"WHAADDYAA HEEAAAAR, WHAADDYAA SAAAYY?"
If you're a fan of The Sopranos (or Italian food) then come along for an adventure through Little Italy! As the city has changed this iconic neighborhood has shrunk down, but it is still worth a visit.
Crosby Street Hotel
"Interior decorator? His apartment looked like [a mess]."
Crosby Street Hotel has a whimsically artsy interior that will have you swooning and wondering just who decorated the place. As a great bonus, it's both on a quiet cobblestone street and close to public transportation!
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BookNoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
I'm a traveler who puts most of her trip funds into food, and this food tour through Little Italy is perfect for anyone who could eat Italian for the rest of their life and die happy.
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BookThe Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
So this isn't the grand Neo-Gothic structure of Saint Patrick's on 5th; however, Old St. Pat's offers visitors a tour of the catacombs. This experience is a very fitting stop for our mob-inspired tour of Little Italy.
See MoreRavenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family
"Tony: Sil, break it down for 'em, what two businesses have been recession-proof, since time immemorial?
Sil: Certain aspects of show business and 'our thing.'"
Okay, so the Ravenite Social Club is no longer here, but you can still stop and see where one of New York's infamous crime families once ran their business. The current occupants, a men's clothing store aptly named "Descendant of Thieves," have decorated their walls with raven wallpaper in a nod to the building's history.
See MoreLombardi's
"Don't disrespect the pizza parlor."
While Lombardi's is not Pizzaland, it is the first American pizzeria, and that's worth stopping for. This establishment is cash only so make sure to fill your wallet so you can fill your stomach!
See MoreCaffe Roma
In episode 6x19 of The Sopranos, Meadow and her friends have a drink in a bar and Caffe Roma is the location for that scene. In reality, this cafe is known as the oldest Italian bakery in NYC! If you're feeling like you need a caffine kick then you can't go wrong with ordering an affogato.
See MoreMulberry Street Bar
"Pours you a drink with one hand. Judges you with the other if you take it."
Order a 7&7 and pretend you're in Averna Social Club because you are! The interior scenes that took place in Averna's were filmed here, providing a backdrop in 14 different episodes.
See MoreDi Palo's Fine Foods
If you wish you could have meals this good when you return home then you're in luck. Stop by Di Palo's for an edible souvenir and take a bit of Little Italy home with you. This family-owned shop is known for its authentic Italian ingredients and wide cheese selection.
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"20 years in the can. I wanted manicotti. I compromised, I ate grilled cheese off the radiator instead."
Carmine Lupertazzi Jr. owns Caffe Palermo in the show and it is a cafe in real life as well! While you won't find members of the mob taking calls outside you won't have to compromise and can order amazing cannoli made by the Cannoli King,
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"So what. . . no [freaking] ziti now?"
Okay, so, Rubirosa doesn't serve ziti, but they have a plethora of other mouth-watering dishes to choose from. The tie-dye pizza is a crowd favorite and is the perfect way to finish off your Sopranos-themed day.
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