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It’s one of the Bronx’s worst kept secrets. It’s a neighborhood built by immigrants. But it’s best known for it’s food. Arthur Avenue is famous for its authentic Italian markets, bakeries, delis and restaurants. It’s a place where tradition meets innovation and businesses are handed down through the generations. It’s been called one of the great streets of America, but it’s more than just a culinary destination.
0:00 – What is Arthur Avenue in the Bronx famous for?
1:51 – Where to go Arthur Ave Bronx?
4:32 – Arthur Avenue history
10:33 – Is Arthur Avenue worth it?
16:21 – The fair and famous of Bronx’s Arthur Avenue
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34 Comments
The Bronx Tale was made in 1933?
Arthur Avenue is a fake. 90% of the restaurants are owned by Albanians NOT Italians. No Italians live in the area any longer. the area is Puerto Rican and Black. It would not survive if not for the bus loads of Tourist. It's a tourist trap. These cardoon characters are not Italians, they are Bronx uneducated third generation Italian Americans..
A pain in the butt to get to, but well worth it. The shop owners are wonderful.
"You won't get this in New Jersey" yeah we don't need it. New Jersey has plenty of incredible Italian delis so just shut it down, Bruno.
and now they are considered "white"
Went once. Yeah, the food was excellent. But wherever Italians are the food is outstanding.
You should give the vendors a shout out or 😡
I grew up in Syosset (Long Island) but moved down to Virginia 25 years ago.
Before moving I was a cop in NYC and would routinely take my meal breaks on Arthur Ave.
I miss these old school delis and restaurants.
I'm trying to figure out what part of Italy these immigrants came from that puts mozzerella on everything? 3/4 of what I ate in Italy when I lived there for a few years, I have red sauce or mozzarella.
I grew up in an Italian colony in South San Francisco, California. All of the Italians I knew were from northern Italy, mostly from Tuscany, which is why SSF was known as Little Lucca. My ancestors were Piemontese. Our little town was known for its delicious Italian restaurants. They also ran our government. After the 1970’s, the Italian influence started to fade away, but hasn’t yet completely disappeared.
On another note, around 17:05 where Bronx entertainers are mentioned, I have to include here that Al Pacino and Jerry Vale were also raised in the Bronx.
(Penn Ave) Strip District in Pittsburgh,Pa.hands down.!!!!!
My first job in construction was at St. Barnabas Hospital in 1988. We used to eat at Full Moon Pizza when it was a small storefront with a few tables. The restaurant was behind the pizzeria. I used to have the Italian hero at Mikes Deli and bring home the best Italian bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery. I really miss the Italian food the most since I left NY
I Love This Place!!!
As a life long born and raised Chicago guy here's my take. I was fortunate enough to become a full partner in a big Wall Street trading firm at age 25. That meant 1 to 3 visits to NYC per month for decades. No where on the planet has food that equals what's available in NYC, no where. Whatever type of cuisine, NYC does it best. It doesn't matter where in the 5 boroughs you are, there's always something awesome to eat. NYC hero's are levels above Chicago's, but Philly runs a close second IMO. The thing I miss most (I'm retired now) are my monthly trips to HQ. I ran our Chitown operations as well as the AMEX operation in NYC. I also ran Philly, San Fran and L.A. from my home base of Chicago. Talk about the job of a lifetime. They paid me well, we traveled and stayed at the best of the best and had unlimited expense accounts. That's only because we made a huge amount of money every single year. We worked 80 hour weeks most of the time, but I wouldn't change it for anything. I'd also add that NYC people are the coolest in the USA. I never felt more welcomed in any city than I did in NYC. There you have one man's opinion.
Lived in the Bronx for about 20 years and would take my kids there to get bread and cookies at the bakeries. What's sad is that the the neighborhood is aging out; the area is a hold out. They have a strong business association and I wish the all the best but neighborhoods change.
Whats w the wiggling legs?
In my neighborhood, Brooklyn,Waterbury Connecticut the foot police used to walk by my grandmother‘s house and she’d ask him to come in for a macaroni and she always fed them every night when they came by our neighborhood was just like Arthur Avenue all Italians and all the Italian stores. I am proud to be Italian and I will never let the traditions of the Italian people fade away.
Don’t forget to mention that little Italy in The Bronx is one of the most racist communities in America. I spent most of my life in The Bronx, just a few blocks away. Spics and n…..s weren’t allowed. Their words not mine.
Went to Fordham and lived on Aurthur Ave for 15 years. A magical place!!
A family favorite. Go to the Botanical Gardens, then walk back to Arthur Ave. so you're hungry as heck. Walk into every store for the aromas, then eat like a gladiator.
So after seeing this video, I drove three hours to go visit Arthur Avenue. All the places featured in this video are indeed there, but the people walking the street are mostly Latinos and the streets on either side of Arthur Avenue are wall to wall Latino shops. Like Little Italy in Manhattan, Arthur Avenue won't last much longer as New York City continues its never ending changes. If you are planning to visit, hurry up, I reckon that in 5 years, all of this will be gone.
You inspire me to move back.
It’s a Shame is being taken over by Albanians
I have many good memories of Arthur Ave when I was a young kid my grandma will take me buy my hand as we went shopping Arthur Ave it's like a Italian paradise as now iam 65 years old and moved from new York but everytime I visit my old home I go to Arthur Ave and all of the Beautiful memories come right back to me them I also thank God for i was born Italian 🇮🇹🇮🇹🙏♥️💚🤍❤️
Just watching the video it makes me happy and it makes me sad because I remember all the times we ate and shop the Ave with family that are no longer with me God bless to all ♥️💚🤍♥️🙏♥️🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
David Greco is the man
Best mozzarella I’ve ever had in my LIFE: Casa Bella Mozzarella. Hands down.
The Puerto Rican Mob With The Mexicans Are Trying To Take Away Arthur Ave From The Italians. FACT TRUTH
Even 45 years ago, the Puerto Ricans live a block away.
Good Video . Always like to see these stores that started the legacy and still thriving. Not to mention the hours of hard work and prep .
I live 10 min, from Arthur ave for 29 years. The best place. Always in my heart❤️ Italian food the best in the 🌎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯%
If you come to NYC it really is worth it to visit Arthur Avenue.
Immigration act killed Italian immigration. What you're seeing is a slow bleed out. It's sad I wish the neighborhood would grow
Jesus Christ… Albanians and Mexicans?! you’ll never get a real Italian meal if it’s cooked by a Mexican… I’m sorry… And the Albanians just follow where of the Italians go