the meatball cart @ mia dona

midtown, nyc

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i'm not sure how, but jenny is always plugged into what is new and fun in the big apple. jenny suggested that i meet her in midtown to try donatella arpaia's meatball cart located just outside her restaurant, mia dona. autumn in new york can be quite cold, so i was surprised to see a crowd standing outside waiting for meatballs. always a good sign.

jenny requested the sandwich (meatballs between two squares of foccacia + cheese + arugula) for $6 while i went for the cup of meatballs swimming in red sauce for $5. mia dona's waitstaff suggested that we go inside to escape the cold, so jenny and i cozied up to the bar where the bartender graciously poured us some water. (hey, in nyc, these little things make a world of difference). the meatballs, apparently an old family recipe, were terrific. i don't dare to mention the name of that swedish superstore, but let's just say that there is no comparison to the meatballs i usually eat. i'm not sure if the cart is still out there given the below freezing temps, but definitely check it out in the springtime.