When it comes to the Bronx, everyone talks about Arthur Avenue. But few know that there are some tasty options for munching near the Bronx Zoo—aside from the standard, often underwhelming Italian-American sit-downs over in Fordham-Belmont. From roti in Allerton to Albanian burek on Arthur Avenue and Yemeni food in Van Nest, there are plenty of interesting options. So if you're heading up to the Bronx to hang with the gorillas and the giraffes this summer, make sure to check out our guide to what's worth eating close by first.
Continue reading »
What makes an old-school, family-centric restaurant good for a couple is its very sense of familiarity. Perhaps you grew up with a go-to family spot, one where you celebrated practically every milestone you can remember. Or perhaps you'd like to find such a spot with a current paramour, where you might even take your own kids one day. For plenty of diners, Roberto's is just that kind of establishment, consistent and comfortable, a place to pass down.
Continue reading »
While their pizza should be avoided, Tony and Tina's excellent burek should be on your agenda next time you hit Arthur Avenue. Local businessmen Nine and Nike Khatazi have owned the Pizzeria for 6 years. Like a growing number of Italian restaurant and pizzeria owners, the Khatazis are Albanian, a result of cultural affinity and, for many, years spent in Italian refugee camps.
Continue reading »
Of the three sandwiches offered by
Estrellita Poblano III, a Mexican holdout on Arthur Avenue that caters to the area's burgeoning Latino community, the clear winner is the
cemita ($6.50).
Continue reading »
[Photo: Chichi Wang] On a recent trip to the Bronx's Arthur Avenue area, I dropped by Egidio's Pastry Shop on East 187th Street to inquire about their cannoli. While Egidio's also sells pre-filled cannoli, it's their freshly filled ones...
Continue reading »
[Photo: Chichi Wang] I've never had a sfogliatella that was amazing, though Ed tells me that there are delicious ones in Naples, where they're eaten fresh out of the oven. That the sfogliatelle in the United States have been...
Continue reading »
Located in the historic Arthur Avenue market in the Bronx, Mike's Deli doesn't scrimp on its subs. Eight dollars will get you the Big Mike's Combo, a meat-on-meat hero with densely packed layers of mortadella, ham, salami, capicola, and provolone.
Continue reading »
My friend Roy took me to the Yankee game last Friday night, and not only are his seats fantastic, fifteen rows back to the right of home plate, but they are fifty feet from the Arthur Avenue and Carl's Cheese...
Continue reading »
