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| Cute little puppy coffee! |
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| Blue Mediterranean has amazing seafood dishes. |
I still remember my first time going to Bronx’s Little Italy after visiting Fordham during my junior year of high school. I had never been in such a neighborhood before, and it was fascinating seeing all of the quaint Italian restaurants and cafes.
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| Quick Tino's veggie lasagna lunch before class. |
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| Umai Sushi's specialty rolls. |
I’ve
made it my mission to visit every eatery on Arthur Avenue by the time I
graduate. However, as I’m in the midst of my junior year, I’m slowly realizing
that this might not be possible to accomplish in my remaining time at Fordham.
There are so many options in Bronx’s Little Italy that are essential to try out;
some have been around for years, and now ones open all the time. Inevitably, I’ve found my personal favorites, and I suggest them to every visiting family and prospective student I meet on campus.
A
common misconception about Little Italy is that it’s only good for dinner, but
Fordham students will tell you otherwise. There are plenty of dinner options
for sure, but it’s just as easy to go out and grab a breakfast sandwich after a
long night of studying, indulge in a quick cup of coffee and pastry between
classes, meet friends for frozen yogurt when the weather’s nice, or grab a
delicious slice of pizza – just because!
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| My favorite: taco salad from Estrellita's! |
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| Coffee and croissant breakfast from De Lillo's. |
Not
only that, but the area is also particularly affordable – especially since many
of its patrons are very budget-concerned college students – and offers all
different types of cuisines, not solely Italian (even though the Italian food
here is second to none…). The area exudes a very family-friendly vibe, and the
school spirit lives on in the neighborhood, even more so after homecoming and
big football games when the streets fill with crowds of Fordham families and proud
alumni.
