Marketside Dining- Arthur Avenue Market
June 21, 2018: Go Mag
Arthur Avenue Market, located in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, was highlighted for establishing a vivid Italian culture along with its many authentic foods. This market consists of multiple favorite restaurants and shops, such as Cafe al Mercato, Mike’s Deli and Bronx Beer Hall, which provides a variety of specialized products for us to try. Read more, here.
A new New York Pizza Festival is coming, and this time it’s real
June 19, 2018: Metro
The New York Pizza Festival set for Columbus Day Weekend, October 6th and 7th,brings to you the taste of pizzas from remarkable pizzerias throughout NYC, other states across the country and even from Italy itself! Bring your family, friends, and YOURSELF to these two days full of live music entertainment, beverages and of course, some DELICIOUS PIZZAS! Read more, here.
New York Pizza Festival won’t be another “Fyre Festival of Pizza,” co-creator says
June 19, 2018: am New York
Get ready to eat your way around the country’s top pizzerias in Bronx Little Italy this fall! New York Pizza Festival will bring some of the most renowned pizza makers from across the country, and even several from Italy to Crescent Ave in the Bronx. At the outdoor festival, attendees will enjoy live entertainment, beverages, demonstrations and of course fresh pizza made right before their eyes. Read more, here.
Madonia Bakery celebrates 100 years of family cooking on the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue
June 18, 2018: am New York
Madonia Bakery, set right in the middle of Arthur Avenue, is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Peter Madonia, co-owner of the bakery shares how running the bakery has similarities to a previous career at City Hall. The bakery has a rich and interesting history, including how Peter Madonia Sr. was literally born into the business after a car crashed into the bakery sending his mother into labor three months early! Read more, here.
Belmont Street Fair Encourages Healthy Living
June 4, 2018: News 12 The Bronx
On Sunday, June 4 the Belmont BID partnered with SBH Health Systems and Councilman Torres to host “Picture a Healthier You”. The event was filled with fun activities like Zumba and yoga and health screenings. There were also bounce houses and face painting for kids. Read more, here.
Summer festivals in NYC range from a dragon boat race to an Italian feast
June 2, 2018: Daily News
The city is a great place to be in the summer as there are a ton of special festivals to attend. Ferragosto, held annually on Arthur Avenue, celebrates the end of the harvest season. Arthur Avenue celebrates the occasion with a festival of live music, Italian culture, and of course delicious food and specialty products from the local merchants. This year the event will be held on Sunday, September 9th from 12-6pm. Read more, here.