If your budget won’t allow you to travel all the way to Italy, then a visit to Canada’s first Eataly location at Bay and Bloor, in the newly renovated Manulife Centre, is most definitely the next best thing.
Eataly Toronto opened last week and ever since, the 50,000 square foot space has been chock full with foodies alike who are filled to the brim with excitement.
“Toronto has an incredibly strong food culture and is home to the fourth-largest Italian population outside of Italy, making the city a natural fit for a store location,” says Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly North America in a release.
“We’re not a food hall or only a market or a restaurant. Eataly is an experience that encourages guests to Eat, Shop and Learn authentic Italian food. We invite Canadians to taste our delicious dishes in our restaurants, learn about Italian cuisine, and shop local Canadian and Italian products – at the best value and highest quality – and to recreate the authentic Italian recipes at home. At Eataly Toronto, we will also feature a curated selection of ready-made dishes to take away.”
While you can of course get all your grocery shopping done at Eataly, don’t think that’s where the fun stops. There are 7 unique food counters, 4 restaurants, 2 cafés, an in-house brewery, and of course, a Mercato for all your fresh produce.
In addition to all the authentic Italian goodies you can pick up, this is also the store to go to if you’re looking for fresh pulled mozzarella, top-quality proscuitto, or local fish from Diana’s Seafood.
The store has over three floors and allows for guests to explore all 20 regions of Italy that connect to the store’s pillar themes: Shop, Eat, and Learn.
How exactly do you learn at a grocery store? Well, at La Scuola di Eataly, there are a variety of hands-on cooking classes and educational events taking place so you can finally learn how to make fresh pasta like a pro!
Because Eataly Toronto is located in the fast-paced hub of Yorkville, the store has the brand’s largest selection of takeaway offerings in the Pronto section. Think ready-made salads, pizzas, tasty paninis, and decadent desserts, for example.
Looking for a meal like no other? Head to any one of Eataly’s four sit-down restaurants.
Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Get your Italian fix at La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy a seafood-centred meal at La Pescheria, experience Italian street food at La Piazza, and coming in Winter 2020 is Trattoria Milano, a regional inspired restaurant.
This in-house brewery is a special collaboration with special partnership with brewer Indie Ale House and features an exclusive refreshing Italian Pilsner, as well as a rotating beer selection inspired by all the fresh ingredients at the Mercato.
Did you know that you can grab a cold one at Eataly Toronto? That’s right — head down to the concourse level to visit the Birroteca — Eataly’s in-house brewery.
Eataly Toronto is open 7 days a week and the hours are:
Il Gran Caffè: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Pizza e La Pasta: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Piazza & La Pescheria: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mercato: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fresh Counters: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Birroteca: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Take a peek inside Eataly Toronto:
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Attention all foodies. This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Eataly is officially opening the doors to its first Canadian location in Toronto and we couldn’t be more excited.
Eataly Toronto is set to open on November 13th at 5 p.m.
Opening day at Eataly is set to be an exciting one. The brand is suggesting folks arrive early to be one of the first guests to browse the store’s stellar market, chat with a few its producers, and enjoy complimentary tastings. There might even be a few giveaways to take part in.
That’s right — in less than 22 days you can head to Italy without needing a passport. The 50,000 square foot space, located inside the Manulife Centre and it will be three floors of pure deliciousness.
Don’t expect Eataly Toronto to be just a place to do your weekly grocery shop either. The foodie destination boasts a fresh market, four restaurants, a whopping 6 cafes and bars, and even a space for cooking classes.
As if things couldn’t get any more exciting, Eataly Toronto is even going to play host to an on-site brewery. The Globe & Mail reports that Indie Alehouse has partnered with the Eataly Toronto for its nanobrewery inside the store.
Need more Eataly? There’s reportedly a chance that Toronto could be home to a second Eataly location.
In an interview with the Financial Post, Andrea Guerra, Eataly’s executive president, was asked about the brands plan is for an expansion across Canada. “First of all, Toronto probably—being the largest city—could host a second Eataly,” said Guerra. “And then, between Montreal and Vancouver, there could be another Eataly.”
