![]() ![]() It's so much fun to spend a Saturday afternoon (many of the markets are closed on Sundays) on Arthur Avenue, strolling the streets, soaking up the energy and checking out the specialty food and supply shops. There are many Italian bakeries, pizzerias, restaurants and specialty shops, mixed with food and retail from other cultures. Much like Manhattan’s Little Italy, but with far less tourists and cheesiness, Arthur Avenue and its environs (the action stretches across 187th Street) is sprawling with energy and excitement. Honestly, visiting either of those places without a trip to Arthur Avenue is just plain WRONG. Notably, this particular area of the Bronx is just over a mile from two major NYC family friendly attractions - the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. The area is still viewed today as the Bronx’s primary Italian American community.Īs hopefully every resident of Westchester and Fairfield Counties knows, the Bronx is the northernmost borough of New York City and therefore, generally speaking, the closest borough to home. The Belmont section of the Bronx has been a haven for Italian immigrants since the 1950s. This is New York’s true Little Italy and a visit is lots of delicious fun. And it’s such an awesome, nearby and special place, that it’s owed a full post. It’s been years since I’ve mentioned Arthur Avenue on this blog.
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