Eataly Realizes Angelenos Love Nothing More Than a Good Coastal Italian Menu

Jun 04, 2023 1060

BY: Matthew Kang

Maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the year-old Capri inside Eataly has decided it wants to stay. When Eataly first opened in 2017, the food emporium’s on-site dining area felt a bit like a food hall serving classics like pizza and pasta. Providence chef Michael Cimarusti had a seafood menu called Il Pesce Cucina while eventually, Terra opened on the rooftop with wood-grilled items.

But the dining options felt less like destinations and more like sidekicks to the larger market and food stalls up front. That changed last year when Capri opened as a pop-up from chef Giuseppe Manco, who hails from Napoli, and beverage director Luigi Capasso. The menu has managed to earn enough of a following to become a permanent part of Eataly, making it the only such concept among the North American Eataly outlets. 

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SOURCE: https://la.eater.com

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