Written by Dennis Harvell Bronx Pride: Why Bronx Natives Are Instantly Recognizable Anywhere Growing up in the Bronx creates a specific breed of New Yorker, one you can spot instantly. Outsiders think the New York experience is monolithic—same city, same struggles, same culture across five boroughs. But they’re wrong. The Bronx builds something entirely different.… Continue reading Bronx Pride: Why Bronx Natives Are Instantly Recognizable Anywhere
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Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat
THE INDUSTRIAL PULSE OF THE BOROUGH. The Global Grill: A spicy, smoky tribute to the laborers and legends of Hunts Point. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat The Origins and Tradition The Hunts Point food scene is a masterclass in industrial-scale culinary tradition.… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat
Bronx Hero: Chazz Palminteri
“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent” – Chazz Palminteri Written by Dennis Harvell Bronx Hero: Chazz Palminteri The Crossroads of Belmont Before the world knew him as an Academy Award-nominated actor and playwright, Calogero “Chaz” Palminteri was a kid sitting on a stoop at the intersection of 187th Street and Belmont Avenue. In… Continue reading Bronx Hero: Chazz Palminteri
Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul
THE GOLDEN GLOW OF THE STREETS. Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The crispy, garlicky heartbeat of the Puerto Rican Bronx. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul The Origins and Tradition The term Cuchifritos originally referred to fried pig parts, but it has evolved into a vibrant category of Puerto Rican soul food… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul
My 3-Mile Walk: The Solitude and the Sovereignty of It All
A quiet day that reminded me to meet life exactly where it is. Written by Dennis Harvell My 3-Mile Walk: The Solitude and the Sovereignty of It All After three days of a cold, gray, and relentless northeast rain, the sun finally cracked open the sky over the Bronx. On a holiday afternoon when the… Continue reading My 3-Mile Walk: The Solitude and the Sovereignty of It All
Flavors of The Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies
A Bronx classic layered with history, heritage, and sweetness — Italian Rainbow Cookies tell a story far deeper than dessert. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies The Origins and Tradition While they are called “cookies,” the Italian Rainbow Cookie is technically a tri-color almond sponge cake. Created… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies
THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 07: The Lexicon of the Stoop
Written by Dennis Harvell THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 07: The Lexicon of the Stoop If you walk down a single block in the Bronx, you aren’t just hearing English; you are hearing a symphony of survival. This is the Lexicon of the Stoop. When the Dominican colmado owner talks to the West African street vendor,… Continue reading THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 07: The Lexicon of the Stoop
Flavors of the Bronx – The City Island Feast: Fried Calamari & Lobster
THE BRONX’S SEASIDE ESCAPE. City Island Seafood: A salt-aired, butter-drenched celebration of the borough’s nautical soul. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – The City Island Feast: Fried Calamari & Lobster The Origins and Tradition City Island is a nautical anomaly, a 1.5-mile strip of land that feels more like a New England fishing village… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – The City Island Feast: Fried Calamari & Lobster
THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 6: The Botanical Legacy
Written by Dennis Harvell THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 6: The Botanical Legacy The Bronx is often labeled a “Concrete Jungle,” but if you look closer at the vacant lots turned into vibrant community gardens, you will see the fingerprints of the world. This is the Botanical Legacy. When immigrants arrived, they didn’t just bring suitcases;… Continue reading THE IMMIGRANTS | Vol. 6: The Botanical Legacy
Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat
The warm, communal heartbeat of Dominican Bronx kitchens. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat The Origins and Tradition Sancocho is the Dominican Republic’s most sacred communal dish — a slow‑simmered stew that blends Indigenous Taíno roots, African culinary techniques, and Spanish influences into one pot of deep, ancestral flavor.… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat