Arthur Avenue Podcast
The Arthur Ave Podcast is about more than bottles — it’s about the Bronx. Hosted by Anthony and JP, we spotlight the people, families, and businesses that make Arthur Avenue what it is: a living, breathing neighborhood built on Italian legacy.
From third-generation auto shops and butchers to winemakers, bakers, and 100 year old delis, every episode shares the stories behind the storefronts. These are the voices that keep tradition alive while shaping the future of the Bronx’s Little Italy.
It’s not just about how a business runs — it’s about the history, the hustle, and the neighborhood pride that fuels it. If you want to know what makes Arthur Avenue tick, you’ll find it here.
Welcome to the Arthur Ave Podcast — where the neighborhood tells its story.
Arthur Avenue Podcast
The Ultimate Amaro Deep Dive | 8 Italian Amaros Explained with Mike Figs
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In this episode of the Arthur Avenue Podcast, the guys sit down with world-famous comedian Mike Figs for a full deep dive into the world of Italian amaros. From aggressive alpine herbs and menthol bombs to rich caramel, citrus peel, espresso, cola, and baking spice notes, they break down 8 of the best amaros every serious drinker should know.
Then things immediately go off the rails.
Mike takes on the legendary 36-Second Amaro Challenge — tasting all 8 amaros back-to-back while trying to describe each one before his tastebuds completely surrender. Some descriptions are accurate. Some sound medically concerning.
The episode also includes:
- A breakdown of different amaro flavor profiles
- Beginner vs advanced amaros
- Which amaros work best neat, chilled, or in cocktails
- Rapid-fire questions with Mike
- Mike Figs talking about his favorite spots in the Bronx’s Little Italy
- Stories, chaos, and the usual Arthur Avenue nonsense
If you’ve ever wanted to understand why Italians drink bitter herbal liquor after dinner like it’s sacred medicine, this episode is for you.
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