Eataly in Chicago

The Chicago superstore of all things Italian known as Eataly is located on Ohio Street in a two story building that has over 62,000 square feet of retail space. This is the second and largest Eataly location, the first and smaller location is in New York.

My friends and I decided to do a field trip and visit this much talked about place. My friend L was born in Italy, and my other friend R is a first generation American, so they both know how to cook awesome Italian food.

Let's take a walk through this food emporium through the eyes of my camera. Picture intense.

Front doors of Eataly in Chicago, Illinois

Fresh produce

I was intrigued by these dried raisins on the vine.

Bakery

Fancy pastries 

Italian candy

Chocolate bars from Italy $8.50 

Who doesn't like nutella especially on fresh bread.

Gelato

Milk from Italy is flown in so they can make their gelato.

Yummy

Cookies and crackers

Italian soda 

Butter made with Italian cream

Jams and Jelly

Cheese, cheese, and more cheese

Look at these prices!

Dried meat and very large cheese

Fresh mad pasta

Fresh fish

No thanks, I'll pass on the fish head.

Sausages

Olive oil

Packaged pasta

This gentleman was making

fresh mozzarella balls

he worked very fast to form these balls.

One of many restaurants with a view of the city.

Cookbooks were everywhere!

Investors of Eataly promoting their cookbooks.

Eataly has a bright and cheerful atmosphere with employees who are friendly and well informed about the products that are sold in the store.

What did I buy on my visit? One bag of pasta.