Alfreso Dining and History on Arthur Avenue
May 31, 2022: The Bronx Journal
Little Italy retains many of its early 20th century storefronts, and many shops are still family-owned and operated. Learn more about the Teitel Brothers, in operation since 1915, and Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, in operation since 1935. Read more, here.
Bronx Little Italy Renaming Street In Honor of Phil Foglia
May 31, 2022: BronxNet Television
Louis Foglia reflects on the life of his father, Phil Foglia, public servant and advocate of the Italian American community, following the street co-naming ceremony on East 189th St at Belmont Ave. Watch here.
The secret sauce for this Bronx BID is a sauce license
May 29, 2022: Thrillist
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Arthur Avenue. Spend an evening on Piazza di Belmont and enjoy a meal al fresco on the dedicated outdoor dining space. Activated Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-10pm and Sundays 3pm-9pm through September. Read more, here.
Everything Fun You Can Do in NYC This Weekend
May 26, 2022: Crain’s New York
Since 2018, the Belmont BID has partnered with Summer Garden Foods on the Little Italy in the Bronx product line of sauces and pasta. Contributions from the delicious products help the BID provide supplementary services to the Bronx Little Italy neighborhood like security, sanitation, and marketing. Read more, here.
Little Italy honors Italian-American local legend, longtime prosecutor Phil Foglia with street renaming
May 26, 2022: Bronx Times
Former Bronx Assistant District Attorney Phil Foglia, advocate of Italian Americans, has been honored with a street co-naming on East 189th St and Belmont Ave. Chazz Palminteri, Phil’s childhood best friend, states that Phil always helped him with his speeches, and told him not to forget the three B’s: be good, be brief, be gone. Read more, here.
Piazza di Belmont
May 18, 2022: WPIX-TV
Enjoy a little taste of Italy on Arthur Avenue’s Piazza di Belmont. Now that warmer days are here, patrons love eating outdoors. There have certainly been challenged over the past two years, but Mario’s Restaurant and San Gennaro Restaurant continue to be grateful for their customers. Watch here and here.
Piazza di Belmont Returns
May 18, 2022: BronxNet Television
Piazza di Belmont is back on Arthur Avenue. Residents and visitors alike enjoy dining outdoors on the world famous street. While patrons are strolling the street or dining, they just might catch performances by The Belmont 4 or a Venetian Gondolier Accordionist. Watch here.
Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Street Co-Naming Ceremony & Fair
May 11, 2022: NY1
Crescent Ave at Adams Pl is now co-named Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Way, honoring the Albanian leader and friend and ally of Italy. The day was a celebration of Albanian history, the ties to Italy, and local businesses. Watch here.
Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend
May 13, 2022: Bronx Times
On Sunday, May 15th a street co-naming ceremony was held in honor of Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, an Albanian leader, commander and diplomat. The 2pm ceremony was combined with a street fair on Crescent Ave at Arthur Ave that included live entertainment, food, and more. Read more, here.
Phil Foglia Street Co-naming Ceremony
May 11, 2022: NY1
The Belmont BID hosted a street co-naming ceremony for Phil Foglia, public servant, advocate of the Italian American community, and Bronx Little Italy native son. East 189th St at Belmont Ave is now co-named “Phil Foglia Way”. Watch here.
Mother’s Day Celebrations
May 6, 2022: WPIX-TV
Bronx Little Italy is a deliciously perfect location to spend Mother’s Day. At Emilia’s Restaurant they’ll be serving up heavenly Italian food and wine that moms are sure to enjoy. Watch here.
Piazza di Belmont Kicks Off
May 6, 2022: Bronx Mama, Stacy Knows, WNYW-TV FOX 5
In its third year and back by popular demand, Piazza di Belmont, dedicated outdoor dining space on Arthur Avenue has returned to Bronx Little Italy. Enjoy al fresco dining and live entertainment in your favorite Italian neighborhood. Read more, here, and here, watch here, and listen here.
Phil Foglia Street Co-naming Ceremony
May 5, 2022: We The Italians
The Belmont BID will host a street co-naming ceremony on Wednesday, May 11th at 11am on East 189th St at Belmont Ave in honor of Phil Foglia, public servant and advocate of the Italian American Community. Read more, here.
Celebrate the Bronx
May 3, 2022: WPIX-TV
Bronx Week is here and it’s a wonderful time to visit the borough. Spend a day enjoying a delicious lunch on Arthur Avenue with a trip to the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Watch here.
Summer Weekend Dining Al Fresco in Bronx Little Italy
May 2, 2022: Travel With Val
Piazza di Belmont, dedicated outdoor dining space on Arthur Avenue will return Friday, May 6th to Sunday, September 25th. Enjoy the culinary oasis Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-10pm and Sundays 3pm-9pm on Arthur Ave between East 186th St and Crescent Ave. Don’t miss “The Belmont 4,” an acapella group that will perform opening weekend as well as the last weekend of every month. Read more, here.