Arthur Avenue Retail Market

Description:

• This colorful, enclosed market opened in the heart of the Bronx's Little Italy in 1940, and is a prize of the north borough. The market, like the Bronx, has had its ups and downs but now is thriving. You'll find fresh-produce purveyors, such as Biano fruits and vegetables, and Joe Liberatore's Garden of Plenty, where you can buy tomato plants to grow at home. There is Peter's Market, for homemade sausages and braciole; Mike's Deli, for freshly made mozzarella and sandwiches; Café al Mercato, for their amazing broccoli rabe pizza and pasta fagioli; the Arthur Avenue Baking Company, for loaves of pane di casa and Parmesan breadsticks; and even La Casa Grande Tobacco Company, where they roll their own cigars.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010
•  Recommended 2010