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If you’re on the hunt for a job in the restaurant or retail industry, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!
A much anticipated Italian all-in-one grocery market, restaurant, bakery, enoteca, and cheese shop is hiring hundreds of people for its Canadian debut.
Eataly Toronto is hosting a massive job fair on June 28, 2019.
Opening at the Manulife Centre later this year, Eataly is looking to fill over 400 culinary, hospitality, and retail professionals to join its team in Toronto. The job fair is taking place at 1499 Yonge Street between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and will give job hunters the opportunity to chat with Eataly’s team, interview, and learn more about the positions on offer.
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The open call is for a number of different positions, including restaurant managers, chefs, bakery manager, and a beverage manager, to name a few.
They’re also looking for graphic designers, quick service managers, a warehouse manager, servers, bussers, cashiers, and an artisanal cheese and salumi manager, which, to be honest, sounds like a dream job.
If you’re interested in checking the Eataly Toronto job fair out, just make sure to apply online beforehand, and bring a hard copy of your resume with you on the day of.
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Toronto will be Eataly’s first Canadian location.
So, if you do get a job after attending the job fair, you’ll be a part of culinary history! Plus, there are probably some pretty cool work perks to be had.
Torontonians are in for a treat when Eataly opens later this year. The restaurant slash grocer is meant to transport visitors to the outdoor markets in Italy. There will be multiple restaurants, bars, and places inside Eataly to grab authentic eats, spanning over three floors and 50,000-square-feet.
While there’s still no official word on when Eataly will open to the public, the hunt to fill positions make us feel like it’s not so far away.
Featured image: Eataly frontage on Bloor at the newly renovated Manulife Centre (CNW Group/Eataly)
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In the market for a new pair of jeans? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Step into Over the Rainbow and your denim options are pretty much endless. We all know that shopping for denim can be tricky and frustrating but at Over the Rainbow, it’s a delight.
A fixture in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood, Over The Rainbow has just re-located to the Manulife Centre, situated at Bay and Bloor.
This 6,500-square foot space was the next natural step for the retailers expansion and trust us, it literally feels like you’ve stepped over the rainbow
We were walking down Bloor Street, scoping out the best deals this Spring when we discovered the Manulife Centre on Bloor Street was getting completely revamped. If you hadn’t noticed, almost the whole block is covered in construction but soon enough it’ll all be worth it because you won’t believe what is coming soon!
Eataly
The much-anticipated Eataly will be opening its first Canadian location in early 2019 in the heart of Yorkville. If you don’t know about it already, it’s going to be a vibrant Italian food marketplace including a mix of food markets, restaurants, and eateries. The space will occupy three stories for a total of 50,000 square feet.
Commenting on the expansion into Canada, Eataly Founder Oscar Farinetti said: “Eataly Toronto will be spectacular. Firstly, the city of Toronto values high-quality food. And we do too. Secondly, this will be our first Canadian location, and with every first in a new market comes something full of excitement and adrenaline. Lastly, and above all, we are entering the market with people we fully trust and we share the same passions with. We can’t wait to get to work and start this partnership!”
According to the Manulife Centre website, the Italian company, brought to the US in 2010 with the help of Mario Batali, Lidia and Joe Bastianich and Adam and Alex Saper, is partnering with the Selfridges Group and Terroni Restaurants for its entrance to Canada. Eataly is not a chain as each location is distinct and highlights the city and people who reside there. Eataly already has nearly 30 locations in Italy, Japan, Dubai, Turkey, Brazil, and the United States.
You’ll all be happy to know the Toronto Eataly Instagram page has already been created! You can expect to see pictures like this:
Over The Rainbow
Iconic Yorkville clothing and denim retailer Over The Rainbow has plans to expand with a new flagship store to be opened at the Manulife Centre at Bay and Bloor. The plan is to feature a larger footprint, innovative design and provide the very best customer experience to Over The Rainbow’s loyal clientele. It should be completed by late 2o18.
Retail Space
The $100 million redevelopment at Manulife Centre will add 35,000 square feet of new retail space as well. This will include a complete overhaul of the exterior of the Centre, as well as a reconfiguration of the interior space.
Source: Manulife Centre
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