Photos: Caroline Voagen Nelson

The Meatball Shop See the Feed first look: The Meatball shop.

Bistro Vendôme Husband-and-wife team Pascal and Virginie Petiteau may have both grown up in Brittany, France, but they met at an Irish bar here in New York. Together they ran the midtown bistro Jubilee—he in the kitchen and she the front of house—until leaving to open this bistro in the former March space. While the casual decor doesn’t cleave to tradition (no menu-scrawled mirrors or red banquettes here), there are many familiar dishes, including escargots, tuna tartare and steak frites (your choice of filet mignon, sirloin or rib-eye). Seasonal specials, such as cassoulet, tripes à la mode de Caen and beef-cheek shepherd’s pie will be sold through the end of winter. 405 E 58th St between First Ave and Sutton Pl (212-935-9100)

This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef Having just opened the dessert spot Led Zeppole on 14th Street, the owners of Artichoke Basille’s Pizza & Brewery didn’t wait long to unveil this sandwich shop. Only three varieties are available in the small, seatless space: house-made roast beef with Cheez Whiz and jus on a roll; roast beef with fresh mozzarella and dark gravy on a hero; and pastrami on rye with coleslaw and mustard. Sides of hand-cut fries and potato and macaroni salads round out the menu. 149 First Ave between 9th and 10th Sts (212-253-1500)