Bronx History and Facts: A Beginner’s Guide to NYC’s Best Borough
October 30, 2020: Welcome2TheBronx
“Now we can talk about the fact that we have beautiful City Island, one of New York City’s most unique communities that seems more like New England than NYC with its dozens of excellent seafood restaurants or we can talk about how New York City’s REAL Little Italy is, in fact, not on Mulberry Street in Manhattan but on Arthur Avenue in The Bronx.” Check out the rest of this guide to enjoying what The Bronx has to offer! Read more, here.
The 10 Best Handheld Dishes to Eat While in Line for Early Voting in NYC
October 28, 2020: Thrillist
“Ballot in one hand, food in the other.” Tino’s Delicatessen of Arthur Avenue is featured on this list of top 10 dishes to eat while standing in line to vote this year. They highlight The Godfather dish, “which pulls together a hot slice of fried eggplant with soppressata, capicola (aka cappy), provolone, and hot peppers for a truly massive sandwich.” Read more, here.
How To Gift “A Taste of Arthur Avenue”!
October 27, 2020: Luxe Life NYC
“Arguably, the most authentic Italian-American neighborhood in the country is The Bronx’s famous Arthur Avenue neighborhood. There are many specialty stores and restaurants that have been owned by the same families for over 100 years. Many of us do not live in close proximity to The Bronx so the way to bring the flavors of Arthur Avenue home is to purchase gift baskets from some of the local businesses like Mike’s Deli which is inside of the legendary Arthur Avenue Retail Market.” Order your baskets online or call Mike’s Deli directly! Read more, here.
Arthur Avenue and the Bronx Zoo
October 26, 2020: Food Strolls
This post on Food Strolls checks out the Belmont area of the Bronx and highlights the food spots in the “Real Little Italy.” They tried pastas, pizzas, pastries, meats, cheeses, and many more delicious items available on Arthur Avenue! Read more, here.
The Best Restaurants Near NYC’s Early Voting Places
October 26, 2020: The Infatuation
Antonio’s Trattoria and Zero Otto Nove are featured on this list of best places to eat while you’re voting early in the Bronx. These restaurants on Arthur Avenue have many delicious Italian meals to choose from. Read more, here.
10 Early 2020 Holiday Season Gift Ideas For A Foodie In Your Life
October 22, 2020: The Hype Magazine
Tino’s Delicatessen is featured in this article on best holiday gifts to give this year! They make special holiday baskets perfect for the upcoming holiday season. “Operating for over 50 years on Arthur Avenue, Tino’s customized gift baskets feature plenty of authentic Italian favorites. This includes imported Italian pasta, sauce, biscotti and chocolates. Prices start at $50 per basket.” Read more, here.
Where To Work With Wifi Outside In NYC
October 19, 2020: The Infatuation
Prince Coffee House on Arthur Avenue is featured in this article on best places to enjoy a café setting while getting some work done in NYC. It has more than 50 coffee-adjacent drinks! Read more, here.
Little Italy celebrates new restaurant openings, business expansions and reopenings
October 15, 2020: Bronx Times
The Belmont Business Improvement District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the local businesses opening, as well at the reopening of Roberto’s restaurant. Roberto’s Restaurant owner says, “We are like one big family here on Arthur Ave. We support each other.” Check out the newest restaurants, like Dea and Avenue Gyro when you get the chance! Read more, here.
Arthur Avenue on News12 Brooklyn/Bronx
October 15, 2020: News12 Brooklyn/Bronx
News 12 discusses the continuation of outdoor dining on Arthur Avenue and the guidelines that will be in place. Restaurants will have three options regarding heating sources: electrical heaters, natural gas heaters, and portable heaters fueled by propane. Watch more, here.
The Bronx’s Little Italy Opens a Roman-style Pizzeria
October 12, 2020: La Cucina Italiana
“Enzo’s Restaurateur Maria Di Rende has kept her late husband’s dishes and family recipes on the menu– no matter what– but now, she launched a new business of her own.” Check out her newest business venture in Arthur Avenue Retail Market, “Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue On the Go.” Read more, here.
Little Italy on WNBC-NY
October 10, 2020: WNBC-NY
WNBC-NY gives Little Italy a great segment that showcases the new restaurants opening. Little Italy has businesses open for over 100 years – Madonia Brothers Bakery was opened during the 1918 pandemic. The Belmont area has shown resiliency during the past century and will continue to do so. Watch more, here.
