Ciao Italia Piccola! Gran Divertimento!

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day. I had a splendid time in Little Italy in the Bronx yesterday. We wanted to go try the famous stuffed breads at the famous Mike's Deli on Arthur Avenue as well as seeing all the Italian culture. The shops, the people, the atmosphere screamed Italian. I was being nosy and listening to conversations as I walked down the street. It was like walking into a Scorsese Italian mobster movie. It was GREAT! I also noticed the pattern of stores. Meat market,supermarket,deli. Gellato store, bakery, cheese store. Italians love food! Geez! Can you blame them? It really didn't feel like the Bronx I knew. The neighborhood really lives up to its name. Little Italy indeed. When we went to the Arthur Avenue market where Mike's deli it was truly an experience. They had all kinds of different Italian things there. From Italian coffee to the Italian breads. The staff was really nice and welcoming. We ordered and sat at the little dining area at Mike's to have lunch. Mangia! It was so much fun.Loved Little Italy!