Native Italian Walks the Bronx "Real" Little Italy for the First Time (December 2019 with Mary Jane)

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2019
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    I bring Native Italian and UA-camr Mary Jane to New York City's "Real" Little Italy in the Bronx for the first time. We visit many shops, try some cheese, and discuss Italian culture.
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    Filmed December 11, 2019
    Timestamps
    1:47 - Calandra's Cheese
    8:10 - Arthur Avenue Retail Market
    9:45 - Mike's Deli
    21:36 - La Casa Grande Cigars
    23:12 - Discussion of Italian-American Invented Dishes
    25:20 - 187th Street & Arthur Avenue
    25:45 - Luna Cafe
    26:50 - Delillo Pastry Shop
    34:25 - 187th Street & Hughes Avenue
    38:25 - Three categories of Italian Restaurants
    40:30 - Is Egg Pasta a better quality pasta than Dried Pasta?
    43:25 - Crescent Avenue & 187th Street
    44:24 - Does it snow in Italy?
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  • @ActionKid
    @ActionKid  4 роки тому +185

    For those on mobile
    Timestamps
    1:47 - Calandra's Cheese
    8:10 - Arthur Avenue Retail Market
    9:45 - Mike's Deli
    21:36 - La Casa Grande Cigars
    23:12 - Discussion of Italian-American Invented Dishes
    25:20 - 187th Street & Arthur Avenue
    25:45 - Luna Cafe
    26:50 - Delillo Pastry Shop
    34:25 - 187th Street & Hughes Avenue
    38:25 - Three categories of Italian Restaurants
    40:30 - Is Egg Pasta a better quality pasta than Dried Pasta?
    43:25 - Crescent Avenue & 187th Street
    44:24 - Does it snow in Italy?

    • @bigtravis6159
      @bigtravis6159 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you,,, 55min is so long
      Wish other posters were as
      Considerate

    • @Mr.Pop0
      @Mr.Pop0 4 роки тому +4

      No timestamp for the bird man?

    • @nicholasthompson5253
      @nicholasthompson5253 4 роки тому +2

      @@Mr.Pop0 15:31 Most authentic crow mimic I've ever heard.

    • @Caram3lKYD
      @Caram3lKYD 4 роки тому +2

      I noticed that he did not give you any wine. Why no welcome for you ? Lol

    • @DJxSGGxNeo
      @DJxSGGxNeo 3 роки тому +1

      Did you propose to this lovely woman yet? haha

  • @kc8767
    @kc8767 3 роки тому +78

    I love how the market owners are so proud of the products that they want everyone to try them whether they buy or not.

    • @jschmidt1460
      @jschmidt1460 3 роки тому +1

      It's rare in the US!

    • @guymorris1963
      @guymorris1963 3 роки тому +3

      @@jschmidt1460 I've only seen it happen once and I'm 57. I lived in metro Denver, Colorado from 1984 to 2012 and visited a local Sicilian bakery/delicatessen that was owned by a Sicilian family using family recipes five generations old. They encouraged me to sample their pastries and made a cappuccino for me. They were very friendly and made me feel like part of their family. Very sweet people !

    • @lupodelnord
      @lupodelnord Рік тому

      @@jschmidt1460 absolutely common in Italy.

  • @velocita8842
    @velocita8842 4 роки тому +645

    Italian Americans like the Chinese Americans were very inventive with creating dishes that the American customers would enjoy. Yes, you won't find Spaghetti and meatballs, or Chicken Vesuvio, Chicken Parmesan etc. in Italy, but in the US it is about paying the rent and giving the customer what he/she wants. The wonderful cuisine in Italy is a result of fresh ingredients. Farm to table is a lifestyle in Italy not a marketing term.

    • @lenase7396
      @lenase7396 4 роки тому +25

      Dude we have spaghetti and meatballs probably they aren t cooked in your region but they are in mine Abbruzzo .

    • @ClaudeMagicbox
      @ClaudeMagicbox 4 роки тому +8

      thowe624
      Here in Italy it’s fairly impossible to find a bad meal and usually it happens only in and around train stations and airports.
      For the average US or northern European palate even that is pretty good and impressing... and I speak as a native italian that has lived years in Germany, the US and France (plus travelled for business/pleasure worldwide for over 30 years). :-)

    • @1dkappe
      @1dkappe 4 роки тому +16

      Before the tenements in New York’s little Italy, there was no Italian food. Much like Germany, which also didn’t become a nation until the 19th century, there was no Italian culinary identity. That was all developed in Manhattan where migrants from all over the Italian peninsula where piled on top of one another, and local restaurants developed a pan-Italian style the appealed to all of their palates and took advantage of the local foodstuffs. Many of these dishes, like Pasta alla Carbonara, made their way back to Italy and became popular there.