Elisa’s Daily Scoop
October 9, 2020: Travelin’ Cousins
This blog post gives Little Italy another shout-out after attending the ceremony on Arthur Avenue to celebrate its newest businesses opening up. “Today was the perfect example of how this once predominantly Italian neighborhood continues to thrive and survive melding the old business pillars of the neighborhood with new merchants, some of which are bringing cultural diversity to the dining options within the community.” Read more, here.
Belmont on WPIX-TV (CW)
October 9, 2020: WPIX-TV
The opening of new restaurants on Arthur Avenue called for celebration as the Belmont Business Improvement District partook in a ribbon cutting and ceremony to celebrate the new businesses in Piazza di Belmont as well as the expansion of existing ones and the reopening of old ones. Watch more, here.
Belmont on News 12 Brooklyn & Bronx
October 9, 2020: News 12 Brooklyn & Bronx
The Belmont Business Improvement District partook in a ribbon cutting to celebrate new businesses in Piazza di Belmont as well as the expansion of existing ones, such as Enzo’s and Clinton Hall. Watch more, here.
Belmont on WNYW-NY (FOX)
October 9, 2020: WNYW-NY
Peter Madonia of the Belmont Business Improvement District speaks on the resiliency of Little Italy as they celebrated new businesses in Piazza di Belmont as well as the expansion of existing ones, such as Enzo’s and Clinton Hall. Roberto’s restaurant has also officially reopened. Watch more, here.
Belmont on NY-1 News
October 9, 2020: NY-1 News
The Belmont Business Improvement District is celebrating new businesses in Piazza di Belmont as well as the expansion of existing ones. Councilman Ritchie Torres speaks on the innovation and resiliency of the business owners in Belmont. Watch more, here.
Piazza di Belmont Showcases Arthur Avenue’s Resiliency Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
October 7, 2020: The Fordham Ram
Piazza di Belmont has been closing the street for outdoor dining, creating an open space for customers to walk around and enjoy the outdoor eating space. Restaurant owners and workers have been dealing with the changes but are hopeful for the future. “Beckett Zinn-Rowthorn, FCRH ’23, said the community’s resiliency through the pandemic can be ascribed to the culture that Piazza di Belmont embodies” Read more, here.
This Iconic Italian Market Has and Unexpected Jewish History
October 5, 2020: The Nosher
“Teitel Brothers, the 105-year-old Italian provisions store on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, is not Italian at all. In fact, Teitels is the only existing store in the Bronx’s Little Italy, the real Little Italy, with Jewish roots.” The iconic market has shown resilience and determination to face discrimination and maintain a flourishing business. Read more, here.
7 Reasons to Celebrate National Pizza & Pasta Month in the Real Little Italy “Arthur Avenue” in The Bronx
October 5, 2020: Travelin’ Cousins
This blog post gives Little Italy a shout-out for having the best pizza and best pasta around! “Filled with vendors, mom and pop stores, multi-generational businesses, and Italian dining establishments that rivals anywhere in the world with its small town ambiance and authentic ethnic character.” Several restaurants on Arthur Avenue are mentioned in the post as well as the shops that sell homemade pasta as a way to bring Little Italy back to your home. Read more, here.
Mario’s – A Second Home For Southern Italian Fare!
October 2, 2020: New York Lifestyles Magazine
Mario’s fifth-generation owner Regina Migliucci-Delfino discusses her family history, COVID-19, Arthur Avenue, favorite dishes, and looks ahead at the restaurant. Migliucci-Delfino says, “It’s been such a learning experience working with my grandparents, uncle, and dad. If I had the choice, I would do it all again. They have made me the person and business owner I am today. I hope that I make them proud and can pass the tradition along to the next generation.” Read more, here.
Indoor Dining Returns to NYC – WPIX-TV
October 1, 2020: WPIX-TV (CW)
Indoor dining has finally come to NYC and WPIX News covers the Belmont area to see how they will handle the health guidelines. Pasquale’s Rigoletto Restaurant is featured in the segment, as a restaurant that has finally opened its doors to guests who which to dine indoors. Watch more, here.
Indoor Dining Returns to NYC – FOX5
October 1, 2020: WNYW-NY (FOX)
Pasquale’s Rigoletto Restaurant in Little Italy is featured on FOX5 news regarding the opening of indoor dining and how it is handling the COVID-19 guidelines. For those uncomfortable with indoor dining, outdoor dining will be in effect year-round. Watch more, here.