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SPORTS 24 SHOPPING 25 DINING & NIGHTLIFE 27 TOURS 33 SERVICES & SUPPLIERS 36 The Bronx Visitors Guide is a publication of The Bronx Tourism Council (BTC). Contents and design ©2019, all rights reserved. Reproduction or any alterations without written consent is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time. However, BTC assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. BTC makes no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding the suitability, quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements may have been provided by the subject companies and BTC shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Printed in the USA.
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A MESSAGE FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. Dear Friends: Thank you for your interest in my hometown, The Bronx, and thank you for picking up the latest edition of the Bronx Visitor Guide, a publication of The Bronx Tourism Council. This guide and map will help you make the most of your visit to this wonderful borough. Great things are happening in The Bronx. More people are working than ever before, we’ve seen record investment from both the public and private sectors, and our arts and cultural institutions are as vital and vibrant as ever. We’ve come a long way in The Bronx. The Bronx has so many great places to visit. We have world-class restaurants, some of the best cultural attractions on earth, and shopping destinations that rival any in the region. We have great breweries and distilleries, amazing parks and we are home to the greatest franchise in professional sports—the New York Yankees. There is so much to do in The Bronx, and I hope that this guide will provide you with the motivation to visit and explore the northern borough. If you prefer to view this guide on a mobile device, it is available on ilovethebronx.com, the official website of The Bronx Tourism Council. Enjoy your time in The Bronx!
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A MESSAGE FROM MARLENE CINTRON PRESIDENT Welcome to The Bronx and thank you for picking up our 2020 Visitors Guide which was prepared with you in mind. Inside you will find a list of attractions and venues that will attract and inspire you. The world renowned Bronx Zoo has invested in new interactive attractions that will delight young and old. Wave Hill and the Bronx Botanical Garden provide their visitors with vibrant colors and beautiful exhibits in a beautiful, well-manicured environment in a world class garden. Arthur Avenue, New York City’s largest Italian business community offers a European shopping and dining experience, from authentic pizzerias to Zagat-rated restaurants. If seafood is your passion, then visit City Island which offers a seafood experience with views of the water. The Bronx offers diverse experiences to meet every need. We hope that you will stay with us at The Opera House Hotel or the Marriot Residence Inn that offer great access at a reasonable price. We thank you for coming to The Bronx and hope that you will share your experiences with family, friends and neighbors. The Bronx is open for Tourism!
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A MESSAGE FROM OLGA LUZ TIRADO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I am so proud to, once again, welcome you to the Annual Bronx Visitor Guide. In these pages you will find points of interests, ideas and events so that you can plan your visit based on your interests. If you are an avid cyclist (or not), participate in our annual Tour De Bronx in late October! It’s the largest FREE cycling event in New York State! If you enjoy Salsa dancing, don’t miss our annual SalsaFest, celebrating the music, the dance and the legends. If you enjoy Salsa eating, well, we have that, too. Our Savor The Bronx Restaurant Week in January offers a variety of great discounts for some of our most diverse palates. There are myriads of fun things to do at our many Bronx attractions. Like the annual Holiday Train Show™ at the New York Botanical Garden, Sunset Wednesdays at Wave Hill, and the Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo! This pocket guide will give you ideas on what to see and do, and the attached complimentary map will show you how to get there. Check out our new Go Bronx digital magazine and subscribe to our Go Bronx eNews and stay up to date with Bronx happenings. Let’s go to The Bronx!
