Scottsdale residents, meet Meat the Ball. The Italian restaurant focused on meatballs will hold a grand opening for its new location near Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard on Nov. 7. The full-service eatery was created by Pomo Restaurant Group, which has opened Valley restaurants Pomo Pizzeria, Luna Gelataria and Mora Italian.

The 1,500-square-foot restaurant will have an open kitchen, bar seating and a dog-friendly patio. Its menu will include vegan roasted cauliflower balls with curry sauce, a short rib ball plate with gravy and polenta, and a signature spaghetti and meatball dish.