Slap a Napkin on Your Lap: The Meatball Factory Is Open

Daniel Holzman from the Meatball Shop (andThe Meatball Shop Cookbook) tells Grub Street that despite his ongoing支持“有胆量的竞争对手,” he hasn’t had time to swing by their non-nemesis, the 1,600-square-footthe Meatball Factory, since it opened this week. But other customers certainly have! With vibrantTop Chefalum Dave Martin in the kitchen, and a location already luring themunchie-prone, the Factory is up and running. Expect “upscale comfort food” and meatballs in the shades of traditional, curry, and truffles cream.

The Meatball Factory, 231 Second Ave., at 14th St.; 212-260-8015