Rob Petrone Explores The Arthur Avenue Retail Market
March 29, 2019: Fios 1
Arthur Avenue, named after President Chester A. Arthur, became home to Italian immigrants in the late 1800s to early 1900s who came to work in construction at the nearby Botanical Gardens and Bronx Zoo. Street venders sold on Arthur Avenue and eventually moved into the Arthur Avenue Retail Market in 1940. Mike’s Deli is the first stop where Mike Greco shows us how to make the perfect “Yankee Stadium” hero. Next stop is Cafe al Mercato where Rob tries the “upside down” Bolongnese pizza. For an inside look at the Arthur Ave Retail Market, watch the full video here.
Here Are the 2019 James Beard Awards Restaurant, Chef, and Media Finalists
March 27, 2019: Eater
The James Beard Foundation released its 2019 short list recognizing outstanding restaurants, chefs, food-centric journalism, books, and broadcast media. These awards are among those of most high honor in American hospitality and our very own Casa Della Mozzarella was nominated in the Online Video, on Location category for First We Feast’s Food Skills – Mozzarella Kings of New York. The James Beard Awards Gala will be held on May 6 hosting the theme “Good Food for Good” and media awards winners will be announced on April 26.
Read more here.
Mike Greco, Salami King of Bronx’s Little Italy, Dies at 89
March 26, 2019: New York Times
Mike Greco, “The Salami King” or “The Mayor of Arthur Avenue”, passed away on March 20, 2019. Mr. Greco came to the US in 1947 along with his twin brother, a new suit, and $50. He started out in a butcher shop in the Bronx and in the early 1950s opened a delicatessen in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market which became a place of pilgrimage. Mike’s larger than life personality confirmed his love and passion for affiliation with the Bronx’s Little Italy while also brightening the day for others by belching out Puccini or Verde Aria while slicing mortadella. Read more about the life and legacy of Mike Greco here.
Fill It, Stuff It, Roll It
March 9, 2019: Publix Aprons
Expert chefs from Publix Aprons Cooking School Online teach us how to make zucchini rollatini. This recipe includes some of our favorites: zucchini, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta cheese, and…Little Italy in the Bronx Marinara Sauce! Check out the video here to see how to make this quick, easy dish for your family any day of the week.