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Photo: Courtesy of New York Botanical Garden
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A Guide to Bronx Arts & Entertainment
Published by The Bronx Tourism Council
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Catch The Train Show at the New York Botanical
Garden and Check Out Other Great Holiday
Happenings In The Bronx.
Vol. 1, No. 1
Photo: Maritza Suarez, Bronx Tourism Council
Inside:
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Taste of the Bronx Food Show To
Feature Borough’s Top Eateries.
Photo: Courtesy of The Bronx Dance Coalition
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The Bronx is
Zoo-riﬁc
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“African Footprint” Makes Its
American Debut In The Bronx.
At The Holidays
Photo: Courtesy of WCS
Photo: Courtesy of Lehman Center for The Perfoming Arts
Arthur Aviles Typical Theater Is
At The Forefront of the Bronx
Dance Coalition.
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Message From Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion
From arts and antiques to an internationally-renowned zoo, the Bronx delights with world-famous attractions, diverse artistic expression, great restaurants, and over 60 landmarks and historic districts. This is where literary greats like Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain lived -- and break dancing and
salsa music were born.
With so much to offer, it’s no wonder the Bronx is a popular destination year-round. But the holidays are an especially good time to enjoy Bronx
tours, music, art exhibits and celebrations designed especially for kids from one to 92.
This issue features directories and a calendar of events to help you discover many of the arts and entertainment events taking place in the Bronx over
the next few weeks. Whether you’re a visitor or a native New Yorker, I urge you to take advantage of all the Bronx has to offer at this very special
season.
Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year!
Sincerely,
Adolfo Carrion
Bronx Borough President
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Six Ways to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions
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Coalition Spotlights the Bronx’s Flourishing Dance Scene
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10 Great Ways To Make Holiday Memories In The Bronx
HOLIDAY IDEAS
Take the Train to the Trains
How about a train show that
marries old-fashioned charm with
enough bells and whistles to satisfy the Internet generation? The
annual train show at the New
York Botanical Garden delivers,
and Metro North Railroad drops
you at the doorstep of this breathtaking exhibit.
Picture working trains moving
through replicas of favorite New
York sites: Yankee Stadium, the
Statue of Liberty, the Empire State
Building, Brooklyn Bridge. The
150 miniature models aren’t made
of plastic, but painstakingly recreated to scale with twigs, pods and
other natural materials fashioned
by a national team of florists.
The magical show entertains
children and their train-loving parents through Jan. 13.
General Garden admission
costs $6 for adults and $1 or less
for children. Combination passes
that include the train show start
at $13. On-site parking available
for $10. Bronx River Parkway and
Fordham Road, (718) 817-8700,
www.nybg.org.
Go Where the Weather
Outside is Always Delightful
The 4,000 animals housed at
the world-famous Bronx Zoo
have wowed visitors for more than
a century.
What child can resist staring
eye-to-eye with Congolese gorillas,
feeding a llama, or watching grizzly
bears tumble in the snow? Families
experience the thrill of exploring
the Himalayas, Ethiopian highlands, and African savanna without ever leaving New York City.
At the holidays, the Zoo is up at
night! Holiday Lights is an outdoor
light festival illuminating the Zoo’s
acres of land, and on many evenings there are kids’ art projects,
ice sculpture exhibits, marshmallow roasting and reindeer feedings.
Need a break from the cold? Duck
inside the Zoo’s eight indoor exploration spaces, where children can
view 9,000 species of birds, stand
underneath an 18-foot-tall giraffe,
and explore a 37,000 square-foot
jungle kept at a comfortable 75
degrees Farenheit.
The Zoo costs $14 for adults
and $10 for children. It provides
all-day parking for $10. 2300
Southern Blvd., (718) 367-1010,
www.bronxzoo.com.
Encourage Your Budding Artist
Every Saturday and Sunday
afternoon, artists at Wave Hill’s
Family Art Project help little
hands explore nature and their
artistic side. At this time of year,
participants transform branches
into sculptures, weave pine cones
into wall hangings, and create leaf
collages from trees blanketing this
bucolic space.
Wave Hill is a unique public
garden, arts center and 28-acre
open space beautifully overlooking the Hudson River. The facility
offers year-round natural excursions combined with indoor crafting and play.
Activities are included with an
admission of $2 for children, $6
for adults. Tuesdays are free, as are
Sunday mornings. Metro-North
Railroad, subway or car all get you
to Wave Hill. 675 W. 252nd St.,
(718) 549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Now That’s Italian!
Chicken Napolitano; garlicky
broccoli rabe; pizza from a 19th
century wood-burning stove;
creamy tiramisu with a shot of
fresh espresso. The Bronx’ Little
Italy — what many regard as the
city’s authentic article — draws
generations of visitors from across
the globe. It’s a natural, convenient
stop after visiting the New York
Botanical Garden or Bronx Zoo.
Wandering along Arthur
Avenue and East 187th Street,
visitors will find pastry shops with
over-stuffed cannoli, barrels of
black olives, hanging cheeses aging
to perfection and meat butchered
to order. If you’re there for lunch,
have a seat inside the historic
Arthur Avenue Retail Market for
the day’s specials at delis dating
back 50 years. Or choose from one
of dozens of top-rated restaurants,
many still operated by 3rd and 4th
family generations.
Little Italy gets into full gear
during the holidays with festive
lights and special treats like the
traditional Christmas cake, torrone. The center of the community is its lovely, hundred-year-old
parish, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church, 627 E. 187th St., festively decorated for traditional
Christmas services. The neighborhood is compact and visitors
can easily walk at their leisure.
Photo: Maritza Suarez, Bronx Tourism Council
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t’s the holidays. You saw the
tree at Rockefeller Center.
You caught the Rockettes.
You ogled the department
store windows and lights of Time
Square. Hungry for more? Then
head to the Bronx, where unique
and memorable holiday experiences await.
Easy to get to from anywhere
in the tri-state area, the Bronx
draws kids from one to 92 to two of
New York City’s most fascinating
holiday attractions—The Holiday
Light Show at the Bronx Zoo and
the New York Botanical Garden’s
Holiday Train Show.
The borough’s great ethnic
diversity is on display at the holidays too. Trade in your figgy pudding for home-made flan, tiramisu
and other ethnic treats at popular
restaurants across the borough—or
try lots of them under one roof
at the annual Taste of the Bronx
Food Show held at the Lehman
Center for the Performing Arts.
And what are the holidays without music and dance? Whether it’s
lords-a-leaping or hips-a-shaking,
join the audience or take to the
dance floor.
Chef from Black Whale Restaurant at the Taste of the Bronx
Food Show
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Great restaurants abound in
neighborhoods across the Bronx,
and there’s no better time to
explore them than during the holidays, when the food is delicious,
the décor is festive and the service
is especially jolly. For our favorite
picks, see the restaurants listing
starting on page 19.
For a really special culinary
treat, join The Bronx Tourism
Council on Sunday, Dec. 16 for
its annual Taste of the Bronx
Food Show. Here’s how it works:
first, attend the 3 p.m. holiday
concert of Handel’s Messiah at the
Lehman Center for the Performing
Arts; immediately after, stroll out
to taste samplings from the borough’s most celebrated restaurants.
Italian, French, Caribbean eateries
and more will dish out the goods
that got them noticed by preeminent dining guides like Zagat and
Michelin.
Admission to the concert starts
at $10. The food tasting is free
with ticket purchase. That’s quite
a deal for so much sustenance for
body and soul. 250 Bedford Park
Blvd. West, (718) 960-8833, www.
lehmancenter.org.
But when you’re ready to burn
some of those calories, get your
body moving at one of the borough’s nightlife spots (see the directory, p. 27) . We especially like
Belly Dancing Mondays at Tosca
Restaurant (4038 E. Tremont Ave.,
(718) 239-3300) and Salsa Tuesdays
at the 718 Lounge (3233 E. Tremont
Ave., (718) 863-2582) .
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he Rambling House has come to be known as one of
New York’s premier bar/restaurants Our resident Djs
and our friendly and fun bar staff deliver an experience
you will not soon forget!
We pride ourselves on serving freshly made Irish Cuisine’s
with authentic traditional recipes. The Rambling House has
become a favorite for lunch and after work. A popular venue
for business lunches and parties. We can seat over 90 customers and have over 5,000 square feet.
4292 Katonah Avenue (off 233rd Street) • Woodlawn, NY
Phone: (718) 798-4510 • www.ramblinghouseny.com
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Live Music
Thursday, Friday &
Saturday Nights
Sunday Night D.J.
Best Hits
Sidewalk Cafe
Enjoy a Sunday
Brunch
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Bronx Insider’s Guide:
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fter the holiday celebrations are over,
one sure-fire way to
keep the winter doldrums from setting in is to jump
into your New Year’s resolutions.
Here are some great ways to get
going on those ’08 promises, or
keep the good times rolling a little
past Jan. 1.
Create a Memory You’ll
Tell Your Grandchildren
About
Take this opportunity while it
stands: a visit to the original House
that Ruth built. In 2009, Yankee
Stadium will finish its transformation into a brand-new facility.
This year is your last opportunity
to get up close to the original 1923
exterior and the renovations completed in the 1970s.
The Stadium offers a one-hour
Classic Tour at noon. Visitors can
plant their feet on center field,
stand on the dugout, tour the
press box, sit in the clubhouse and
visit historic Monument Park.
Tours are held daily on nongame days. Tickets cost $15 for
adults, and $8 for children and
seniors. Purchase tickets through
Ticketmaster: (212) 307-1212, online at yankees.com or at the stadium until 11 a.m. on the day of
the tour.
Pamper Yourself
Within the hustle and bustle,
the Bronx offers a number of
ways to relax, soothe away holiday stress, and bring in a better
New Year.
Start with one of the dozens of VIP treatments offered
at Tones Spa, a full-service day
spa. Services vary from deep
cleaning facials and shiatsu massage, to seaweed mud and Dead
Sea salt treatments. Facials start
at $55 and massages average $70.
1018 Castle Hill Ave., (718) 9048663, www.tonesspa.com
Looking for the works? The
Canela Salon and Spa offers
rubdowns and facials, along
with manicures, hair styling
and unique options like prenatal
massage. This spa “in the heart
of the Bronx” also hosts special retreats for mothers, couples,
friends, and mother-daughter
pairs. Facials start at $50 and
massages average $85. Haircuts
and manicures are bargains at
$30 and $10, respectively. 69B
Metropolitan Oval, (718) 6843001, www.canelaspa.com
Experiment With
A New Hobby
Want to master some salsa
steps? How about a crash course
in belly dancing? Or insight on
creating the perfect floral centerpiece? From one-shot classes to
ongoing training, the Bronx can
help you take up a new hobby or
perfect an existing skill.
Six Ways to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions (Or Just Be Good To Yourself).
Horticulture professionals offer classes for the public at the New
York Botanical Garden.
Throughout the winter, horticulture professionals teach dozens
of classes for the public at the
New York Botanical Garden.
Students learn to create professional floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, suburban gardens,
or landscaped city rooftops. 200th
Street and Southern Boulevard,
(718) 817-8666, www.nybg.org
If dancing is more your speed,
try an evening belly dancing
class at Tosca Restaurant. Every
Monday night, dancers provide
free lessons in the seductive art
form while you enjoy discounted
drinks in the swank lounge. 4038
E. Tremont Ave., (718) 239-3300,
www.toscanyc.com
For Latin rhythms, try Starlite
Dance Studio. Founded to teach
salsa, the school will have you
looking like a pro on the dance
floor in no time. There are adult
programs, along with an extensive repertoire for children. 3432
East Tremont Ave., 2nd floor,
(718) 828-8282, www.starlitedance.com
Improve Your Swing
For golf lovers, PGA pro Paul
Giordano offers group and private
lessons at the nine-hole Mosholu
Golf Course. The affordable
classes give players of every skill
level a chance to get pointers from
a pro while enjoying a day of golf.
3545 Jerome Ave. (718) 655-9164,
www.nycgovparks.org
Warm spell? Take advantage
with a tennis lesson. Tennis pro
William Vazquez offers private lessons year-round at the courts in
Pelham Bay Park. (917) 664-8824,
www.TennisLessons-NY.com
Nurture Your Spirit
The Bronx is home to dozens
of religious and spiritual centers
that are happy to welcome visitors. Here are a few to consider:
St. Nicholas of Tolentine
Church offers a diverse program of Catholic services,
with masses regularly held in
English, Spanish, Vietnamese
and Cambodian. The church
has a proud tradition of welcoming new visitors of all ethnicities. The 100-year-old towering building is an attraction
in itself, and was the site of
Kathryn Kennedy’s 1927 wedding. 2345 University Ave.,
(718) 295-6800.
For Jewish and non-Jewish alike,
the “Shul by the sea” is a warm,
welcoming congregation. Temple
Beth-El is on City Island, a maritime outpost off the Bronx’ East
Coast that still clings to a slower
pace of life. The temple offers community-led Shabbat on Fridays and
yoga on Thursdays. 480 City Island
Ave. (718) 885-2231, www.yourshulbythesea.org
Green Pastures Baptist
Church is a vibrant, welcoming congregation with a tal-
ented musical ministry that is
housed in a former synagogue.
Hebrew Scriptures and symbols
are still visible throughout the
edifice. 1115 Ward Ave. (718)
893-2030.
Folk music is part of the spiritual path at the popular 12:30
p.m. Sunday Mass at Holy Cross
Church. The choir at the 10:30
a.m. Spanish-language Mass
incorporates congas and maracas
into their musical worship. 600
Soundview Ave. (718) 893-5550.
Over 100 years old, Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Church welcomed Italian immigrants to the
borough’s Little Italy section and
is still an important part of community life there. Sunday’s 11 a.m.
Mass is in Italian. 627 E 187th St,
(718) 295-3770.
If sun salutations are what
you crAve. try the Dahn Yoga
Center to stretch and invigorate
the muscles. 1805 Williamsbridge
Rd., (718) 892-1100, www.dahnyoga.com
Or calm the mind through
Tai Chi at Wave Hill. The
classes take place every Saturday
at 10 a.m. for beginners and
11 a.m. for intermediates. The
guided sessions cost $10. 675 W.
252nd St., (718) 549-3200, www.
wavehill.org
Get Your Message Across
Here’s a rare opportunity for true
empowerment. BRONXNET,
the borough’s professional public
access television network, offers
training to Bronx residents and
community-based organizations
to produce news, documentary and studio programs.
After training and certification,
public access producers qualify
to use BRONXNET equipment
to produce programming for possible use by one of Bronxnet’s four
channels. Weekend and evening
classes allow for hands-on learning.
(718) 960-8936, Bronxnet.org or
[email protected].
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Free delivery in Bronx
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restaurant/catering menu,
please stop by.
Open 7 Days:
Mon-Thursday 11a-11pm
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Seafood City, the ﬁrst restaurant in City Island that’s fun for the whole family. Seafood City
has the most delicious fast seafood anywhere, but the excitement doesn’t end here,
Seafood City also has a video game arcade for the child in everyone.
Full extensive menu of fried, broiled or steamed seafood served with pasta, rice, fries,
baked potato and more. Clam bar and fun foods.
Bar • Arcade • Plenty of Parking • Waterfront Dinning
Open all year around!
Seafood City
459 City island Ave.
City Island, NY
(718) 885-3600
www.seafoodcityci.com
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Coalition Spotlights the Bronx’s Flourishing Dance Scene And Its Rich Roots
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into public schools;
• Dorothy Perron, who taught
dance classes and had a
troupe of dancers at Taft High
School in 1949;
• Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, the
founder of Urban Bush
Woman;
• Chuck Davis, one of the leaders of West African Dance
and the artistic director of
Dance Africa at the Brooklyn
Academy of Music.
Photo courtesy of Bronx Dance Magazine.
he Bronx, long known
as the birthplace of
break dancing and salsa,
continues to inspire,
encourage and attract hoofers of
every sort. In 2002, Arthur Aviles,
a Bronx-based choreographer and
dance company director founded
the Bronx Dance Coalition to keep
professional dance at the forefront of
Bronx culture.
“When I came back home to the
Bronx in 1996 …I felt like a lone
wolf,” said Arthur Aviles. “And so
my search began to find a community here in the Bronx.”
The Coalition helps to lets the
world know that the Bronx is a
destination for dance, and markets
borough companies to national
and international audiences. Group
members range from dancers and
professional companies, to folkloric
groups and dance departments at
local colleges.
“As I connected to the dance
community which was small, but
present, I also began uncovering a
rich history of dance in the Bronx,”
10 Great Ways
Check Out the South Bronx
Arts Scene
On Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30
p.m. (and on the first Wednesday
evening of every month except
Jan. & Sept.) get a glimpse into
why the South Bronx is considered the birthplace of international cultural trends. And what
more festive way to travel to some
of the neighborhood’s most interesting arts hubs than on a free
trolley ride?