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WELCOME TO THE BRONX ATTRACTIONS SUBWAYS & TRAINS Subway and train lines in The Bronx generally run north-south, and are the best option for getting to and from the other boroughs. The 4/5/6 trains travel to the east side of Manhattan, while the B/ D/1/2 trains go to the west side. Subway and commuter rail maps are available from the station agent at most subway stations. http://www.mta.info Metro-North Railroad commuter trains run about once every half-hour on weekdays and about once per hour on weekends at most stations, providing easy access between Grand Central Terminal, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. http://www.mta.info/mnr BUSES Every corner of The Bronx is accessible by bus, and it’s the best way to travel east-west across the borough. The Bronx has three Select Bus Service (SBS) routes, the Bx12 SBS serving Fordham Road and Pelham Parkway, the Bx41 SBS, serving Webster Avenue, and the Bx6, servicing the south Bronx crosstown. All SBS buses require payment before boarding; keep the receipt from the ticket vending machine as proof-of-payment for the duration of your trip. http://www.mta.info/nyct AIRPORTS Of the three major airports in the New York City area, The Bronx is closest to LaGuardia Airport, just across the East River. The best way to get there by public transportation is to travel by subway or Metro-North into Manhattan and transfer at 125th street to the M60 SBS. http://www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport, travel by subway into Manhattan and transfer to a Jamaica Center (Queens)-bound E train. At Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave-JFK Airport, transfer to the AirTrain for service to all terminals. http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html For service to Newark Liberty International Airport, travel to Penn Station and board a New Jersey Transit train with service to the airport on the Northeast Corridor Line or the North Jersey Coast Line. http://www.panynj.gov/airports/newark liberty.html Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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WELCOME TO THE BRONX ATTRACTIONS BRONX GREENWAYS The Bronx is considered the borough of parks. Though famous for its urban environment and famous sites, 25% of the borough’s landmass consists of natural forest. Bronx County is also known for its extensive greenways. Mosholu Parkway Greenway runs from Van Cortlandt Park to Bronx Park. Pelham Parkway Greenway runs from The Bronx Zoo to Pelham Bay Park over to Orchard Beach and City Island and up to Westchester County. Hutchinson River Greenway runs from the Cross Bronx Expressway to Pelham Parkway with plans to extend further north to Westchester County. Hudson River Greenway runs north-south along the western edge of Manhattan ending at Inwood Hill Park, but plans will have the path going through Riverdale in The Bronx and extend up to Yonkers. Bronx Harlem River Greenway will run along the Harlem River from the RFK Bridge to Van Cortlandt Park. South Bronx Greenway will connect The Bronx River Greenway through Hunts Point to the Randall’s Island Connector. Bronx River Greenway will run from Hunts Point extending north to Westchester. Soundview Greenway will connect The Bronx River Greenway to the Hutchinson River Greenway.
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ATTRACTIONS ARTHUR AVENUE Named one of “The Great Streets of America” by the American Planners Association in 2016, the real Little Italy is the best place to buy fresh pasta, cheese, meats and pastries and is filled with many top-rated restaurants offering authentic Italian cuisine. Arthur Ave. & Crescent Ave. | btwn E. 184 & 187 St. ART DECO The Bronx has the second largest conglomeration of Art Deco architecture with over 400 Art Deco buildings. The Grand Concourse has been recognized as a landmark district for its Art Deco landscape. BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM AND GARDENS Built in the 1830s, it is both a New York City and a National Landmark located in a country-like setting. 895 Shore Road | 718.885.1461 | www.bpmm.org
BRONX COUNTY BUILDING One of many Art Deco buildings found on the Grand Concourse. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. E. 161st St & Grand Concourse THE BRONX RIVER Named after the colonial settler from Sweden, Jonas Bronck, this 23-mile river flows for 8 miles through the heart of The Bronx. Canoe trips are available through The Bronx River Alliance (see page 15). 718.430.4665 | www.bronxriver.org BRONX WALK OF FAME The Bronx pays tribute to over 120 famous Bronxites with street signs along the Grand Concourse. THE BRONX ZOO The largest urban zoological park in the U.S., with more than 6,000 exotic animals representing over 600 species. 2300 Southern Blvd | 718.367.1010 | www.bronxzoo.com CASITA MARIA'S GALLERY Built in 2009, the gallery exhibits 4 to 6 emerging and established artists per year. 928 Simpson St. 6th fl | 718.589.2230 www.casitamaria.org
