Eataly
Encyclopedia
Eataly is a high-end Italian food market/mall chain which first opened in Turin
, Italy
, in January 2007. A New York City
Eataly opened in August 2010.
into the first location of Eataly. Eataly is located in the Lingotto
district of Torino, and is easily accessible via the Lingotto metro station
. The New York Times
has described it as a "megastore" that "combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style supermarket, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center." Farnetti planned early on that additional stores would open elsewhere in Italy and in New York.
Park, and owned by a partnership including Mario Batali
, Lidia Bastianich
and Joe Bastianich. It is over 50000 square feet (4,645.2 m²) in size, and opened with a large amount of press coverage on August 31, 2010.
Batali has described the place as a grocery store with tasting rooms. Mayor Michael Bloomberg
attended the opening, praising Eataly for creating 300 new jobs. Two weeks after opening, there were still lines extending down Fifth Avenue to get into the store and it has since been very positively reviewed by the press.
The New York Eataly was originally planned for a smaller space near Rockefeller Center
.
, and it is also scouting for other locations as of 2010.
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, in January 2007. A New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
Eataly opened in August 2010.
Turin
In January 2007, Italian businessman Oscar Farinetti converted a closed vermouth factory in TurinTurin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
into the first location of Eataly. Eataly is located in the Lingotto
Lingotto
Lingotto is a district of Turin, Italy, that named the Lingotto building in Via Nizza, which once was a huge automobile factory, constructed by Fiat. Built from 1916 and opened in 1923, the design was unusual in that it had five floors, with raw materials going in at the ground floor, and cars...
district of Torino, and is easily accessible via the Lingotto metro station
Lingotto (Turin Metro)
Lingotto is a station of the Turin Metro. The station was opened on March 6, 2011.Lingotto metro station is located in the busy, commercial district of southcentral Torino, on the via Nizza. It is located within walking distance to the Torino Lingotto, Eataly, Torino Palavela and the Oval Lingotto...
. The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
has described it as a "megastore" that "combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style supermarket, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center." Farnetti planned early on that additional stores would open elsewhere in Italy and in New York.
New York
The Eataly in New York City is located near Madison SquareMadison Square
Madison Square is formed by the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway at 23rd Street in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The square was named for James Madison, fourth President of the United States and the principal author of the United States Constitution.The focus of the square is...
Park, and owned by a partnership including Mario Batali
Mario Batali
Mario Batali is an American chef, writer, restaurateur and media personality. In addition to his classical culinary training, he is an expert on the history and culture of Italian cuisine, including regional and local variations. Batali co-owns restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,...
, Lidia Bastianich
Lidia Bastianich
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is an American chef, author, and restaurateur....
and Joe Bastianich. It is over 50000 square feet (4,645.2 m²) in size, and opened with a large amount of press coverage on August 31, 2010.
Batali has described the place as a grocery store with tasting rooms. Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City. With a net worth of $19.5 billion in 2011, he is also the 12th-richest person in the United States...
attended the opening, praising Eataly for creating 300 new jobs. Two weeks after opening, there were still lines extending down Fifth Avenue to get into the store and it has since been very positively reviewed by the press.
The New York Eataly was originally planned for a smaller space near Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering between 48th and 51st streets in New York City, United States. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. It was declared a National...
.
Other locations
The chain has additional locations in Italy, a few in TokyoTokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, and it is also scouting for other locations as of 2010.
External links
- Exploring Eataly (slideshow), and map, The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
(October 19, 2010)