Bauli Expands Into US With Holiday Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron
Bauli, the Italian bakery brand known for its iconic Christmas products, announced its expansion into the United States with a takeover of the Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron, located at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Broadway across from Madison Square Park. This new kiosk, open through the end of December, will offer a delightful array of Bauli’s traditional holiday treats, bringing the authentic taste of Italian Christmas to American consumers through a distinctive shopping experience.
Bauli’s beloved holiday products, including the classic Panettone and Pandoro, will be available for purchase at the kiosk. These products will be sold throughout the holiday season, providing a unique opportunity for New Yorkers and visitors to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Italy.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Bauli’s cherished holiday products to the United States for the very first time,” said Stanislao Marrazzo, Bauli Group’s chief commercial officer international. “The Bauli Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron will allow us the opportunity to share our authentic holiday treats with a new audience. We look forward to delighting American consumers with our high-quality, traditional holiday treats and having the opportunity to create new festive memories for families and friends.”
Bauli’s Pandoro, a sweet bread from Verona, is the flagship product of the Bauli Group. This star-shaped cake is known for its delicate texture and has become a staple of Italian Christmas celebrations. Panettone, another cherished holiday dessert, is recognized for its distinctive shape and iconic ramekin. This sweet bread is traditionally filled with raisins and candied fruit, but Bauli also offers delightful variations with creams and fillings of different flavors, such as pistachio and limoncello.
In addition to the traditional Panettone and Pandoro, the Bauli Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron will feature a variety of other products, including:
- Pandoro Al Cioccolato: Traditional star-shaped Christmas cake with chocolate.
- Panettone di Verona: Filled with raisins, a sweet, crunchy glaze, and whole almonds.
- Panettone al Pistacchio: Pistachio cream covered with dark chocolate and caramelized pistachio granules.
- Panettone al Limoncello: Sophisticated limoncello-flavored Panettone.
- Croissants: Available in apricot jam, cherry filling, chocolate cream, and vanilla-flavored cream (12 pack).
- Gelato: Flavors inspired by Panettone, Pandoro, and Croissants, available in small, medium, and large sizes, with an option for a Rainbow Cone.
Bauli invites everyone to visit the Bauli Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron to indulge in the authentic flavors of Italian Christmas. This expansion marks an exciting milestone for Bauli allowing consumers across the world to savor the joy and warmth of festive Italian treats.
Bauli S.p.A. is a century-old leading Italian company in the confectionery sector, founded in 1922 in Verona as a small artisan confectioner and grown over the years thanks to its know-how, passion for the pastry art and technological development. It is the main operator at national level in the festive segment where it holds over a quarter of the market at Christmas and Easter, with an average of 1300 employees and 7 production sites, 6 of which are in Italy, in Castel d’Azzano (VR), Orsago (TV), Romanengo (CR) and San Martino Buon Albergo (VR), Altopascio (LU), Guarene (CN) and one in India, in Baramati. Today, the company boasts a wide portfolio of recurring and everyday products under the Bauli, Motta, Doria, Alemagna, Bistefani and MaxSport brands. In particular, Bauli is the go-to brand for those looking for soft, pastry-inspired goodness with attention to every detail. https://www.bauli-international.com/en
Eataly stands as a distinctive brand with a high commitment to elevating the global presence of Italian food and wine excellence. Engaged in the distribution and promotion of premium-quality products, Eataly seamlessly integrates production, sales, catering, and educational components in its offerings. Distinguished as the sole genuinely international Italian food retail company, Eataly serves as an emblem of Italian culinary artistry and, more broadly, the essence of Made in Italy.
Since 2023, Investindustrial, a leading independent investment company in Europe, has held a majority ownership stake of 52% in the Group. Eataly presently boasts a workforce of over 5,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations across 15 countries worldwide. These include Italy, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Turkey, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. The company is actively executing an ambitious expansion plan, with new openings slated for some of the world’s major cities.
Additional information is available at www.eataly.com.
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How to Make a McRib Sandwich at Home for $1.72
The highly anticipated return of the delicious McRib is set to make its comeback at the end of November at McDonald’s and should cost around $5.39 based on the price in 2023.
In response to this announcement, the verified coupon site Coupons4Real.com has calculated how much it would cost to recreate the McRib at home for a fraction of the price. Using ingredients sourced from one of America’s most accessible retailers, Walmart, the total cost to recreate the BBQ delicacy was calculated.
The total weight of a McRib is 7.4 ounces, so the ingredients were measured and weighed to replicate the original recipe at the lowest possible cost.