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CITY ISLAND This seaside community has the look and feel of a small New England fishing village. It is famous for its seafood restaurants, local shops and art galleries. THE CITY ISLAND NAUTICAL MUSEUM Located in a landmarked 19th century public school building, it serves as a repository for the island’s rich maritime history as well as artifacts, documents, artwork, and photographs referencing the island’s role in sails, boats, military vessels, and famous yachts competing in the America’s Cup. 190 Fordham St | 718.885.0008 www.cityislandmuseum.org DERNFER JUDAICA MUSEUM + THE ART COLLECTION AT HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE Collections and exhibitions include modern and contemporary art, historical artifacts of world cultures and Jewish ritual objects. 5901 Palisade Ave | 718.581.1596 www.hebrewhome.org/art EDGAR ALLAN POE COTTAGE Built in 1812, this small wooden farmhouse is where the famous and prolific writer spent the last years of his life. Kingsbridge Road & the Grand Concourse www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
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ENRICO FERMI CULTURAL CENTER This is also the Belmont Branch of the New York Public Library located in the heart of the real Little Italy since 1981 and specializing in Italian culture. 610 E. 186th St. | 718.933.6410 www.nypl.org/locations/belmont THE GRAND CONCOURSE Known as The “Grand Boulevard and Concourse,” it is the longest street in The Bronx, spanning four miles in length and 180 feet across.
HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS Opened in 1901, a roofed walkway located on the campus of Bronx Community College, and lined with imposing columns and 98 bronze busts of celebrated Americans. 2155 University Ave. | 718.289.5170 www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/history-architecture/hall-offame/ Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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THE HIGH BRIDGE Completed in 1848, it is the oldest bridge in NYC. Once part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, many Bronxites such as Edgar Allan Poe, would take contemplative strolls across this arch bridge. Located on W. 170th St JOYCE KILMER PARK Named after the American poet mainly remembered for his short poem “Trees.” 955 Walton Ave KINGSBRIDGE ARMORY Built in the early 20th century, it is believed to be the largest armory in the world with over five acres of space. 29 W. Kingsbridge Road LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS Averaging 4-5 exhibitions annually, Bronx Council on the Arts Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos is one of New York City’s oldest and longest running alternative spaces. 450 Grand Concourse | 718.518.6728 www.bronxarts.org/venue/longwood-art-gallery-hostos LORELEI FOUNTAIN The Heinrich Heine Fountain (also known as the Lorelei Fountain) honors the German poet, writer, and social dissident Heinrich Heine (1797–1856), who wrote “Die Lorelei.” Grand Concourse & E. 161st St. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN America’s premier urban garden, with special exhibitions, seasonal programs and engaging activities. 2900 Southern Blvd | 718.817.8700 | www.nybg.org ORCHARD BEACH This manmade beach opened in the 1930s and was dubbed “The Riviera of New York.” The beach also plays host to many summer concerts. 1 Orchard Beach Road
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ATTRACTIONS PELHAM BAY PARK At nearly 3,000 acres, it is the largest natural park in New York City. Watt Ave & Middletown Road VALENTINE-VARIAN HOUSE Built in 1758 by Blacksmith Isaac Valentine, this four-level fieldstone farmhouse is the second oldest house in The Bronx. It is also the home of the Museum of Bronx History. 3266 Bainbridge Ave | www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org VAN CORTLANDT PARK GOLF COURSE Located in Van Cortlandt Park, this institution opened its doors on July 6, 1895 making it the oldest municipal golf course in the United States. 115 Van Cortlandt Park South | 718.543.4595 www.golfnyc.com
VAN CORTLANDT HOUSE MUSEUM Built in the year 1748, it is known as the oldest house in The Bronx. 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park | 718.543.3344 www.vchm.org VAN CORTLANDT PARK At over 1,000 acres, it is bigger than Central Park and is the second largest park in The Bronx. Broadway & 242nd St.