    • @Bando-fx4mf
      @Bando-fx4mf 4 роки тому +10

      velocità why are you trying to dumb down chicken Parm and spaghetti and meatballs lol. The way you wrote, sounds like you think it’s fake food. You made it seem nasty like it’s made just to sell and pay rent and not enjoy. Yeah it’s still Italian but Italian-American. Go eat a chicken parm you will like it.

    • @velocita8842
      @velocita8842 4 роки тому +10

      Bando 1017 You read me wrong. I was born in Brooklyn and grew up on that food, but having lived in Italy for many years, it is not food that Italians would normally eat. Italians like their traditional food and find Italo American food strange to them.

  • @timedriverable
    @timedriverable 4 роки тому +623

    She's so adorable.

    • @gungadin1389
      @gungadin1389 4 роки тому +15

      she is!!

    • @NestorYamilGalvanAngeles
      @NestorYamilGalvanAngeles 4 роки тому +10

      Agree!

    • @PaulGarthAviation
      @PaulGarthAviation 4 роки тому +20

      And her English is flawless..... I remember when the Italian exchange students came to Fordham University, down the street. Their English was better than ours...

    • @itsmeandrea138
      @itsmeandrea138 4 роки тому +14

      @@PaulGarthAviation Yes, because Italy is no longer that poor and underdeveloped country that 'our grandparents left'.
      Italy has developed, westernized and changed over the years.
      Most of us can speak English, we might not acquire fluency in it but what I am noticing is that we Italians generally express ourselves quite well (especially the younger generations like mine).
      Furthermore, many people have a high level of education.

    • @perseoeridano4182
      @perseoeridano4182 4 роки тому +1

      👏🏻👏🏻

  • @DudeMannn
    @DudeMannn 4 роки тому +108

    Thank you for putting the legendary Mike's picture on this video. We New Yorkers miss him. He was like a father to me every time I stopped by the shop there on Arthur Avenue. He son is just as kind and he is continuing the legacy of his father perfectly. I'm very proud of him.

  • @anlingitalia
    @anlingitalia 2 роки тому +7

    Love how the store workers in the first store in ‘‘real Little Italy’ are Spanish speakers and are listening to radio in Spanish :)

  • @joe8497
    @joe8497 4 роки тому +229

    For being a young northern italian girl, MJ knows a lot of southern italians foods. Congrats, that's remarkable!

    • @itsmeandrea138
      @itsmeandrea138 4 роки тому +12

      In 2020 thanks to the web, TV and social media all the Italians have a bit of knowledge about the traditions in other regions of Italy at least.
      Moreover, with the developement of our internal market and the large increase in domestic consumption (Italy is a country that got richer over the past 50 years), you can find all the products of different Italian regions thoughout Italy

    • @joe8497
      @joe8497 4 роки тому +4

      @@itsmeandrea138 Italy is a great country!

    • @itsmeandrea138
      @itsmeandrea138 4 роки тому +3

      @@joe8497 Grazie amico 😄🇮🇹
      America too

    • @raffaeleirlanda6966
      @raffaeleirlanda6966 4 роки тому +1

      But she thinks in the South we never seen snow... 🤔😓😬

    • @joe8497
      @joe8497 4 роки тому

      @@raffaeleirlanda6966 ahahha true! I already remarked that.

  • @FeelsFlows
    @FeelsFlows 4 роки тому +95

    She's too adorable! I love how informed she is and how she enjoys teaching you such information!

  • @CrossRdNorth
    @CrossRdNorth 3 роки тому +8

    These are the experiences I think I took for granted pre-Covid. I’m hoping they will be decorating for Christmas this year. My friend took me to Mike’s last year. Great people.

  • @williamm374
    @williamm374 3 роки тому +52

    My Italian niece was 5 years old and she was asking to speak to the chef about his Tiramisu, giving him instructions! Italians have an innate sense of food.

  • @rachellewalters8111
    @rachellewalters8111 4 роки тому +87

    I love how Italians take their food VERY seriously, even the way they cut their food has to be done a certain way! Italian food is always cooked with love. That's the secret ingredient :) ❤

  • @errico3
    @errico3 3 роки тому +2

    as an italian living abroad, Im really glad to see people like MaryJane. she is friendly, smart, she speaks fantastic english, she goes against all these annoying stereotypes about us being superloud or dancing tarantella all the time...

  • @chromosome24
    @chromosome24 4 роки тому +53

    That shop owner is on point with his delivery. "The way to enjoy this..." cue glass of wine in frame.

  • @big106razor
    @big106razor 4 роки тому +11

    This was really fun to watch. She did such a great job keeping things engaging.

