November 2023

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Shopping on Arthur Avenue
November 22, 2023: News12 Bronx
Arthur Avenue shops had lines out the door with shoppers clamoring to buy their favorite fare just before Thanksgiving. Madonia Bakery kept busy as patrons ordered batches of delicious bread and pastries. Watch here.

Joseph Migliucci Street Co-Naming Ceremony
November 21, 2023: BronxNet
Joseph Migliucci, the fourth-generation owner of Mario’s Restaurant which celebrated 100 years in 2019, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony at East 184th St and Arthur Avenue. Migliucci, who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19 related complications, was a beloved member of Bronx Little Italy and known as a “walking staple for the community.” Watch his daughter, Regina, and Belmont BID Executive Director Alyssa Tucker reflect on his legacy here.

The Best Italian Food in NYC – Arthur Avenue Food Crawl
November 19, 2023: YouTube
Follow Bronx Little Italy experts Carlo and Daniel as they eat their way around Arthur Avenue. The video’s caption explains, “Daniel runs Madonia Bakery which was opened by his great grandfather Mario Madonia on Arthur Avenue back in 1918. Carlo runs Casa Della Mozzarella with his dad Orazio, who opened the store 30 years ago in 1993. The stops we made during our Arthur Avenue Italian food tour were Madonia Bakery, Casa Della Mozzarella, Delillo Pastry Shop, Zero Otto Nove, Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles, Bronx Beer Hall inside Arthur Avenue Retail Market, and Dominick’s Restaurant.” Watch here.

Italy’s Consul General Tours the Belmont Section of the Bronx
November 17, 2023: BronxNet
Italy’s Consul General Fabrizio Di Michele toured Bronx Little Italy for the first time with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Belmont BID’s Executive Director Alyssa Tucker. Watch their reflections on the experience here.

Bronx Little Italy Honors Joseph Migliucci
November 16, 2023: News12 Bronx
Joseph Migliucci, the fourth-generation owner of Mario’s Restaurant which celebrated 100 years in 2019, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony at East 184th St and Arthur Avenue. Migliucci, who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19 related complications, was a beloved member of Bronx Little Italy and known as a “walking staple for the community.” Folks gathered to celebrate his legacy and his daughter, Regina, who now runs Mario’s, gave a heartfelt speech in his remembrance. Watch here, here and here. Read here.

Arthur Ave for Thanksgiving Shopping: Gil Teitel Interview
November 14, 2023: Pix11
Many business owners and consumers are facing higher prices for Thanksgiving this year. Shoppers are flocking to Arthur Avenue for fresher, more affordable ingredients. Watch an interview with Gil Teitel of Teitel Brothers here.

Consul General of Italy tours the Bronx Little Italy – travel with him through time
November 9, 2023: Bronx Times
The Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, visited Bronx Little Italy for the first time with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. They partook in a neighborhood history lesson at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and made stops at Borgatti’s, Egidio Pastry Shop, Mario’s, Ivana’s Pizzeria, and Mike’s Deli to try a variety of delicacies Arthur Avenue has to offer. Read more here.

Where to Find the Best Pizza in New York City
November 7, 2023: Fodors Travel
For the best pizza in the city look no further than Zero Otto Nove. Read more here.

Bronx Sidewalk Clam Haven
November 6, 2023: The New Yorker
You will be craving clams and oysters from Cosenza’s Fish Market and Randazzo’s Seafood by the end of this article! Read more, here.

Consul General Di Michele Joined Bronx Borough President Gibson in Little Italy
November 2, 2023: La Voce di New York
The Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, visited Bronx Little Italy for the first time with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. They partook in a neighborhood history lesson at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and made stops at Borgatti’s, Egidio Pastry Shop, Mario’s, Ivana’s Pizzeria, and Mike’s Deli to try a variety of delicacies Arthur Avenue has to offer. Read more here.

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