Eataly Chicago Lights Up the Twitterverse

Eataly Chicago officially opened its doors Monday at 4 p.m. to long lines and the presence of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Eataly partners Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Lidia Bastianich were also on hand for the christening.

Check out what people are saying on Twitter about Eataly's newest outpost below.

Day 2. Chicago...thanx for the warm welcome. #eatalychicago pic.twitter.com/UlGZ5dxQ0d

— Joe (@Jbastianich) December 3, 2013

Eataly selling 300 day old Gorgonzola. This is actually how it looks this photo hasn't been doctored: pic.twitter.com/TuAx0SILm9

— ryan sutton (@qualityrye) November 28, 2013

Putting Eataly's Elektra machine on my Christmas list. pic.twitter.com/mdH1FfhPtN

— Kate Bernot (@kbernot) December 3, 2013

@EvanBenner Correction. You were the only one not standing in a long line at Eataly. I left w/o buying anything...but I will be back.

— Mike (@MKChiWriting) December 3, 2013

"@Eataly: #eatalychicago Chicago, say hi to Pete, your fishmonger today! TGIMonday pic.twitter.com/FsXoWGId7x" Pumped to see it in Chi Saturday!

— Charlie Young (@TheBurghFishGuy) December 3, 2013

Great first line to a Yelp review of Eataly: "I figured I should check this place out before writing a review"

— Ryne (@ryne_ee) December 3, 2013

. @Eataly CHI is a culinary & Italian cultural oasis. Reminded me my time in Siena & Florence. Kudos to Batali & team. Thx 4 the ride @Uber

— A to the Z (@amyzanlungo) December 3, 2013

"Hahahaha...look at your small, inferior Italian Market! Here comes a big shiny one with no soul!" #Eataly #blessed

— Kevin McKenzie (@AmusingMyBouche) December 3, 2013

It's day 2 of @Eataly in Chicago and there's actually a crowd outside waiting to enter.

— Jenn Chen (@jennifer_chen) December 3, 2013

#eatalychicago mountains of delicious croissants waiting for you today at 10am! Happy Eatalian Tuesday Chicago! pic.twitter.com/L1x8BrkOea

— Eataly (@Eataly) December 3, 2013

HBFC senior management goes to Eataly opening. We didn't not eat all the prosciutto. @Tine_SDC @chefjoshkulp pic.twitter.com/CC4EszMHlG

— HoneyButterChi (@HoneyButterChi) December 3, 2013

Eataly is an amusement park built for adults who love and appreciate quality food & wine. #eatalychicago @Mariobatali @Eataly

— Kara Lichtenstein (@HungryInChicago) December 2, 2013

Mayor emanuel approved!! #eatalychicago http://t.co/oneKHHf3YE

— Mario Batali (@Mariobatali) December 2, 2013

Umm yea..I'm excited. Photo by @dianesalomon #chicagofoodlord @ Eataly Chicago http://t.co/QUyCRK6qjW

— Chicago Food Lord (@ChicagoFoodLord) December 3, 2013

Dear @Eataly, You had us at Nutella counter: http://t.co/aLR2JcWUxe Sincerely, The people of Chicago

— Time Out Chicago (@TimeOutChicago) November 27, 2013