WAVE HILL A 28-acre public horticultural garden and cultural center overlooking the majestic Hudson River. 675 W. 252nd St | 718.549.3200 | www.wavehill.org WOODLAWN CEMETERY Founded in 1863, this cemetery is a National Historic Landmark spanning 400 acres. Its monuments represent some of the best examples of memorial art and architecture in the nation. Webster Ave & E. 233rd St | 877.496.6352 www.woodlawntours.org YANKEE STADIUM The current Yankee Stadium was completed in 2009 and is located across the street from the original location of the “House that Ruth Built,” which was built in 1923. The area is now the home of Heritage Field. 1 E. 161 St | 718.293.4300 | www.mlb.com/yankees Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM 895 Shore Road | 718.885.1461 | www.bpmm.org BRONX ACADEMY OF ARTS & DANCE 2474 Westchester Ave | 718.842.5223 www.baadbronx.org BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE 80 Van Cortlandt Park South | 718.601.7399 www.bronxartsensemble.org BRONX ART SPACE 305 E. 140th St | 718.401.8144 | www.bronxartspace.com BRONX CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 347.971.2155 | www.bronxchildrensmuseum.org BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS 1738 Hone Ave | 718.931.9500 | www.bronxarts.org BRONX DOCUMENTARY CENTER 614 Courtlandt Ave | 718.993.3512 | www.bronxdoc.org BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS 1040 Grand Concourse | 718.681.6000 www.bronxmuseum.org BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER 1303 Louis Nine Blvd | 347.708.7591 www.thisisbronxmusic.org BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE 1 Bronx River Parkway | 718.430.4665 www.bronxriver.org BRONX RIVER ARTS CENTER 1087 E. Tremont Ave | 718.589.5819 www.bronxriverart.org CASITA MARIA CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCATION 928 Simpson St | 718.598.2230 | www.casitamaria.org
DERFNER JUDAICA MUSEUM + THE ART COLLECTION AT HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE 5901 Palisade Ave | 718.581.1596 www.hebrewhome.org/art ELISA CONTEMPORARY ART 5622 Mosholu Ave | 212.729.4974 www.elisacontemporaryart.com Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FOCAL POINT GALLERY 321 City Island Ave | 718.885.1403 www.photographybyronterner.com GLYNDOR GALLERY @ WAVE HILL West 249th St & Independence Ave 718.549.3200 | www.wavehill.org/arts HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE 450 Grand Concourse | 718.518.4455 www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts KALEIDOSCOPE GALLERY 280 City Island Ave | 718.885.3090 www.kaleidoscope280.com LEHMAN COLLEGE ART GALLERY 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8731 www.lehman.edu/gallery LEHMAN STAGES 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8024 www.lehmanstages.org LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8833 www.lehmancenter.org THE LOVINGER THEATER 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8495 www.lehmanstages.org LONGWOOD ARTS GALLERY @ HOSTOS 450 Grand Concourse | 718.518.6728 www.bronxarts.org MUSEUM OF BRONX HISTORY 3309 Bainbridge Ave | 718.881.8900 www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org PREGONES THEATER 571 Walton Ave | 718.585.1202 | www.pregonesprtt.org
WALLWORKS NY ART GALLERY 39 Bruckner Blvd | 917.825.9342 | www.wallworksny.com
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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT BRONX Metro Center Atrium
1776 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461 | 718.239.3939 www.marriott.com/nycbx
OPERA HOUSE HOTEL
436 E 149 St Bronx, NY 10455 718.407.2800 www.operahousehotel.com
COMFORT INN & SUITES
2477 Third Ave. Bronx, NY 10451 718.402.5555 www.Choicehotels.com/NY529
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MI CASA TU CASA
143 East 150 St | Bronx, NY 10451 718.402.9310
BRONX GUEST HOUSE
By Reservation Only Wakefield | Bronx, NY 10466 718.881.7022 www.bronxguesthouse.com
ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME & GUEST HOUSE
1125 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10452 718.293.8100 www.andrewfreedmancomplex.com
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SPORTS BRONX EQUESTRIAN CENTER 9 Shore Road | 718.885.0551 CARY LEEDS CENTER FOR TENNIS & LEARNING 1720 Crotona Ave | 718.247.7420 | www.caryleedstennis.org FORDHAM UNIVERSITY RAMS 441 E. Fordham Road | 718.817.1000 | www.fordham.edu MANHATTAN COLLEGE JASPERS 4513 Manhattan College Parkway | 718.862.8000 www.manhattan.edu NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161 St. | 855.77.NYCFC | www.nycfc.com NEW YORK TENNIS CLUB 3081 Harding Ave | 718.239.7919 www.newyorktennisclub.com
NEW YORK YANKEES One E. 161st St | 718.293.4300 | www.mlb.com/yankees PELHAM BAY & SPLIT ROCK GOLF COURSE 870 Shore Road | 718.885.1258 | www.pelhamsplitrock.com RIVERDALE STABLES 6100 Mosholu Pkwy | 718.548.4848 www.riverdalestables.com TURTLE COVE GOLF & BASEBALL 1 City Island Road | 718.885.1129 www.turtlecovegolfcenter.com Cary Leeds Center.
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SHOPPING
Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Photo credit: Joe Buglewicz
ARTHUR AVENUE RETAIL MARKET 2344 Arthur Ave | 718.295.5033 www.arthuravenuebronx.com BRONX TERMINAL MARKET/GATEWAY MALL 610 Exterior St | 718.513.7725 www.bronxterminalmarket.com FORDHAM ROAD From Jerome Ave to Washington Ave 718.562.2104 | www.fordhamroadbid.org THE HUB 168 Third Ave. Bridge | 347.261.3998 THE MALL AT BAY PLAZA 200 Baychester Ave. |718.208.2751 www.mallatbayplaza.com
RIVERDALE CROSSING 184 W. 237th St. | www.riverdalecrossing.com RIVER PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER 50 W. 225th St THROGGS NECK SHOPPING CENTER 815 Hutchinson River Pkwy Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE $$ = $11 - $30 | $$$ = $31 - $60 | $$$$ = Above $60 AmEx = American Express | MC = MasterCard VISA = Visa | DS = Discovery
AMERICAN FARE BARBECUE PIT 5788 Mosholu Avenue barbecuepitbronx.com 718-601-2400 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
BRONX ALEHOUSE 216 West 238th Street bronxalehouse.com 718-601-0204
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BRONX DRAFTHOUSE 884 Gerard Avenue bronxdrafthouse.com 929-265-9759 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
GUN HILL TAVERN 2515 3rd Avenue gunhilltavern.com 718-402-0808
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THE BRONX BEER HALL 2344 Arthur Avenue thebronxbeerhall.com 347-396-0555 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
CHARLIES BAR & KITCHEN 112 Lincoln Avenue charliesbarkitchen.com 718-684-2338 $$ VISA
CONNAUGHTON’S RIVERDALE STEAK HOUSE 5700 Riverdale Avenue riverdalesteakhouse.com 718-549-9946 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
HUDSON GARDEN GRILL 2900 Southern Boulevard nybg.org/visit/dining 646-627-7711 $$$ AmEx / MC / VISA
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE JAKE’S STEAKHOUSE 6031 Broadway jakessteakhouse.com 718-581-0182 $$$$ AmEx / MC / VISA
MOTT HAVEN BAR & GRILL 1 Bruckner Boulevard motthavenbar.com 718-665-2001
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ASIAN CEETAY 129 Alexander Avenue ceetay.com 718-618-7020 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
COM TAM NINH KIEU 2641 Jerome Avenue ctnknyc.com 718-450-3833 $$ VISA
SIAM SQUARE 564 Kappock Street SiamSq.com 718-432-8200 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
FUSION BEATSTRO 135 Alexander Avenue beatstro.com 718-489-9397 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
RISTORANTE ITALIANO ANTONIO’S TRATTORIA 2370 Belmont Avenue antoniostrattoria.com 718-733-6630 $$$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
ARTIE’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 394 City Island Avenue artiescityisland.com 718-885-9885 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
