Ah, the ever popular Meatball shop. I had heard that it was popular, but it didn't quite register just how popular this joint was until we were told our wait time would be over an hour and half. Could meatballs really be worth the wait? I decided to take my chances, so my friend and I headed next door to d'espresso for a pre-dinner snack. I'm pretty glad that we went though, because their Nutella hot chocolate was beyond delicious. I would definitely make the trip back south just that drink. It was rich, but not heavy, and the perfect blend of chocolate and hazelnut.
But onto the meatballs. I so desperately wish that I could rave about this place, but it just didn't do it for me. I ordered the "smash" with a fried egg, and upon being served my plate the bread was already completely drenched in sauce and soggy. I'm talking about an oatmeal like consistency. Aside from that the meatballs weren't terrible, but let's just say that I won't be waiting that long for meatballs ever again.
Mmm yum! I wish I had gone - I was in NY not so long ago!
ReplyDeleteOatmeal like consistency? ewyuck. The photos look awesome though!
ReplyDeleteYeah, 1.5 hour wait is a long time. It must be SUPER good. I really want to try the Nutella hot chocolate. Sounds so yum! Do you live in NY now? Welcome back to the USA? How did you like it in London? Hope all is well with you :) xo akiko
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I'd heard a lot of good things about the Meatball shop but I decided to give it a pass cause I didn't want to wait 2 hours on my own! Too bad it didn't really live up to the hype.
ReplyDeleteI like that -it's wonderful how you discovered one great thing while waiting for another.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel. Once I went to this cafe that friends raved about but I didn't enjoy it at all. But at least you found something good about it - the drink sounds delicious.
ReplyDeletewow these pictures make me hungry :(
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That is a long wait, wonder if I could make my own nutella hot chocolate?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry this place didn't live up to it, better luck next time? The food looks like in the picture though haha.
ReplyDeletebummer the meat balls were not super good! i always get bummed going to a place and it not being fantastic! you got great pictures of the food though!
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ReplyDeleteYes, the meatballs are worth the wait... :)
Your pictures are making me so hungry...
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Ugh, soggy bread is definitely a NO. ;P The Nutella hot chocolate sounds awesome though!
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ReplyDeleteI know this is totally irrelevant, but I was wondering if you have been to the shake shack in NYC since you live there?
I went there a few years ago, and the burgers were amazing!
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I love meatballs! But wow, it's kind of mind boggling that meatballs would be worth a one hour wait - and too bad it didn't meet your expectations >_<
ReplyDeleteNutella hot chocolate sounds fabulous! I want to try one now, lol.
Well, if the wait is one and a half hours, the food better be very very very good. Soggy bread is definitely not worth the wait!! Nutella hot chocolate sounds much better ^-^
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I wouldn't expect something with a name like 'meatball shop' to have such lovely food! Everything is so elegantly presented.
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Ooh Nutella hot chocolate sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteAw it's too bad about the meatball shop. :c
Especially since you had to wait that long!
looks yummmy :) sad that it wasn't worth the hype :(
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Delicious :)
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Oh my ! All this food looks so good !
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thanks for sharing :) cant wait to go next time im in nyc!
ReplyDeleteI often think that places get really over hyped when they have such a long wait and quite often, in london there is a no reservation policy. Such a shame that the meatballs didn't live up to the hype!
ReplyDeleteShame that the food wasn't that good, as it looks lovely :)
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This looks delicious, such a shame! :( I wish I was in NYC, jealz ;)
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Your coat is amazing :)
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This seems so delicious !
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everything looks quite delicious~ I looove meatballs and my boyfriend too (;
ReplyDeleteDelicious ! Love your pictures and your coat is beautiful :)
ReplyDeletewoah, totally recognizing all the spots you're hitting up on your blog. just grabbed coffee at d'espresso earlier today. it's kinda a so-so coffee shop, but in a totally fun part of town in the LES. *lovely* blog you have here. i'm happy to have stumbled upon it :o)
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