  • @walstan864
    @walstan864 4 роки тому +11

    Awesome in every way! Such a warm, cheery evening. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @xotennisxgirlox
    @xotennisxgirlox 3 роки тому +24

    It’s so weird watching videos before Covid

  • @Ffsdevgj
    @Ffsdevgj 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you guys for the peek, this is sooo delightful to see! She adds a special vibe to your videos.

  • @mezza001
    @mezza001 3 роки тому +5

    A chinese American and an Italian walks into Little Italy. . . . .
    BTW thank you for this walkthough! Love it!

  • @alimahmoudian4161
    @alimahmoudian4161 4 роки тому +20

    I'm an Iranian studying in Italy, always wondered how Italians might feel about "Little Italy" I enjoyed your video, very informative.

    • @alimahmoudian4161
      @alimahmoudian4161 4 роки тому

      @AA Sharp So true!

    • @gs7828
      @gs7828 4 роки тому +2

      @AA Sharp From a certain point of view. When reproduced or appreciated, yes; when it simply is denaturalised while voluntarily considered truthful to the original... we aren't that happy about that.

    • @ronaldcammarata3422
      @ronaldcammarata3422 4 роки тому +2

      The locations of Little Italys around the US aren't arbitrary. The are where large numbers of immigrants from Italy settled.

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому

      @@gs7828 Well, sorry to hear that! These neighborhoods were created by immigrants who settled there and adopted their original region's culture to what was local, thereby creating their own culture. They were NOT replicating Italy (non-Italians branded these neighborhoods "Little Italies"), as they left it behind forever for a better life!

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому

      @@ronaldcammarata3422 Exactly and they did not seek to "replicate Italy".

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 4 роки тому +20

    Always enjoy the Action Kids collaborations with Jennifer & Mary Jane. One gets spoiled by the details ! Awesome.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 4 роки тому +3

      👍 Yeah, love how he gave the temp too

    • @davidellis5141
      @davidellis5141 4 роки тому +1

      @@SUGAR_XYLER If you are not , you should subscribe to this channel ! Enjoy New York City ! The Big 🍎 & on occasion other cities & country's.

    • @pokilai
      @pokilai 4 роки тому

      Seems like I am not the only one who looking forward to see three of them to collaborate again.

    • @markcognetti4875
      @markcognetti4875 3 роки тому

      Iitalisns from Scranton would feel at home on arthur

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 3 роки тому

      @@markcognetti4875 ..What country are litalisns from?

  • @emmanuelquiros3952
    @emmanuelquiros3952 3 роки тому +4

    my family is from south America an Italians remind me so much of how my family is i feel close to all latin peoples

  • @chandlerbingbong
    @chandlerbingbong 4 роки тому +12

    Mary Jane's smile and personality could brighten any dark night.

  • @silatgordon5410
    @silatgordon5410 3 роки тому +3

    By only watching this video I can feel the vibe of the place.
    Nice collaboration with Mary Jane.

  • @philmacewan4239
    @philmacewan4239 3 роки тому +4

    I love regional Italian cuisine. NYC area having many Italians of Sicilian ancestry, I am shocked how very few restaurants have authentic Sicilian foods on the menu, Arancini and Panelle

  • @trailshade7590
    @trailshade7590 4 роки тому +9

    Kenny your tours/follow me videos are the best I've seen. I feel like I'm right there with you both. Mary Jane is so informative and sweet. Great video!

    • @trailshade7590
      @trailshade7590 4 роки тому +1

      The Nativity scene in the window and Mary Jane's description was beautiful.

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому

      Thank you ☺️

  • @TheSassy777
    @TheSassy777 4 роки тому +14

    Great Job and enjoyed both of you Guys working together. Learned info from this young Lady about the Italian foods and well done by both. Need to have her on future videos.........

  • @olgabarasoain
    @olgabarasoain 3 роки тому +5

    This is a fabulous video ... can't wait to go to Little Italy in the Bronx now!! Thank you.

  • @theresaclancy6091
    @theresaclancy6091 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful video ❤️ Thank you . Merry Christmas to you and a Blessed New Year!

  • @RVK326
    @RVK326 4 роки тому +4

    conversation and city sound... it's so fun and makes me feel relaxed especially for life in quarantine. thank you so much. from JP

  • @TheGirlsAreUs
    @TheGirlsAreUs 4 роки тому +4

    This was just delicious...in every sense of the word! Great 👍🏻 video!!!! Thanks 🙏 to both of you for such a fun, informative and wonderfully filmed video.

  • @renzo2086
    @renzo2086 4 роки тому +6

    Beautiful video, always great to see Mary Jane in your videos AK

  • @faijurrazzakrana1660
    @faijurrazzakrana1660 4 роки тому +25

    It's lovely to see both of you together...

