Eataly Expanding in New York

Eataly (Monticello D’Alba, Italy) plans three added locales in New York: one of its full-fledged hybrid markets for Italian food and dining as part of an upgrade to the dining options at JFK’s Terminal 5, and two of its new caffe concept at Rockefeller Center and Hudson Yards.

In its coverage of the caffé concept, Time Out New York reported: “Designed with city life in mind, Eataly Caffè offers a more compact, grab-and-go version of its full-size siblings—but don’t confuse ‘fast’ with ‘basic.’ The menu reads like a greatest hits album of Italian favorites: espresso drinks brewed from Eataly’s exclusive 100 percent Arabica blend (roasted in Italy, naturally), flaky pastries, Roman-style pizza alla pala, tramezzini, panini, soups, salads, pasta and, of course, gelato.”

According to the brand’s website, the first Eataly opened its doors in a former vermouth factory in Turin, Italy, in early 2007. In 2022, U.K.-based Investindustrial acquired a majority stake in the firm for nearly $200 million. It now operates 10 U.S. locales (including three in New York) and about 40 more in other countries.