The Belmont Business Improvement District

August 2017

August 2017

The Tastiest Nearby Food Destinations
August 15, 2017: AAA Northeast Blog

For adventurers and foodies alike, the Northeast is home to alluring destinations. It’s no surprise that the Bronx’s very own Arthur Avenue made the cut as one of the premier food havens in NYC. The neighborhood’s bakeries, salumerias and restaurants make it a must-see for those seeking the tastiest food that the northeast has to offer. Read more, The Tastiest Nearby Food Destinations.

Secret Places in New York City
August 2, 2017: Attraction Tickets Direct

Shhh…the secret is out. For authentic Italian food head to Arthur Avenue! By the start of the 20th Century, Belmont was already known as a “little Italy” due to a wave of immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many Italian headed to the area to seek employment at the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Today, the areas small-town character remains, and you can find such a wealth and breadth of fine Italian cuisine within a short walk through the neighborhood. Dominick’s Restaurant, Zero Otto Nove, and Emilia’s Restaurant can’t be missed and of course a trip wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Arthur Avenue Retail Market and Mount Carmel Church. Read more, Secret Places in New York City.