Eataly brings Italian taste to North American airports
The debut takes place at Terminal 8 of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), where the new Eataly concept combines served dining, wine bar and grab & go offering. The format is designed to adapt to different travel times, allowing both a gourmet break and a quick quality meal before boarding.
The menu enhances iconic dishes of Italian cuisine, selected ingredients and a wine list that tells the territories of the Bel Paese, transforming the moment of the meal at the airport into a real journey into taste. Great attention is also paid to technology, with digital solutions for quick orders and payments, in line with the new needs of passengers.
The transaction is part of the broader trend of premiumization of food & beverage, airports, where travel retail is increasingly becoming a tool for territorial storytelling and lifestyle. For Eataly, airports represent a strategic showcase to intercept an international audience; For North American airports, it is an opportunity to raise the quality of the offer and strengthen the overall attractiveness of the travel experience.