December 2023

San Gennaro’s Gennaro Martinelli Offers Holiday Dining Tips
December 29, 2023: News 12 The Real Deal
Gennaro Martinelli of San Gennaro’s gives helpful tips to save on dining out this holiday season. Watch here.

Long Lines Can’t Stop the Holiday Cheer on Arthur Avenue
December 23, 2023: CBS
Arthur Avenue was bustling with people traveling from all over to grab their place in line to purchase fresh ingredients from the gourmet Italian shops. Patrons were interviewed about what this yearly tradition means to them. Borgatti’s and Casa Della Mozzarella were spotlighted. Watch here, here, here, and here.

Lines Around the Block at Casa Della Mozzarella Before Christmas
December 23, 2023: CBS
December 23 is the busiest day of the year for many shops on Arthur Avenue. That’s certainly the case for Casa Della Mozzarella, where people from all over the Northeast lined up before dawn. CBS interviews patient patrons and shop owner Carlo Carciotto about this annual occurrence. Watch here, here and here.

Cosenza’s and Randazzo’s Help New Yorkers Prepare for Holiday Tradition
December 22, 2023: News 12 Bronx
Bronx Little Italy’s Cosenza’s Fish Market and Randazzo’s Seafood have lines flowing out their doors with people waiting to purchase fresh ingredients for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Watch here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes Stories | Fresh Seafood Markets in Bronx Little Italy
December 20, 2023: StacyKnows
Find all the fresh ingredients you need to prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Cosenza’s Fish Market and Randazzo’s Seafood on Arthur Avenue. Read here.

Holiday Gift Baskets at Mike’s Deli
December 20, 2023: BronxNet
Host Daren Jaime interviews the owner of Mike’s Deli, David Greco who talks about the delicious selection of gift baskets, perfect for any chefs, foodies, or Italian cuisine enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list. Watch here.

Get Your Cookies for Santa at Madonia Bakery
December 15, 2023: News 12 The Real Deal
It is well-known that holiday food shopping is expensive. Thankfully, at Madonia Bakery patrons can buy fresh, delicious and affordable breads and pastries from a family-owned business. Watch here.

Bronx Little Italy Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 13, 2023: BronxNet
Attendees of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony embraced the spirit of the season by meeting Santa, singing along to holiday carols, and enjoying Italian cookies and hot chocolate from local small businesses. Watch here.

Italian Restaurants for Any Occasion
December 11, 2023: NY Eater
Bronx Little Italy’s own Dominick’s Restaurant is featured in this must-eat list for Italian restaurants in the city. Read more here.

Food Gift Ideas from Bronx Little Italy
December 5, 2023: StacyKnows
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life? Check out the delicious gift basket options at Mike’s Deli, Tino’s Deli, Joe’s Italian Deli, Teitel Brothers, and Marie’s Coffee. If you can’t make a trip, no worries; Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, Vincent’s Meat Market, & Artuso Pastry Shop offer shipping. Additionally, Bronx Little Italy markets its own pasta and sauce which is distributed nationally as well as on Amazon and supports the Belmont Business Improvement District. Read more here.

Unique holiday gift ideas for foodies from Arthur Avenue
December 4, 2023: BronxMama
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your family? Check out the delicious gift basket options at Mike’s Deli, Tino’s Deli, Joe’s Italian Deli, Teitel Brothers, and Marie’s Coffee. If you can’t make a trip, no worries; Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, Vincent’s Meat Market, & Artuso Pastry Shop offer shipping. Additionally, Bronx Little Italy markets its own pasta and sauce which is distributed nationally as well as on Amazon and supports the Belmont Business Improvement District. Read more here.

Celebrating the Season at Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 4, 2023: ABC7
Folks from all around gathered at Ciccarone Park to celebrate the Christmas season at Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Watch here.

Warm Weather in December for Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 4, 2023: ABC7
Hundreds of people came to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather for The Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Watch here.

The Joy of Tradition at Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3, 2023: NY1
Joy and gratitude abounded at the Bronx Little Italy Tree Lighting Ceremony. Adults and children alike expressed excitement and cheer at being able to attend this event, which has become a yearly tradition for many. Watch here.

BBP Vanessa Gibson and NYC Councilman Oswald Feliz Enjoy Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3, 2023: FOX5
The vibe was merry and bright at Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and NYC Councilman Oswald Feliz reflected on the holiday spirit of this joyous event. Watch here.

Anticipating Bronx Little Italy’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 2, 2023: ABC7, NY1 and PIX11
Don’t miss tonight’s Bronx Little Italy Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ciccarone Park from 4-6pm, where there will be cookies, carolers, a children’s toy drive, a special visit from Santa, and of course the luminous tree lighting! Watch here, here , here and here.

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