Arthur Ave — Local services in New York

The last remaining Mecca for Italian products. The neighborhood has changed from when I was a kid with the addiction of the arrogance of Albanians pretending to be Italian the Cultural appropriation is what’s the issue. Instead of offering your products from your ancestral homeland and telling people about culture. There is an element of two pizzerias being Albanian owned that give people the idea that they are Italian when in reality it’s not. It’s nice to be culturally recognized and different. This diversity would offer better opportunities. Either way I’m stating what needs to be addressed. If you want Italian food then go to an Italian place. Same goes for...

Yum yum yum !! First visit to Arthur Avenue … felt like a vacation spot , touring the flavors of Italy in a NYC neighborhood. Excellent food , friendly store and restaurant owners/employees. Parking is NYC street parking (circle the blocks until a spot opens. Waking around this neighborhood was wonderful on this sunny Sunday … the people , sites, the sounds , scent of garlic , cheese, fresh bread was inviting !! Loved every minute of it ! Tree lined streets , old & new store fronts , bustling with people of all varieties, each store their own vibe and attraction . Groceries , cheeses , meats , bakeries … yum...

We spent the day on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, we had so much fun. Food Shopping speaking Italian all day my Son told me he felt like we were in Salerno Italy. All the products were fresh, and delicious the stores were Super clean and well stocked. Parked on the Street (go early) we had a quick lunch in the Market place, the fruit and vegetables were excellent. The meat from Vincent’s was excellent and cheeses & specialty products from the Corner Teitel Brothers 2372 Arthur Ave. were great. A...