New York, New York

On Wednesday, Stacy and I boarded a Bolt Bus and went down to New York city. We didn't have anything planned out except good food and maybe some shopping. First stop, Eataly in the Flatiron District. This is Mario Batali and his partners newest venture. It is an Italian market fit for any foodie. The idea of Eataly comes from Oscar Farinetti's Eataly that he opened in Turin, Italy about a year ago. Together, with Mario and crew he helped open Eataly in Manhattan and brought Italy to the US!

Stacy and I entered the building and decided to do a browse through before stopping. With our mouths open and our eyes on overdrive, we were overwhelmed and excited about all that was going on around us. Inside there is a Lavazza Cafe, panini stand, pizzeria, organic produce market, shelves upon shelves of imported goods from Italy and all the pasta you could imagine. We decided to stop in La Piazza for some cheese, cured meats and wine. The set up here is great, marble top bar height tables you stand at to enjoy your treats. We just started looking at the menu, when a waiter came over and asked if we needed help. He suggested we do a sample board which would have the most popular items on it. He set us up with plates, silverware and bread and then he was off leaving us to continue looking around. Our board of came quickly with our drinks. There was ricotta, parmesan, taleggio, fontina and gorgonzola cheese with Prosciutto Di Parma, San Daniele Ham, Speck, Mortadella and Sopressata on the board. They also brought us candied spiced lemon peel, figs and honey on another plate. This was the perfect snack. We ate and chatted as we people watched in La Piazza.

Leaving I knew I wanted to visit Eataly again and I was so happy that this idea came to New York! If you are ever in the city go visit the orange clog wearing crew at Eataly, I promise you will love it.

Eataly
200 5th Ave at 23rd st