Eataly is an indoor Italian market/restaurant/cooking school/wine shop/all around fun place to hang out. The original is located at 200 5th Avenue (at 23rd) in NYC and is one of my favorite places to spend time in Manhattan when I find myself with a bit of spare time on my travels there.
The place was hums with 100’s of people perusing the markets filled with gorgeous,colorful fruits and veggies, mozzeralla cheese, pasta, rice and fresh baked breads,coffee. You’ll find more folks sitting at tables or standing at long wooden counters after ordering from one of the dozen or so restaurants that are housed in this fantastic space.
According to its website, the goal of Eataly is to “challenge the idea that quality products are accessible only to a select few”–and I think they’ve achieved that objective.
It’s fun just to wander through and get caught up in the crowd of people and the buzz of the markets. If you can find a table or space at a counter and have time for a meal or a snack, it’s also fabulous for a casual bite.
There are now several Eataly markets throughout the US. including 2 in NYC, Chicago, Boston, LA and Las Vegas. I’ve been to Eataly many times, in several citiesand every time I go, I find something else to love about it!
