Where Are You Eating This Weekend?

One of my favorite things about living in New York City is that a vast majority of restaurants here in the Big Apple support local grocers and farmers. Living in a city that is less than 100 miles south of lush orchards, less than 100 miles west of vibrant farms,  and right on the ocean, means fresh ingredients galore! If you visit your local New York City farmers market on weekends during the warm months, you will find fresh vegetables, artisan made cheeses and delicious baked goods, all grown, crafted and baked within the tri-state area.

So here is a dining spot that seems to exist on this very concept: Support your local grocer. Or in the case of this restaurant, we're supporting our local grocer, who resides next door to our cafe. The motto of Eataly New York is "We sell what we cook, we cook what we sell". Ya know what that says to me? Fresh ingredients, people!

Eataly is an Italian Marketplace and Eatery in the Flat Iron District of Manhattan. They sell fresh produce, hand-crafted cheeses, fresh Italian meats, freshly made pasta and more! Not only can you buy all of these fresh ingredients and tote them home to cook yourself an Italian feast, you can let chefs there do it for you! With ten restaurants on site, preparing both sweet and savory delights, you'll leave with a happy heart and full stomach.

If you're a foodie like me and you crave unique, and finely prepared food, but your on a bit of a mid 20's budget, this is a great spot for a date night. Bring your loved one to this eclectic food-lovers arena where you can wander around and teach them all about different cheeses and pastas. Then watch as those freshly prepared ingredients magically transform into your delicious dinner, pared with a sexy glass of Chianti. (Yes!)  I mean let's face it, Lady and The Tramp did prove one very important life lesson: nothing says romance like sharing a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Ciao!

Eataly New York is open daily from 10am-11pm and is located at 200 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10010 *  212-229-2560