  • @brucebacklund9138
    @brucebacklund9138 4 роки тому

    I really like this. Mary Jane is so knowledgeable. As long as I am learning something new, I am happy. Great Stuff. Thanks, man!

  • @Biomirth
    @Biomirth 4 роки тому +5

    First time seeing your videos. I really enjoyed the laid back ramble through the Bronx. It felt very similar to my own experiences in NYC just exploring and taking things in, discussing history and meeting birdman. It was fascinating to me that you both are UA-camrs but neither of you seemed in a rush to make a big impression and instead let us just enjoy it along with you. Classy. Stay classy ActionKid. This is an underappreciated style of content and it takes some skill to keep things mellow and yet interesting. Very nice.

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @brozbro
    @brozbro 4 роки тому +482

    Waiting for "Native American walks Little America in Italy"

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 4 роки тому +20

      im waiting for chinese american in china

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno 4 роки тому +15

      Actually, Italy’s Little America was in Spain. That’s where Sergio Leoni shot his “spaghetti westerns” with Clint Eastwood etc.
      So Native Americans could visit those locations and possibly feel a little at home 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @carrrexx7190
      @carrrexx7190 4 роки тому +6

      I'm Ubering to McDonald's

    • @itsmeandrea138
      @itsmeandrea138 4 роки тому +7

      There are actually three neighborhoods in Milan where mostly live English speakers.
      In one of these neighborhoods, Magenta, live almost only American people.
      It's not like a 'little America' but it's cool

    • @SebDangerfield-yu7cm
      @SebDangerfield-yu7cm 4 роки тому +2

      Every city, worldwide, is becoming so homogenised - McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks etc., that "Little" America is pretty much everywhere.

  • @Toboldlygo721
    @Toboldlygo721 10 місяців тому

    thank you so much action kid for bringing us these videos from the Bronx Little Italy I've watched many of your videos❤️👍🏻✨

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining 4 роки тому +9

    I moved to Florida 4 yrs ago. This is getting me homesick. Great video!

  • @rustyrelicsfarm2406
    @rustyrelicsfarm2406 3 роки тому +3

    Her voice is so beautiful.

  • @marcusperez7799
    @marcusperez7799 4 роки тому

    Seriously, awesome job. Great collaboration between you two. I love the video. Thank You Both.

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @albertmalkowski2904
    @albertmalkowski2904 4 роки тому

    Another great combined video with both of you! Need a big appetite.

  • @KingofAloha808
    @KingofAloha808 4 роки тому +7

    Another awesome video! I like this type too, when you go inside and show there as well.

  • @rubenrubinos982
    @rubenrubinos982 4 роки тому +7

    Great Video ActionKid, Thank You For The Walk Down Arthur Ave And The Little Italy Section In The Bronx. Great Seeing Mary Jane Again With You! I'm sure there are more foods that are more Italian-American here than in Italy. But I also learned that many foods from Italy are regional and not many regions are recognized in Italy. Wishing You Both A Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, And Happy Holidays!

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊 Happy Holidays to you too!

  • @johnrogers9481
    @johnrogers9481 4 роки тому +4

    What a good video here Kenneth and Mary Jane, such an easy vibe between you two friends. Many memories for me, special times out to Italian restaurants in The Bronx with my parents and siblings. Ha, fun to see the sign for Heroes. Remembering sneaking heroes into movies with my friends. Happy Holidays, Happy Holydays.

  • @rubyredd6366
    @rubyredd6366 2 роки тому +2

    Watching on January 7, 2022! Lovely knowledgeable young lady, a very educational tour, very impromptu tour of a piece of this region. Thank you Kenneth for enlightens us with such a wonderful guest, much appreciated. Everyone needs to experience Italy 🇮🇹 once in a lifetime! Ciao! ♥️

  • @jellybeanz1989
    @jellybeanz1989 4 роки тому +34

    Smoked mozzarella is called SCAMORZA in Italy, thats why it didn't sound familiar to her

    • @videovedo36
      @videovedo36 4 роки тому +8

      Don't give misleading infos, scamorza is a different kind of cheese, and it can be normal or smoked, mozzarella can be smoked too, but it's not so common to find all over Italy, or in the big distribution, and that's why probably she hasn't heard of it. I myself might have eaten it twice in my life.

    • @shaweg5678
      @shaweg5678 3 роки тому +1

      mozzarella affumicata, italian way to call Smoked Mozzarella

  • @richardkluesek4301
    @richardkluesek4301 4 роки тому +4

    Hey there ActoinKid so glad that you made it to Little Italy in the Bronx with Mary Jane, and delighted to see that in the years since I've been gone that the culture has prospered and there are many changes and new things happening for the better. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of health and happiness frequenting the old neighborhood in years gone by. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos I see in the sidebar.