Come on aboard the Bronx
Council on the Arts’ Bronx
Culture Trolley for an evening of hop-on/hop-off fun that
includes an artisans marketplace,
the Longwood Art Gallery @
Hostos, the Bronx Museum of the
Arts, Pregones Theater, live jazz
performances at J. Maxson’s, and
more. Meet trolley at the Hostos
Center for Arts & Culture, 149th
Ana Garcia, aka Rockafella, of Full Circle Productions.
says Aviles.
Through its bi-monthly publication, “Bronx Dance Magazine,” the
Coalition promotes the roots and
current forms of dance in the Bronx.
Issues have featured:
• The Lenope Indians, which
were indigenous to Hunts
Point and one of the first
people to dance on its soil;
• Bronx dance pioneers like
Bess Pruitt, who is credited with bringing dance
• And a diverse array of Bronx
choreographers, including
break-dancing pioneer Crazy
Legs of the Rock Steady
Crew, and salsa legend Eddie
Torres.
The magazine also publishes a
calendar of dance events in the
Bronx, as well as Bronx dance
companies’ events outside the
borough.
In 2005, the Coalition teamed
up with the Lehman Center for the
Performing Arts and the Bronx
Council on the Arts to produce “In
Our Blood: A Legacy of Dance In
the Bronx”, which honored internationally-renowned choreographers with Bronx roots. Currently,
the Coalition is developing a program that will explore the vast
history of dance in the Bronx.
For several years, the Coalition
has also organized dance concerts
to benefit Dancers Responding
to AIDS and raised more than
$100,000 for Bronx-based AIDS
organizations.
“We can proudly say that there
is a vibrant dance community in
the Bronx, and with support and
community, we can continue to
thrive,” Aviles said.
For a complete listing of Bronx
dance companies, schools and
upcoming dance events in the
Bronx, visit the coalition’s website at www.BronxDanceCoaltion.
org, call (718) 842-5223 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Street and the Grand Concourse.
(718) 931-9500, www.bronxarts.org.
… Or Take the Trolley to a
Small New England Town—In
the Middle of NYC.
On Friday, Dec. 7 (and on the
first Friday evening of every month)
take the free Seaside Trolley to
City Island and the Bartow-Pell
Mansion Museum. An authentic village-like community, City
Island retains its small town charm
with art galleries, antique stores
and some of New York City’s best
seafood restaurants. Trolley riders
get discounts at many locations
along the island.
The trolley is also a great
way to get to the Bartow-Pell
Mansion Museum, a national
historic landmark that is at its
prettiest during the holidays.
Adults pay $20 and children are
free. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 895
Shore Road, (718) 885-1461, www.
bartowpellmansionmuseum.org.
Both events are free. 851 Grand
Concourse at E. 161 Street, (718)
590-3522, www.ilovethebronx.com
One Word: Shop!
Join the Joyous Refrains
Help Light the Borough’s
Menorah & Christmas Tree
Two of the borough’s loveliest holiday traditions are the
Menorah and Christmas tree
lighting ceremonies at the
Bronx County Building, hosted by Bronx Borough President
Adolfo Carrion, Jr.
The Menorah will be lit on
Monday, Dec. 10, starting with
a 12:30 p.m. ceremony featuring
a photo essay of the borough’s
Russian Jewish community. The
Christmas Tree Lighting celebration begins with music, storytelling and a special visit from Santa
at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17.
Mansion Museum, (718) 601-7399,
www.bronsartsensemble.org
Few experiences set the holiday mood like a chorus of heavenly voices. Here are two free
concerts offered by the borough’s
long-standing performing groups.
On Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.,
the Parkchester Chorus presents its 68th annual holiday
concert at the First Lutheran
Church of Throggs Neck, 3075
Baisley Ave. (718) 320-2790, www.
parkchesterchorus.org.
On Saturday, Dec. 15 at noon,
the Bronx Arts Ensemble presents “A Colonial Holiday in Nieuw
Amsterdam”, a program telling
the story of Dutch Sinterklass in
song and narrative. Bartow-Pell
Fordham Road, the borough’s
largest commercial strip and the 5th
largest commercial district in New
York City, is one of our favorite shopping destinations. The area’s 300+
merchants are geared up for the
holidays, with many offering special
shopper discounts and late hours on
Fridays now through Dec. 16.
The Fordham Road Business
Improvement District hosts a
kick-off celebration, Sparkling
the Heart of Fordham, on
Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. with a
tree lighting ceremony and musical performances. Bryan Park,
East Fordham Road and East
Kingsbridge Road, (718) 562-2104,
www.fordhamroadbid.org.
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Exhibits
Twin Exhibitions
Cityscapes that grace the subways? Original collages by the
dozens? Both exhibits take to the
Lehman College Art Gallery this
winter. Check out the large city silhouettes by artist Beatrice Colon,
then view collages by 31 contemporary artists. Runs through Dec.
15. 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West,
(718) 960-8731, www.lehman.edu/
gallery.
Holiday Events
Irish Ballads
Children
The Nutcracker
The Moscow Classical Ballet
brings the beloved holiday treat
to the Bronx. On Sunday, Nov.
25, see the gravity-defying kicks,
special effects and colorful costumes at the Lehman Center for
the Performing Arts. Tickets for
the 6 p.m. show start at $20, and
children get in for only $10. 250
Bedford Park Blvd. West, (718) 9608833, www.lehmancenter.org
Concerts/Performances
Lounge
Throughout November and
December, visitors can catch acts
ranging from jazz and blues, to a
Puerto Rican Beatles cover band
making “a potpourri of beautiful
one of its most elaborate flower
shows and cultural exhibitions
with “Kiku”, a tribute to the lush
Japanese chrysanthemum ever to
take place on this scale outside
Japan. Also on exhibit are works
on paper illustrating the plants
of Japan, plus traditional Japanese
arts like storytelling, drumming,
music and dance. The flower show
and special events run through
Nov. 18. Tickets are $18 for adults
and $5 for children. Bronx River
Parkway and Fordham Road, (718)
817-8700, www.nybg.org.
Let soaring voices direct from
the Emerald Isle transport you
at the Lehman Center for the
Performing Arts. The jaunty Three
Tenors bring their rich voices to
holiday classics like Silent Night
and O Holy Night. Tickets for the
7 p.m., Nov. 29 show start at $20,
and children get in for only $10.
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, (718)
960-8833, www.lehmancenter.org
Tree Lighting
Visit beautiful City Island
for their annual Christmas Tree
Lighting and caroling, along with
evening shopping. Takes place in
Hawkins Park (Hawkins Street and
City Island Avenue) on Saturday,
Nov. 24 at 7pm. (718) 885-9100,
www.cityislandchamber.org.
Outdoors
Japanese Extravaganza
Always amazing, the New York
Botanical Garden outdoes itself
this month. The Garden hosts
Flower shows and cultural exhibitions
at “Kiku”.
DECEMBER
Children
Nutcracker
The Bronx’s own Contemporary
Ballet Theatre and the Bronx
Symphony Orchestra team up to
present the holiday classic, The
Nutcracker, at Hostos Center for
the Arts & Culture on Sunday,
Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12
for adults; $7 for children. Benefit
reception at 5 p.m. is $100 per
ticket. 149th Street and the Grand
Concourse, (718) 518-4455, www.
hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts.
Art
For the holidays, families can
enjoy free hands-on activities at
the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
Events take place the afternoon of
Sunday, Dec. 15. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students
and seniors, and free for children.
1040 Grand Concourse, (718) 6816000, www.bronxmuseum.org.
Puppet Show
Museum of the Arts. A DJ and live
band will showcase salsa, bachata,
merengue, son and other Latin
music. Free with admission. 1040
Grand Concourse, (718) 681-6000,
www.bronxmuseum.org.
The Snow Queen: The giant
Hudson Vagabond Puppets bring
a classic Hans Christian Anderson
fairy tale to life through dance and
storytelling. The Hostos Center for
the Arts & Culture hosts the $6
performances on Tuesday, Dec. 18
at 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. 149th
Street and the Grand Concourse,
(718) 518-4455, www.hostos.cuny.
edu/culturearts
Holiday Events
Concerts
Parkchester Chorus, the oldest
ecumenical chorus in the Bronx,
performs their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. at
the First Lutheran Church. 3075
Baisley Ave. (718) 829-0650.
Winter Fun
Hay rides, puppet shows, crafts,
snacks and other family happenings fill the Bartow-Pell Mansion
Museum on Saturday, Dec. 8
between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Adults
pay $20 and children are free. 895
Shore Road, (718) 885-1461, www.
The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents its holiday concert, A Colonial
Holiday in Nieuw Amsterdam, on
Saturday, Dec. 15 at noon. Bartow
Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore
Road, (718) 885-1461, www.
