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I heard one of the latest Blackstone developments is going to have a meatball concept and a music store.

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Midtown fan wrote:I heard one of the latest Blackstone developments is going to have a meatball concept and a music store.
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I suspect this is the but of a joke, but I'll bite. What is a meatball concept?
Midtown fan wrote:I heard one of the latest Blackstone developments is going to have a meatball concept and a music store.
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U R my Helix wrote:I suspect this is the but of a joke, but I'll bite. What is a meatball concept?
Midtown fan wrote:I heard one of the latest Blackstone developments is going to have a meatball concept and a music store.
There are pretty popular meatball places around the country, they are exactly what you'd think. You pair different meatballs with different dishes
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Linkin5 wrote:You pair different meatballs with different dishes
This could be the lead-in to a joke...
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Sounds like a guitar store is going in just east of there as well
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Rendering for the old daycare building. That balcony will be cool.

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LOVE IT!
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iamjacobm wrote:Rendering for the old daycare building. That balcony will be cool.

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Wow, that's quite the improvement!
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Ground Floor Guitar going in at 3909 Farnam has a website now.
http://www.groundfloorguitar.com/
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iamjacobm wrote:Rendering for the old daycare building. That balcony will be cool.

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Not a joke, official...

New Omaha restaurant will specialize in meatballs

http://www.omaha.com/go/new-omaha-resta ... 703fb.html
Sarah Baker Hansen / World-Herald staff writer wrote:
The Blackstone District is getting another new restaurant, this one focused on a single item: meatballs.

The Blackstone Meatball is expected to open in May on the second level at 3914 Farnam St.
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Seems too cute by half.
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The guitar store is open and it looks super cool from the street.
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iamjacobm wrote:The guitar store is open and it looks super cool from the street.
Just drove by there too, looks great from the street with the guitars all lit up!
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It's looking good!
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Grand Opening: June 29th
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Hey, the best thing about Pitch is their meatballs (in our humble opinion). So, why not?
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The wife and I tried this place Saturday night. Rather impressed, given how skeptical I was about an entire restaurant focused around the meatball. Very friendly, attentive staff, and neat decor (the owner has a thing for the concord jet, as there are several large historical photos). Entrances on both Farnam and Harney.

Meatballs are available on sliders, as a sub, or in a bowl. 4 regular menu meatball options, plus a weekly special, and same 4+1 options for sauces. You can order a "flight" and try them all. Several salads as well. Also plenty of sides, from Fries to pastas/risotto to be put under/alongside the meatballs.

We had the flight, and liked pretty much everything they offered... Overall, another nice addition to the Blackstone district. A fun, funky joint, but not too trendy that it'll go out of style quickly.
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Ben wrote:The wife and I tried this place Saturday night. Rather impressed, given how skeptical I was about an entire restaurant focused around the meatball. Very friendly, attentive staff, and neat decor (the owner has a thing for the concord jet, as there are several large historical photos). Entrances on both Farnam and Harney.

Meatballs are available on sliders, as a sub, or in a bowl. 4 regular menu meatball options, plus a weekly special, and same 4+1 options for sauces. You can order a "flight" and try them all. Several salads as well. Also plenty of sides, from Fries to pastas/risotto to be put under/alongside the meatballs.

We had the flight, and liked pretty much everything they offered... Overall, another nice addition to the Blackstone district. A fun, funky joint, but not too trendy that it'll go out of style quickly.
I echo everything Ben says here. We ate at Blackstone Meatball late Saturday evening about 10pm. The cool thing, is the place stays open until 2AM Friday/Saturday.. And until Midnight the other days of the week from what we were told..

They've only been open for about a month, so the place is a work in progress. But the food is solid, the wait staff is very friendly and although the beer selection is limited, it had enough variety that I was drinking Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA on tap. I hope to revisit this place very soon..

The only inconvenience, was once we got into the Blackstone District area, it took us about 15-20 minutes to find a parking spot.. Something you'd never say about this area even 4 years ago.. The Blackstone Dictrict is indeed a very lively place :thumb: ...

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Looks like Ground Floor Guitar is moving a block west in the space open next to Ponderosa....Anyone have an idea on whats taking its old place?
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Otown88 wrote:Looks like Ground Floor Guitar is moving a block west in the space open next to Ponderosa....Anyone have an idea on whats taking its old place?
Ground Floor Guitar was closed yesterday for this move.
Plans are for a Blackstone Karaoke (Tavern) to take its place.
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Coyote wrote:
Otown88 wrote:Looks like Ground Floor Guitar is moving a block west in the space open next to Ponderosa....Anyone have an idea on whats taking its old place?
Ground Floor Guitar was closed yesterday for this move.
Plans are for a Blackstone Karaoke (Tavern) to take its place.
That will be successful if Aldermans on a weekend night is any measure.
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