Nothing but Gnocchi

Patavini, a company in Padua, Italy, manufactures tender potato gnocchi, to sell wholesale, in myriad flavors. Luca Marco Giraldin, an owner, has now opened a retail outpost in New York.

Posted 10/9/2018, 7:36:38 PM

Nothing but Gnocchi — Gnocci on display at Patavini's retail store in New York, Sept. 29, 2018. Porcini, pumpkin, spinach, buckwheat with cumin, squid ink, Cajun pepper, truffle and beetroot are a few of the savory options at this elegant little shop from the Italian company. (Caitlin Ochs/The New York Times)

By Florence Fabricant, New York Times

Patavini, a company in Padua, Italy, manufactures tender potato gnocchi, to sell wholesale, in myriad flavors. Luca Marco Giraldin, an owner, has now opened a retail outpost in New York.

Porcini, pumpkin, spinach, buckwheat with cumin, squid ink, Cajun pepper, truffle and beetroot are a few of the savory options at this elegant little shop. Sweet tiramisù and pistachio are also available. Stuffed gnocchi have fillings like mortadella with pistachio. All are sold to take away.

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A window in the rear of the store provides a view of the chefs heating gnocchi and sauce for eating at tables outside or on the run. Fancy Italian packaged foods, including sauces, are displayed on shelves.

Gnocchi, $15.98 to $29.98 a pound to cook at home; $12.99 to $19.99 a portion, with sauce, ready to eat. Patavini, 1794 Broadway (58th Street), 845-875-4660, patavini.com.

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New York Times