The 20 Best Spots To Grab A Cannoli In NYC
December 28, 2022: Tasting Table
You can’t come to Bronx Little Italy without indulging in cannoli. Gino’s Pastry has been a popular spot for over 60 years and is Chazz Palminteri’s favorite place for dessert. Egidio Pastry Shop, the oldest pastry shop in the neighborhood, offers a variety of shells, all using original recipes. Read more, here.
Egidio Pastry Shop Specializes in Sicilian Christmas Cookies
December 24, 2022: NY1
Egidio Pastry Shop, a neighborhood staple since 1912 offers an extensive selection of homemade baked goods. During the holiday season, one of their famous specialties are Sicilian Christmas cookies with figs. Watch more, here.
Feast of the Seven Fishes and Holiday Food Shopping on Arthur Avenue
December 23, 2022: WCBS-NY
It’s the busiest day of the year at Randazzo’s Seafood as customers from near and far come to prepare for The Feast of the Seven Fishes. Customers are lined up outside of many of the local businesses including Madonia Bakery for their famous olive bread. Watch more, here and listen, here.
Arthur Avenue
December 23, 2022: AM970 Radio Night Live
Need a last minute gift? Head to Arthur Avenue to support small businesses and get a gift basket filled with delectable gourmet goods. Listen here.
10 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in NYC, 2022
December 21, 2022: untapped new york
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition celebrated by Italian Americans. If you’re looking to stock up on everything you need for the traditional meal, Cosenza’s Fish Market and Randazzo’s Seafood on Arthur Avenue have everything you need! Read more, here.
The Best (and Worst) of the Year I Ate New York
December 21, 2022: Grub Street
Looking for a great lunch? Any sandwich from Casa Della Mozzarella is sure to be enjoyed. Read more, here.
Bronx Little Italy Businesses Persist through Ingredient Shortages
December 9, 2022: NBC 4
Jerome Raguso of Gino’s Pastry Shop discusses how the shortages of eggs, cream cheese, and butter are impacting his holiday orders, and how Ed Teitel from Teitel Brothers is helping him and other neighborhood businesses. Bronx Little Italy businesses have good relationships with their suppliers, and ensure they will keep up with demand. Thanks to good relationships with suppliers, he can keep up with demand, but does recommend ordering early. Watch more, here.
Joe’s Italian Deli Owner Discusses Holiday Shopping
December 5, 2022: BronxNet
Anthony Ruscigno, owner of Joe’s Italian Deli, speaks with BronxNet about the importance of shopping at small businesses during the holidays. He shares the history of his family business and how their customer base has changed over the last forty years. Small businesses offer a sense of community that cannot be replicated at large box stores. As Anthony said, “When customers walk into this deli, they’re going to be treated like family”. He also recommends gift baskets as holiday gifts for those passionate about food. Watch more, here.
The Belmont BID Hosted its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3, 2022: ABC 7, CBS 2, WCBS-NY, WNYC-FM and NY!
The rain couldn’t stop people from attending the Belmont BID’s annual tree lighting ceremony in Ciccarone Park, and enjoying Italian cookies and hot chocolate while singing to holiday tunes. Hundreds of children received toys thanks to the BID’s partnership with Love Holds Life Children Cancer Foundation. Santa Claus and Christmas carolers also helped spread holiday cheer. Watch more, here, here and here. Listen more, here and here.