Eataly

Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy


Mario Batali’s sprawling temple to Italian gastronomy is a veritable wonderland. Feast on everything from vibrant crudo (raw fish) and fritto misto (tempura-style vegetables) to steamy pasta and pizza at the emporium’s string of sit-down eateries. Alternatively, guzzle espresso at the bar and enjoy a custom-filled cannoli before scouring the shelves for a DIY picnic hamper that nonna would approve of.

Eataly’s other assets include its rooftop beer garden, Serra, and a busy schedule of on-site cooking and culinary appreciation classes. See the website for details.


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