  • @thizzgerald5709
    @thizzgerald5709 4 роки тому +43

    I'm upset that you dropped the cheese on the floor lol

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому +12

      I’m upset I dropped it!

    • @johnnymchappyboy
      @johnnymchappyboy 3 роки тому +1

      Slippery Storm *RATS

    • @amfmr
      @amfmr 3 роки тому +2

      @@ActionKid There's a five second rule that allows you to pick it up and eat it. Enjoy!

    • @meganesergerie5382
      @meganesergerie5382 2 роки тому

      @@amfmr false!

  • @johnmorris4347
    @johnmorris4347 4 роки тому +4

    So great to see your face! I love your videos! They're great & free!

  • @curiousliv1147
    @curiousliv1147 4 роки тому +8

    All your videos with Mary Jane is just so much fun to watch especially this one. It's like I don't want them to end. I was really hoping to see you 2 eat inside Emilia's.

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому +2

      You can watch the Emilia’s video now 😃

  • @MrRalphRosa
    @MrRalphRosa 4 роки тому +16

    Great video!!! Mary Jane is Gorgeous and very informative nice addition to actionkid !!!! Mama ma !!!!

  • @seanmiller4559
    @seanmiller4559 3 роки тому +2

    This is such a good video, thank you!

  • @logicallogic9960
    @logicallogic9960 4 роки тому +1

    Actionkid you're very good at breaking the silence! Very creative questions. Great video. Great to see a native Italians perspective

  • @Jambajuice89
    @Jambajuice89 4 роки тому +46

    LOL. S/O to Birdman making a cameo 15:45
    He’s a legend here in the Bronx!!

  • @Harvey11ify
    @Harvey11ify 4 роки тому +39

    One of your best videos....the young lady is very personable

  • @JamieMSmith
    @JamieMSmith 3 роки тому

    Terrific Video! I had heard about Arthur Avenue when I first visited NY. When I come back this December I am for sure going to that market place. You guys make a great team!!!

  • @guymorris1963
    @guymorris1963 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video !! The two of you were absolutely teasing me with that beautiful food, pastries and peach prosecco. No fair !! I eant to go ! I want to go !

  • @willvr4
    @willvr4 4 роки тому +136

    Life must feel so different when you're a beautiful woman. People treat you so differently lol

    • @willvr4
      @willvr4 3 роки тому +27

      @Elishia Montenegro Not to the same extent, no. But men put up with a looooooot of shit just to be around a pretty woman. It's sad.

    • @holeymattress8128
      @holeymattress8128 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah, like they constantly want to get inside of you! LOL

    • @colorfulcodes
      @colorfulcodes 3 роки тому +2

      True.

    • @romanaa7070
      @romanaa7070 3 роки тому +6

      White* woman

    • @sammavacaist
      @sammavacaist 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah a lot of annoying men hit on you constantly or make thirsty comments and you never know which ones might turn out to be unbalanced crazies.

  • @365DaysAroundTheWorld
    @365DaysAroundTheWorld 4 роки тому +9

    You make me hungry LOL. Happy Christmas! 😊

  • @mrniceshoes2118
    @mrniceshoes2118 4 роки тому +10

    Well I know where I’m going next Christmas... it’s so nice to see culture and tradition preserved... we need to spend time and money to help preserve it and in exchange you get good food and charm

    • @stephenhusak6098
      @stephenhusak6098 4 роки тому +1

      Then you have to go to the Bronx Botanical Garden for the house and train show. Nothing else like it in the world. Google it. 10 mins from Authur Ave.

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому

      Yes, an ideal full day itinerary, not just for Christmas - NY Botanical Garden & BX Little Italy to shop & eat!

