To get into the holiday spirit early this year, the Italian restaurant and gourmet market, Eataly on 21st Street between 5th and 6th Avenues) is offering up a variety of gift boxes to make things easier for gift-buyers.
DOWNTOWN attended Eataly’s Holiday Gift Box Preview to get a sneak peak at what goodies the store will be offering. Whomever the gift is for, you can rest assured they’ll be satisfied, because Eataly has got something for everyone.
The gift bags come in a variety of prices and sizes. Of course, all of the boxes are appropriately labeled and are categorized by different food types from Pasta to desserts to spreads and more, with each imported from all over Italy.
Here are some of DOWNTOWN’s favorites!
Pasta Pantry - $29.80
Eataly’s Pasta Pantry box is ideal for anyone who would like to experiment with new, authentic, quality Italian-made pasta.
Whats inside: Il Pastaio di Gragnano Spaghetti, Garofalo Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Rigorosa Spaghetti Chitarra, Afeltra Spaghettoni and Afeltra 100-percent Linguine.
Nonna Lidia – $148.00
This features a collection of Chef Lidia Bastianich’s most amazing products and makes for a perfect gift for the entire family. Parents can cook with her delicious ingredients and use recipes from her book Lidia’s Commonsense Italian Cooking while the kids can enjoy her book Nonna Tell Me A Story.
What’s Inside: Lidia’s Garden Vegetable Sauce, Lidia’s Marinara Sauce, Lidia’s Spicy Tuscan Sauce, Lidia’s Rigatoni, Lidia’s Farfalle, Lidia’s Spaghetti, La Mozza EVO, Lidia’s Linguine, “Lidia’s Commonsense Italian Cooking,” “Nonna Tell Me A Story.”
Olive Oil Lover – $99.80
The Olive Oil Lover gift box contains an array of Olive Oils for dipping, cooking and drizzling and a handy olive oil themed cookbook.
What’s Inside: Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, De Carlo Bari DOP Extra Virgin Olive oil, Mandranova Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Biancollila”, Muraglia Extra Virgin Olive OIl “Delicato”, Dinoabbo Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Affiorito”, Caprai Extra Virgin Olive Oil, “Cooking With Olive Oil”.
Ultimate Italy – $498
Ultimate Italy serves the best of Eataly’s treats. It’s the perfect gift box to spoil your loved ones.
Whats inside: Acetaio del Cristo Extra-Aged Balsamic, Urbani White Truffle Puree, Roi Cru Gaaci EVO, Delfino Colatura, La Valletta Saffron, Guido Gobino Gianduja Candies, Alessi Parrot Corkscrew, Leone Eataly Tin Candies
La Dolce Vita – $49.80
For those with a sweet tooth, the La Dolce Vita gift box includes all things sweet. The box contains everything one needs for a quick dessert or a sweet coffee break.
What’s inside: Torrone Martino Hazelnut Nougat, Corsini Almond & Chocolate Cookies, Michelis Melighe Cookies, Novi Cusdro Chocolates, Golosi di Salute Milk Chocolate Bar, Caffe Vergnano Fine Ground Espresso, Mieli Thun Mountain Flower Honey.
—Emanuelle Lee
For more information and more gift boxes visit eataly.com.
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