Happy Days on Arthur Ave.

We had the best time in the Bronx with our friends Nate and Kelly. We've known Nate since we went to college Hawaii. It's nice to be in the same part of the country again. My kids adore him--every smile in these pictures is because of his jokes. He and his wife Kelly took us to Arthur Ave., the real little Italy of NYC. The street wasn't overly stylized, the prices were great, and it had a warmth about it even in 20 degree weather. We walked to all the cozy speciality stores to buy mozzarella cheese, bread, meats, pasta and desserts.  Most of the stores were closed for the day, but it didn't stop us from having a great time and eating fantastic food. I can't wait to go back when the weather is warmer to pick up the best ingredients for a picnic.

Some pictures of the stores after the jump.