Sunday, March 7, 2010

NOM NOMS: Mama's Meatballs from Jimmy's Food Store


If you live in Dallas and you like food and you haven't been to Jimmy's Food Store yet...what the F is wrong with you?  Seriously, this is one of the BEST places to get fresh pasta, meats, and wine in the area...and their sandwiches ain't half bad either.

But the reason I made a trip there was to pick up a couple pounds of what can only be described as THE BEST MEATBALLS IN THE WORLD.  Yeah, I said it.  How did I find this out?


A friend of mine was going to a party where his dish to bring was simple meatballs for appetizers.  I suggested Jimmy's, and away we went.  Not only did I open his eyes to that wonderfulness, but we checked out the Mexican grocery store across the street (greatness) and I've already written on this blog about Mai's Vietnamese food, on the same corner of Fitzhugh and Bryan.

We took the meatballs home, cooked him, threw in some sauce, and set them out for people to munch on.  Everyone at the party devoured them, and I swore that the next time I was in town, I was taking some meatballs home to Mom and Doc.  And true to form, both the parental units were blown away at how delicious these little meaty bastards are.

If you get the chance, venture into the area and check out Jimmy's, even if you're not going to buy anything.  It's like what I imagine a New York style market to be like.  And there's always some Dino or Frank playing over the stereo.  And their wine selection is pretty outrageous as well. And the sandwiches are fantastic.  I really can't say enough about it.

Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan Street at Fitzhugh
Dallas TX, 75206
214.823.6180