The Lower East Side New York favorite 'The Meatball Shop' opened two more locations in the city within the past year. Since the first restaurant opened in 2010, it has garnered press from major publications. The new venues have kept the buzz going, and were featured in March 2012’s The Oprah Magazine. InTouch had an article on Jersey Shore’s Snooki’s visit to the restaurant. The owners appeared on E!'s Chelsea Lately. Zagat, StyleCaster, NY Times, CBS and a plethora of blogs that span food, fashion, interior decorating and nightlife decided to feature the restaurant in March 2012 alone.
For those who have not experienced this sensation, the concept is simple: meatballs done in a variety of tasty ways. The chefs take one of America’s favorite comfort foods and spin it every way possible so there is something for everyone (including vegetarian options). Fresh and sustainable ingredients are also used.
Meatball-Only Restaurants
The Meatball Shop Serves the Best in the City
Trend Themes
1. Meatball-centric Restaurants - Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of unique meatball dishes with various flavor combinations and vegetarian options.
2. Local Food Buzz - Creating a restaurant concept focused on using fresh and sustainable ingredients to cater to the growing interest in locally sourced food.
3. Culinary Experiences - Incorporating unique spins on traditional comfort foods to deliver a memorable dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurants - Restaurants can benefit from launching meatball-focused establishments that offer a wide variety of meatball dishes and cater to different dietary preferences.
2. Food and Beverage - The increasing demand for locally sourced and sustainable ingredients presents opportunities for suppliers to partner with meatball-centric restaurants.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Designing culinary experiences that showcase unique spins on comfort food can attract food-focused tourists and travelers.