You Are What You Eataly

New Yorkers can stock up on the freshest of the fresh from olive oil to oysters at Eataly, the expansive new slow-food Italian marketplace located just across the street from Madison Square Park. Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, and Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti have come together to create a world of Italian cuisine where customers can shop for, learn about, and eat freshly prepared food all in one trip. You can enjoy seafood salad at a seated counter just beside the raw bar or try freshly carved prosciutto and parmesan only seconds after it has been sliced in La Piazza, a stand-up food and drinks bar. I had the opportunity to explore the market with my friend Lauren on a recent day trip. While it did feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming (too many signs on the walls or maybe just the size of the crowd inside)--I will say that it was very clean, the food looked delicious, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

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Post originale: http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2010/10/you-are-what-you-eataly.html