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DINING DINING&&NIGHTLIFE NIGHTLIFE DA FRANCO & TONY RISTORANTE 2815 Middletown Road Dafrancoandtony.com 718-684-2815 $$ VISA
EMILIA'S RESTAURANT 2331 Arthur Avenue emiliasrestaurant.com 718-367-5915 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
FIASCO 2376 Arthur Avenue arthuravefiasco.com 718-618-0806
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ICE HOUSE CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT 140 Reynolds Avenue icehousecafebronx.com 718-863-5580 $$ No CC accepted
KINGSBRIDGE SOCIAL CLUB 3625 Kingsbridge Avenue kingsbridgesocialclub.com 347-346-5180 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
PATSY’S PIZZERIA OF MORRIS PARK 980 Morris Park Avenue patsyspizzeriamorrispark.com 718-676-2527 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
PORTO SALVO 424 East 161st Street PortoSalvoBronx.com 929-376-7866
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TOSCA MARQUEE ROOFTOP GARDEN BAR 4034 East Tremont Avenue ToscaBronx.com | 718-792-2233 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE SABORES LATINOAMERICANO Y CARIBEÑOS CABO 3764 East Tremont Avenue cabobx.com 718-863-0099 $$ VISA
CASA RESTAURANT 3607 East Tremont Avenue casarestaurantnyc.com 718-792-2272 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
HAVANA CAFÉ 1247 Castle Hill Avenue www.havanacafe.info 718-822-4800 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
MADE IN PUERTO RICO 3363 East Tremont Avenue MadeinPuertoricony.com 718-684-1309 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
SALSA CON FUEGO 2297 Cedar Avenue salsaconfuego.com 718-561-6161
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SEIS VECINOS 640 Prospect Avenue seisvecinos.com 718-684-8604
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THE SOUTH OF FRANCE 1800 Westchester Avenue TheSouthofFrance.com 718-823-1133 $$ VISA
TRAVESIAS CAFÉ 3834 East Tremont Avenue travesiasnyc.com 718-828-3834 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
VISTAMAR RESTAURANT 565 City Island Avenue vistamarcityisland.com 718-709-0888 $$$ AmEx / MC / VISA
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE SABOR MEXICANO XOCHIMILCO 653 Melrose Avenue 718-402-5400
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SANTA FE GRILL 6025 Broadway santafegrillandbar.com 718-796-5095 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
HEALTHY EATS MUSCLE MAKER GRILL 4041 East Tremont Avenue musclemakergrill.com 718-822-6992 $$ AmEx / MC / VISA
CHEWS, BREWS & BOOZE THE BRONX BREWERY 856 East 136th Street thebronxbrewery.com 718-402-1000 $ AmEx / MC / VISA / DS
GUN HILL BREWING CO. 3227 Laconia Avenue gunhillbrewing.com 718-881-0010 $ VISA
PORT MORRIS DISTILLERY 780 East 133rd Street portmorrisdistillery.com 718-585-3192 $ AmEx / MC / VISA
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TOURS DISCOVER THE GRAND CONCOURSE Take a stroll up the famous Grand Boulevard & Concourse. Tours include interior stops at specific buildings & feature in-depth discussions focusing on Art Deco architecture and life on the Grand Concourse during the 20th century. Contact Sam Goodman at 718.665.1124 or email at s800mg@aol.com
THE BOOGIE DOWN BRONX Hush Tours’ “Boogie Down Bronx” experience takes you on an unforgettable adventure through the rich cultural history of the Bronx. From the Walk of Fame on the Grand Concourse to the early rap battle locations as seen in the legendary film Wild Style, this is a can’t-miss event. The Hush team will give you an all-access look into our beloved Borough where the longstanding impact can never be forgotten. Explore the Bronx as you hang out with our celebrity guide and discover the roots of various musical genres and cultures woven through the streets and neighborhoods that inspired a cultural revolution. So no matter how much knowledge you have or lack thereof, you are in for an amazing afternoon of music history and entertainment. For more information visit www.hushtours.com
