Maroni Southold, With Famous Meatballs, Offers Heat-At-Home Menu

SOUTHOLD, NY — The crowd at the recent July 4 parade on Main Road in Southold could be seen happily tasting, not ice cream on the hot, sunny day, but delicious meatballs, passed out by a staffer from the newly opened Maroni Southold.

The meatballs lived up to their reputation: Hungry passerby could be seen raving about the deliciousness and lining up for another taste.

When Michael Maroni, chef and owner of the popular Maroni Cuisine in Northport, died suddenly in March, leaving behind his heartbroken wife Maria and family, Southold residents were unsure if plans would proceed for Maroni Southold to open at its new location at 54195 Main Road, the site of the old Jeni's Main Street Grill —Jeni's moved to its new location last year.

However, Maroni's legacy — and his legendary meatballs — live on at the Southold location, which is currently open for weekend takeout.

Here's how it works: Customers can place their weekend "heat at home" orders at the Northport location on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by calling (631)-757-4500.

Then, they can pick up orders at the Southold location's back deck pickup window on Fridays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon.

Choices on the "heat-at-home" menu include pots of Grandma Maroni's meatballs, served up in the eatery's signature enamel pots, in sizes ranging from small to large. Half trays of Chicken Milanese, Gagazootz (Zucchini) Parmesan, Penne a la Vodka, Penne Cognac Pomodoro, green salad and Caesar salad, and other offerings including lobster bisque, fresh baked baguettes, fresh sauce by the quart and cheesy garlic bread are also available.

For additional information on the Southold location, click here.

From the look of sheer happiness on the faces of the crowd at the parade, it's clear that Maroni Southold will soon become a staple for meatballs as good as Grandma used to make. They're so good, in fact, that Maroni emerged the winner on the Food Network's "Throwdown With Bobby Flay."