09T10:23:08.092-04:002013-05-09T10:23:08.092-04:00Big menu, iPhone camera. Sorry for the poor qualit...Big menu, iPhone camera. Sorry for the poor quality photo.Michaelnoreply@blogger.com