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TOURS NOSH THE BRONX Noshwalks, now in its 19th season, offers seven different delicious "Nosh the Bronx" food tours. See the schedule at their website or request private Bronx Noshwalks for a school group, family, friends, fellow workers and whoever else you'd like to bring together for a great Bronx experience! The public Bronx Noshwalks are each offered just once or twice a year, on weekends. Private Noshwalks are available during the week as well as weekends all year round. Noshwalks include history and cultural highlights as well as delicious food! For more information visit www.noshwalks.com SUSANSEZ NYC WALKABOUTS Walk back in time in The Bronx. Explore the New England fishing village- City Island, the “real” Little Italy- Belmont, “Little Ireland” and Woodlawn (final resting place of many celebs), Mott Haven- the historic district where it all began, the “Boulevard of Dreams” -Art Deco Grand Concourse or the charming hills of Riverdale. Led by a native New Yorker SusanSez Walkabouts are fun and filled with fun facts, history, culture and food. Custom itineraries and group rates available. Email susansez@gmail.com or go to www.susansez.com WOODLAWN TOURS Woodlawn Tours takes you on a journey through history with a variety of tours including “The Bronx Brewery Legacy Trolley Tour” and “Illuminated Mausoluems”. For more info go to www.woodlawntours.org SOUTH BRONX HISTORIC TOUR: This is a great opportunity to learn about the history and cultural movement of the Mott Haven and Port Morris area, the past, the present and the future. Mott Haven was selected as one of the Six to Celebrate in 2017 by the Historic District Council. This area is expanding with new businesses and attractive green space. www.bronxhistoricaltours.com
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Discover The Bronx with a volunteer Greeter.
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SERVICES & SUPPLIERS BUSINESS & MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIONS 161st STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 900 Grand Concourse, Ground Floor | 718.590.5433 BELMONT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2396 Arthur Ave | 718.294.8259 | www.bronxlittleitaly.com BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1200 Waters Place #106 | 718.828.3900 www.bronxchamber.org FORDHAM ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2488 Grand Concourse, Room 413 | 718.562.2104 www.fordhamroadbid.org THE HUB - 3rd AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 384 E 149th St., Ste #400 | 718.665.3983 JEROME - EAST GUN HILL ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 3400 Reservoir Oval East | 718.324.4946 www.jeromegunhillbid.org KINGSBRIDGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 3109 Kingsbridge Ave | 718.432.6935 www.kingsbridgebidnyc.org SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1029 E. 163rd St, Ste 201 | 718.974.2990 |www.southernblvdbid.org THROGGS NECK MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION PO Box 508 | 646.657.1312 www.throggsneckmerchants.com WESTCHESTER SQUARE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 43 Westchester Square | 718.597.4629 www.wsbid.org
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WHITE PLAINS ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2300 Olinville Ave | 718.881.3086 www.pelhamparkway.com WOODLAWN HEIGHTS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 4295 Katonah Ave | c/o Emerald Pharmacy 718.944.0862
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ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT YESHIVA UNIVERSITY 1300 Morris Park Ave | 718.430.2000 www.einstein.yu.edu BORICUA COLLEGE 890 Washington Ave | 347.964.8600 www.boricuacollege.edu Let’s Go to The Bronx!
