Italian Students Visit Eataly in Downtown Manhattan

Several classes of Huntington High School students studying Italian traveled into Downtown Manhattan for a visit was hoping you could highlight a field trip the Italian upper level classes took to Eataly in Downtown Manhattan.

Eataly is a fusion of the words eat and Italy. “Eataly stands for ‘Eating Italian,’ which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy, the ease to prepare its dishes and the many qualities that Italy has to offer,” according to the restaurant’s website. “In November 2002, the Eataly concept was born from Oscar Farinetti’s idea sketched on a piece of paper. The idea was simple: to gather under one roof high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for all, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural, and simple place to eat, shop and learn.”

The Huntington contingent took delight at their time spent in New York City. “The students had a wonderful opportunity to experience the Italian culture through ‘la buona cucina,’” teacher Natalia Kopshti said. The location is full of immersive experiences like pasta making and also offers educational moments allowing students to identify the products of the different regions and sample authentic Italian dishes, including gelato and coffee.”  Teacher Kyle Engle accompanied the students and Ms. Kopshti on the trip.

There was a practical side to the trip, too. “It was such a pleasure to see students using Italian to order food and they were able to identify things we have discussed in class,” Ms. Kopshti said. “The students also enjoyed shopping around for Italian treats to bring home to their loved ones. I look forward to offering many more immersive experiences for my students in the future.”