SkinnyFATS
Balls – Spinach and Corn Risotto Balls, Pesto Aioli
Cranburky – Turkey Patty, Arugula, Tomato, Onion, Cranberry Oh, Wheat Bun
Yummus – Pita
Meltdown – Two 1/4lb Beef Patties, Cheddar, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Spicy Aioli, Sourdough, Sweet Potato Fries
Blaze of Thunder – Crispy Hot Chicken, Creamy Slaw, Pickles, Hawaiian Bun, Truffle Fries
Banana Pudding – Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Celebration Cookie
Salted Caramel Cookie
Self-appointed “The Best Restaurant in the Entire Galactic System,” this writer’s previous experiences tell a mixed story of SkinnyFATS – one of good Food and questionable catering that seems to be improving thanks to the recent involvement of Graffiti Bao’s Marc Marrone.
Debuted during summer 2013 right here in Las Vegas, and since expanding via franchising to Texas as well as Utah, SkinnyFATS promises guests an opportunity to “Live Healthy, Live Happy,” every item on the menu’s left half under 600 kcals while those on the right are more hearty.
Still a work-in-progress as relates to Chef Marrone’s ideas, owner Reed Slobusky’s Salads, Cookies and Sandwiches still comprising much of the menu, it was from the hands of a 30-minute-late delivery-man that ten items were delivered, “Yummus” a bit thin but paired to soft Pita while “Smoke in a Bowl” delighted those who sought Salad to achieve their “summer body.”
Next taking a bite of the “Meltdown,” a Patty Melt punched up by Provolone and Caramelized Onions, those familiar with Chef Marrone’s work at Locale Italian Kitchen will be unsurprised that Vegetarian Arancini titled “Balls” are exemplary while “Blaze of Thunder” takes aim at Nashville Hot Chicken before taming the heat with Slaw and a sweetened Bun.
Keeping things lighter with SkinnyFATS “Cranburky” Burger, half a pound of lean Turkey on a Wheat Bun with Holoday-inspired accoutrements, it was after two handfuls of Fries that three types of Cookie competed for the spotlight before finishing up with texturally-flawless Banana Pudding.
N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Chef Marc Marrone’s involvement at SkinnyFATS adds yet another concept to his cadre, and although the menu will continue to evolve there is no doubt every aspect of the Restaurant will benefit from the Graffiti Bao team’s skills and diligence.
RECOMMENDED: Meltdown, Balls, Salted Caramel Cookie, Banana Pudding.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: See the website for current offerings, @eatskinnyfats on Social Media for Specials.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.skinnyfats.com

