In advance of Easter Sunday on April 5, shops in Bronx Little Italy have egg-cellent holiday offerings, from festive favorites like Easter Egg Bread, ingredients for the perfect antipasto platter, traditional Easter meats, cheeses, sweets, and everything in between.
Below are just a few of the small and family-owned businesses in the neighborhood where New Yorkers and visitors can shop:
Easter Egg Bread from Madonia Bakery
Easter Egg Bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery, Madonia Bakery and Terranova Bakery – The bakeries of Bronx Little Italy are world-renowned for their freshness, and Easter Egg Bread is no exception. This festive bread traditionally features colorful hardboiled egg “baskets,” making it a beautiful Easter table centerpiece and the perfect sweet treat.
Marzipan Lamb & Easter Egg Bread from Gino’s Pastry Shop
An Assortment of Cakes, Pastries and Sweets – The aromas from neighborhood pastry shops are so irresistible, it is hard to choose just one! Must-tries are the traditional Italian Grain/Wheat Cheesecake from Artuso Pastry Shop, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year; assorted pastries from DeLillo Pastry Shop, celebrating over 100 years of business; cannoli from Egidio Pastry Shop; marzipan lambs from Gino’s Pastry Shop; and struffoli, or “honey balls”, from Morrone Pastry Shop and Café. Delivery and shipping are available at Artuso Pastry, as well as Morrone Pastry Shop and DeLillo Pastry (on select products). Gino’s Pastry offers shipping on select products.
Antipasto Essentials from Casa Della Mozzarella, Calabria Pork Store, and Pace’s Italian Market – Find all of the ingredients needed for a perfectly crafted antipasto platter, from homemade mozzarella to classic Italian-style dried meats, fresh ricotta, and other imported Italian products.
Pizza Rustica & Basket Cheese from Mike’s Deli
Pizza Rustica & Basket Cheese from Joe’s Italian Deli, Tino’s Deli & Catering, and Mike’s Deli – Pizza Rustica is a dense and savory Italian Easter Pie stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, and eggs. The delis also offer basket cheese, a traditional Easter cheese made with fresh cow’s milk which gets its name from the basket it is formed in. Shipping and delivery are available from Mike’s Deli. Delivery on select items available at Tino’s Deli.
Easter Meats from Peter’s Meat Market
Traditional Easter Meat from Biancardi’s Meat Market, Peter’s Meat Market, and Vincent’s Meat Market – Head to Arthur Avenue to get your traditional Easter meats, including baby lamb, legs of lamb, and baby goats. A show-stopping roast makes for a delectable star of your Easter meal as well. Shipping and delivery are available from Vincent’s Meat Market.
Chocolate Easter Eggs from Cerini Coffee & Gifts and Teitel Brothers – Whether you’re looking to fill up Easter baskets for the kids or set up your own egg hunt, customers can shop for a plethora of Chocolate Easter Eggs in a variety of chocolates, fillings, and even some filled with toys.
Ravioli & Pasta from Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles and Enzo’s On-the-Go – Borgatti’s is offering (and shipping) freshly made manicotti, ravioli, and Easter-favorite lasagna. In addition, Enzo’s On-the-Go will be selling a variety of their own fresh pasta from their convenient location in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market.
Fresh Seafood from Randazzo’s Seafood and Cosenza’s Fish Market – Those who abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent can find an extensive variety of fresh seafood at these local fish markets, including shrimp, branzino, octopus, calamari, mussels, eels, clams, and lobster.
Holiday “Spirit” at Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor and Mount Carmel Wine & Spirits – Shop an array of fine wines and liquors, including traditional Italian favorites, to round out your Easter meal. The knowledgeable staff are also available to make great pairing recommendations.
For those dining out on Easter Sunday, Arthur Avenue hosts a variety of restaurants, some of which have been in operation for nearly 100 years or longer. While the neighborhood offers delicious Italian fare, it is also home to a diverse array of cuisines, including Mexican, Albanian, and beyond. For the full list of restaurants, visit Bronx Little Italy.
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