Caribbean Spice
Lounge
Concerts continue at the
Starving Artist Cafe & Gallery
during December, when visitors
can catch soul, sitar picking, and
a Saturday night blues party. On
Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m., the intimate venue hosts a holiday party.
All events take place on weekends
and are free. 249 City Island Ave.,
(718) 885-3779, www.starvingartistonline.com.
Folk
Bill Staines, a singer-songwriter
tapped by luminaries like Peter,
Paul, & Mary, performs at the
Uptown Coffeehouse. Stains was
part of the Boston-Cambridge folk
scene in the 1960s. Catch him in
this intimate setting on Sunday
Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Adults $15 and
children $3. The Riverdale-Yonkers
Society for Ethical Culture, 4450
Fieldston Rd., (718) 885-2955, www.
uptowncoffeehouse.org.
Latin DJ Party
Musicians throw down infectious Caribbean rhythms on Friday,
Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bronx
Photo: Courtesy of Lehman Center for The Perfoming Arts
Photo: Courtesy of Lehman Center of The Perfoming Arts
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noise.” The Starving Artist Cafe
& Gallery hosts the series as part
of their ongoing programming
of diverse music in a small sett
ting—for free. Events take place
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
249 City Island Ave., (718) 8853779, www.starvingartistonline.
com.
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he Nutcracker, direct
from Russia. Top folk
acts in a coffee-shop
setting. Cutting-edge
art and classic soul. The Bronx has
so much to offer, providing worldclass entertainment for all ages and
tastes. See below for dozens of ways
to fill your holiday calendar with
unique, affordable and fun entertainment during the holidays and
into the New Year.
Latin Artist Choco
Put a Latin twist on the holidays with live Caribbean music
and dance at the Lehman Center
For The Performing Arts’ their
first Bomba & Plena Christmas,
“Asalto Navideño”, a holiday show
featuring acts and festive music
from Puerto Rico and beyond
and a performance by cuatro legend Yomo Toro. Tickets for the
Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. show start
at $20, children admitted for $10.
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, (718)
960-8833, www.lehmancenter.org
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and Fordham Road, (718) 817-8700,
www.nybg.org.
melodies. Catch him at the Uptown
Coffeehouse on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 5
p.m. for $20. The Riverdale-Yonkers
Society for Ethical Culture, 4450
Fieldston Rd., (718) 885-2955, www.
uptowncoffeehouse.org.
Children
Menorah Lightings
Visit beautiful City Island for
their annual Menorah Lighting
during Hanukkah. The event takes
place in Hawkins Park (Hawkins
Street and City Island Avenue) on
Tuesday, Dec 4th at 6 p.m. (718)
885-9100, www.cityislandchamber.
org.
The borough’s official Menorah
Lighting takes place on Monday,
Dec. 10 at the Bronx County
Building, starting with a 12:30 p.m.
ceremony featuring a photo essay
of the borough’s Russian Jewish
community. 851 Grand Concourse,
(718) 590-3522, www.ilovethebronx.com
Tree Lighting
Help light the borough’s official
Christmas tree in front of the Bronx
County Building on Monday, Dec.
17. The celebration, hosted by the
Bronx borough president, starts at
5 p.m. with storytelling, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. 851
www.ilovethebronx.com.
Historic Holidays
Experience a weekend of music
and storytelling by the Bronx
Arts Ensemble at the Bartow-Pell
Mansion Museum on Saturday,
Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16. On
the evening of the 16th, there is
also a candlelight tour of the muse-
um decorated the way it would
have been by the Bartow family.
The tour runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
and concludes with warm cider
and snacks. Tour admission is $10
for adults, $5 for students; children
under 6 are free. Music concerts
also take place at noon and 2 p.m.
895 Shore Road, (718) 885-1461,
www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.
org.
Candlelight Tour
Enjoy a Candlelight Tour of
the Van Cortlandt House Museum
on Saturday, Dec. 15th from 4 to
7 p.m. to see the Museum decked
out in its finest 18th century holiday decorations, and learn how
the holidays were celebrated then.
Admission is $10; call for reservations. Van Cortlandt Park, enter at
Broadway & W. 246th Street. (718)
543-3344, www.vancortlandthouse.
org.
Train Show
For its annual train show extravaganza, the New York Botanical
Garden rolls out new renditions
of the George Washington Bridge
and Ellis Island—all made from
natural materials. Model trains
travel between more than 140
historic New York landmarks
created in miniature by national
artists. Runs through January 8.
Admission is $20 for adults and $7
for children. Bronx River Parkway
Musical Mutts
Exhibition
Art Show
The Focal Point Gallery gets
festive with its annual holiday party
and exhibit. The show has historically featured paintings, etchings,
drawings, photography, stained
glass, sculpture, pottery and weaving. An opening reception with
the artists takes place at 7:30 p.m.
on Friday, Dec. 7. 321 City Island
Ave., (718) 885-1403, www.focalpointgallery.com.
Special Events
Food For Body & Soul
Mark Sunday, Dec. 16 on your
calendar. During the annual Taste
Of The Bronx Food Show, visitors
get a unique two-for-one treat: a
holiday concert, immediately followed by a chance to taste test
the borough’s top restaurants. The
event kicks off at Lehman Center
for the Performing Arts with the
annual staging of Handel’s Messiah,
the beloved classic featuring the
Bronx Symphony Orchestra and
the Bronx Opera Company . Then,
exit to sample some of the Bronx’s
most renowned restaurants — for
free. Tickets for the 3 p.m. concert
run between $10 and $25. Grab a
date and go. 250 Bedford Park Blvd.
West, (718) 960-8833, www.lehmancenter.org
Rocking to Doo Wop
Follow the exploits of large,
slobbery canines during a theatrical rendition of Henry and Mudge,
characters in a best-selling children’s series. The Hostos Center for
the Arts & Culture hosts the $10
performances on Thursday, Jan.
24 at 10 a.m. 149th Street and the
www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts.
The Chantels
Thrill to the ‘50s sounds
that defined a generation durr
ing a swinging Saturday night of
seven live doo wop performances. Acts include Martha Reeves,
The Chantels and The Contours.
Tickets start at $25 for the 8 p.m.
concert at the Lehman Center for
the Performing Arts on Saturday,
Jan. 19. 250 Bedford Park Blvd.
African Foot Stomping
ONGOING
Likened to Riverdance, African
Footprint makes its first and only
American appearance this year in
the Bronx. The troop melds ballet,
hip-hop and traditional African
dance to explosive drums and brass.
The 4 p.m. show takes place at the
Lehman Center for the Performing
Arts on Sunday, Jan. 27. Tickets
start at $20, and children get in for
only $10. 250 Bedford Park Blvd.
Lounge
Enjoy an intimate concert
with a musician who has won 13
Boston Music Awards, second to
only Aerosmith. Ellis Paul, who
has been likened to Bob Dylan
and Woody Guthrie, has received
national praise for his hook-laden
Art
Cuban Artist Exhibit
Photo: Courtesy of The Bronx Museum of The Arts
Young girl intrigued with a Camelion at The Bronx Zoo Holiday
Lights Show.
The Bronx Zoo comes to life
at night with its not-to-be-missed
Holiday Lights Show, now in its
11th year. Children delight at
the larger-than-life animals created with more than half a million
twinkling lights, along with enterr
tainment, a bug carousel, and a
chance to make your own s’mores.
Runs through January 6th. The
Zoo costs $14 for adults and $10 for
children. 2300 Southern Blvd., (718)
367-1010, www.bronxzoo.com.
Photo: Julie Larsen Maher (c) WCS
Zoo Lights
Quisqueya Henriquez, a seminal
artist in the Cuban avant-garde,
has her first U.S. retrospective.
Henriquez’s sculptures, installations, and other work will be on
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display at the Bronx Museum of
the Arts until Jan. 27. Admission
is $5 for adults, $3 for students and
seniors, and free for children. 1040
www.bronxmuseum.org.
Material Culture
The Art Gallery @ Hostos features a provocative exhibit that
questions consumerism. Included
are the exquisite bronze works of
master sculptor Taal Mayon; bold
ceramic percussion instruments of
ceramist Rei Yao; and acclaimed
textile artist Xenobia Bailey. The
free exhibit runs from Dec. 5
through Feb.7. The gallery is open
everyday but Sundays from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. 450 Grand Concourse at
149th Street, (718) 518-6728, www.
bronxarts.org/lag.asp
Children
Family Arts Projects
Every Saturday and Sunday,
trained artists from diverse background guide families through creative natural explorations at Wave
Hill. The Family Art Project series
offers unique activities like sculpting paper rattlesnakes, painting
New Year calendars, forming natural collages, and crafting unique
wrapping paper. Classes take place
between 1 and 4 p.m. Admission
is $6 for adults and $2 for children.
