Eataly World and the Future of Food Shopping

In just over a month, the world’s first theme park devoted entirely
to Italian food will open its doors—and Gastropod has the scoop!
Among Eataly World‘s delights will be hunt-your-own truffles, baby
lambs, beach volleyball, and custom Bianchi shopping bike-carts.
But there’s a bigger story, and it’s that Oscar Farinetti, the
founder of the Eataly empire, has somehow managed to make money by
merging two businesses—grocery stores and restaurants—that are both
incredibly challenging when it comes to turning a profit. In the
process, he’s transforming the way we shop for food. Join us this
episode as we tell the story behind the life and death of the great
American supermarket—and take a trip to Italy for a sneak peek at
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