June 2017
10 delicious stops to make on the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue> June 16, 2017: USA Today 10 Best The Little Italy of the Bronx is a neighborhood untouched by mainstream tourism and full of authentic Italian stores and restaurants passed down family generations. Ten stops highlighted are (1) Calandra’s Cheese, (2) Calabria Pork Store, (3) Arthur […]
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Cat stuck in tree attracts crowds of tourists on Arthur Ave. in the Bronx May 24, 2017: New York Daily News The well-loved cat Zucchero, a neighborhood favorite who spends his days lazing around Italian specialty items at Cerini Coffee & Gifts, drew a crowd when he was temporarily stuck in a tree on Tuesday. […]
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‘A Bronx Tale’ actor Chazz Palminteri visits new mural off Arthur Ave April 20, 2017: News 12 The Bronx Chazz Palminteri visited Belmont to see in person the new mural that celebrates the classic movie ‘A Bronx Tale’ and features the image of his character, Sonny. Palminteri grew up in Belmont and is humbled by […]
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America’s 50 Best Italian Restaurants March 17, 2017: The Daily Meal The 50 best Italian restaurants in the United States have been chosen, and Zero Otto Nove made the list! Expert food critics submitted their choices for the top Italian restaurants in the country. Zero’s was highlighted for its authentic Italian cuisine that hails from […]
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The Real Little Italy February 10, 2017: Eng101ePortfolio Bronx Little Italy offers a glimpse into the unique traditions and culture of the Italian-American community in New York. After the construction of the Botanical Gardens and the Bronx Zoo in 1898, a large number of Italians moved into the Belmont neighborhood in pursuit of employment. Since […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Arthur Avenue Market January 30, 2017 : Spoon University The Arthur Avenue Market is a one-stop shop for Fordham students, Belmont residents, tourists, and even celebrities. Whether you crave delicious pizza, a weekend Brunch, beer and karaoke, scrumptious pastries, hand-rolled cigars, or Italian gifts, the market has it all! Read […]
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Insider Tips On NYC Little Italy: Arthur Ave January 2018: The First Online Beauty Magazine This article provides a glimpse of some of the wonderful places to visit on Arthur Avenue. The author describes her first trip to the area including some of her favorite spots, such as Arthur Avenue Market, Madonia Brothers Bakery, Mike’s Deli, Dominic’s […]
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Coverdell Fellow: Kelly Cannon ’19 and the Belmont Business Improvement District February 19, 2018: Fordham IPED This blog post was written by Kelly Cannon, a Coverdell Fellow at Fordham University and an intern at the Belmont Business Improvement District (BID). In this blog, she shares her experience interning at the Belmont BID. Click the link to read […]
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Shoppers Head to Arthur Ave. for last-minute Easter preps March 31, 2018: News 12 The Bronx Those looking to purchase chocolate Easter eggs, cannoli, and marzipan head to Arthur Ave. Read more about these last minute purchases. Boogie Down Bites: Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles March 23, 2018: News 12 The Bronx Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles […]
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Italian cheese maker reflects during NYC Immigrant Heritage Week April 18, 2018: News 12 Orazio Carciatto, who started working at Casa Della Mozzarella in 1986, reflects on his experience as an immigrant to the Bronx. He started out knowing nothing about cheese and became the best mozarella cheese makers in the city of New York. Watch him […]
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