One of the recurring topics in The Foodie’s busy email box is people complaining that there is no Indian restaurant here in the Cape Region. That is sadly true, but desperate situations call for desperate measures: We have discovered that … Continue reading →

174 5th Ave. New York, New York 10010 212-6755096 See the wonderful website here. See the menu here. Eisenberg’s motto: “Raising New York’s Cholesterol since 1929.” Love it! In a world of pretentious nonsense about “gluten free” (except for those … Continue reading →

606 E. 187th St. Bronx, NY 10458 718-367-8198 See the website here. It all began in the Bronx, 1925. Two brothers Rocco and Joe Delillo, having immigrated from Calabria, opened a pastry shop together in 1925. The located it amidst … Continue reading →

2344 Arthur AvenueBronx, NY 10642 718-295-5033 The online reviews say it all: “There’s plenty of places to explore, from cigar rollers, to butchers, to delis, and so on.” “Old school Market with different deli counters, hand rolled cigars, cheeses.” “Stop … Continue reading →

2376 Arthur Avenue Bronx, New York 10458 718-220-0000 See the pizza menu here. John’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is the very first pizza joint we visited in NYC. After much shuffling around (and the sad closing of the iconic John’s Brick … Continue reading →

2348 Arthur Ave. Bronx, New York 10458 718-295-5573 See them on Facebook Established in 1918, Madonia Brothers Bakery is the center of the universe for everything sweet and Italian. Mountains of biscotti greet you when you enter, and loaves of … Continue reading →

600 E. 187th St. at Arthur Avenue Bronx, New York 10458 718-584-3451 They have no Facebook or web presence, but you can check them out courtesy of Foursquare. Full Moon Pizzeria is located at the prime corner of Arthur Avenue … Continue reading →

632 E. 187th St. Bronx, New York 10458 718-367-3799 Follow Borgatti’s on Facebook! Check out some recipes and ravioli tips from Borgatti’s Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles is a third generation, family run specialty pasta shop. Mario Borgatti and his … Continue reading →

2372 Arthur Avenue Bronx, New York 10458 718-733-9400 Visit their website See some great Italian recipes! Teitel Brothers was established in 1915. The numerous accolades speak for themselves: “…world class wholesale and retail Italian gourmet deli.” Daily News. “…most authentic … Continue reading →

2350 Arthur Ave. Bronx, New York 10458 718-733-4058 There are 3 butchers on Arthur Ave. and they are all good. Biancardi’s, Vincent’s and Peter’s inside the Arthur Ave. Market. Lunch is also good at most places. We have become friends … Continue reading →