It’s almost time to grab Turkey day essentials for those who are hosting family this year. So we’re sharing a few family-owned businesses in Bronx Little Italy, where you can get all the ingredients- or purchase complete meals for ease. Here are three ideas that the whole family and loved ones will want to gobble up:
Tino’s Deli (2410 Arthur Avenue) – For over 20 years, Rosa and Giancarlo Paciullo have poured their hearts into Tino’s that celebrates their Italian heritage, with recipes passed down through generations. This year, Thanksgiving dinner for 10 includes a large tray of sliced turkey, large baked ziti or stuffed shells, half trays of sausage stuffing, corn, garden salad, sweet mashed potatoes, and mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, 1 dozen dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie for $499.95 plus tax. For larger gatherings, upgrade to dinner for 15-20 for $699.95 plus tax, featuring a 25-30 lb. turkey, 16” cheese and crackers tray, large tray of stuffed shells or penne vodka, large Caesar salad, pumpkin and apple pie, plus all of the same sides and sauces. Orders for either dinner must be placed by Thursday, November 21. The deli is also offering an Individual Thanksgiving Dinner (for 1) for $39.95 plus tax. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 22. Learn more.
Vincent’s Meat Market (2374 Arthur Ave) – Since 1954, Vincent’s Meat Market has blended traditional recipes with innovative techniques to provide customers with high-quality, fresh meat and poultry sourced from reputable farms. For the perfect home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving, Vincent’s Meat Market offers Murray’s turkeys, ranging from 14-28 lbs., for $108.86-192.25, or Bell & Evans turkeys, from 16-28 lbs., for $123.59-192.25 online for delivery and nationwide shipping. Pricing varies in store. The market also offers turkey meat in a variety of cuts (wings, cutlets, breasts, ground turkey), available in store or online. Learn more.
Artuso Pastry Shop (670 E 187th St) – What’s a Thanksgiving dinner without dessert? Now through November 28, patrons will be able to find a variety of sweet holiday treats at this second-generation owned pastry shop founded in 1946 by Vincent Artuso Sr., and nationally recognized as a culinary treasure through dedication and authenticity. Orders for pecan pie (8” $17.95), apple pie (10” $19.95), coconut custard pie (10” $19.95), pumpkin pie (10” $19.95), and sweet potato pie (10” $19.95) may be placed by phone, in store, or online at least one day in advances. Or opt for a festive Turkey Cake for $33.95. All pies and the cake are only available for local delivery or in store the week of Thanksgiving. Holiday favorites like struffoli, grain pies, ricotta pies, and pizza rustica can be shipped nationwide. Learn more.