Exploring Arthur Avenue: The Bronx's Own Little Italy

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [NEWS]( | [THINGS TO DO]( Sponsored [Camp Jacobson in Old Westbury]( is a place where children grow and flourish in a safe, nurturing environment built upon Jewish values and ideals. RECENT ARTICLES [Exploring Arthur Avenue: The Bronx's Own Little Italy]( The Bronx’s famed Arthur Avenue probably needs no introduction. Often dubbed NYC’s “real” Little Italy, this area in the Belmont section of NYC’s northernmost borough has been known for its Italian heritage dating back to the 1850s. The neighborhood has been featured in many films and TV shows—most notably, A Bronx Tale, Robert DeNiro’s directorial debut starring DeNiro, Chazz Palminteri, and Lillo Brancato. In many ways, Arthur Avenue remains the same as it has for decades—distinct Italian bakeries, delis, restaurants, and markets—and in other ways, it has evolved in the way many NYC neighborhoods do. Mexican eateries like Estrellita Pablana and Rancho Estella on 187th dot the area, while Mexican specialty store Panderia Lucero offers fresh-baked sweet breads, Mexican candy, piñatas, and more. Arthur Avenue's location, conveniently close to the [Bronx Zoo]( and [New York Botanical Garden]( makes it a fun stop en route to the attractions, though it's a worthy destination in its own right. Now is a great time to visit—the city is starting to thaw, and [spring excitement]( is in the air, so read on for nine things to do in the Bronx's Little Italy with kids. [Read more.]( [13 April Fools' Day Food Pranks To Play on Your Kids]( April Fools' Day is around the corner, and if you’re like me, you relish the opportunity to play a fun April Fools' prank on your kids. Food pranks are a great choice because kids can be so fickle with their food, and these pranks offer a great opportunity to break out of habits or try something a bit more playful in an area where they may feel stress or hesitation. So get your grocery list together, set aside about the same amount of prep time as you would for a simple recipe, and let’s food prank your kids! Want more silly and super easy April Fools' Day jokes to play on kids? We've got [17 truly simple prank ideas]( that will leave little ones laughing (and check out these [favorite kid jokes]( that will keep them giggling all day long). [Read more.]( [What's Open Now in NYC]( [20+ Outdoor Eateries]( [15 NYC Birthday Party Spots]( [Free & Cheap Summer Camps]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2021 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.