There is something very enchanting about snow, especially when it’s snowing on Arthur Avenue during Christmastime. We had the luxury of being a part of the exclusive Arthur Avenue food tour with Danielle Oteri and Anthony Fasano of The Italian American Podcast. Besides tantalizing our taste buds, we were given some first hand looks at what goes on behind the scenes at some of Arthur Avenue’s most legendary establishments and the neighborhood’s rich history.

While we sunk our teeth into some delectable delicacies, Danielle illuminated so many wonderful historical facts about the Bronx’s oldest Italian neighborhood. Being situated in a section of the Bronx called Belmont, Arthur Avenue is the main artery of a once thriving Italian enclave.