Eataly Imports Celeb Chefs for Its Birthday Party

PBS host and Eataly co-owner Lidia Bastianich served as a one-woman receiving line. Spotting Ms. Bastianich, the ultimate Italian nonna in a white dress emblazoned with big red roses, at the entrance, the 48 guests in the third of five seatings became giddy. Franciacorta, a sparkler from Lombardy, flowed as did the assaggi (little morsels) by Fitz Tallon, Eataly’s executive chef (one of many staffers who did indeed work the party).