The real Lttle Italy

The Arthur avenue Little Italy in the Belmont section of the Bronx is the last true little Italy. The one in Manhattan is actually an extension of China Town with a few Italian restaurants of variable quality thrown in. These are mostly for tourists so this area it no longer qualifies. Here in the Bronx, people still live here and although there is a hipster component the area has retained it's charm. The indoor market is a wonderful place to shop and to have lunch. Some of the stores are rather pricy but those cater to tourists. I love this place as it's one of my favorite venues in the Big Apple.