NYC Indoor Dining Shutdown
December 29, 2020: WOR-AM Radio
Charlie DiPaolo, owner’s of Dominick’s Restaurant, on Arthur Avenue, shares how the shutdown of indoor dining in NYC has impacted his restaurants and others in the City. Listen to the segment, here.
10 NYC Restaurants that are epically upgrading frozen dinner
December 28, 2020: Time Out New York
Gino’s Pastry is offering some of their famous baked goods frozen so customers may enjoy them fresh at home! Items include cheesecake, pastries, cannoli cream and shells. Read more, here.
Christmas Eve on Arthur Avenue
December 24, 2020: NBC
Christmas may look different this year, but the traditions on Arthur Avenue including quality products are service remains the same. Check in with Cosenza’s Fish Market, Madonia Bakery, Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, Mario’s Restaurant, Mt. Carmel Pharmacy, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ahead of the holiday. Watch the segment, here.
Support NYC restaurants and shops with these local food gifts
December 18, 2020: NY Post
Gifts of love are the best gifts, and nothing says love better than food! Joe’s Italian Deli offers a variety of gift baskets that can be picked up in store or shipped. Baskets are filled with imported cheese, meat, oils and vinegars, pastas, chocolate, and more. Read more, here.
The Holiday Cookie Box Has Gotten a Major Makeover
December 18, 2020: Thrillist
‘Tis the season for impressive cookies, and pastry shops across the country are selling photogenic and delicious cookie boxes, including Artuso Pastry Shop. They’ve been making traditional Italian cookie boxes since 1946! Artuso Pastry Shop offers shipping on their cookie boxes and more in case you can’t get to the neighborhood. Read more, here.
“Bronx Stories About Famous People” Go Bronx Podcast Episode
December 18, 2020: Go Bronx Podcast
This episode of the Go Bronx podcast talks about the Bronx and famous people that have been, lived, and worked there. In particular, the famed actor Joe Pesci used to work at a restaurant around the corner from Arthur Avenue, Amici’s. The podcast interviews Frank Franz, treasurer of the Belmont Business Improvement District, as he tells the story of Pesci and Robert De Niro coming to recruit him to act, thus beginning his famous acting career. Listen more, here.
Teitel Brothers on News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn
December 17, 2020: News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn
Food distributors like Teitel Brothers on Arthur Avenue are struggling with the closure of indoor dining since the future of outdoor dining looks bleak given the upcoming winter weather. Teitel Brothers has been working to transition their business into online and pick-up orders to adapt to the changing times. Watch more, here.
Make Randazzo’s Seafood Recipes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 16, 2020: Westchester Magazine
Check out four of these classic Feast of the Seven Fishes recipes as created by Randazzo’s Seafood from their family cookbook. The article includes recipes for Baccala Salad, Fried Eel, Baked Clams, and Stuffed Calamari. Try them out and check out Randazzo’s Seafood next time you are on Arthur Avenue. Read more, here.
A recipe for disaster: Some Arthur Avenue restaurants won’t attempt winter outdoor dining
December 16, 2020: The Bronx Times
The upcoming weather poses a challenge to the restaurants on Arthur Avenue. Sidewalk dining is coming to an end as it will not be as popular nor profitable with the upcoming cold weather and storms. On the other hand, retail shopping will continue to remain open. Read more, here.
24 International & Specialty Stores In NYC
December 16, 2020: The Infatuation
The Italian grocery store Teitel Brothers and the Calabria Pork Store of Little Italy are both featured on this list of international and specialty stores in New York City. Check this list out when you cannot find what you’re looking for at the big chain stores! Read more, here.
Arthur Avenue on WABC-NY
December 14, 2020: WABC-NY
As the outdoor dining structures begin to come down, the indoor dining is ending as well. Enzo’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue and Avenue Gyro are featured in this segment. Watch more, here.
Enzo’s Restaurant on News 12
December 14, 2020: News 12 Brooklyn and Bronx
Check out Enzo’s Restaurant featured in this segment discussing the closing of indoor dining in New York City. Watch more, here.
