Partners Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow have made a ballsy foray into the Lower East Side dining scene with the opening of their singularly focused eatery, the Meatball Shop. Holzman, whose culinary credits include San Francisco’s Fifth Floor and Jardinière, elevates the humble classic with a meatball-centric menu as cheeky as it is delicious. The duo will prepare a one-of-a-kind luncheon at the Beard House this Friday (book here); here's what's on the menu:
Hors d’Oeuvre
Miniature Maryland Crabmeat and Potato Chip Meatballs with Old Bay Dipping Sauce
Miniature Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Reuben Meatball Sliders with Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing
Pairing: Ca’ Furlan Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco NV
Luncheon
Mushroom–Lentil Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Pairing: Fattori Runcaris Soave 2009
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Braised Kale and Classic Tomato Sauce
Pairing: Cesani Ireos Chianti 2008
Spicy Pork Meatballs and Spicy Meat Sauce with Soft Polenta
Pairing: Parusso Barbera d’Alba 2008
Miniature Walnut Meringue Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Ice Cream
Pairing: Port Toddy
Partners Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow have made a ballsy foray into the Lower East Side dining scene with the opening of their singularly focused eatery, the Meatball Shop. Holzman, whose culinary credits include San Francisco’s Fifth Floor and Jardinière, elevates the humble classic with a meatball-centric menu as cheeky as it is delicious. The duo will prepare a one-of-a-kind luncheon at the Beard House this Friday (book here); here's what's on the menu:
Hors d’Oeuvre
Miniature Maryland Crabmeat and Potato Chip Meatballs with Old Bay Dipping Sauce
Miniature Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Reuben Meatball Sliders with Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing
Pairing: Ca’ Furlan Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco NV
Luncheon
Mushroom–Lentil Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Pairing: Fattori Runcaris Soave 2009
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Braised Kale and Classic Tomato Sauce
Pairing: Cesani Ireos Chianti 2008
Spicy Pork Meatballs and Spicy Meat Sauce with Soft Polenta
Pairing: Parusso Barbera d’Alba 2008
Miniature Walnut Meringue Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Ice Cream
Pairing: Port Toddy
