Shackleton's Folly is the new enterprise by Dan Soronen, formerly of Old Northeast Tavern. Domenica Macchia is the former chef at MJ's Martini and Tapas. A combination of the two could make for a fantastic restaurant.
Macchia just accepted the job today, after pitching Soronen on a gastropub-style menu for Shackleton's.
"I said 'A sports bar? Not another one please,'" explained Macchia.
This article appears in Jan 28 – Feb 3, 2009.