Arthur Avenue Little Italy of the Bronx

Are you looking for great Italian food, shopping, and even hand rolled cigars in NYC? Look no further then Arthur Avenue, where many state is New York City’s real Little Italy! Some history of Arthur Avenue found on arthuravenuebronx.com states:

Generations of Italian families have given the area a special small-town character unique for an urban setting, at the same time establishing traditions that permeate the neighborhood like the sweet smell of sausage and peppers. Among the notables born and raised here are actor Chazz Palminteri, author Don DiLillo and rock star Dion DiMucci, whose group, Dion and the Belmonts, is named after a local street (Belmont Avenue). Joe Pesci began his acting career after being discovered by Robert DeNiro at a local neighborhood restaurant, where Pesci worked as the maitre’d.

Today the tradition continues with grandchildren and great-grandchildren remaining on Arthur Avenue, or returning here, to own and manage business begun by their immigrant ancestors. “Nearly every shop on Arthur Avenue is already some sort of institution,” as one writer put it. The vast array of markets, butchers, pasta and pastry shops is supported not only by long-time area residents but also their relatives and children from far and wide, who regularly return for the tastes and memories.

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take a sneak peak at what’s to find when Arthur Avenue:

About Arthur Avenue

For those looking for authentic fine Italian cuisine you will be hardpressed to find a better place in New York City then Arthur Avenue!

Let us know what you think of Arthur Avenue and if you agree it is the Little Italy of NYC.

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