The Belmont Business Improvement District

October 2018

October 2018

NYC’s 2019 Michelin Bib Gourmands, Mapped
October 31, 2018: Eater New York

Michelin released their Bib Gourmands list for 2019, which include venues where patrons can order two courses along with dessert and wine for less than $40. This list is referenced internationally as a guide for dining. Featured on the list is Tra Di Noi at number 1, Zero Otto Nove at number 2, and Enzo’s at number 3. Read more,  here.

Baked Spaghetti with Ricotta
October 27, 2018: Wendy Polisi

Looking for a new weekday family dinner? Here you will find an easy Baked Spaghetti recipe incorporating Little Italy in the Bronx Sauce. This sauce, made with imported Italian tomatoes and gluten-free, simple ingredients, is perfect to add in to your quick, everyday recipes. As an added perk, you will also be supporting the culture and local businesses of the Bronx’s Little Italy! Read more, here.

Bronx Food Revival is Rewriting The Playbook on Gentrification
October 26, 2018: NPR

Bringing new ideas but maintaining the collective culture of the Bronx, restaurants are reeling in not ‘gentrification’ but ‘gentefication’. Locally inspired, radical alterations to tradition foods are being exhibited in the Bronx Night Market, Ghetto Gastro Collective, and Arthur Avenue’s Fiasco. Even in last month’s New York Pizza Festival, Zero Otto Nove challenged the norms for pie toppings adding short ribs, Tropea onions, and Calabrese chili oil. This new generation of food in the Bronx is described as “trendiness with soul.” Read more here.

First Annual New York Pizza Festival
October 22, 2018: Bronx Net

More than 30 restaurants from around the world were selected to participate in the New York Pizza Festival hosted by the Belmont Business Improvement District. Attendees describe all of the delicious pizzas they tried throughout the weekend. The first annual pizza festival was a success, and it plans to come back bigger and better next year! Watch more here.

Jenny Kroik’s “Arthur Avenue”
October 22, 2018: The New Yorker

The front of this week’s New Yorker magazine is inspired by Jenny Kroik’s visit to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx’s Little Italy. As she and her neighbor visited the many historic, personality filled stores in the neighborhood, she found inspiration at Egidio Pastry Shop. The cannoli, various other pastries, and her interaction with the lady behind the counter at Egidio led her to create the painting depicted on this week’s cover. Read more here.

First Ever New York Pizza Festival Kicks Off
October 6, 2018: Bronx News 12

Pizza is the greatest sign of friendship between New York and Italia. The Bronx pizza festival kicked off today with pies from all over the world! Check out some live footage here.

Pizza Festival 2018: From Naples to New York
October 6, 2018: Woman Around Town

The New York Pizza Festival is expected to attract over 20,000 people to the Bronx this weekend in search of some of the best pizza from all over the country, and even some from Naples, Italy. This event is sure to grow in size and popularity if the enthusiasm of this year’s first annual event is any indication. Read more here.

Whimsical Weekend Guide
October 5, 2018: Spoiled NYC

The New York Pizza Festival kicks off this Saturday, October 6, at 12pm. Come visit Crescent Avenue in Little Italy of the Bronx for pizza, beer, wine, and more at this weekend-long event. Read more here.

Pizzaiolo from Across the Globe Hit the Bronx for NY Pizza Fest
October 5, 2018: NBC

Pizzamakers from across the globe – all five boroughs, California to Georgia, and Italy – will feature some of their most delicious pizzas Saturday and Sunday in the Belmont Business Improvement District in the Bronx. Read more.

Some pizza pros are coming from Italy to challenge NYC’s slice supremacy
October 5, 2018: New York Post

Two pizza capitals go head-to-head at the New York Pizza Festival on Crescent Avenue in Little Italy of the Bronx. Six Naples restaurants alongside New York City pros will dish up some of their most amazing dishes. Check it out here.

‘Cent’anni!’ A Century of Sicilian Loaves in the Bronx
October 4, 2018: The New York Times

Madonia Bakery celebrates 100 years this month with three generations of management and three generations of customers. At the turn of the last century, Mario Madonia immigrated from the Sicilian town of Monreale. While Sicilian specialities gave Madonia bakery their start, various other baked goods have been introduced over the years drawing in regular customers including a favorite, large, soft sea-salt covered pretzels. This year, third generation, Peter Madonia re-entered the family business, now celebrating ‘Cent’anni’! Read more here.

10 Things To Do This Weekend
October 4, 2018: Grub Street

This news clip features some of the wonderful people who cook the delicious pizzas appearing at the first annual New York Pizza Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Watch more to get a glimpse of some of the mouthwatering flavors.

10 Things To Do This Weekend
October 3, 2018: Fox 5

This list of things to do features Pizza, Pizza as number 8. Check out the New York Pizza Festival featuring over 30 pizzerias from all over the country. Read more here.

New York Pizza Festival
October 3-16, 2018: Time Out New York

The two day event features pizza pies from over 30 pizzaiolo. Grab a beer or a glass of wine to pair it with! Come check it out October 6-7 on Crescent Avenue in the Bronx. Read more here.

Eat a Slice at the New York Pizza Festival
October 2, 2018: Time Out New York

The New York Pizza Festival features well-known pizza makers from both Italy and the U.S., including Carmine D’Amato. The event takes place on Crescent Avenue in Little Italy of the Bronx. Entrance is free, and tickets to eat and drink range from $20-$100. Check out details here.

New York Pizza Festival at Bloomberg Newsletter Festival Preview
October 1, 2018: Bloomberg

Come to Crescent Avenue on October 6-7 for the New York Pizza Festival. The event features over 20 Italian and U.S. pizza makers, along with beer, wine, and live music! Read more here.