Culinary Tour of the Bronx's Little Italy

Savory Sojourns, Ltd

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Activity #465

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Description

If it's authentic Italian food and culture you seek in New York City, head to the Bronx's Arthur Avenue, where the Italian community of Belmont is as genuine as a hand-made sopressata.

Arthur Avenue is New York's "Other" (and more authentic) Little Italy.

Settled in the latter part of the 19th century by Southern Italian laborers, today the Arthur Avenue neighborhood is filled with butcher shops, sausage makers, cheese makers, seafood markets, bakeries with 19th century ovens, pasta stores, restaurants and produce markets. Generations of Italians still live, work and shop in this vital neighborhood; Italian is the daily language of trade, and the shop owners and their patrons interact as friends and members of their community.

On this tour, Savory Sojourns will introduce you to the people and places, sights, sounds - and most of all, tastes - that make Arthur Avenue so very special. We'll stop at:
  • Bread bakeries
  • Seafood markets
  • Salumerias
  • Pasta stores
  • Homemade cheese stores
  • And the fabulous indoor market where vendors sell the best in Italian-style produce, meats and more, at great prices.
Lunch will be served at a warm home-cooking style trattoria known for its pasta dishes and superb desserts. We will meet the chef and dine in a private room in the wine cellar. We won't just dine - we'll be treated like part of the family!

What Is Not Included?

If you think you might want to make additional purchases at some of the shopping venues we visit, please bring cash and/or a credit card. If you are driving, bring several dollars' worth of quarters for the meter.

Meeting Location

Belmont (Arthur Avenue) (The Bronx, NY) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

FAQs

Do the tours run rain or shine?
Tours generally take place regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation that Savory Sojourns cancels a tour, you will be able to reschedule to another time or have your ticket refunded.
What is included in the price of the tour?
A light breakfast, full lunch with wine, all tastings, gratuities, and a special surprise are all included in your ticket purchases.
Is transportation to the tour available?
No, we meet at a predetermined location. Immediately upon purchasing your tickets, you will be provided an e-ticket, which will include the exact meeting location details. These will also include directions and a map, in case you are unfamiliar with the area. Please make sure to print these and bring them with you to the tour.
How many people do you take?
In order to maintain an intimate feel, the tour takes a maximum of 12 people.
Are children allowed on the tour?
This tour is appropriate for children eight and over. Since there is a lot of walking on this tour, please consider this when deciding whether this tour is appropriate for your child. If you are bringing a child under eight who will not be eating on the tour, you do not need to buy a ticket for them. If you are bringing a child over 8, or a child who will be participating in the tastings and meals, you should purchase a ticket.
Is the tour appropriate for people with special food needs?
We can accommodate vegetarians and diabetics, as well as those with food allergies. If you have any such requirements, please let us know at the time you purchase your tickets so that we may plan accordingly. Those with religious restrictions are welcome to join the tour, but we may not be able to find adequate substitutes.
Do you have foreign-speaking guides?
If you require the tour in a foreign language, please check with Savory Sojourns before purchasing your tickets. We have guides that speak Spanish, Italian, French and Hebrew, so we can often accommodate this request if we know sufficiently in advance. Please click “Contact Savory” to the left of the page to send us an email if you have non-English language requirements.
Does Marisa Tomei ever come on the tours?
Believe it or not, we DO get this question. NO.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes, Savory Sojourns often conducts private tours as well. If you would like a tour for your own group, click “Contact Savory” to the left of the page and let us know the details of your request. A Savory Sojourns representative with contact you shortly.

About

Savory Sojourns, Ltd

Since 1997, Savory Sojourns, Ltd has been providing a new and exciting culinary experience to New York City visitors and locals alike.

Native New Yorker and food enthusiast Addie Tomei shaped Savory Sojourns in her own image - with guides that share her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for cooking and the city they call home. All experiences are led by Addie or one of her personally trained guides.

Since its formation, Savory Sojourns has had the pleasure of sharing New York's culinary treasures with countless New Yorkers and visitors, including even the gliterati of Addie's Oscar-winning daughter, actress Marisa Tomei. From restaurants to gourmet markets to patisseries and greenmarkets, Savory Sojourns incorporates them all.

Addie and Savory Sojourns have received rave reviews in dozens of publications, including Bon Appetit, Town and Country, The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune. Savory Sojourns has also been featured on The Food Network and NPR, among numerous TV and radio programs.

Addie and all guides are licensed New York City tour guides.