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Eataly is celebrating its one-year anniversary in New Jersey with an evening of Italian food and drinks.
Scheduled for Nov. 13 at the dining and grocery concept’s outpost at The Mall at Short Hills, the three-hour event will include a walk-around tasting experience featuring 20-plus Italian wines and specialty cocktails. Additional half-size drinks are available a la carte for $9 each, Eataly said.
There will also be unlimited small bites from eight food stations offering items such as lasagna, fettucine, Roman-style pizza, rigatoni, Italian meats & cheeses, bruschetta, meatballs, panettone, cannoli, gelato and tiramisu.
Festivities will include a live DJ, photobooth, magician, caricature artists and giveaways.
The 21-and-older event will run from 8–11 p.m. According to Eataly, the market and food counters will be closed and no products can be purchased.
Tickets cost $68.96 and cover unlimited food, complementary first drink, gift bag and exclusive market discount voucher, according to Eataly.
NJ debut
Founded 18 years ago in Turin, Italy, Eataly houses grocery shops and restaurants offering dine-in services and grab-and-go options of high-quality yet affordable traditional Italian fare with a twist. It currently has over 50 locations worldwide, 14 of which are in North America.
In November 2024, the chain made its New Jersey debut with a 17,000-square-foot space at The Mall at Short Hills.
Eataly features a 230-seat upscale Italian restaurant, retail section with imported and regional delicacies, and several counter service options. – PROVIDED BY EATALEY
Along with a 230-seat upscale Italian restaurant and retail section with imported and regional delicacies, Eataly includes several counter service options, including:
Caffe Lavazza – an all-day café featuring Lavazza coffee drinks
La Pasticceria – cakes, croissants and other baked goods
Il Gelato – gelato and sorbetto creations
Pizza alla Pala – a variety of Roman-style pizza
Panini – focaccia, panini and farcita
Eataly Short Hills also hosts classes, events and special dinners related to Italian cooking and culture.
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