675 W. 252nd St., (718) 549-3200,
www.wavehill.org.
Tours
Bronx Culture Trolley
Every first Wednesday evening
of the month, visitors ride in a
historic trolley to cultural events in
the South Bronx with the Bronx
Culture Trolley. Tours meet at
5:30 pm at the Center for Arts
& Culture, 149th Street and the
Grand Concourse. (718) 931-9500,
www.bronxarts.org.
Seaside Trolley
On the first Friday evening of each month, ride the
Seaside Trolley to City Island
and the Bartow Pell Mansion
Museum. Tour meets at 5:30
p.m. at the last stop of the #6
subway, the Pelham Bay train
station (Bruckner Expressway &
Westchester Avenue) . (718) 8859100, www.cityislandchamber.
org. (see more details in the 10
Great Ways to Make Holiday
Memories story in this issue)
Historic Walking Tours
The Bronx County Historical
Society offers ongoing historic
tours of Bronx neighborhoods.
Highlights include old breweries and tenements and the
Woodlawn Cemetery, final resting place of musical greats like
Duke Ellington, Miles Davis
and Celia Cruz. Fun for Bronx
history buffs as well as the curious. Tour admission is $15, (718)
881-8900, www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Every Sunday, The Friends
of The Woodlawn Cemetery
give tours of their grounds,
acting as the final resting place
for many of New York City’s
rich and famous. Tours begin
at 2 p.m., take roughly two
hours, and cover 1.5 miles.
Admission is $10 for adults,
$5 for seniors and students,
and children 6 and under are
free. Reservations are recommended. (718) 920-1470, www.
thewoodlawncemetery.org
Hip Hop Tours
Hush Tours’ weekly event
is a fascinating crash course
on the hip-hop, which got
its start in the Bronx. Every
Saturday at 11 a.m., hip hop
celebrities like GrandMaster
Caz, Kurtis Blow, Rahiem
(Furious Five) , Reggie Reg
(Crash Crew) and DJ Red Alert
narrate this tour aboard a luxury motor coach, providing
anecdotes and background on
hip-hop’s most important cultural landmarks in the Bronx
and Harlem. There’s also live
entertainment, photo ops,
and a busload of extras. $55
per ticket; tour departs from
midtown Manhattan. Highly
recommended. (212) 209-3370,
www.hushtours.com
Overview Bus Tours
In four hours, New York
Visions will take you on an
informative, whirlwind bus
tour of the Bronx that features the borough’s diverse
neighborhoods and sites like
Yankee Stadium, the Mott
Haven Historic District and
the Art Deco architecture of
the Grand Concourse. Stop at
Arthur Ave. New York’s true
Little Italy, to enjoy a cappuccino. Tours depart midtown
Manhattan on Saturdays at
9 a.m.; $49 for adults; reservations necessary. (212) 3910900, www.harlemspirituals.
com.
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With a record number of listings in the 2008 editions of Zagat
Survey and Michelin Guide, Bronx
restaurants have never been more
popular. And it’s no wonder. Diverse
cuisine, friendly service, and creative culinary combinations are the
hallmark of borough eateries. Here
are some of our favorites. If your
favorite is missing, drop us a note.
Beal Bocht Café & Bar
445 W. 238 Street
(718) 884 -7127
Voted New York City’s
best Irish bar by Time Out
Magazine, Beal Bocht serves
up great meals, along with live
music and a rocking jukebox.
Bruckner Bar & Grill
(2008 Zagat rated)
1 Bruckner Blvd.
(718) 665-2001
Located in the trendy Port
Morris neighborhood, it’s popular with artists from the Bronx
and Manhattan sides of the
adjacent Willis Ave. Bridge.
Beccofino Restaurant
Ann & Tony’s Restaurant
2407 Arthur Ave.
(718) 933-1469
Since 1927, five generations
of Napolitanos have served
some of the city’s best southern
Italian food at Ann & Tony’s in
the Little Italy neighborhood.
Arthur Ave. Café
2329 Arthur Ave.
(718) 562-0129
This European-style café
features outside seating, brunch
on Sundays, and live music.
(2008 Zagat & Michelin rated)
5704 Mosholu Ave.
(718) 432-2604
A warm vibe permeates this
small, romantically-lit restaurant
serving hearty pasta dishes.
Black Whale
279 City Island Ave.
(718) 885-3657
People flock here for
the famous desserts, along
with great seafood dishes
and vegetarian options.
Café Blue
3509 Johnson Ave.
(718) 884-2020
This trendy café in Riverdale
is perfect after a visit to neighborhood sites like Wave Hill.
Café Sevilla
1209 White Plains Rd.
(718) 792-3367
This old-school eatery serves
up Puerto Rican standards like
arroz con pollo (chicken with
rice) , and mofongo (a plantain and pork mixture) .
Brisas Del Caribe
Artie’s Steak and Seafood
(2008 Zagat rated)
(718) 885-9885
Artie’s serves classic seafood dishes and Italian favorites in a warm, woodsy setting
complete with a fireplace.
(2008 Michelin rated)
1207 Castle Hill Ave.
(718) 794-9710
Head to the hood where
Jennifer Lopez grew up and
check out one of her favorite
spots for Puerto Rican food.
Caridad
2072 White Plains Rd.
(718) 824-1933
1436 Williamsbridge Rd.
(718) 892-8322
6 East 208th Street
(718) 655-5245
5523 BRd.way
(718) 432-5400
135 W. Kingsbridge Rd.
(718) 601-7660
2230 Grand Concourse
(718) 364-6545
Founded in the early 1970’s
by Cuban immigrants, Caridad
serves all the Caribbean favorites, but it’s the aroma of roast
pork that draws passers-by
into this casual, local chain.
Coal’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
1888 Eastchester Rd.
(718) 823-7002
Individual, thin crust, gourmet
pizzas with names like “Heavenly
Scent” please every palette; paninis and soups are on the menu too.
Corner Café
3552 Johnson Ave.
(718) 601-2861
The borough’s most popular kosher restaurant, Corner
Café draws in crowds for its
fresh ingredients, creative pastas, and Sunday brunch.
Crab Shanty
(718) 885-1810
For over 30 years, Crab Shanty
has been an Island favorite
with its affordable lobster, along
with seafood of all stripes.
Cumin Indian
3549 Johnson Ave.
(718) 432-2481
A Manhattan import, Cumin
Indian cooks up cuisine with spice
levels to accommodate every taste.
Dancing Crane Café at The
Bronx Zoo
Fordham Rd. &
Bronx River Pkwy
(718) 367-1010
Dine on light entrees
while watching Chilean flamingos at the Zoo’s eatery.
Di Como – Tastes of Italy
1841 Hobart Ave.
(718) 239-2207
Some of the Bronx’s most
recognized folks flock here for
the Osso bucco Napolitano,
risotto and more than a
dozen different fish dishes.
Dominick’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
2335 Arthur Ave.
(718) 733-2807
A New York institution,
Dominick’s Restaurant seats
patrons side-by-side in large,
family-style tables. There’s
no menu, but the waiters are
happy to make suggestions,
and no selection disappoints.
East Tremont Buffet
3229 East Tremont Ave.
(718) 792-6455
The 100 items at this “all you
can eat” feast cover lots of territory; there’s even a sushi bar. It’s
self-serve and family-friendly.
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El Malecon
(2008 Zagat rated)
5592 Broadway
(718) 432-5155
Cuban and Dominican dishes
for breakfast, lunch and dinner
keep this popular neighborhood eatery busy. Try desserts
like flan or tembleque (coconut
custard) , or the Dominican
breakfast favorite mangu, a
pureed plantain mixture.
Emilia’s
2331 Arthur Ave.
(718) 364-0013
Fine Southern Italian cooking and Old World hospitality
come together at Emilia’s in the
Little Italy neighborhood.
Bombers, Frankie & Johnnie’s
scores with fans too. The fun,
lively crowd is happy to wait for
a table at the bar, making it a
popular Bronx meeting place.
Feeding Tree
892 Gerard Ave.
(718) 293-5025
Just blocks from Yankee
Stadium, Feeding Tree is one
of the city’s best West Indian
restaurants. Nobody beats their
jerk chicken and curried goat.
Frankie & Johnnie’s Too
(718) 319-8231
Frankie & Johnnie’s features big helpings, a fun-loving
crowd, and a popular brunch.
met sandwiches, light snacks,
and kids menu among the
Garden’s 250 acres of nature.