  • @PaulGarthAviation
    @PaulGarthAviation 4 роки тому +1

    Brings back memories. I lived at 23:47 Lit doorway by the red car. That market you were in has had a major makeover. I lived there from 1990 to 1996. The market was more of a traditional setup back then with stalls. I would always come home (across the street) and find "additional" items in my bag -- the sales-ladies took care of me. Glad you enjoyed your visit. The smell of bread at 3AM.... Arggh.....
    When you made a right on 187 and then crossed the street to look at desserts, there was a pasta store nearby that would cut the exact millimeter width you requested.
    At 26:50 there was a storefront back then, that was probably not a good idea to "film inside" - LOL!
    27:40 - Sicilian Cannoli is basically part of the 6th food group...
    38:39 - Church across the street. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, I think.
    39:00 - Borgatti's is the pasta store I mentioned about cutting to order. LOL. I just heard him say, "They have very fresh pasta, made to order". Guess I did remember it correctly!
    42:00 - When they do the annual Feast of St. Anthony's, that church has a big role in it with a procession.
    43:20 - If you keep turning right, you'll be back on Arthur Ave. You're heading here more into residential.
    43:50 - I was getting a bit concerned here, but it's obvious the camera guy knows the area...
    44:00 - Walk faster here - it gets dark... You're looking too much like a tourist now...
    44:56 - I think if you make a right here, there's a library on the left, and then you're back on 186th to Arthur Ave.
    45:25 - Interesting the fusion of Albanian and Italian at the restaurant with red awning. By the mid 90's, there was a drop in Italian residents and an increase in Albanian.
    46:29 - I think you passed by 186th back there, so when you turn right on Arthur Avenue up ahead you can work your way back. You mentioned Hispanic restaurants -- you're now in an Hispanic residential area. Trying to do laundry was a challenge to compete for machines, so I waited until they were likely in church!! Sorry - that's just a fact...
    48:22 - And now you're back on Arthur. Let me guess. You'll cross the street and go down to Rigolettos... 49:00 Guess not... LOL!
    Thanks for visiting my old stomping ground.
    50:20 - Let's go! Translation: Camera guy is frozen!!!!

  • @DragAmiot
    @DragAmiot 4 роки тому +3

    I don't know how I stumbled on this little slice of life, but I loved it.

  • @joe8497
    @joe8497 4 роки тому +16

    In south of Italy there is snow on the mountains. Up to 800 meters on sea level there is always snow during the winter. In Sicily mount Etna is higher than 3300 meters, so... lots of snow.

  • @tomsuzyinfluencerinfj2712
    @tomsuzyinfluencerinfj2712 4 роки тому +1

    That was very enjoyable. Happy New Year

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2020 to you too!

  • @TheBodhisattvaWisdom
    @TheBodhisattvaWisdom 4 роки тому +17

    Maaaan, this girl's gooooooorgeous.. Nice video ;-)

  • @jspinosa50
    @jspinosa50 4 роки тому +47

    You should have done this during the day when all the stores are open. This is my old neighborhood. Nice video.

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому +2

      Yes! It is not Manhattan! I do want to go back myself when this pandemic is over (August 2020).

    • @guymorris1963
      @guymorris1963 3 роки тому +1

      John, it's one awesome looking neighborhood ! I live in Texas, I'm 57, sadly have never been able to visit NYC, absolutely love Italian food and things Italian and can't wait to visit NYC with Little Italy neighborhoods on Arthur Avenue and Manhattan.
      I lived in metro Denver from 1984 to 2012 where I got completely food spoiled by a Sicilian bakery/delicatessen that was owned and operated by a Sicilian family. They were so friendly, made all their customers feel welcome and like a part of their family. They were proud of and passionate about their pastries, gelato, coffee and food so they would ask you to sample them. I miss them so very much and the Texas city I live in is a true culinary desert.

  • @raffaeleirlanda6966
    @raffaeleirlanda6966 4 роки тому +21

    31:43 Croissants are actually Austrian, born in 1683 to celebrate victory of Austria on the Othmans sieging Vienna. Two Austrian Queens introduced Croissants in France (Marie Antoinette) and in Naples (Maria Carolina). 😀😎😘

    • @michaelloglio3365
      @michaelloglio3365 3 роки тому

      Good historical point especially since Austria (Hapsburg Empire) controlled parts of northern Italy ! The croissants symbolized the Islamic crescent ! Notice the similarity in spelling ! The bakers (up early) alerted the Austrian Army of the invasion because they were up very early in the morning (baking) when the Muslims striked. So you see how a pastry representing a crescent came to be called a croissant !

    • @raffaeleirlanda6966
      @raffaeleirlanda6966 3 роки тому

      @@michaelloglio3365 In Italy is called "cornetto" not "crescent". It means "little horn" not "crescent moon". It causes no relation with Islam. And perhaps in 1683 the enemy was mainly imperialism of Turkey, and marginally the Islam. 🤔

    • @michaelloglio3365
      @michaelloglio3365 3 роки тому

      @@raffaeleirlanda6966 Sure it's imperial Turkey using Islam as a cover for their expansion but it still remains under the standard of the Crescent Moon . Battle of Hattin (Place of the Horns) ... Saladin and company....threw crusaders out of Holy Land ! Sicilian curse...giving someone the horn (horn worn as jewelry to warn off a curse ) !

  • @blondegirl132
    @blondegirl132 4 роки тому +1

    Glad I found this video. I grew up in the Bronx (182nd St and the Concourse). Every Saturday, my dad and I would walk to Arthur Ave to buy food for the week. Mike's Deli was always a stop for us in the Market for delicious cheeses and cold cuts. I'm talking back in the early 1960's and he had all his sons working behind the counter. It was always a busy place and everything was always fresh and delicious. I see he's in the same spot as he was 50 years ago.

