May 26, 2011
I really should quit whining about working the dayshift, but here we go again!
Today was almost a twelve hour day and I’m fucking beat. I feel like Monday’s and Tuesday’s post weren’t that great and I appreciate those of you who are sticking with me this week. It’s not only that I hate working and moving around in the daylight hours, it’s also that my workdays are a lot longer and I don’t feel like doing jack shit afterwards. So tonight, I’m taking a suggestion from MAD commenter and the future Jerry Lewis, Jason Hwang.
After I went to the shitty Tick Tock Diner (a diner without a counter!) he suggested I try the Skylight Diner which isn’t far from work. So that’s where I’m going tonight. This way if it sucks you can blame Jason.
Sadly I had to work late today, but the good news is at least it's dark outside and I'm staying true to the name of this blog.
This is Harold Camping's latest prediction, I don't think this act of heavenly division will happen. I'm calling it the, "Crapture."
And here we are, the Skylight Diner. Looks like an old school diner, nice!
And like all true NYC diners, it's open 24 hours.
Looks like they speak my language here!
And there's a nice curly-Q counter to sit at. Perfect!
Muffins!
Within three minutes of sitting down, an ice-cold Budweiser is placed before me. Aaahh, memories of where I work are fading fast.
And speaking of beers, check out the selection here. A large and varied list for a diner!
Ebony and Ivory condiment shot!
Here's some of the staff hard at work behind the counter. I've just placed an order for a bowl of matzo ball soup.
And I've also ordered a second beer. While we wait for the meal to arrive, let's take a little tour. Here's the back of the diner where there's table seating.
There's booths up in the front window for a nice view of the street as you eat.
I hear the desserts here are homemade and simply delectable!
Obligatory counter diner mirror shot!
Another shot of the other side of the counter...
And when I return to my seat, dinner is served! Their matzo ball soup is the best I've ever had, it not only has matzo balls, but there's noodles in it as well! Delicious!
I was tempted to have a black and white cookie for dessert, but opted for another beer instead.
And now it's out the door and home to collapse. See you tomorrow after dark and thanks to Jason for the suggestion!
If They Do Say So Themselves!
(From their “About Us” page on their website)
Welcome to Skylight Diner, servicing residents and businesses in Hell's Kitchen since 1996.
We are Teddy & George and we own and operate Skylight Diner. We're on hand every day to ensure that whether you come into our restaurant or order delivery, your food is prepared just the way you want it.
We offer value and speedy delivery. Choose from triple decker sandwiches, salads, pastas, Greek specialties, seafood entrees, pancakes, eggs and much, much more!
Skylight Diner
402 W. 34th St. (Near Ninth Ave.)
212-244-0395
Further reading: New York Magazine, Skylight on flickr (be sure to look under the “Comments and faves” for a scary surprise!) and NY Times.
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Here come the daylight,
And now it’s the end.
Oh no, oh no, oh no.
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