Empire Hunan Gourmet
3503 Johnson Ave.
(718) 796-0800
Gourmet palates with a
taste for Cantonese and Hunan
cuisine will be satisfied here.
Estrellita Poblana
2231 Westchester Ave.
(718) 518-7424
Authentic Mexican
favorites, generous portions and friendly service.
Enzo’s
1998 Williamsbridge Rd. &
2339 Arthur Ave.
(718) 409-3828
You’re one of the family at
Enzo’s, where it’s not uncommon to see several generations
enjoying quality food, abundant
portions and reasonable prices.
F&J Pine Restaurant
Ice House Cafe
Fratelli’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
(718) 547-2489
Fratelli’s exquisite Italian
sauces have placed it on the
culinary map for over a decade.
GianTina
602 E. 187 Street
(718) 933-2800
They come by car, bus and
trolley to this casual restaurant for classic Italian dishes
and authentic cappucino.
140 Reynolds Ave.
(718) 863-5580
This café offers breathtaking
views of the Cove Marine, innovative seafood dishes, an extensive
wine list, and frequent specials.
Jake’s Steakhouse
G-Bar & Lounge
(& Giovanni’s Restaurant)
579 Grand Concourse
(718) 402-6996
Those in-the-know head for
the G-Bar for its live jazz in an
intimate cabaret setting, along
with traditional Italian entrees.
Green Dragon
(718) 597-3600
Popular with the locals for
over 37 years, this family-owned
restaurant serves Cantonese
and Szechuan specialties.
The Harbor
Gabrielle’s Dining
748 E. 233 Street
(718) 395-3045
Great Caribbean food in
a warm, welcoming atmosphere earned this eatery its
first Michelin rating in 2008.
(2008 Zagat rated)
1913 Bronxdale Ave.
(718) 792-5956
Long-known as a favorite restaurant of the Bronx
The Village Voice has rated as
Riverdale’s best Chinese eatery.
Garden Café at the New York
Botanical Garden
200th Street & Southern Blvd.
The Garden Café offers gour-
(718) 885-1373
If you’re dining at sunset, head
for The Harbor for a beautiful
waterview, along with outstanding seafood and pasta specialties.
Hunan Balcony
3511 Johnson Ave.
(718) 543-0500
Hunan, Cantonese and
Szechuan cuisine are at their
best at Hunan Balcony, which
Since 1954, Bronxites have
flocked to the tip of City Island
for heaping platefuls of fried
seafood and fries. Grab your
tray and head out for a view
of the Long Island Sound.
Kappock Café & Wine Bar
17A Knolls Crescent Ave.
(718) 601-5500
Enjoy American and Italian
cuisine at this charming café featuring a wide selection of wines.
(2008 Zagat rated)
6031 Broadway
(718) 581-0182
Fine, aged steaks, three levels and views of Van Cortlandt
Park make Jake’s a hit with
visitors and locals alike.
Joe’s Place
(718) 918-2947
Always bustling with a
high-energy crowd, Joe’s Place
specializes in traditional Latino
dishes accented by creative
twists on old favorites. Joe
himself circulates to ensure
everybody’s having a good time.
Johnny’s Famous Reef
2 City Island Ave.
(718) 885-2086
Latin Kitchen
3841 E Tremont Ave
(718) 430-6600
One of the borough’s newest restaurants, Latin Kitchen
brings authentic upscale Latino
cuisine to Throggs Neck.
Le Refuge Inn
(718) 885-2478
Dinner doesn’t get more
romantic than this. The beautiful
Samuel Pell landmark house, built
in 1876, provides an idyllic setting
on City Island. Discerning diners enjoy fine French cooking by
acclaimed chef Pierre Saint Denis.
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Liebman’s Kosher Delicatessen
Sinatra on the jukebox.
(2008 Zagat rated)
552 W. 235 Street
(718) 548-4534
A classic New York Jewish
deli, Liebman’s has been around
for over 50 years, dishing up
favorites like overstuffed pastrami
sandwiches and noodle pudding.
Lobster Box
(2008 Zagat rated)
34 City Island Ave.
(718) 885-1952
Travel down City Island Ave.
to one of its greatest treasures,
the Lobster Box. Rich wood
décor, and an inviting fireplace
complement the top-of-the-line
seafood, fish and meat dishes.
Lobster House
691 Bridge Street
(718) 885-1459
New York Newsday rates
Lobster House one of its
favorite places in New York
City for a lobster meal.
Louis Seafood
(718) 822-4600
Family owned since 1947,
this cozy Italian restaurant features warm service and Frank
Lucca Restaurant
(718) 892-8282
Lucca Restaurant combines
an elegant setting with pasta or
meat dishes to please everybody.
Madison’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
5686 Riverdale Ave.
(718) 543-3850
“Satisfaction is a given”
at Madison’s, says WCBS
Radio, while the New York
Daily News calls Madison’s
one Riverdale’s sophisticated
(yet affordable) restaurants.
wall full of culinary awards and
accolades. It’s one of Arthur Ave.’s
most famous and colorful spots.
Michael’s Italian
Family Restaurant
4300 Boston Rd.
(718) 798-2800
No need to worry about the
kids at this happy, noisy place.
Mike’s Deli
2344 Arthur Ave.
(718) 295-5033
Located in the Arthur Ave.
Market for over 50 years, Mike’s
has received international
acclaim for freshness, authenticity and culinary secrets passed
down through generations.
Mamma Maria
900 Morris Park Ave.
(718) 892-3830
Mamma Maria boasts an
entire street corner, so there’s
plenty of room to stretch out
for hearty brick oven pizza.
Mario’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
2342 Arthur Ave.
(718) 584-1188
This 5th generation, family-owned restaurant boasts a
Montezuma
Mexican Restaurant
(718) 601-6400
There’s always a fiesta at
Montezuma, with its tacos; fruity,
frozen drinks; and nightly live
entertainment in the evenings.
New Hawaii Sea
(718) 863-7900
Polynesian, Chinese and
Japanese dishes offer lots of
delicious options, including
a sushi bar. Late diners can
enjoy great specialty drinks
while watching the ballgame.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike’s Deli
Ohana Japanese Hibachi
Seafood & Steakhouse
(718) 885-0700
Ohana specializes in authentic Japanese hibachi cuisine.
Sip on sake and plum wine
while watching your dish come
together before your eyes.
(718) 543-8833
Palace of Japan gets
high marks from food critics for Japanese favorites like
teriyake and tempura.
Park Place
Portofino’s
(2008 Zagat rated)
(2008 Zagat rated)
5826 Mosholu Ave.
(718) 548-0977
Italian comfort food is
especially satisfying at this
warm and welcoming spot.
Pasquale’s Rigoletto
(2008 Zagat rated)
2311 Arthur Ave.
(718) 365-6644
An Arthur Ave. institution for
over 20 years, Pasquale’s Rigoletto
is as authentically Italian as
this bustling neighborhood.
Family run, warm and friendly,
Pasquale’s excels in shell steak,
veal chops, roast pork and pastas.
Palace of Japan
3505 Johnson Ave.
(718) 885-1220
Treat yourself to a romantic
dinner on Portofino’s open air
deck with views of the New
York City skyline. After your
meal, linger over a creative
assortment of homemade afterdinner drinks and wines.
Rambling House
4292 Katonah Ave.
(718) 798-4510
There’s a whole lot of fun
at this high-energy restaurant. Rambling House offers
pub fare plus lots of Irish
specialties and live music.
Pasta Pasta
(718) 892-9634
Northern Italian home
cooking keeps loyal customers
coming back for the mounds
of freshly-made pasta.
Patricia’s Pizza
and Pasta Restaurant
1080 Morris Park Ave.
(718) 409-9069
(718) 918-1800
(2008 Zagat rated)
554 West 235th Street
(718) 884-5700 (Nonno Tony’s)
Craving capellini? Got a yearning for gnocchi? These three
neighborhood restaurants share an
abundant menu of the most popular Italian dishes. Bring the kids.
Rino’s
(718) 863-5324
Northern and Southern
Italian cuisine are represented
at his longtime favorite in the
Throggs Neck neighborhood.
Riverdale Garden Café
& Wine Bar
4574 Manhattan College Pkwy
(718) 884-5232
This darling of New York’s
food critics capitalizes on seasonal favorites with a menu
that changes daily. In the
warm weather, be sure to ask
for a table in the garden.
Roberto’s
Pio Pio
Mike’s Deli
264 Cypress Ave.
(718) 401-3300
This Peruvian restaurant
has made its debut in the
South Bronx to rave reviews.
