Family and Flavor Find a Home at Emilia’s
March 30, 2022: The Fordham Ram
Emilia’s restaurant has been owned for 25 years by Nunzio Sapienza and managed by his daughter Joanne Lerro. Joanne describes the many changes since, including the renovation of their backyard patio and the increased presence of women in the restaurant industry. She also enjoys being a part of the Fordham community serving students and their families. Read more, here.
Bars Advocate for ‘To-Go’ Cocktails to Remain Permanent
March 25, 2022: News 12 The Bronx
News 12 The Bronx reports live from Arthur Avenue to highlight the debate about legalizing ‘to-go’ cocktails after they were temporarily allowed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public advocate Jumaane Williams believes they are lifeline for small businesses, and some people are still not comfortable visiting bars and restaurants. Watch more, here.
Where to Stay in New York City (12 Best Places, By a Local)
March 24, 2022: Travel Lemming
If you’re traveling to New York City and looking for authentic Italian food, look no further than the Bronx’s Little Italy. Arthur Avenue is recommended as a place to eat and shop at when you’re visiting the Bronx. Spend some time at the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, and Yankee Stadium, which are close to Little Italy in the Bronx too! Read more, here.
Some ‘Egg-Citing’ Easter Options in NYC
March 18, 2022: CitiTour NY
Madonia Bakery, Addeo Bakery, Mike’s Deli, Gino’s Pastry Shop, and Artuso Pastry Shop are highlighted as Easter culinary destinations. Come try the Easter egg bread, featuring hard boiled eggs. Read more, here.
Artuso Pastry Shop Prepares for St. Joseph’s Day
March 18, 2022: WNYW-NY
Preparations are in high gear for tomorrow’s St. Joseph’s Day. Artuso Pastry Shop is busy making sfingi, and plans on selling hundreds tomorrow. Watch more, here.
Egidio Pastry Shop Owner Carmela Lucciola Discusses St. Joseph’s Day
March 18, 2022: AM 970 Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough
Carmela Lucciola speaks with Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas to discuss the history of St. Joseph’s Day, and how zeppoles and sfingis are eaten to commemorate rain ending a drought in Sicily. She says zeppoles originate from Naples, and sfingis originate from Sicily. As a native Italian, owning a pastry shop is her true love in life. Listen more, here.
Joe Connolly Recommends Gino’s Pastry Shop
March 18, 2022: WCBS-NY 880
CBS-Bloomberg Business Radio Reporter Joe Connolly gives a shoutout to Gino’s while on air. Owner Jerome Raguso sold green pastries for St. Patrick’s Day, and is preparing zeppoles and sfingis for St. Joseph’s Day. Connolly describes how important St. Joseph’s Day is for Little Italy in the Bronx. Listen more, here.
Morrone Pastry Shop and Café highlighted for St. Joseph’s Day
March 18, 2022: 710 WOR-AM, News 12 The Bronx, Spectrum News 1
A radio host from WOR-AM eats a Zeppole on the air from Morrone Pastry Shop and Café on Arthur Avenue, and explains the significance of St. Joseph’s Day. Zeppoles and sfingis are are a Catholic tradition topped with powdered sugar and citrus fruits. Owner Ermanno Morrone hopes people who have ever eaten them before keep the tradition alive. Listen, here. Watch, here, and here.
Little Italy Pastry Shops in the Spotlight for St. Joseph’s Day
March 16, 2022: Rockland/Westchester Journal News, AM 970 Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough
To commemorate St. Joseph’s Day, Italian pastry shops will be selling two types of cream-puffed pastries, zeppoles and sfingis. Artuso’s, Delillo’s, Egidio’s, Gino’s, and Morrone Pastry Shop and Café are highlighted as places to buy them in Little Italy in the Bronx. They used to be only available during Lent and on the St. Joseph Day, but are now offered year round. Read more, here. Listen here, and here.
Peter’s Meat Market Battles Inflation
March 16, 2022: News 12 The Bronx
Peter Servedio, owner of Peter’s Meat Market, discusses how inflation has impacted his business. He has seen only slight price increases in lamb and poultry, but it now costs 25% more to get beef in his butcher shop. As more people are expected to grill outside during the warmer weather, Peter recommends purchasing chicken and sausage to keep prices affordable. Watch more, here.
Avenue Gyro Featured in FOX 5’s “Lunch Break” Segment
March 15, 2022: WNYW-TV
FOX 5 highlights Avenue Gyro, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine on Arthur Avenue. Their menu offers a variety of kebabs, gyros, falafel, and crispy calamari! They offer indoor dining, curbside pickup, and delivery. Watch more, here.
Eater New York lists Mario’s as a Classic New York City Restaurant
March 10, 2022: Eater New York
Mario’s Restaurant is ranked among the 28 most iconic New York City eateries. Since its opening in 1919, the Migliucci family still owns this restaurant that started as a pizzeria, serving dishes like linguine with red clam sauce and veal marsala. Read more, here.
Mario’s Restaurant Featured in FOX 5’s “Lunch Break” Segment
March 8, 2022: WNYW-TV
FOX 5 highlights Mario’s Restaurant, the oldest restaurant on Arthur Avenue. This Bronx staple specializes in Italian cuisine made with only the finest ingredients. Its menu offers a variety of fresh pasta, seafood, meats, and wine. Watch more, here.
Emilia’s Restaurant in the Spotlight for Women’s History Month
March 4, 2022: News 12 Bronx
Joanne Lerro spoke with News 12 Bronx about her experience managing Emilia’s Restaurant for over 25 years. “This was male dominated when I first started. There were multiple restaurants that were originally (managed by) men, but now women are taking over. It’s becoming empowering now, now that we’re taking about it!” Both of her daughters are now helping with the family business. Watch more, here.