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I have been through and arounf 46/27s area at night, (escorted) and it seemed rather quiet in the way of people etc, is it like that all the time or is it generally a multi culteral hustle an bustle hive of activity during the day, i notice there is a lot of industry on the response area as well.

I hear people say things about Webster Ave, famed for its food, and some say the real little italy is in actual fact on E46's first due area..

Could anyone enlighten me on just what the area around the firehouse is actually like..

Thanks

'J'

 
Garrod,

The real Little Italy is on Arthur Avenue (not Webster) where 46/27 are 3rd due. 88/38 are first due on Arthur Ave,which is worth visiting; the restaurants are authentic, at Bronx prices too. An don't miss the 88/38 firehouse around the corner on Belmont Ave. The only one in the FDNY designed by theatre architects, it is an impressive building and the men maintain it beautifully. The Belmont neighborhood resisted the arson fires of the War Years and most of the buildings still reflect late 1800's and early 1900's Bronx architecture. The neighborhood just to the south, Monterey, was among the worst hit during the War Years.
 
Cheers 3511, talking about 88/38, a collegue of mine at a neighbouting fire station, who is in fact swiss, and lives in switzerland and commutes to London for his shifts, has a cousin or some sort of distant relative at 88/38 and frequently spends time at the house, and his description of the food and meals cooked up at 88/38 suggest these guys know how to eat and enjoy their food!!

Jarrod
 
3511 said:
Garrod,

The real Little Italy is on Arthur Avenue (not Webster) where 46/27 are 3rd due. 88/38 are first due on Arthur Ave,which is worth visiting; the restaurants are authentic, at Bronx prices too. An don't miss the 88/38 firehouse around the corner on Belmont Ave. The only one in the FDNY designed by theatre architects, it is an impressive building and the men maintain it beautifully. The Belmont neighborhood resisted the arson fires of the War Years and most of the buildings still reflect late 1800's and early 1900's Bronx architecture. The neighborhood just to the south, Monterey, was among the worst hit during the War Years.
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This is the best picture of 88/38s house thta I could find:

http://www.engine88ladder38.com/Building.htm
 
If the local companies are not in quarters and not on a run you'll probably see them on Arthur Avenue getting provisions for their next meal. There are some pretty nice restaurants there - Dominic's and Mario's and my all time favorite Roberto's (Crescent Dr.)- they don't take reservations but the wait is worth it -and it is moderately priced - and they'll generally cook to order anything you want - particularly at lunch time.

In the butcher shops you'll see rabbit and lamb hanging by the hoof.  For the best homemade pasta in Town you have to go to Borgatti's (right across the street from Our Lady of My Carmel R.C. Church) - ravioli, cavatelli, and cut pasta - for bread you won't be disappointed at Addidios (sp?) - for pastry Eglidio's will do the trick - for wine Mt Carmel wines and liquors has a pretty nice selection.

 
I have made a note of those places, and when im next in the bronx, prob early next year now as im away for a couple of months, i will be sure to do a tour of the areas eateries...anyone want to join be as a guide and drinking buddy would be most welcome..

88/38 house looks a beutifull house, i love to see others share a passion for Da Bronx, i like the way it has so much to offer, but is humble about it..

Jarrod
 
"efd274", Wow, what a description ! I like doing my buffing thing and I am very familiar with the area. But the way you just described it, I should head down there now. Yes, the food is Great. And around the corner on Belmont Ave is the former home of one of my Favorite Doo Wop 50s singing group called "Dion and the Belmont's". (Anybody else remember them). Add to that one of my favorite Bronx Fire Companies. I am referring to "First Due at the Zoo" Engine 88 and Ladder 38. By the way, The Famous Bronx Zoo is only a few blocks away. No need to go on one of those long expensive vacations. And by the way, my wife doesn't know it yet, but she has a vacation coming in the Fall. And guess where we are headed.

  And Jarrod, when you cross the big pond, I'd be glad to join you. And by the way, I did order that book you offered to send me. Thanks guy.
                                                                  Billy D......
 
Thanks nfd - and I certainly remember Dion and the Belmonts - and yes they got their name from Belmont Avenue - and the Bronx Zoo is a fantastic Zoo - there is also the beautfiful Bronx Botanical Gardens located across the street from Zoo - north side of Fordham Rd/Pelham Pkwy.  There used to be another hospital in this area years ago called Fordham Hospital - and there is always the Rose Hill campus of Fordham University - my archrival in College as I went to Manhattan College in Riverdale
 
nfd2004 said:
"efd274", Wow, what a description ! I like doing my buffing thing and I am very familiar with the area. But the way you just described it, I should head down there now. Yes, the food is Great. And around the corner on Belmont Ave is the former home of one of my Favorite Doo Wop 50s singing group called "Dion and the Belmont's". (Anybody else remember them). Add to that one of my favorite Bronx Fire Companies. I am referring to "First Due at the Zoo" Engine 88 and Ladder 38. By the way, The Famous Bronx Zoo is only a few blocks away. No need to go on one of those long expensive vacations. And by the way, my wife doesn't know it yet, but she has a vacation coming in the Fall. And guess where we are headed.

  And Jarrod, when you cross the big pond, I'd be glad to join you. And by the way, I did order that book you offered to send me. Thanks guy.
                                                                   Billy D......
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Do yourself a favor and avoid the zoo on Wednesdays ... Per The Bronx Zoo Website, "Wednesday admission is a pay-what-you-wish donation. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $11 for children, and $13 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the Bronx Zoo and around the world."

There is a tendency for large groups of freeloaders to visit on that day ... this often leads to not as pleasant an atmosphere as you may wish... It's much nicer when you are surrounded by paying customers
 
3511 said:
Garrod,

The real Little Italy is on Arthur Avenue (not Webster) where 46/27 are 3rd due. 88/38 are first due on Arthur Ave,which is worth visiting; the restaurants are authentic, at Bronx prices too. An don't miss the 88/38 firehouse around the corner on Belmont Ave. The only one in the FDNY designed by theatre architects, it is an impressive building and the men maintain it beautifully. The Belmont neighborhood resisted the arson fires of the War Years and most of the buildings still reflect late 1800's and early 1900's Bronx architecture. The neighborhood just to the south, Monterey, was among the worst hit during the War Years.
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Here is a better picture of this architecturally significant firehouse

http://www.engine88ladder38.com/
 
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