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BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2155 University Ave | 718.289.5895 | www.bcc.cuny.edu COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT 6301 Riverdale Ave | 718.405.3200 www.mountsaintvincent.edu EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 500 Grand Concourse | 718.518.4444 www.hostos.cuny.edu FORDHAM UNIVERSITY 441 E. Fordham Road | 718.817.1000 | www.fordham.edu LEHMAN COLLEGE 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8000 www.lehman.edu MANHATTAN COLLEGE 4513 Manhattan College Pkwy | 718.862.8000 www.manhattan.edu MERCY COLLEGE 1200 Waters Place | 718.678.8899 | www.mercy.edu METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK Bronx Extension Center 463 E. 149th St | 718.665.7787 | www.mcny.edu MONROE COLLEGE 2501 Jerome Ave | 718.933.6700 www.monroecollege.edu SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE 6 Pennyfield Ave | 718.409.7200 www.sunymaritime.edu HOSPITALS BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM 1650 Grand Concourse | 718.590.1800 www.bronxcare.org CALVARY HOSPITAL 1740 Eastchester Road | 718.518.2000 www.calvaryhospital.org
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SERVICES & SUPPLIERS HEBREW HOSPITAL HOME 801 Co-op City Blvd | 718.319.6900 www.hebrewhospitalhome.org JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER 1400 Pelham Pkwy S | 718.918.5000 www.jacobimed.org LINCOLN HOSPITAL 234 E. 149th St | 718.579.5000 www.nychealthandhospitals.org/lincoln MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER 111 E. 210th St | 718.920.4321 | www.montefiore.org NORTH CENTRAL BRONX HOSPITAL 3424 Kossuth Ave | 718.519.500 www.nychealthandhospitals.org/northcentralbronx/ ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL 4422 3rd Ave | 718.960.9000 www.stbarnabashospital.org
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SERVICES SHOPPING& SUPPLIERS EVENT SPACE BRONX EXPO CENTER 1108 Oak Point Ave. | 718.775.3315 | www.bronxexpocenter.com BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS 1040 Grand Concourse | 718.681.6000 www.bronxmuseum.org BRONX ZOO 2300 Southern Blvd | 718.367.1010 | www.bronxzoo.com HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS 2155 University Ave | 718.289.5170 | www.bcc.cuny.edu/ about-bcc/history-architecture/hall-of-fame/ LEHMAN STAGES 250 Bedford Park Blvd West | 718.960.8024 | www.lehmanstages.org MARINA DEL REY 1 Marina Drive | 718.931.6500 | www.marinadelreyny.com NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 2900 Southern Blvd | 718.817.8700 | www.nybg.org PELHAM BAY & SPLIT ROCK GOLF COURSES 870 Shore Road | 718.885.1258 | www.pelhamsplitrock.com PIER 132 789 E.132nd St. | 718.743.7132 | www.pier132.com PREGONES THEATER 575 Walton Ave. | 718.585.1202 | www.pregonesprtt.org TOSCA MARQUEE 4034 E. Tremont Ave. | 718.863.6363 | www.toscamarquee.com VAN CORTLANDT LAKE HOUSE Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Ave 718.543.4595 | www.vancortlandtlakehouse.com VILLA BARONE MANOR 737 Throggs Neck Expressway | 718.892.3500 www.villabaronemanor.com Page 40
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SERVICES & SUPPLIERS VISTAMAR RESTAURANT 565 City Island Avenue | 718.709.0888 www.vistamarcityisland.com WAVE HILL West 249th St & Independence Ave | 718.549.3200 www.wavehill.org REAL ESTATE BRONX-MANHATTAN NORTH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 1867 Williamsbridge Road | 718.892.3000 www.bmar.org KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY NYC GROUP INC. 2300 Eastchester Road | 845.304.5745 | 718.697.6800 www.bronxnyhomesearch.com/
KZA REALTY GROUP, INC. 1200 Waters Place, M114 | 718.829.5775 www.kzarealty.com SANDRA ERICKSON REAL ESTATE, INC. 1920 Anthony Ave., Ste. 1 | 718.293.3344 www.serebronx.com
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