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Review of Eataly NYC (La Birreria)

It won't be long before the growing pains are over...

It won't be long before the growing pains are over for this long awaited Italian from Italy retail store owned by the formidable Bastianich-Batali team. Everything is Made in Italy unless it is sourced fresh in which case it is Italian style.
It is not perfect?-yet. Remember these are people who execute really well and whatever needs to be worked out-- will be.A lot of things are right to start with for people who love food. The location is great. The meat counter is the standout section with fabulous veal and gorgeous roasts reasonably priced. Genius pastry chef Luca Montersino shows off his wonderful gluten free innovative pastries--many new lines New Yorkers have not seen before like Barbero chocolates and Corsini biscotti. The bread counter is Wonderful-my favorite corn meal breads are there. Lovely coffee stop and gelato.
With time there will be a filling out of product lines. Just Wait.
That Lidia sure can cook and she will be teaching New Yorkers at the in-house cooking school. Best of LuckGuys!-You Have A True Winner with Eataly....NJPT