In the News 2013 & Earlier

Breakaway Destination New York’s Real Little Italy

May 15, 2013 : re:discover

Of all of New York City’s immigrant quarters, the one that has survived best, not only in imagination but in reality, is Bronx Little Italy. Read re:discover’s article about Great Food and shopping in Bronx Little Italy!

Forget Brooklyn! NYC’s Great Food Neighborhood Is in the Bronx

May 1, 2013 : Esquire Magazine

Hey Brooklyn, watch out you’ve got competition! Esquire has just named the Belmont Neighborhood in the Bronx as New York City’s Great Food Neighborhood. Mention goes out not only to the wonderful restaurants but also to the gift stores, markets, specialty stores and eateries. Read Esquire’s article about New York’s Great Food Neighborhood in Bronx Little Italy!

Forget Brooklyn! NYC’s Great Food Neighborhood Is in the Bronx

May 1, 2013 : Esquire Magazine

Hey Brooklyn, watch out you’ve got competition! Esquire has just named the Belmont Neighborhood in the Bronx as New York City’s Great Food Neighborhood. Mention goes out not only to the wonderful restaurants but also to the gift stores, markets, specialty stores and eateries. Read Esquire’s article about New York’s Great Food Neighborhood in Bronx Little Italy!

Eating Along the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue

September 24, 2013 : She Is Going Places

The annual national holiday of Ferragosto is celebrated in Little Italy of the Bronx every year. Fairgoers enjoy the food, music, and festivities. If you want to try fresh mozzarella, tender pork, or grilled sausages, make sure not to miss this fun festival next year! See more of the delicious cuisine here.

Everyone’s Italian at Ferragosto

September 18, 2013 : iamafordhamram

Food vendors from local restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores lined the street on September 8th to celebrate Ferragosto. This annual festival is a great way to learn more about all of the delicious offerings and the Italian culture of the Belmont neighborhood. Check out some of the photos from this year’s celebration.

Ferragosto

September 10, 2013 : Eating in Translation

The annual national holiday of Ferragosto is celebrated in Little Italy of the Bronx every year. Fairgoers enjoy the food, music, and festivities. If you want to try fresh mozzarella, tender pork, or grilled sausages, make sure not to miss this fun festival next year! See more of the delicious cuisine here.

Ferragosto Festival on Arthur Ave, NYC’s Real Little Italy

September 8, 2013 : The Culinary Lens

The Ferragosto festival boasts many amazing tastes, sights, and smells. Watch men make hand rolled cigars or come to taste the freshly shucked shellfish. This celebration on Arthur Avenue won’t disappoint. Check out more of the photos from this year’s festival!

Bronx Beer Hall

March 24, 2013 : New York Daily News

Recently opened in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, Bronx Beer Hall offers good food and drink to both local and visiting customers. Located a short distance from the Fordham University campus, hosts karaoke and live performances Thursday through Saturday nights, drawing students and professors. The Bronx Beer Hall in Bronx Little Italy features beers brewed throughout the state of New York, including a selection of beers brewed right in the Bronx.

A Walk on Arthur Avenue

October 25, 2009 : Fordham Magazine

The authenticity of Italian-American traditions in Belmont is measured by richness of old-world flavor and the businesses that have endured for over 90 years. Although some business-owners have ventured elsewhere, including Peter Madonia of Madonia Bakery, they often return to the neighborhood to reconnect with family, engage with customers, and honor their heritage. Read more, A Walk on Arthur Avenue.

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