The Real Little Italy
October 23, 2024: The Fordham Ram
What makes Bronx Little Italy a “real” Little Italy? The Belmont neighborhood preserves authentic Italian culture through family-owned bakeries, butcher shops, and restaurants, creating a tight-knit community with diverse regional cuisines. Some highlights include the annual Ferragosto festival, the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, and Artuso’s Bakery. The area is beloved among locals, tourists and Fordham University students. Read here.
Relive The Bronx Little Italy’s Columbus Day & Italian-American Heritage Month Celebration
October 14, 2024: News12 Bronx
Visitors flocked to Belmont to enjoy eating, singing and dancing their way through Bronx Little Italy’s annual celebration. Watch here.
Don’t Miss the Columbus Day Celebration in Bronx Little Italy
October 14, 2024: News12 Bronx
Don’t miss this year’s annual celebration of Columbus Day and Italian-American Heritage Month on East 186th St and Arthur Avenue, replete with live music, entertainment, delicious food and rich culture to immerse yourself in. Watch here .
Joe Piscopo Tours “Legendary” Arthur Avenue
October 14, 2024: WABC-TV
Joe Piscopo heads to the “legendary” Arthur Avenue to chat with Mike Teitel of the Teitel Brothers, David Greco of Mike’s Deli, and Regina Delfino of Mario’s Restaurant, owners of three longstanding pillars of Italian food and culture in Bronx Little Italy. Watch here.
Celebrate Italian American heritage with live music on Arthur Ave
October 8, 2024: BronxMama
On Monday, October 14 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Bronx Little Italy will celebrate Italian American Heritage & Culture Month with its annual Columbus Day Celebration featuring live entertainment from the band Pane e Cioccolato. The nostalgic Doo Wop quartet, The Belmont 4, will continue delighting the neighborhood through song every Saturday evening throughout the month. Read here.
Edigio Pasticceria Celebrates 112 Years in Business
October 2, 2024: The Fordham Ram
Egidio Pasticceria has been a fixture in Bronx Little Italy since it was founded in 1912 by Don Pasquale Egidio. Now operated by Maria Lucciola since 1983, she continues to preserve its Italian traditions while adapting to the changing neighborhood. Lucciola values community engagement, authenticity, and collaboration with other local businesses, striving to offer a welcoming atmosphere that caters to the evolving tastes of her customers. Read here.