The Arthur Avenue Walkabout

We meet at

Grand Central Station at 10:30AM

by the

clock and wend our way up to the Bronx. From Grand Central, it is a twenty minute ride to the Fordham Rd Metro Station. If you prefer to meet us in the Bronx, arrangements can be made.

Purchase the specially priced Metro North 'city ticket' to Fordham Rd. On the tour we will explore this unique enclave, as we meet the locals, check out bread stores, pastry shops, visit markets and taste along the way. Stops include: the Arthur av Market with it''s cigar rollers, cheese makers, and deli's. Learn the history and hear how this 'nabe' became the "real" Little Italy in the Bronx. The tour includes seven to eight taste on Author Ave and the surrounding area. There is some traditional Italian food tasting and we will be walking around the neighborhood, so wear comfortable walking shoes!