Little Italy may be one of the smaller neighborhoods in New York City, but its history makes up for its size. When Italian immigrants moved to this Manhattan neighborhood in the late 1800s, they brought their customs, food and language. That heritage remains evident today. The streets are lined with restaurants, like Lombardi’s and Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, serving Italian staples on red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Mom-and-pop delis and gourmet markets offer salami, tortellini, and fresh Parmesan cheeses to use to prepare your own homemade feast. Di Palo’s cheese shop and Ferrara Bakery & Café are among the long-tenured businesses still operating today. One of NYC’s oldest street fairs, the annual Feast of San Gennaro, celebrates the patron saint of Naples every September with food and festivities.