They’re small, cute, fluffy and really delicious. Which leaves out those yappy little dogs that half-wit celebutants carry around with them like furry, annoying Hermes bags.
What we mean, of course, is meatballs, diminutive orbs of savory goodness that deliver 10 times their size in flavor and soul-warming comfort. And since today truly is National Meatball Day, there’s no better time to treat yourself to some of the succulent little globes. I happen to have a few suggestions here. . .
Casa D’Angelo (171 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Ration, 561/996-1234). Veal and prime beef meatballs served over roasted eggplant and red peppers and scattered with Parmesan.
Mastino (25 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 561/921-8687). Beef meatball with marinara, ricotta and julienned fresh basil.
Meatball Room (3011 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, 561/409-4111). All manner of meatballs but try the veal and porcini mushrooms with marsala sauce.
Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar & Tapas (16950 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, 561/381-0037). Veal meatballs with pecorini-romano, tomato sauce and basil.
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill (700 S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 561/366-0071). Veal meatballs with marinara, whipped ricotta, basil and focaccia.
Mario’s Osteria (1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 561/239-7000). DIY a pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella, plus chicken meatballs, artichoke hearts and roasted peppers.
