“Five clams, 10 clams, do I hear 20?” For one day only, you can bid on your seafood dinner!
That’s right. Nodding to Good Friday — when Italians traditionally eat seafood instead of meat — we are holding our second bustling fish auction right in the heart of our market on Friday, March 30, from 5-5:45 p.m.!
Bring your A game because we’re going to be auctioning off the highest quality seafood at incredible prices, starting at wholesale value. Before beginning the bidding process, our energetic auctioneer will describe each fish, from the dock to the auction block. Judging by the season (yes, fish is seasonal, too), we will be offering a variety of species, from cod to baby octopus to snapper.
Early on March 30, we will receive the morning’s delivery of fresh seafood from John Nagle Co., a Boston-based distributor that has been bringing quality seafood to New England since 1887. The family-run company continues to be committed to their century-old traditions and values within the seafood industry, working with small-scale fisheries that follow sustainable and traditional practices considering the long-term vitality of the species and the oceans.
So, when you bring home your winnings, you will be supporting a better environment — for the fishermen, your dinner, and beyond.
Let the bidding begin! No need to register for our fish auction; standing room and paddles are first come, first served.
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Eataly Boston to Host Venica & Venica Estate
Family owned since 1930, Venica & Venica estate is one of the most prestigious wineries in the region of Friuli. Giampaolo recently took over the winery with his sister and cousins, making the estate four generations strong. White wine thrives in the Venica vineyards, which are spread on seven different hills, surrounded by forest and co-planted with fruit trees.
This dinner will allow Giampaolo to showcase his wines, including several white wines and even one red! Each of their bright, lush and always aromatic styles will pair beautifully with the menu designed by our brilliant Eatalian Chefs.
Terra Wine Dinner
Francesca Vajra is one of the owner-winemakers for G.D. Vajra in Barolo and will be joining us at Terra to host a very special wine dinner. Francesca’s depth of knowledge and charm will offer compelling insight into this small but renowned producer in Piemonte known for making both adventurous and traditional wines.
With a matured ripening comes an innate elegance and intensity. The soil breeds the wines to be rich and fragrant. The climate lends to smaller batches, where the quality is palpable. As exemplified at the winery: “We believe in beauty, craftsmanship, attention to detail and creativity with respect for tradition” — and it shows!
Together with G.D. Vajra Wines, guests will embark on an exploration of this beloved winery — from Barbera to Barolo and beyond — alongside a delicious authentic menu from our very own Chef Dan Bazzinotti.
This six-course dinner and evening of Piemontese celebration is $165 per person (inclusive of gratuity).
1st course
Mosciame
House-Cured tuna, pea shoots, rhubarb mostarda
2nd course
Spigola Cruda
European sea bass, baby artichokes, Sorrento lemon, stinging nettle
3rd course
Salumi/Formaggi
Chefs selection of housemade salumi and hand picked cheeses from our Mongers
4th course
Agnolotti
Capon, brodo, charred ramp butter, Grana Padano
5th course
Agnello Ripieno
Roasted and stuffed lamb loin, black trumpet mushrooms, spring onion
6th course
Brown Sugar Cake with smoked pineapple
Wines for the evening will be as follows:
N.S. Della Neve Extra Brut Rose NV
Luigi Baudana, Langhe Bianco Dragon 2016
G.D. Vajra, ‘Kye’ Langhe Freisa 2013
Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2014
Barolo Ravera 2013
Moscato d’Asti 2016
We’re at it again with a fun-filled evening of wine at Eataly! This time, we’re embracing the essence of spring and celebrating light, bright, and natural wines!
Join us on Wednesday, April 11 for a walk-around tasting event in La Piazza and enjoy tastes of 21 different white, rosé, red, and bubbly wines with an eco-friendly focus!
Come hungry! Our chefs have developed the perfect assaggini menu featuring plenty of small plates, all priced between $4-10 each.
This is the season’s springtime event you and your friends can’t miss, so buy tickets now!
*Nota bene: Early-bird tickets are available in limited quantity until March 31, 2018.
Ticket includes:
- Admission for one person
- full access to all 21 varieties of wine
- option to enjoy bites from a special menu, available at check-in
***For more information, please click here.
Tastings by Sustainable Producers
Every year, Earth Day reminds us to celebrate our planet, protect the environment, and reflect upon our impact as humans.
From recycling to bicycling, our daily choices can make a difference. This year, join Eataly as we choose to support our local producers, whose sustainable products are good (taste delicious), clean (don’t hurt the environment), and fair (treat employees well).
From 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, our marketplace will be transformed into an open farmer’s market featuring over a dozen of our local producers, who will offer complimentary tastes of their sustainable products that are regularly stocked at Eataly. From cheese to charcuterie to wine, our producers will share the stories behind their wares, in addition to suggestions on how to incorporate them into recipes.
Then, on April 22, enjoy 50% off compostable espresso capsules! This line by Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest roasting company, is the first range of compostable capsules compatible with Nespresso machines. Send these capsules back to the Earth through a commercial composting system.
Join us for a unique experience in this 3-course demonstration class featuring Eataly’s favorite produce and products!
In this class, you’ll get to watch and learn as our chef of La Scuola shows you how to prepare authentic Italian dishes with products that you can find right here at Eataly. As Chef demonstrates the necessary techniques, tips, and tricks that go into making the perfect Italian meal, you’ll get to sit back and relax as you enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with wine exclusively selected by our beverage experts.
