Guidebook for Bronx
Food Scene
Go see Sal and Pina and their famiy, and have a slice or a sandwich in a very cozy, college joint that's open all night when school's in session. You'll feel right at home there.
Pugsley Pizza
590 E 191st StGo see Sal and Pina and their famiy, and have a slice or a sandwich in a very cozy, college joint that's open all night when school's in session. You'll feel right at home there.
Another famous landmark on Arthur Ave. is Palombo's. The owner is a former Italian professor from Rome. He has several shops in the Bronx, and this is his flagship. Lively, community atmosphere.
Palombo Pastry Shop
601 East 187th StreetAnother famous landmark on Arthur Ave. is Palombo's. The owner is a former Italian professor from Rome. He has several shops in the Bronx, and this is his flagship. Lively, community atmosphere.
Some evenings, they sing old Italian favorites. Fun, very Italian-American atmosphere.
Pasquale's Rigoletto
2311 Arthur AveSome evenings, they sing old Italian favorites. Fun, very Italian-American atmosphere.
Everything Else
The above-ground Metro North train gets you to Grand Central in two stops and 18 minutes.
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Fordham Plaza
402 E Fordham RdThe above-ground Metro North train gets you to Grand Central in two stops and 18 minutes.
Super Laundromat
2429 Arthur AveNext-day drop-off laundry service or do-it-yourself.
This place is SoOooO Italian-American. The back patio looks like my great-godmother's front lawn. Portions are large and delicious. Service is friendly.
2477 Arthur Ave
2477 Arthur AvenueThis place is SoOooO Italian-American. The back patio looks like my great-godmother's front lawn. Portions are large and delicious. Service is friendly.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
627 E 187th StThis church still has Italian-language mass every Sunday.
This library caters to Italian culture. In addition to the regular books, they have Italian collections for adults and children, Large DVD selection. Italian game days.
New York Public Library - Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center
610 E 186th StThis library caters to Italian culture. In addition to the regular books, they have Italian collections for adults and children, Large DVD selection. Italian game days.
If you're looking to barbeque, or if you're looking for a Dominican or Puerto Rican beach experience, it doesn't get any more real than this.
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오처드 비치
If you're looking to barbeque, or if you're looking for a Dominican or Puerto Rican beach experience, it doesn't get any more real than this.
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Cortlandt Park SouthPeople play cricket here. Cricket?!
This place has free handball courts and outdoor workout stations. People are usually playing sports here in the afternoons and evenings.
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Columbus Square
808 Columbus AveThis place has free handball courts and outdoor workout stations. People are usually playing sports here in the afternoons and evenings.
GCT is just 18 minutes and two stops away from my house on the Metro North.
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StGCT is just 18 minutes and two stops away from my house on the Metro North.
Shopping
This is the cheese shop that Italians come up from Manhattan to shop at. They make home-made mozzarella knots (bocconcini) every day. They have all kinds of specialty cheeses and delicious sandwiches.
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Casa Della Mozzarella
604 E 187th StThis is the cheese shop that Italians come up from Manhattan to shop at. They make home-made mozzarella knots (bocconcini) every day. They have all kinds of specialty cheeses and delicious sandwiches.
Essentials
Borgatti's Ravioli & Egg Noodles
632 E 187th StFreshly made pasta to buy and take home and cook. It's famous.
Италианска пекарна и сладкарница "Адео"
2352 Arthur AvenueFresh Italian breads.
In warm months, eat raw oysters out at the sidewalk stand. Part of the color of Arthur Ave.
Cosenza's Fish Market
2354 Arthur AveIn warm months, eat raw oysters out at the sidewalk stand. Part of the color of Arthur Ave.
The Best Deli & Grill
536 East Fordham RoadThis deli/convenience store is open 24 hours. It's steps from our house.