(2008 Zagat rated)
603 Crescent Ave.
(718) 733-9503
New York City foodies as well
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(718) 295-1784
Great seasonal menus and
fresh ingredients from local
merchants set apart this new
addition to the Michelin guide.
Tosca Café
(2008 Zagat rated)
(718) 239-3300
The New York Times likes
Tosca’s “great grilled calamari
stuffed with mushrooms”,
while the New York Daily
News leans towards the “nicely
charred, pleasantly chewy
crust” of its brick oven pizzas.
Tree House
as food critics love Roberto’s,
which in 2007 received the highest food ranking for Italian restaurants citywide in the Zagat survey.
Sabrosura
(718) 597-1344
A variety of Latin and Chinese
dishes satisfy lots of cravings,
making this a popular neighborhood eatery for over twenty years.
Sam’s Soul Food
596 Grand Concourse
(718) 665-5341
Cajun chicken, hickorysmoked ribs, and other Southernstyle favorites are delicious
deals. On weekends, a DJ adds
to the party atmosphere, presided over by Sam himself.
Sammy’s Fish Box
41 City Island Ave.
(718) 885-0920
Sammy’s Shrimp Box
64 City Island Ave.
(718) 885-3200
Sammy’s bakes and serves
its fish on alder wood planks,
a method first used by Native
Americans to heighten the aroma
and flavor of seasonings. At the
Shrimp Box, there’s a Latin flair.
Santa Fe Grill Restaurant
5042 Broadway
(718) 796-5095
Authentic Mexican dishes,
outstanding mole sauce and salsa
verde makes this a popular destination, especially on Friday nights
when there’s live mariachi music.
Sea Shore
(718) 885-0300
Established in the 1920s,
Sea Shore is a City Island landmark with great seafood specialties, a view of the Marina,
and a lively happy hour.
Seafood City
(718) 885-3600
This City Island restaurant
specializes in offering family-friendly dining, with an
extensive seafood menu and
video arcade for the children.
Siam Square
(2008 Zagat rated)
564 Kappock Street
(718) 432-8200
Among the most popular
Thai restaurants in the city, Siam
Square prepares Thai classics
prepared to your preference.
Spoto’s
(718) 828-5613
Specializing in Southern
Italian dishes, Spoto’s is a family-friendly favorite in the
Throggs Neck neighborhood.
Tra Di Noi
622 E. 187th Street
(718) 885-0806
A huge tree growing at the
center of this dining space is
the backdrop to great pasta
dishes and marinated steaks.
Umberto’s Clam House
Venice Restaurant
(718) 597-2360
772 E. 149 Street
(718) 585-5164
Though unrelated to each
other, these two Italian eateries share a commitment to
fresh ingredients and family-friendly service.
Villa Barone
(718) 828-0560
Villa Barone offers fresh
pasta and seafood dishes in an
elegant, family-friendly setting.
VIP Café
131 E. Gun Hill Rd.
(718) 655-8500
They really do treat you special at this quaint neighborhood
restaurant with a super-friendly
staff and a varied menu, including breakfast, lunch, dinner
specials and a full-service bar.
(2008 Zagat rated)
2356 Arthur Ave.
(718) 220-2526
A long-time favorite on
Manhattan’s Mulberry Street,
Umberto’s Bronx location is a
bustling site piping out Italian
standards, seafood and pasta.
Wave Hill Café at Wave Hill
West 249th Street &
Independence Ave.
(718) 549-3200
Located at beautiful Wave Hill,
The Café offers light fare and a
fine selection of coffee and tea.
Willie’s Steak House
(2008 Zagat rated)
(718) 822-9697
A landmark cabaret, Willie’s
also offers great Latino dishes at
reasonable prices, making it a popular, intergenerational destination.
Yolanda’s Restaurant
292 E. 149th Street
(718) 993-2709
Casual and popular, this
neighborhood classic serves
great Italian dishes in the heart
of the South Bronx.
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Directory
ART SPACES
Call ahead to confirm gallery hours and learn
about special exhibits
Bronx Borough President’s
Art Gallery
Bronx County Building, 851
Grand Concourse, 3rd floor
(718) 590-3500
Admission: Free
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm
This space features seasonal
exhibits and public opening
receptions showcasing the
work of diverse Bronx artists.
Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse
(at E.165 Street)
(718) 681-6000
Suggested Admission:
$5 Adults, $3 Students and
Seniors, Free on Fridays.
Hours: Mon, Thur, Sat &
Sun, 12 pm – 6 pm; Fri 12 noon
– 8 pm; closed Tues & Wed.
www.bronxmuseum.org
The borough’s nationallyacclaimed art institution focuses
on artists of African, Asian and
Latin American descent. The
NY Times has called BXMA
“an important player in shaping New York art of both the
present and the future”.
Bronx River Art Center
1087 E. Tremont Avenue
(one block east of Boston Road)
(718) 589-5819
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Mon – Fri
3:30 – 6 pm, Sat 12 noon – 5 pm
(call in advance to confirm)
www.bronxriverarts.org
A multi-cultural, multidisciplinary arts organization
bordering the Bronx River,
the Center features emerging and established artists.
Judaica Museum of the
Hebrew Home for the Aged at
Riverdale
5961 Palisade Avenue
(just south of 261st Street)
(718) 581-1787
Admission: Free
Hours: Mon – Fri
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
www.hebrewhome.org/museum
Overlooking the Hudson
River, this significant collection of objects, paintings and
textiles celebrate Jewish religion,
arts and culture. There are
also monthly lectures, concerts
and multimedia programs.
Krasdale Galleries
400 Food Center
Drive, Hunts Point
(718) 378-1100 ext. 2125
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Mon
– Fri 10:00am – 5:00pm;
appointments preferred.
www.krasdalegalleries.com/Galleries.html
This gallery features
eight annual exhibits of
modern and contemporary
art in a unique space.
Lehman College
Art Gallery
250 Bedford Park Blvd West
(718) 960-8731
Admission: Free
Hours: Tues- Sat 10 am – 4 pm
www.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery
Housed on a spacious college campus, the gallery has
pioneered the use of interactive media for the visual arts.
Longwood Art
Gallery@Hostos
Hostos Community College, 450
Grand Concourse at 149th Street
(718) 518-6728
Admission: Free
Hours: Mon – Sat,
10 am – 6 pm
www.bronxarts.org, click
on Longwood Arts Project
The gallery hosts routating
exhibits with an emphasis on the
Bronx and the works of underrepresented artists, including
women and people of color.
HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
Bartow-Pell Mansion
Museum and Gardens
895 Shore Road in
Pelham Bay Park
(718) 885-1461
Admission: $5.00 Adults,
$3.00 Seniors & Students,
Children under 6 free.
Mansion Hours: Wednesday,
Saturday, Sunday: 12pm4pm (last tour 3:15 p.m.) .
Garden & Grounds: 8:30
am – dusk. Carriage House
open April – October
www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org
You don’t need to be a history buff to be charmed by
the beauty of this national
landmark and its fine 19th
century furniture. There’s also
a carriage house, formal garden
and reflecting pool. Special
tours on the evenings of the
first Friday of the month.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Grand Concourse & E.
Kingsbridge Rd. (in Poe Park)
(718) 881-8900
Admission: $3.00 Adults,
$2.00 Seniors/Students/Children
Hours: Sat: 10 am - 4 pm,
Sun: 1 pm - 5pm. Weekday
tours by appointment
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.
org/about/poecottage.html
Edgar Allan Poe lived
in this small, modest home
from 1846-1849, when he
wrote Annabel Lee, Ulalume,
The Bells and Eureka.
Hall of Fame
For Great Americans
Bronx Community
College at University Avenue
and W. 181 Street
(718) 289-5161
Admission: Self-guided tours
free; guided tours by appointment
Hours: Self-guided,
daily, 10 am – 5 pm
www.bcc.cuny.edu/hallofFame
This dramatic 630-foot long,
open-air colonnade is the nation’s
original Hall of Fame and considered one of NYC’s architectural treasures. Built in 1900,
it was designed by celebrated
architect Stanford White and
houses 98 bronze portrait busts.
Lourdes of America at
St. Lucy Roman
Catholic Church
833 Mace Ave
(718) 882-0710
Admission: Free
Hours: Grotto: 7 days a week,
sunrise to sunset; Scala Santa:
In good weather only: daily 11
am - 4 pm, June-September;
weekends only Oct - May.
This replica of France’s famous
shrine draws devout pilgrims
who come to collect its flowing water. The adjacent Scala
Santa depicts different stages
in the life of Jesus Christ.
