12 Truly Old-School Red-Sauce Italian Joints in NYC
November 29, 2018: Eater New York
New York is a top spot for Italian-American cuisine. Number one on this list of delicious Italian dining options is Mario’s in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx. The article describes the restaurant’s shabby elegance, oil paintings on the wall, and statuettes of Michelangelo. Come try the red clam sauce and Roman spiedini. Read more, here.
A Perfect Christmas Outing At The New York Botanical Garden Train Show Then Lunch On Arthur Avenue
November 26, 2018: Forbes
One of the grandest family outings during the holidays in NY is the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show in the Bronx. Just a few blocks away is the Belmont neighborhood, the Bronx’s Little Italy. Here you will find some of the most convivial Italian restaurants in the city including Mario’s, San Genarro, Tra Di Noi, Zero Otto Nove, Fiasco, and Mike’s Deli. You can also find noodles, fresh seafood, and the most delicious sweets at shops around Arthur Avenue. Read more, here.
In This NYC Neighborhood Every Day Is Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2018: WCBS Newsradio 880
The holidays are a thriving time for small businesses. However, Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is nothing new for the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx. The shops and restaurants along Arthur Avenue, owned by residents or lineages of the neighborhood, are bustling everyday, not only during the holidays. Sal Biancardi of Biancardi Meats explains the importance of his shop to his family, dating back generations, and the relationships formed within the community over the years. Read more, here.
The “Real” Little Italy – NYC’s Best Kept Secret?
November 11, 2018: Here Be Barr
Here Be Barr goes to Arthur Avenue in the “real” Little Italy of the Bronx. Bread, pasta, cannoli, cheese, meat…he features it all! This one-of-a-kind neighborhood offers authentic cuisine, history, and family. John, along with Brandon of On The Bus Productions, gets a behind the scenes look at local bakeries, restaurants, and shops. Watch the video, here.
Where To Go On a Saturday When You Want To Do Something But Don’t Have Any Plans
November 9, 2018: The Infatuation
Come to Belmont’s Arthur Avenue on a Saturday for cheeses, baked goods, or classic Italian sandwiches. The article suggests trying Calabria Pork Store, Mike’s Deli, and Delillo for sandwiches and pastries. For a sit down meal, try Zero Otto Nove or Antonio’s. Read more, here.
Albanian Rhapsody: A neglected cuisine gets a showcase in the Bronx.
November 4, 2018: Grub Street
Çka Ka Qëllu, a restaurant in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx, it’s name an Albanian expression of hospitality, offers a unique atmosphere and menu. Meaty platters, large loaves of bread, stews and savory pies are prepared by Chef Afrim Kaliqani. Brumat and clay-pot tava dishes adorn the menu. Don’t leave without ending your meal with baklava and Turkish-style coffee. Read more, here.
Visit One Of The Best (And Tastiest) Symbols Of A New York Neighborhood
November 4, 2018: Forbes
Madonia Bakery is a symbol of New York, notably the iconic Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Since 1918, this family-run bakery has offered classic Italian breads and treats. Over the years, recognizing the need for change, new products have been added such as chocolate-pistachio or jalapeno bread. Peter Madonia, now running the business, is a prominent figure in the Belmont neighborhood welcoming regulars but also tourists into the bakery to see where the magic begins. Read more, here.