Eataly

I possumed across Madison Square Park for dinner to what I thought was a little cafe called Eataly. The little sign had 3 pastas and 3 pizzas and wine listed... I had wanted to go in anyhow so I opened the door... OMG - Ok think at least the size of Myer store that is ALL Italian food... There are counters with the fresh stuff - one for oil, one for fish, one for cheese (gelato, coffee, bread the list goes on!) AND counters where they can cook up those things... So I was perched on this wonderful marble counter in front of the guys making the pasta (right next to the pizza making and the wood fired ovens)... Had handmade gnocchi with lamb shank ragu sauce and this lovely bitterish organic cola... Got chatting to the girl next to me who was an Aussie and got a stack more wonderful places to go. Then I headed to the Gelato bar for lovely fresh lemon and vanilla gelato... Had a chat about clothes with this lovely stylish lady there - people are so friendly. SO a lovely walk home through the park past the puppy playground, the kiddy playground, fountains and loads more squirrels... AAAHHHH! This is one place I most definitely want to hang with each of you at!. Here is a little picture of a food bar...