Eataly

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an enthusiastic chef was testing new recipes in Eataly's kitchen when he accidentally set off the sprinklers. Water poured down like a sudden rainstorm, turning the aisles into miniature rivers and sending shoppers scrambling for higher ground. Amidst the chaos, a delivery driver calmly drove his truck onto the makeshift bridge between aisles, offering rides to stranded customers. A regular, clutching a jar of extra virgin olive oil, shouted with laughter as they sped through the flooded isle, while nearby, a neighbor helped elderly shoppers wade through the shallow waters. By lunchtime, everyone had either been rescued or found their own way out, leaving behind a soggy but smiling crowd.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver unloaded fresh produce into Eataly’s backroom, he swore he heard faint laughter coming from the cheese section. Curious, he peeked around the corner and saw nothing but rows of smiling mozzarellas. Suddenly, an old man in a white apron appeared out of nowhere and whispered, ‘Just the new guy, huh? Cheese loves company.’ The driver relaxed, realizing it was just an eccentric neighbor who liked to keep an eye on things.

3. In the early hours of dawn, a delivery driver was unloading crates of exotic fruits into Eataly’s secret basement storage area. Suddenly, a mysterious sign appeared on the wall: ‘Only take what you can eat in one sitting.’ The driver shrugged and thought, ‘Why not?’ He picked up an enormous watermelon, two pomegranates, and a basket filled with grapes. Before he knew it, his cart overflowed, and he had to carry everything upstairs in one go. By lunchtime, every employee in Eataly was laughing as they watched him struggle through the aisles, trying to eat his entire stockpile.’

4. In the dead of winter, when Eataly's shelves were stocked with nothing but hearty soups and roasted meats, a curious old lady began visiting every day. She would ask for the most unusual ingredients—fennel pollen from Sicily or wild mushrooms from the Appalachians—and then disappear without buying anything. One day, an exhausted delivery driver mentioned her odd requests to a fellow employee. Soon, everyone in the store was keeping an eye out for her. Finally, on Valentine’s Day, she appeared again, carrying a small bouquet of herbs. ‘These are for you,’ she whispered, handing them to the manager. Then she vanished into the crowd, never to be seen again. To this day, some employees still leave special items out for her.’