  • @jessiesvids10
    @jessiesvids10 4 роки тому +2

    Love this kid !!!!!!! Always delivers!!!!!!

  • @grantomalley8532
    @grantomalley8532 4 роки тому +10

    Been to Italy many times. She has the real Italian look

    • @pauldavis5665
      @pauldavis5665 4 роки тому +5

      Might have something to do with the fact that she is a real Italian....

    • @zsoltpapp3363
      @zsoltpapp3363 4 роки тому

      There is no Italian look. She looks like any European white girl. South Italians and Sicilians have distinctive looks, they are darker and shorter and louder....:)) North Italians are nothing special if they speak another language its impossible to guess where they came from.

    • @grantomalley8532
      @grantomalley8532 4 роки тому +1

      @@zsoltpapp3363 Kind of, I have been to France and Italy , Austria and Switzerland many times. The French and Italians look pretty much the same. However been to Silcily once and saw a lot of Redheads.

    • @s.c.k2947
      @s.c.k2947 4 роки тому +1

      @@grantomalley8532 Norman invasion

    • @grantomalley8532
      @grantomalley8532 4 роки тому +1

      @@s.c.k2947Italy is odd. Lots of Red heads in the deep South, Blonds in the North

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson6524 4 роки тому +3

    Oh wow...I didn't realize there was more than one Little Italy. Thanks for sharing because Ill probably never get there! Stay safe.

  • @cheappopmedia
    @cheappopmedia 3 роки тому +2

    I live nearby. I love your videos. They are perfect to do cardio to on an exercise bike. Thanks dude.

  • @simonh2666
    @simonh2666 4 роки тому

    Another excellent video! Thanks from Canada!

  • @eyeglasslady9266
    @eyeglasslady9266 4 роки тому +7

    I haven’t been in an authentic Italian deli like this since I was a kid! What fun! 🇮🇹👏🤗

  • @pokilai
    @pokilai 4 роки тому +180

    Mary Jane is gorgeous and looks like a model

    • @abeedhal6519
      @abeedhal6519 4 роки тому +24

      True. She doesn't really look italian though, more of a southern german look. My guess would be she is from northern italy, a region that was ruled and partly settled by germanic people for a long time.

    • @s.c.k2947
      @s.c.k2947 4 роки тому +58

      @@abeedhal6519I'm italian and she look very italian .

    • @abeedhal6519
      @abeedhal6519 4 роки тому +9

      @@s.c.k2947 she does not look italian at all actually

    • @marconovena2027
      @marconovena2027 4 роки тому +73

      @@abeedhal6519 She actually look a lot italian, i think you have a very sterotyped concept of how italian are or look like

    • @abeedhal6519
      @abeedhal6519 4 роки тому +1

      @@marconovena2027 naah she doesn't, i think you do

  • @serengeti4023
    @serengeti4023 4 роки тому +1

    ***Awesome*** It's a special treat when you have guests...I like it. :)

  • @JB0712
    @JB0712 2 роки тому +1

    The dessert you describe on 31:33 we have them in Spain too and we call them “rosquillas tontas”. Very interesting you guys have them too.

  • @davidwoo8920
    @davidwoo8920 4 роки тому +5

    Mary Jane is such a nice addition to the videos!

  • @biggianthead17
    @biggianthead17 4 роки тому +40

    She is definitely NOT familiar with Sicily. I'm from Buscemi and it just snowed last week. The whole region was covered in the stuff. When I was living there full time, it snowed... not too often but it snowed.

    • @WhatashameMaryJane
      @WhatashameMaryJane 4 роки тому +12

      Sorry sorry sorry you're so right!!! Sicily has lots of elevation so of course it may snow. But let's be honest: does it snow lower than 500 meters high?

    • @SamohtNox
      @SamohtNox 4 роки тому +3

      @@WhatashameMaryJane yeah only the mountainous areas get snow..but that's very much it..it goes as fast as it comes...it's not the alps over there or anything lol
      my parents live at 750m elevation so and their village is near the coast and it's practically early summer over there

    • @aldocuneo1140
      @aldocuneo1140 2 роки тому +1

      In Italy snow everywhere in Sicily too on Etna. From any part of Italy you can go to sky in few hours, or in same time to beach.

    • @biggianthead17
      @biggianthead17 2 роки тому +1

      @@aldocuneo1140 I remember swimming at Fontane Bianche Beach in Siracusa and skiing on Mount Etna in Catania later that day... all in June.

  • @michaelwirick1849
    @michaelwirick1849 3 роки тому +2

    MJ is wonderful. Thank you!

