This weekend, I decided to take advantage of the amazing weather we've been having, and plan to do something outside. My original plan was to visit one of the farmers' markets in my area, pack a picnic lunch with my delicious goodies, and take a nice hike in Bear Mountain. My plans changed; instead I took a jaunt down to the Bronx to check out the new Madagascar exhibit at the Bronx Zoo.I still wanted to "picnic" out, so my boyfriend and I stopped at Joe's Italian Deli in the Arthur Avenue area of the Bronx to pick up some sandwiches made with their fresh (made daily!) mozzarella. We asked Anthony, who was working the deli counter, to surprise us with his best.
We left with our sandwiches wrapped tightly, mouths watering. We couldn't wait to get to the zoo and taste the sandwiches. We barely went through one exhibit, found some benches in the shade, and unwrapped our goodies.
Anthony most definitely delivered. The smell of the fresh Italian bread hit me first. The mozzarella spilled out the sides, along with shaved slices of Prosciutto, marinated mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. It hit the spot for a perfect picnic lunch!
• Joe's Italian Deli; 685 E. 187th Street; Bronx, NY; 718-367-7979
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