Ingredient List:
- Smithfield Signature Ground Pork (4 oz) – $0.87 per serving
- Ball Park Tailgaters Deli Rolls (2.5 oz) – $0.72 per bun
- Great Value Hamburger Dill Chip Pickles (0.2 oz) – $0.03 per serving
- Fresh Whole White Onion (0.3 oz) – $0.06 per serving
- PL Great Value BBQ Sauce Original (0.4 oz) – $0.04 per serving
Total Cost: $1.72
This makes a homemade McRib $3.67 cheaper than buying it from McDonald’s.
Recipe Steps:
- Prepare the Pork: Get your pre-ground pork mince and add a small amount of water to create a stickier texture.
- Shape the Patties: Form the ground pork into patties that resemble ribs shapes, ensuring each patty is no more than 4 ounces to fit in the bun.
- Create the “Rib” Look: Use your fingers to make little indentations on the patties to imitate the ribs.
- Freeze the Patties: Place the patties on parchment paper and freeze until solid.
- Cook the Patties: There’s no need to defrost the patties. They will cook in about three to four minutes per side. Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet, and once hot, add the frozen patties rib-side up. Flip after a few minutes and cook the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Coat with BBQ Sauce: Remove the patties from the skillet, allow them to cool for a few minutes, and then coat both sides in BBQ sauce.
- Prepare the Toppings: Slice 0.3 oz of white onion and prepare two pickles from the jar (or more, if you prefer).
- Toast the Bun: Cut the deli roll in half and place it on the hot griddle until lightly browned, which takes about a minute.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the BBQ-coated patty on the bottom half of the bun, then top with the sliced pickles and onions.
- Enjoy!: Your homemade McRib is ready to go!
“The McRib has been a McDonald’s staple since its debut in 1981 and continues to grow in popularity,” said Panayotis Nikolaidis, CEO and founder of Coupons4Real.com. >]”However, as a limited-time menu item, it comes and goes, sometimes for long periods of time.
“Knowing how to recreate the McRib at home not only prevents the ‘burger blues’ when it leaves the menu, but it also saves you a significant amount of money. Making it at home is 68% cheaper than buying at McDonald’s.
“Creating your own version also allows you to add your personal twist to the recipe while still enjoying the nostalgia. This method is perfect for prepping McRibs in bulk, so you always have some stashed in the freezer for when the craving strikes.”
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Velvet Taco Tackles Tailgaters With Taco Sets
Score a touchdown with your readers by sharing Velvet Taco’s newest creation: Taco Touchdown Packs, built for football weekends. Velvet Taco — the fan-favorite brand known for its globally inspired, scratc
Each Taco Touchdown Pack is designed with tailgate-inspired flavors and the fitting amount of tacos for a touchdown celebration—6 tacos for 6 points, and your readers can even throw in margarita pitchers (made for 6 people) for the full party vibe!
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 30, guests can catch these exclusive online-only packs, available every Friday through Sunday, ideal for pick-up or delivery to fuel their weekend football festivities:
- 6 Buffalo Chicken Tacos for $20 – Just like wings but in taco form! Perfect for that game day kick, made with crisp chicken tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, bleu cheese and ranch crema.
- 6 Kobe SmashBurger Tacos for $25 – Juicy burger-inspired tacos that take the classic tailgate staple up a notch. Filled with peppered bacon, cheese blend, lettuce, red onion, tomato, house brined pickles and velvet sauce, this taco has all the makings for a perfect smash burger – all in a hand held taco.
- Small Group Margaritas (frozen or rocks) for $30 – Because nothing pairs better with tacos and touchdowns!
Velvet Taco’s new Taco Touchdown Packs are perfect for football fans and tailgate lovers alike. The convenience of online ordering for pick-up or delivery makes it easy for anyone to enjoy without the hassle of cooking, while adding the small group margaritas will take any football gathering to the next level…
Velvet Taco reimagines global flavors to create a menu full of inventive, scratch-made tacos, taking guests on a sensory world tour. The trailblazing fast-casual restaurant offers 20 imaginative taco recipes, unforgettable sidekicks, such as its signature Red Curry Coconut Queso and classic Elote, along with its namesake Red Velvet Cake and the fan-favorite Kick-Ass Margarita. To keep things interesting, the brand offers a Weekly Taco Feature (better known as the WTF), rolling out a new taco creation each week. Velvet Taco introduced its unique, globally inspired taco offerings to Dallas in 2011.
Since then, the brand has consistently shattered taco-making boundaries with its handcrafted creations, establishing nearly 50 locations across the United States with plans to expand internationally, beginning in London in 2025. Velvet Taco has received dozens of local and national accolades; it was notably awarded Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2016 “Hot Concept” designation and 2020’s MenuMasters Award in the Best Limited-Time Offer category for its Weekly Taco. For more information, including a complete menu, visit velvettaco.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VelvetTaco.
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