My Life On Arthur Avenue

After they got married, the wife-and-husband duo would eventually combine their passions and skills into Feast on History , a tour company based in New York City. One of their most popular tours is a food crawl along Arthur Avenue, stopping in at some of the shops that Galliani has been frequenting since his childhood.

And this is no ordinary stand-and-point tour: Oteri also breaks down some of the finer points of Italian food traditions -- for example, the tour kicks off inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, where travelers get fresh cannolis and she explains how true Italian cannolis must be piped fresh, not stored the day before or frozen.

My Life On Arthur Avenue

The couple, who have since expanded their business to food and culture tours in Italy most recently a Naples itinerary following the hugely popular Elena Ferrante novels , feel fortunate that they have been able to follow their passions around the globe. But there's one place that really feels like home -- Arthur Avenue.

Whether it's parmigiano or burrata you're after, this cozy cheese shop is very generous with the samples. Oteri points out that there are seven shops along Arthur Avenue that make their own fresh mozzarella daily but, if forced to pick a favorite, she'd opt for Joe's Italian Deli. While this third-generation-owned bakery is just off of Arthur Avenue, the breads are worth making the small detour. The pastry shop is where insiders go for cakes, sfogliatelle and fresh cannolis. At this ode to all things pork you won't want to miss the chance to take a selfie under the famous "sausage chandelier.

If you're after a sit-down meal, head to Mario's for a pizza -- the restaurant was a favorite of "The Godfather" author Mario Puzo. The best things to do in New York City beyond Manhattan. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for families with kids? Is this a place or activity you would go to on a rainy day? Would you tell a friend to take a guided tour of this place? Are the prices for this place or activity expensive?

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Grand Central is the S subway line from Times Square, heading east Grand Central is the S subway line from Times Square, heading east. Arthur Avenue is just off Fordham Road East. You can take the subway the whole way. Take the 1, 2, or 3 train north from Times Square to 59th Street. Change to the D line to Fordham Road. This is the cheapest way. Take an Uber or a taxi. Good choice if you are a small group or have young kids.