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New York: Little Italy
Overview
The heart of Little Italy is Mulberry Street. In the second half of the 19th century, NYC’s Italian immigration reached its peak, with several Italian parishes and an Italian-language newspaper. Today, there are fewer than 5,000 Italians living in Little Italy, but the heavenly aromas of the Italian bakeries and restaurants still waft around Mulberry and Grand Streets.
Things to do
Landmarks include Old St. Patrick’s Church and the Police Building. It’s a popular neighborhood, filled with Old World atmosphere and many excellent restaurants. NoLIta offers low-attitude boutiques blossoming on Mulberry, Mott, and Elizabeth Streets, selling gorgeous one-of-a kind, designer goodies - bejeweled and embroidered purses, rainbow colored shawls, hand-tooled boots, and custom-designed jewelry.
