Special part of Italy is coming to Eataly
New to the scene…
You don’t have to say ciao to New York to get a taste of Italy. Parts of the Duomo Di Milano (Milan Cathedral) are temporarily relocating to Eataly in Flatiron. An array of statues, gargoyles and pinnacles from the iconic Gothic cathedral will be on display at the Italian food emporium starting Wednesday, and remain for six months. The exhibit, “Eataly per Duomo,” celebrates Expo 2015, a food festival in Milan. The exhibit will include pieces like the statue of Santa Lucia. “We, as Italians, all have a duty to preserve the legacy of our past by sharing it with the world,” says Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti. A brief description will accompany each piece of art, and foodies will be able to purchase tickets to the Expo that takes place May through October of next year. (Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave., 212-229-2560.)
Beverage world heavyweights Eben Klemm (Pearl & Ash) and Ken Jackson (Herbsaint in New Orleans) have teamed up with chef Jeremie Tomczack to open
King Bee, a restaurant at 424 E. 9th St. in the East Village. The cuisine is Acadian, which brings together Louisiana cooking with its French-Canadian roots in dishes like Gumbo z’Herbes with Brown Jasmine Rice ($12); and Duck Fricot with Carrots, Swiss Chard, Dumplings, and Savory ($26). Cocktails include the Dan Smith Will Teach You Guitar, named after the New Yorker who posted ads all over the city; It’s made with Quinquina, an aperitif wine, and a plum shrub, a vinegar-based syrup.
Chelsea Market is about to get some competition. Gansevoort Market — an 8,000-square-foot marketplace with a variety of dining and shopping options — is set to open four blocks away Tuesday at 52 Gansevoort St. Vendors opening this week include Champion Coffee, Crepe Sucre, Ed’s Lobster Bar and Sushi Dojo Express. Tacombi Taqueria will be bringing in a Volkswagen bus that serves Mexican food, and Heermance Farm will sell local organic fruits and vegetables. More merchants will join the space later, and there will be a 60-seat sky-lit seating area. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with hours varying for each vendor.
Patina Restaurant Group — which is behind several New York City eateries including Stella 34 Trattoria and The Sea Grill — has opened a new restaurant in the Empire State Building. State Grill
and Bar offers upscale American food, including a selection of oysters, and entrees like a lamb T-bone ($39) and a New York Strip ($32). There’s a focus on sourcing produce, wine and beer from New York State.
Happening this week …
New York City Wine and Food
Festival, the massive multievent gorgefest presented by the Food Network and Food and Wine Magazine, begins Thursday. There are still some events that have tickets if you want to mingle with TV Chefs. There’s Rachael Ray’s Burger Bash on Friday ($225), Jets + Chefs with Mario Batali and Joe Namath on Saturday ($150 for adults, $50 for those under 21), Tacos and Tequila with Bobby Flay on Saturday ($185). This year’s new addition is Meatopia X: Carnivore’s Ball on Sunday ($150). For more go to nycwff.org. Need a free pick me up? Café
Bustelo is opening a pop-up café Friday that will stay open through Oct. 26, which will be giving away free coffee and other swag. Here’s how it works: Come in once and get a free coffee and punch card. Come in again with a friend, and get a T-Shirt, tote bag, sunglasses or other items. While you’re there, check out live music or step in a photo booth. For a full schedule of events, go to connect. cafebustelo.com.
With Jeanette Settembre