I was a but shocked to find skinnyz transformed into a new tavern. The changes on the inside are mostly cosmetic and probably for the better. Modern meets old in a neighborhood bar feel. According to our waitress the place stayed open during renovations and will have a grand reopening party on 2/22/2014.
The menu is a bit different which soups and sandwiches. There is heartier fare and entrees to order: fish and chips and steak options on the menus. The app that caught my eye were the truffle deviled eggs which I will be trying soon.
I do miss the large beach chair booths but they used them in their remodel.