05.02.07
Boot Of The Bronx
ABC News Now just aired a piece on my famous “Boot Of The Bronx” eating tour, one of the countless, customized, culinary tours I have to offer over at FamousFatDaveDotCom. We got Oprah’s camera man (!) and took a wild romp through The Bronx chowing down on Italian food the whole way through.
Unfortunately, they cut a scene showing those delicious Little Neck Clams Possilipo at Artie’s in City Island. But they’ve got great shots of the broccoli rabe at Fratelli’s in Hunt’s Point, the fried calzone at Louie and Ernie’s in Pelham Bay, the Italian Ice next door at Teresa’s, and the cannoli at Madonia Brothers on Arthur Ave. Classic food porn. Enjoy.
Click here for the video of “The Boot Of The Bronx Tour” With Famous Fat Dave
Eileen said,
May 2, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Way to go, Dave!
Doug said,
May 2, 2007 at 3:57 pm
looks like you’re developing some great momentum
Red Ass Baboon said,
May 2, 2007 at 4:49 pm
You’re about to blow-up son!
John said,
May 2, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Dave- Glad to see you finally got back for that fried calzone we “talked” about in your previous L & E post. Was it everything you hoped and dreamed of? And tell me, is the sausage pie still as good as ever? I didnt get a chance to get to the Bronx on my last visit home (only so much ground I could cover in 48 hours) and I’ve been kicking myself ever since I got back… You know what that means… I’ll have to go back soon… thanks Dave and keep ‘em comin
John said,
May 2, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Sorry Dave- should’ve watched the video first… which, by the way, was tougher than watching the YouTube video where you hit L & B… I havent tasted or even seen a fried calzone since I lived in Brooklyn and grabbed one on a late night binge at Lenny’s on 86th St…and Madonia Cannoli… oh man. Dave- you’re killin me out here in LA… and I’m lovin every minute- you never let me down Dave; Thanks!!
Adam B said,
May 3, 2007 at 9:51 am
Sell out.
Deb Schiff said,
May 3, 2007 at 6:29 pm
How cool are you?!?
Just waiting for the book deal!
Good for you, Dave!
zeep said,
May 4, 2007 at 12:33 am
Rock on Dave!! The world is your oyster.
mmmmmm…..oysters…..
nick laurey said,
May 7, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I am an Italian transplant from New York to Oregon. This is an awsomely beautiful state, however, their cannoli (if you can find them) suck.
They are tiny and outrageously priced.
I’m tired (read: old and crabby) of making my own. Too labor intensive, and, the kitchen looks like a flour bomb went off in there, by the time I’m through.
I’m looking for a cannoli shell forming machine for mass production- new or used.
I can get one directly from Italy, however, it would be a logistical and additional cost nightmare.
Any ideas as to who makes them in the U.S.A., or, would sell a used one??
Smeck! said,
May 10, 2007 at 7:07 pm
I just found out that cannoli is the plural form of cannolo. This changes everything.
karianne said,
May 14, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Dave,
I just nominated you for a Thinking Blogger Award in my latest post.
Jackie Powers said,
December 28, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Hey, I’m a first generation siclian and I grew up eating cannolis my nana made. After she died I tried to find a good place, if you are ever in No. California try Romolo’s in San Mateo. They are the best, instead of wedding cake my husband and I decided to do several tiers of cannolis, which meant we had a lot left over and I still have yet to get sick of them. The lady that owns the place is Angela, and her grandson Joey has started to take over. But their cannolis are some of the best I’ve ever had. And I’ve sampeled alot. In fact one place I went to (not sicilian but northern Italy) put olives on the end of their cannolis, let me tell you it was disgusting, it’s good to see other people having the same love of cannolis I have.
Bon Gusto!