THESE tasty Italian treats at New York City's San Gennaro festival have exceeded expectations with one dessert tasting as close to home-cooked as you can get. The Feast of San Gennaro, known as "the feast of all feasts," has been around since 1926.

At the turn of the 20th century, Italians immigrated to the lower east side of New York City. In 1926, those from Naples, Italy decided to have a one-day block party to celebrate Saint San Gennaro who is honored as their native city's principal patron.