Maritime Industry Museum
at Fort Schuyler Campus of
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
(718) 409-7218
Admission: Free
Hours: Mon – Sat 9 am – 4pm
www.sunymaritime.edu,
click on Maritime Museum
The museum houses one of the
nation’s largest collections of maritime materials — from old sailing
vessels to present day navigational
instruments—and is perched
over the Long Island Sound.
Valentine-Varian House
3266 Bainbridge (at 208th Street)
(718) 881-8900
Admission: $3 Adults, $2
Seniors/Students/Children
Hours: Sat: 10 am – 4 pm,
Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm. Weekday
tours by appointment.
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.
org/historic_houses/vvhouse.html
Built in 1758, this farmhouse
is a national landmark and home
to the Museum of Bronx History.
Van Cortlandt House
Museum
Broadway at 246 Street
(718) 543-3344
Admission: $5 Adults, $3
students & seniors; children 12
and under free. Free on Wed.
Hours: Tues – Fri 10 am – 3
pm; Sat & Sun 11 am – 4 pm
www.vancortlandthouse.org
Washington really did
sleep here. Twice during the
Revolutionary War he used this
rural manor house of a large
and prosperous wheat plantation as his headquarters.
Woodlawn Cemetery
Webster Avenue &
East 233rd Street
(718) 920-0500
Admission: Self-guided tours
are free; pick up map from security
guard. Guided weekend tours:
$10 Adults; $5 Seniors/Students,
Children 6 and under are free
Hours: grounds open
daily 8:30 am – 5 pm; weekend tours start at 2 pm
www.thewoodlawncemeteryorg.
Established in 1863, this 400acre cemetery is one of the most
beautiful in the world and is the
final resting place of America’s
rich and famous, with impressive memorials designed by some
of the nation’s most accomplished artists and architects.
Yankee Stadium Tours
River Avenue &
East 161 Street
Admission: $15 Adults,
$8 Children 14 & Under/
Seniors. Purchase tickets
through Ticketmaster: (212)
307-1212, on-line at yankees.
com or at the stadium until
11 am on the day of the tour
Hours: Daily at 12 noon
on non-game days. Arrive 20
minutes before start of tour.
www.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark,
Click on Stadium Tours
Get an insider’s look at
the House That Ruth Built
during this one-hour tour
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historic Monument Park.
MOVIE THEATERS
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema
2210 Bartow Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 320-3020
American Theater
1450 East Ave in Parkchester
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-4900
Concourse Plaza Multiplex
214 East 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 588-8800
Whitestone Multiplex
Cinemas
2505 Bruckner Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 409-9037
NIGHTLIFE
Here are some of our favorite
Bronx night spots where there’s
something going on every week. Call
ahead for information on admission and special performances.
(718) Lounge
(718) 863-CLUB
An elegant club, open
every evening except Sunday;
Salsa Tuesdays start at 6 pm.
Bamboo Lounge
985 Morris Ave.
at 164th Street,
(718) 293-3944
Live Latin music and DJs
on weekends in a warm,
woodsy environment.
Beal Bocht Café and Bar
445 W. 238th Street
(718) 884-7127
Live bands ThursdaySaturday; traditional Irish
music on Sundays from 4pm7pm followed by karaoke.
Darcy’s Bar & Restaurant
3159 Bruckner Blvd
(718) 904-7503
Karaoke on Tuesdays starting
at 9pm; live bands on Saturdays.
G-Bar Lounge
575 Grand Concourse
(718) 402-6996
Karaoke Mondays from
7:30-10:30pm; live bands on
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 10pm; open mic on
Wednesdays starting at 8pm;
DJs on Fridays and Saturdays.
J. Maxson’s
139th Street & 3rd Ave.
(718) 742-9070
Live jazz on Wednesday
nights at this new, popular
club in the South Bronx.
Latin Kitchen Restaurant
(718) 430-6600
Live bands Friday-Sunday.
Montezuma Restaurant
(718) 601-6400
Live Spanish-language
music Monday-Friday; karaoke on Wednesdays beginning
at 10pm; live Mariachi on
Thursdays beginning at 10pm.
Rambling House Restaurant
4292 Katonah Ave.
(718) 798-4510
Live Irish Music on
Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, starting at 9pm.
Sante Fe Restaurant
6025 Broadway
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 796-5095
Live Mariachi on Fridays from
7-10pm; Live DJ on Saturday
nights starting at 9pm.
Sports Plus Cafe
(718) 239-2300
Live comedy starting at
8:30pm every First Tuesday
night of the month.
Tosca Restaurant
4038 E. Tremont Ave.
(718) 239-9697
Belly dancing classes on
Mondays at 8pm; live DJ
Thursdays-Saturdays after 8pm.
Willie’s Steak House
(718) 822-9697
Live Latin Jazz on Wednesdays
from 8:30pm-Midnight
and Fridays and Saturdays
from 8:30pm-Midnight.
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
With 24% of its geography
devoted to parklands, the Bronx is a
great place to commune with nature.
Two of the New York’s most famous
outdoor attractions—the Bronx
Zoo and the New York Botanical
Garden—are in the Bronx, and
so is the city’s largest park: Pelham
Bay Park is 3 times larger than
Manhattan’s Central Park!
Bronx River
The Bronx River Alliance,
the organization at the forefront
of reclaiming New York City’s
only fresh water river, hosts tours
and kayak rides. For information, call (718) 430-4665.
Bronx Zoo
Southern Blvd. & East 185th St.
(718) 220-5100
Admission: $14 Adults; $10
Children 3- 12; $12 Seniors 65+
Wednesday admission by donation, suggested minimum of $5.
$3 admission for Congo
gorilla Forest; $2 for
Zucker Bug Carousel
Parking: $10
Hours: 365 days a year, 10 am
– 4:30 pm. Holiday Lights is open
5 pm – 9 pm Fri- Sun from Nov
16 to Dec 16 and Jan 4th to the
6th. Also, nightly from December
16 to Jan 1 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
www.bronxzoo.com
Look to the Bronx to find the
world’s greatest zoo. More than
4,000 animals live at the zoo,
and its award-winning exhibits
allow you to explore an indoor
rain forest and come nose-tonose with Western lowland
gorillas. During the holidays,
the zoo’s light show delivers
excitement for kids of all ages.
overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, is one of the most
idyllic landscapes in New York
City. Theodore Roosevelt, Mark
Twain and Arturo once slept at
historic Wave Hill House, and
its gallery exhibits contemporary
work exploring the relationship
between people and nature.
New York Botanical Garden
Southern Blvd/Kazimiroff
Blvd., north of Fordham Road
(718) 817-8700
Admission: $18 Adults;
$16 Seniors and students
with ID; $5 Children 2
– 12 years old. Wednesday
admission by donation
Parking: $10
Hours: Tues – Sun and
Mondays that are federal
holidays: 10 am – 6 pm
www.nybg.org
Called “a garden of earthly
delights” by the Wall Street
Journal, the Garden holds one
of the world’s great collections of
plants. From an “ecotour” of the
world to an innovative science
museum for kids, the Garden is
a grand, living museum. During
the holiday season, the Garden’s
train show is a huge draw, with
model trains snaking past replicas of New York City landmarks
made from all-natural materials.
The Bronx is synonymous with
urban fashion, and the borough’s
shopping strips are a great place to
pick up bargains. A good place to
start are the six largest shopping
districts. For more information,
call the Business Improvement
District that supervises each strip:
Wave Hill
West 249th Street &
Independence Avenue
(718) 549-3200
Admission: Wed- Sun: $6
Adults, $3 Students/Seniors
65+, $2 children 6+; Tues: Free;
Sat: free 9 am – 12 noon
Parking: Free
Hours: Oct 15 – April
14: Tues – Sun, 9 am – 4:30
pm. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year’s Day.
www.wavehill.org
Wave Hill, an internationally-acclaimed, 28-acre public
garden and cultural center
SHOPPING
161st Street
(718) 549-5152
Fordham Road
(the Bronx’s largest
shopping district)
(718) 562-2104
www.fordhamroadbid.org
HUB/Third Avenue
(718) 665-3983
Jerome-Gun Hill Road
(718) 324-4946
www.mpcbronx.org
Kingsbridge
(718) 432-6935
www.kingsbridgebid.org
White Plains Road
(718) 881-3086
www.pelhamparkway.com
If you prefer a good old-fashioned
mall, here are the two largest:
Bay Plaza Shopping Center
Bartow & Baychester
Avenues in Co-op City
www.bronxmall.
com/ShopBayPlaza
River Plaza
40 W. 225th Street at
the Harlem River
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