The Belmont Business Improvement District

July 2019

July 2019

New York’s Other Little Italy
July 31, 2019: Blog Talk Radio

The Bronx gives Manhattan’s Little Italy a run for its money. Arthur Avenue is less crowded and offers an authentic atmosphere, a plethora of Italian eateries, bakeries and places for great ethnic goodies. Read and listen to more, here.

The 28 Best Pizza Places in NYC
July 30, 2019: Thrillist

It’s a well known fact that the best pizza is located in New York City. Thrillist put together a list of the best places for a slice, and we’re happy to share our very own Mario’s Restaurant and Zero Otto Nove made the list. Scott Wiener, Scott’s Pizza Tours, states Mario’s is “so phenomenal, a missing link of New York style pizza, dense, crunchy, built like a margarita pizza but comes out like a cheese pizza.” Regarding Zero Otto Nove he states “it’s such a gorgeous restaurant, one of the prettiest pizza restaurants. The pizza is denser than a Neopolitan pizza — you just have to breathe in the air.” Read more, here.

ACF Fiorentina Pep Rally Held on Arthur Ave
July 27, 2019: Bronx Times

Italian professional football club ACF Fiorentina traveled all the way from Florence to the Bronx’s Little Italy for a celebratory pep rally. During the pep rally, a special honor was given to Regina Migliucci-Delfino, of Mario’s Restaurant, in recognition of their 100th Anniversary. Read more, here.

Arthur Avenue Restaurant Celebrates 100 Years in the Bronx’s Little Italy
July 26, 2019: Untapped Cities

The neighborhood is known for its authentic, old style, Italian restaurants and this year, Mario’s Restaurant is celebrating its centennial anniversary. Today the restaurant is owned by Joseph Migliucci, but the business was originally a pizza shop opened by his great grandmother, Scolastica Migliucci and her son, Giuseppe in 1919. Read more, here.

How to See the Best of NYC Without the Crowds, According to a Tour Guide
July 25, 2019: Travel & Leisure

Head a bit north from the Little Italy in Manhattan and visit the Real Little Italy. Sample some hand-pulled mozzarella from Casa Della Mozzarella, grab a sandwich from Mike’s Deli in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, and don’t forget about the pastries! Read more, here.

Christmas in July: 25 Iconic & Unexpected Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in New York City
July 24, 2019: NYC & Company

This holiday season make sure to head to the Bronx for a special eay to kick off the season. Don’t miss the Belmont BIDs annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30th. The event features a visit from Santa, Italian cookies and hot chocolate, and gifts for children from Love Holds Life Foundation. Read more, here.

The Best Sandwich Shops in NYC
July 22, 2019: Eater

You know a sandwich when you see one! Eater did the tough work of finding the best in the City and of course a few neighborhood joints were mentioned. At Estrellita Poblana III, get the hefty Cemita. Refried bean sread and mayo on a sesame roll top, stretchy Oaxacan cheese, avocado, smoky chipotle peppers, onion, and Mexican herbs with your choice of meat. At Casa Della Mozzarella, get the II Classico panini which features mozarella, tomato, basil and olive oil. Joe’s Deli received an honorable mention for their chicken parm. Read more, here.

Pep rally held for Bronx-raised ACF Fiorentina owner
July 21, 2019: News 12 The Bronx

Rocco Commisso, the owner of ACF Fiorentina, moved from Italy to the Bronx when he was 12 years old and says he’s thankful he can give back to the borough. The Belmont BID hosted a pep rally for ACF Fiorentina ahead of their International Champions Cup Game. Watch the interview, here.

Italian Professional Football Club Coming to Arthur Ave
July 18, 2019: BronxMama

Make sure to head to Arthur Ave on Sunday, July 21st for a fun pep rally in celebration of ACF Fiorentina, and homecoming of owner Rocco Commisso, who grew up in the Bronx. The team will present a signed soccer ball to Mario’s Restaurant in honor of their centennial, and will be giving out tickets and team swag to fans! Read more, here.

Road Trip: Arthur Avenue
July 17, 2019: News 12 The Bronx

Of all the places in the Bronx borough, Arthur Avenue offers old-world charm perfect for a summer evening making it the week three winner of Bronx 12’s Road Trip challenge. Customers come from all over the Bronx and New York to visit the specialty Italian shops and restaurants many of which have been in the Belmont neighborhood’s Little Italy for 100 years. Plan a road trip to visit Arthur Avenue and feel what makes this neighborhood so special! Read and watch more, here.

The Top 10 Secrets of The Bronx’s Arthur Avenue
July 2, 2019: Untapped Cities

Many people know that Arthur Avenue is famous for its restaurants and artisan shops, however, many may not know about the neighborhoods fascinating history. For example, did you know that the neighborhood used to be a tobacco plant or that Arthur Avenue is named after President Chester A. Arthur? Read on for more secrets, here.