Everyone is Italian when the Feast of San Gennaro rolls around every September. This year from Sept. 15 to 25, Little Italy comes to life with dozens of restaurants and although it has become a tourist destination, try and look past that and come for the food, fun and colorful characters.
There’s a lot to happening that’s new this year, but in particular for the first time, the feast will hold a Meatball Eating Contest on Saturday, Sept. 24, hosted by Tony Danza at Ferrara’s Café, according to a spokesperson for the feast.
Learn more about The Feast of San Gennaro: 90 Years And Counting
With so much to choose from, why not check out some of the establishments that have been around for its entire history?
Caffé Roma (est. 1891)
176 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10013
212-226-8413
Caffe Roma Facebook Page
Ferrara Bakery and Café (est. 1892)
195 Grand St.
New York, NY 10013
212- 226-6150
www.ferraranyc.com
Alleva Dairy (est. 1892)
188 Grand St.
New York, NY 10013
212-226-7990
www.allevadairy.com
Original Vincent’s (est. 1904)
119 Mott St.
New York, NY 10013
212-226-8133
www.originalvincents.nyc
Grotta Azzurra (est. 1908)
177 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10013
212-925-8775
www.bluegrotta.com
Puglia (est. 1919)
189 Hester St.
New York, NY 10013
212-966-6006
pugliaofnyc.com
Di Palo’s Fine Foods (est.1925)
200 Grand St.
New York, NY 10013
212-226-1033
www.dipalos.com
The Feast of San Gennaro opens every day at 11:30 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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