New York: Secret Food, History and Culture of Little Italy Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Arthur Avenue Retail Market, 2344 Arthur Ave, New York City, NY 10458-8104

Wander through this piece of Italian-New York history while checking out the fresh produce, freshly rolled cigars, imported Italian products, and overstuffed sandwiches. Learn about the history of this market dating back to the 1940’s and see how it is still the heartbeat of the neighborhood.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Madonia Bakery, 2348 Arthur Ave, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

Grab some freshly baked bread straight out of the oven at this always crowded local bakery that has been serving the neighborhood for over 100 years.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Calabria Pork Store, 2338 Arthur Ave, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

Get your cameras out for the neighborhood’s famous “Sausage Chandelier.” Nibble on some housemade spicy soppressata while you stand underneath the ageing salamis hanging from the ceiling.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cosenza's Fish Market, 2354 Arthur Ave, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

Oysters used to be street food and along Arthur Avenue, and they still are. Watch the employees freshly shuck an oyster for you right outside this century-old fish market. Slurp some bivalves as people have been doing on the streets of New York for centuries.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Egidio Pastry Shop, 622 E 187th St, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

The oldest business we visit on the tour still makes their Italian cookies with the same recipe and oven from 1912. Sample a few traditional Italian cookies.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Full Moon Pizzeria, 600 E 187th St, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

A favorite of the neighborhood, this classic slice joint makes giant slices with all sorts of toppings. This is your chance to try that famous New York slice.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gino's Pastry Shop, 580 E 187th St, The Bronx, NY 10458, USA

Finish the tour with the most famous Italian pastry - a cannoli. Gino’s has been featured in the movie A Bronx Tale and pipes their cannolis to order. Even after all the amazing food, we can still find time for one more bite.

Duration: 10 minutes