Absent the sound of horns from yellow colored cabs and the hustle & bustle of passersby, The Whining Pig is a trip to a quaint and appropriately undersized NYC wine & beer bar. If you're likely to complain that it's "too packed", then I suggest you play bocce ball or holey boards at a massive neighboring resto-bar and save the space for someone who appreciates the fact that you might actually have to talk to someone because you're literally rubbing elbows.
This is not the place to go for lunch or dinner, the focus is clearly on the well-selected wines and beers (a small, yet very well done cheese plate is available)- no Bud or Bud Light or similar will grace the chalkboard list. The owner, Greg, is attentive and knowledgeable, and appreciates that you are there.
All that said, please don't go here because it's "too packed" and I'd rather have your seat at the bar.