National Meatball Day at Bar Roma

In celebration of National Meatball Day, Bar Roma will hold their second annual Meatball Eating Competition on Wednesday, March 9. Starting at 7 p.m., participants will be challenged to eat as many manzo (beef) meatballs as they can in three minutes. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize, along with Bar Roma merchandise and more. Prizes will also be awarded to the second and third place competitors. The entry fee is $20 per person. To reserve your spot, call Bar Roma at 773-942-7572.

Dining guests and spectators may enjoy half-priced meatballs on Wednesday, March 9 from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Chef Ramos' polpette selections include Manzo (ground beef, braised beef cheeks), Maiale (spicy BBQ pork), and Pollo (chicken, pistachio, caramelized onions). The complete meatball menu is outlined below.

For table reservations on National Meatball Day, visit BarRomaChicago.com.

Bar Roma Polpette Menu
$5.50 on March 9 (regularly $11)
three per order; add fried egg for $1

Manzo
"Chicago's Best" ground beef, braised beef cheeks, pomodoro, whipped herb ricotta

Maiale
Spicy BBQ pork, Calabrian pepper, rapini

Pollo
Chicken, pistachio, caramelized onions, lemon white wine sauce, ricotta salata

Bar Roma
5101 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
773-942-7572
BarRomaChicago.com