DNAInfo Followup on The Bronx Salad - Reports that Bronxites Can't Get Enough of the Bronx Salad

After the first DNAInfo article appeared in October, reporter Eddie Small made follow up visits to Delmy, Don Pancho's, Mott Haven Bar and Grill, and the Fine Fare at 459 East 149th Street in the Bronx to see how The Bronx Salad is doing with customers, and all say the salad is a hit with customers in the article, "Bronxites Can't Get Enough of the Bronx Salad, Local Restaurateurs Say." You can read the full article here.  Photo: DNAInfo website.

The Bronx Times Covers The Bronx Salad

The Bronx Times spoke with Bronx Health REACH partner SoBRO's Jamila Diaz about The Bronx Salad in the article, "The Bronx Salad is a 5-star tasty mix." You can read the article here. Photo by Patrick Rocchio.

Construction Begins for Bronx Delta School Playground

Friday, January 20th marked the start of construction for the Bronx Delta School playground. Located in the Throgg’s Neck Community of the Bronx, the Bronx Delta School playground consisted of a bare and empty blacktop, without any play structures. "It's going to look beautiful," said Jayden, one of the second grade students involved in the project. Added classmate Eben, "There is going to be a basketball court, a tennis court, a track and a stage along with a flower garden." Jazlyn, another student shared, "When we have gym classes and have to jog, there isn't a track to run on, but when the new playground is done, we will have a real running track." Principal Maria Rogalle is going to get the New York Road Runners to start a running club for the students. "This renovation will be a huge benefit to hundreds of children since there are two middle schools in the building and we have a large after school population."

In February 2016 an Active Design Visioning Session, led by The Trust for Public Land was held with parents, students, and teachers to design the playground. Over the summer of 2016, with an Active Design Grant from Bronx Health REACH, Bronx Delta School organized a community gardening day where volunteers painted ground markings on the playground. Resolution A funding provided by City Council Member James Vacca and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will support the construction of the playground which, when completed, will have a running track, basketball courts, kickball space, a practice tennis court, a garden and a jungle gym.

The Bronx Salad Available at Nine Bronx Eateries

The Bronx Salad is offered as part of the food bar at Fine Fare Supermarket in the Bronx.

You now have nine places to get a taste of The Bronx Salad. Rolled out during Restaurant Week, restaurant owners report that customer response has been very positive. Miriam, owner of Delmy at 456 East 149th Street found The Bronx Salad to be a hit with school teachers. "Teachers from three nearby schools liked it, and I have sold 14 Bronx Salads over the past week." Jose, a worker at the Fine Fare deli counter across the street from Delmy makes The Bronx Salad as part of the buffet offered every day. "Customers can see all the ingredients in it, and I have been going through two trays a day of The Bronx Salad. Myself, I am picky when it comes to trying new things, but I tried (The Bronx Salad) and love it."

Mira, along with husband Al, owners of Viktoria Restaurant, is a big fan of The Bronx Salad. "The Bronx Salad is awesome. It has everything, and is very simple to make. When the servers bring out The Bronx Salad, other customers ask, 'What is that?' as it is visually appealing." Viktoria has made The Bronx Salad an entree as well, so customers can add chicken or shrimp to the salad. "It becomes a meal that fills up our health conscious customers," added Mira.

You can find The Bronx Salad at the following Bronx locations:

Camaguey, 514 East 138th Street
Delicioso, 423 East 149th Street
Delmys, 456 East 149th Street
Don Pancho's Steak House,  43 Bruckner Avenue
El Nuevo Delicioso, 410 East 148th Street
Fine Fare Supermarket, 459 East 149th Street
Mexicosina, 503 Jackson Avenue
Mott Haven Bar and Grill, 1 Bruckner Avenue
Viva Cafe, 555 Bergen Avenue