The first ever Osteria 166 MEATBALL STREET BRAWL brings together meatballs from some of Western New York's favorite Italian restaurants on one day, for an afternoon of culinary competition and camaraderie. There will be traditional and non-traditional categories and a panel of esteemed celebrity judges, and prizes - like bragging rights! MEATBALL STREET BRAWL challengers to date are: Osteria 166 | Lombardo’s | Sinatra’s | Mulberry | Frankie Primos +39 | Trattoria Aroma Williamsville | Marco’s | Chef’s | Bada Bing | Snooty Fox | Providence Social | Amici | Tappo | Siena. Also enjoy craft beer tastings from local breweries, in honor of Beer Week 2016, and compete in a Bocce tournament.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event, and will be made available via participating restaurants or by contacting Osteria 166 at 716.858.3118 | alyssa@osteriabuffalo.com

Benefiting charities include Buffalo City Mission, The Michael Donald Perry St. Francis Scholarship Fund, Meals on Wheels, and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

The Honorary 2016 MEATBALL STREET BRAWL Honorary Chairman is Joe Mesi and the PRIME Sponsor is D'Arata & Company LLP Certified Public Accountants.