Interview with Dave Greco on Good Day NY
December 14, 2020: Good Day NY
Good Day New York interviews Dave Greco, the owner of Mike’s Deli on Arthur Avenue. He discusses the closures of indoor dining in Little Italy and all over New York. Dave talks about his incredible staff and the family atmosphere in the neighborhood. Watch more, here.
14 NYC Restaurants for Christmas Dinner in 2020
December 14, 2020: Thrillist
Check out the a la carte Christmas menu offered by Mario’s Restaurant and Catering this holiday season. Their menu features Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes dishes, including clams oreganata, baccala salad, various homemade pastas, and barattolo di mare. Read more, here.
Interview with Peter Madonia on Good Day NY
December 14, 2020: Good Day NY
Peter Madonia, chairman of the Belmont Business Improvement District and the owner of Madonia Brothers Bakery, interview on Good Day New York. Madonia discusses why the second shutdown will be harder than the first, especially since restaurants are not the primary drivers of case transmissions. Restaurant owners and employees that have been following the protocols, the data, and the science, are frustrated and saddened with this second shutdown. Watch more, here.
Arthur Avenue on News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn
December 13, 2020: News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn
This segment discusses the final days of indoor dining before it closes. The restaurants Zero Otto Nove and Fiasco of Arthur Avenue are featured. Restaurants are worried about continuing with only outdoor dining since it is getting colder and the food will get cold quickly too. Watch more, here.
A Very Bronx Christmas: Bronx Holiday Gift Guide
December 11, 2020: Bronx Mama
Check out this list of fun gift suggestions for your friends and family! In particular, they would love the gift baskets from Arthur Avenue. Many local shops like Mike’s Deli have baskets ready to be picked up or have shipping options available. Read more, here.
Impact of Indoor Dining Closing on Arthur Avenue on NY-1
December 11, 2020: NY-1
Not only are restaurant owners nervous about the shutdown, but also shops that supply ingredients and supplies, since they will also be impacted. Peter’s Meat Market was deeply impacted by the initial restrictions and is thankful for its loyal consumer base that kept the business alive throughout the pandemic. He has been able to keep all of his employees working, something many other businesses have not been able to do. Watch more, here.
Indoor Dining Closing on WABC-NY
December 11, 2020: WABC-NY
Restaurants worry that closing indoor dining could be the final blow for them during the pandemic. The previous 25% capacity was enough to pay rent and maintain business, but with the closure restaurant owners worry about closing for good. Arthur Avenue’s Zero Otto Nove and Dominick’s are featured in this segment. Watch more, here.
Westchester’s 2020 Holiday Look Book
December 10, 2020: Westchester Magazine
Check out the holiday basket from Mike’s Deli in the Holiday Look Book insert in the December issue of Westchester Magazine. Read more, here.
Little Italy on the Go Bronx Podcast
December 9, 2020: Go Bronx Podcast
The Bronx’s Little Italy has a collective of businesses, retail and dining establishments, that have been around for almost a century and many are family-owned. It is the authenticity of the neighborhood that makes it the “Real” Little Italy. Listen more, here.
Peter Madonia on WABC-AM Radio
December 9, 2020: WABC-AM/Cats Radio
Peter Madonia, chairman of the Belmont Business Improvement District and the owner of Madonia Brothers Bakery, discusses policy issues regarding the closure of indoor dining on WABC-AM Radio. Listen more, here.
Bronx Little Italy in WCBS-TV on Indoor Dining
December 9, 2020: News12 Brooklyn
Peter Madonia, chairman of the Belmont Business Improvement District and the owner of Madonia Brothers Bakery, and the owner of Mario’s Restaurant express concerns over the elimination of indoor dining in NYC. Watch more, here.
Potential Indoor Dining Shutdown on NBC
December 7, 2020: WNBC-NY
As hospitalizations increase, the capacity percentage of indoor dining decreases. Restaurant owners on Arthur Avenue are worried about the potential consequences of ending indoor dining. Watch more, here.