The "Real Little Italy" Arthur Ave in the heart of The Bronx, NY
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Lifelong native New Yorker with solid experience and working knowledge of Arthur Avenue, NYC’s "Real Little Italy”. Bring your appetite and explore unique authentic Italian delicacies along one the most famous cultural spots in all of New York City. Hear the stories, history, and what makes Arthur Avenue a must-see visit. Among the highlights, visit the Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce stand, and café. Get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Try Madonia’s Bakeries ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and check out the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. So many original Italian restaurants to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s. Get a slice from ‘Full Moon Pizza’, grab a mozzarella from Casa Della Mozzarella and take home some Borgotti’s ravioli too!
Your experience
Stop 1
Check out Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce, and café, get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Hear the stories of how this market was moved indoors nearly 100 years ago, the individual business ownership and how their partnerships keep with the original Italian immigrant experience alive till this day.
Stop 2
Madonia’s Bakery, Cosenza’s Fish Market, Calabria Pork Store Try Madonia’s Bakery ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and go see the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. Visit the most authentic and famous restaurants Arthur Ave has to offer. Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s and hear all of the stories of their development and sustainability generation to generation
Stop 3
Cultural and religious landmark and anchor of the Authur Avenue in neighborhood. The ‘Stations of the Cross’ are stunning. Beautiful church with services in English, Italian and Spanish. Such a special moving cathedral that serves the immigrant and struggling people of this Bronx neighborhood.
What’s included
- Snacks
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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