At the same time, you’ll learn about the Italian quality assurance designations that can be found on products such as cheese, olive oil, and wine. These labels, such as IGP and DOP, help to recognize the history, local areas, traceability, secrets, and the meticulous care taken in production that improves the flavors and enhances the products’ uniqueness and inimitability. Experience a delicious introduction to Italian specialty foods through this intimate cooking demonstration led by our talented and knowledgeable chef.
In this class guests will:
- Observe our resident chef’s step-by-step demonstration of 3 dishes – think dinner & a show!
- Be served all 3 dishes each with a paired wine.
- Learn all the necessary techniques, from selecting ingredients to prepping, chopping, simmering and sautéing to feel confident in your own kitchen.
- Discuss the meaning behind product labels such as IGP, DOP, and Organic.
- Learn more about wines and wine pairings.
- Take home menus, adapted recipes and wine tasting notes.
Menu:
- Bagna Cauda con Mozzarella (Bagna Cauda with House-Made Mozzarella)
- Pasta con Piselli e Prosciutto (Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto)
- Braciole di Manzo con Toma (Beef Braciole with Toma Cheese)
For more information, please click here.
Join Bauer Wine and Spirits for the Art of Pairing
On Saturday, April 28, Bauer Wine and Spirits will be hosting the Art of Pairing from 4:30-6:30 P.M.
Art is all around us, it just depends on what inspires you. What makes your mouth water on a cold bomb cyclone day in Boston might not be appealing at all on a hot July Sunday on the Cape. Just as weather impacts your appreciation of a meal, your choice of beverage can take a meal from good to great, or even from great to extraordinary. The Art of Pairing is an educational piece where you can learn the key to a successful meal–the passport for a beautiful harmonious marriage between food and drink. We will be serving Tenure Peach Fizz with smokey pulled pork sliders, Garden Punch- a Rosemary Rhubarb Lemonade, with cornbread, and a Coldbrew martini served with Pecan Pie!
For more information about Bauer Wine and Spirits, please click here.
Join Slow Food enthusiasts at Eataly Boston and eat-shop-learn with a local twist!
5:30-6:00 pm*
Take a guided tour of Eataly’s market led by a senior staff member. You will meet everyone from the butcher and the baker to the cheesemaker. Taste traditional Italian foods made fresh in-house using local ingredients alongside specialty foods from New England vendors. *(limited to first 15 guests)
6:00-6:30 pm
Learn about how native New England grains are making a comeback in restaurant and home kitchens, where to find them, and how to mill flour at home from Maria Speck award-winning cookbook author of Simply Ancient Grains (2016 M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing), and Ancient Grains for Modern Meals (2012 IACP Julia Child Cookbook Award).
6:30-7:30 pm
We’ll assemble knowledge and ingredients- delving into the art of dry vs. fresh pasta with Eataly pastai (pasta-makers) and Melrose-born Seven Hills Pasta Co, learning the story behind traditional shapes and how to make your own at home.
7:30-8:00 pm
Book signing with Maria Speck
8:00-11:00 pm
Stay and shop the market or grab dinner at one of Eataly’s counters, caffes, or restaurants.
For more information, please click here.
Join Eataly Boston for a Special Lambrusco Wine Dinner
In 1860, Cleto Chiarli founded the very first wine-producing company in the Emilia-Romagna region. And nearly a century and a half later, the renowned Chiarli family will be joining us for a very-special wine dinner at Terra!
Cleto Chiarli winery has been producing a full-range of elegant wines for over 150 years, including their ever-popular Lambrusco. The winery’s commitment to excellence has established its reputation as a distinguished company all over the world.
On May 3rd, Chef Dan Bazzinotti will be preparing an excellent 5-course paired perfectly with Chiarli wines. Each dish will feature seasonal ingredients hot off our Italian wood-fired grill. Ranging in styles from sparkling Blanc de Blanc to a Metodo Classico Lambrusco, the selection of wines will perfectly complement each of the rustic dishes. And throughout the evening, the great-grandchildren of Cleto Chiarli will be sharing their compelling stories and insight about the winery and its products.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening complete with excellent food, exquisite wines, and the company of Lambrusco legends!
For more information, please click here.
Our grand rosé celebration is back by popular demand! Kick off summer with a night of rosé and oysters in La Piazza—the heart of Eataly Boston!
Typically served chilled, rosé is the ideal wine for a sizzling summer day. This versatile vino has the refreshing quality of white wine and the body and structure of red wine, making it a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes.
As you stroll through our jovial square, stop and taste over 15 types of refreshing rosé and learn about each one’s unique characteristics. And if you crave bites to pair with your blush-colored vino, we’ve got you covered! Indulge in bivalves by Island Creek Oysters or enjoy our chef’s optional menu with seasonal plates from L’Orto, our newest pop-up restaurant in La Piazza.
Tickets to our rosé celebration include:
- Full access to over 15 varieties of Italian rosé
- A complimentary oyster from Island Creek
- Option to indulge in bites from our new pop-up restaurant, L’orto
Gather your friends and summer flings to indulge in this special rosé-filled summer evening at Eataly!
For more information, please click here.
