The Belmont Business Improvement District

October 2021

October 2021

Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor on News 12
October 29, 2021: News 12: Bronx & Brooklyn
Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor discusses how they’re doing their best to keep shelves stocked this holiday season given the supply chain shortages. Watch more, here.

13 Place to Crack Open Tinned Seafood in NYC
October 20, 2021: Eater NY
Check out Teitel Brothers for “a selection of sardines, and more importantly, Sicilian anchovies — a staple in Southern Italian cooking — perfect for topping pizzas, melting into a sauce, or for whipping up a classic Caesar dressing.” Read more, here.

You voted Chelsea NYC’s coolest neighborhood—here are five other red-hot neighborhoods in the city
October 19, 2021: TimeOut
The Belmont neighborhood is listed as one of the best neighborhoods in NYC! You can, “grab a cannoli and venture a little way off the main drag to discover local neighborhood favorites like Artuso Pastry Shop and Casa Della Mozzarella. Looking to throw back a pint? Head to the Bronx Beer Hall which has a ton of seasonal brews perfect for fall.” If you only do one thing, check out The Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Read more, here.

The Sopranos Stars Lorraine Bracco and Steve Schirripa Reminisce Over Italian Food
October 15, 2021: People
Lorraine Bracco and Steve Schirripa, stars of The Sopranos, visited Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue in Little Italy and ate some delicious food! Read more, here.

Arthur Avenue businesses in the Bronx thrilled to celebrate Columbus Day after pandemic pause
October 11, 2021: PIX11
“Restaurant owners and customers on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx honored their Italian heritage on Monday with a day of food, entertainment and the company of friends and family after a rough year and a half navigating through COVID-19.” The restaurants have been here for generations and are here to stay.
Read more, here.

’Sopranos’ reunion in The Bronx
October 9, 2021: New York Post
Enzo’s on Arthur Avenue was featured on a recent Sopranos episode in an effort to spotlight “beleaguered restaurants” in NYC due to the pandemic.

Give a “Taste of Italy” for Christmas with Bronx Little Italy Gift Baskets
October 9, 2021: Travel with Val
Support local, family-owned businesses this holiday season with the best Italian gift baskets from the Bronx’s Little Italy! All can be purchased in-store or shipped nationwide. Check out the ones offered from Mike’s Deli, Joe’s Italian Deli, Tino’s Delicatessen, Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, Calabria Pork Store, and Marie’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans & Gifts. Read more, here.

Holiday Gift Guides: Taste of Bronx Little Italy
October 8, 2021: StacyKnows
Local businesses in Bronx Little Italy are selling gift baskets for the holiday season! Check out Joe’s Italian Deli, Mike’s Deli, Calabria Pork Store, Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, Tino’s Delicatessen, and Marie’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans & Gifts to get one. If you want to support the Belmont Business Improvement District, consider buying the Little Italy Bronx pasta sauce. Read more, here.

”Stanley Tucci’s Instagram Is a Delicious Corner of the Internet”
October 5, 2021: Food52
In her essay on Stanley Tucci and Italian cookies, Kelly Vaughan mentions her experience of buying quality ingredients from Arthur Avenue. Read more, here.

The Best Little Italy Neighborhoods in the US
October 1, 2021: The Points Guy
For a real dose of Italian culture, come to the Belmont section of the Bronx! Mount Carmel Wine & Spirits and Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles are featured in this article as great places to check out. Read more, here.