  • @edwinrosales6322
    @edwinrosales6322 3 роки тому

    Just discovered your channel! Great Video!

  • @brianfrost2695
    @brianfrost2695 4 роки тому +4

    I love your videos with Mary Jane. Mary Jane is so pleasant and very pretty. I can listen to her all day!

  • @ll5584
    @ll5584 4 роки тому +7

    Still hungry Ken ? 🤣 The Christmas crib is very lovely. I knew about that man in the picture..... :(
    Well done nice tour but we miss Taiwan and your mask 🤣 👍👍🏆💯 K soon

  • @Melissar6778
    @Melissar6778 3 роки тому +1

    This video was so good !

  • @nonoyobeezewax9527
    @nonoyobeezewax9527 4 роки тому +2

    I CAN'T believe you guys hesitated so much trying the cheese samples. I would have wolfed it in a heartbeat!

  • @charrua59
    @charrua59 4 роки тому +13

    Yeah we have salsa caruso here in Uruguay. Pasta sauce. Italiens made there own versions of pasta sauce were ever they moved.

    • @meesalikeu
      @meesalikeu 3 роки тому +1

      exactly. its all great down there as well. the pizza in uruguay and bs as is a bit different style too. italian food is flexible and good everywhere italians go.

  • @tj2636
    @tj2636 4 роки тому +12

    Can't get over how lovely Mary Jane is, both in looks and personality!

  • @brucebacklund9138
    @brucebacklund9138 4 роки тому +1

    Watched this again tonight. Really excellent! You and Mary Jane complement each other. It's like it always good to hang out with someone who is a little more knowledgeable on certain subjects, as you continue to learn this way. Those scenes in the store/s with Mary Jane explaining the products are exceptional!

  • @maxwellanderson8173
    @maxwellanderson8173 Рік тому

    Someone in the comments hit the nail on the head. The way you do your videos you feel like you are there great thanks

  • @taxinord9323
    @taxinord9323 4 роки тому +15

    Ciao bella Maria! Salutti da România e Buon Natale!!!

  • @mspiccalilli
    @mspiccalilli 4 роки тому +5

    Very very good video. Love Action Kid. Love Mary Jane.

  • @johnmorris4347
    @johnmorris4347 4 роки тому +1

    I had no idea that that place existed (the retail market). Your videos are sooo informative!

  • @robbiesmile3
    @robbiesmile3 4 роки тому +1

    This is very enjoyable. I'm going to have to take a subway up to the Bronx's Little Italy and sample the food there.

  • @big_mike_nyc
    @big_mike_nyc 4 роки тому +9

    Arthur Ave!!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!

  • @raffaeleirlanda6966
    @raffaeleirlanda6966 4 роки тому +4

    Italian grocery with Spanish nice keepers, listening Latino Radio broadcast show... 😀😘😎🤣🤣🤣

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому

      YES, the hood is very diverse now. More so than what you could see in the video.

    • @raffaeleirlanda6966
      @raffaeleirlanda6966 3 роки тому

      @@larrycj4382 It is called "irony"... 🤔

    • @larrycj4382
      @larrycj4382 3 роки тому +1

      @@raffaeleirlanda6966 Yes! And you would have loved the NY Times article from March 13, 2020 entitled "How Little Italy Became Little Albanian-Mexican Italy"! 😆

  • @guiwillvideos
    @guiwillvideos 4 роки тому

    👍👍 Thanks for your time and kindness sharing this great video 👍👍

  • @88hyperman
    @88hyperman 3 роки тому +1

    Great 👍 😊 I really enjoyed this video

  • @hAK5R7w72zetc
    @hAK5R7w72zetc 4 роки тому +3

    What's that background music starting at 29:30? Where can I get it? Congratulations to almost 100k subs by the way!!

    • @ActionKid
      @ActionKid  4 роки тому

      I forgot the name of the track I used. I played it over the Christmas music that was being played over the radio.

  • @oddateee
    @oddateee 3 роки тому +9

    You had the Famous Bird Man he is known all over NYC ,Hahahah cool loll thats real BX, Hope you enjoyed Arthur ave yes !!!!!

    • @TheMusicalKnokcers
      @TheMusicalKnokcers 3 роки тому

      hevwas seeking attention lol

    • @oddateee
      @oddateee 3 роки тому

      @@TheMusicalKnokcers he always had but a cool weird dude lol hhahah peace

  • @yocland8841
    @yocland8841 3 роки тому +1

    I liked this vid. Hoped the beautiful Italian girl enjoyed NYC! 😘

  • @danielnaccarella4923
    @danielnaccarella4923 3 роки тому

    I grew up very close to there in the Bronx. This brings back some great memories of my youth! Make sure you pick up some olives at Teitel Brothers.