On this episode of the Arthur Avenue Podcast, the boys return to their natural habitat:
fresh mozzarella, soppressata, and loud chewing noises.
We’re eating classic Italian staples straight out of Arthur Avenue (Calabria Pork Store) in the Bronx, pairing them with Bocelli Sangiovese from the Tuscan winery owned by legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli— if you’re going to antipasto, you might as well do it operatically.
Anthony breaks down:
Why mozzarella + soppressata is still undefeated
How Bocelli Sangiovese drinks like a crowd-pleaser but thinks like a serious Italian wine
What makes celebrity-owned wineries legit (and when they’re just cash grabs)
And, for reasons no one can fully explain, his deep admiration for former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
Is it satire? Is it sincere? Is it wine talking?
Yes.
If you love Italian wine, Arthur Avenue food, Bronx culture, or watching grown men argue while eating, this episode is for you.
🍷 Wine Featured
Bocelli Sangiovese (Tuscany, Italy)
Bright cherry, earthy undertones, food-first structure—built for cured meats and food with good fat.
📍 Topics Covered
Arthur Avenue Italian food culture
Mozzarella & soppressata pairings
Bocelli Winery & celebrity Italian wines
Sangiovese food pairings
Bronx wine talk
NYC politics (uninvited but persistent)
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