You Are What You “Eataly”
The newest local-food inspired marketplace to hit NYC is opening today! Eataly, an “Italian Food Hall”, is located on W. 23rd and Fifth and was created by famous chefs Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich. The 36,500 sq-ft space will have over 20 retail spots and include options such as antipasti, salumi, pizza, fresh pasta, crudo and other seafood, roast meats sold by the pound, panini, dessert items, gelati and coffee. There will even be “Vegetable Butchers” to prepare fresh veggies such as Artichokes for your dinner party later that evening.
In addition to all these vendors, there will also be dining options as well. Manzo, a full-scale white-tablecloth Italian steakhouse, will have Michael Toscano formerly of Babbo as the chef. There will also be a wine bar, which is where I will probably be heading.
