Bronx, NY Events & Dining Guide (Sept 1–7, 2025) Things to Do in the Bronx This Week (Mon, Sept 1 – Sun, Sept 7, 2025) Artistic gardens, Jurassic adventures, music history and baseball thrills—plus four beloved local restaurants and a great place to stay. Exhibition • New York Botanical Garden Van Gogh’s Flowers (May 24 – Oct 26) The Garden transforms into Van Gogh’s canvas with living recreations of his famous works. Wander through blooming sunflowers and night‑time installations; select Starry Nights feature drone shows and live music:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 817‑8700:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Website: nybg.org Image credit: Dmadeo via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Safari Ride • Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari (Apr 12 – Nov 2) Climb aboard for a prehistoric journey through 60 life‑size animatronic dinosaurs—including 11 new species. Experience a rib‑cage tunnel, climbable fossil, dino egg photo op and fossil dig site:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 • Phone: (718) 220‑5100:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Website: bronxzoo.com Image credit: Postdlf via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Stay close to the action at Residence Inn by Marriott The Bronx Spacious suites with kitchens and complimentary breakfast—minutes from the Botanical Garden, Zoo and Yankee Stadium. Check rates & deals Exhibit • Museum of Bronx History Uptown Rumble: Heavy Music in the Bronx (ongoing) This exhibit explores the borough’s under‑appreciated heavy‑music scene, highlighting diverse musicians—from groove‑infused bands to women‑led groups—and examining how the Bronx shaped the genre:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}. Address: 3266 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467 • Phone: (718) 881‑8900:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Website: bronxhistoricalsociety.org Image credit: Faldrian via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} MLB Game • Yankee Stadium New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Sept 5) Catch a classic rivalry as the Yankees host the Blue Jays at 7:05 PM on Sept 5. Enjoy America’s pastime in the iconic ballpark with ballpark fare and electric crowd energy:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}. Address: 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451 • Phone: (718) 293‑4300:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} Tickets: mlb.com/yankees Image credit: Timothy Shields via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} Peruvian & Latin • 5.0★ Claudy’s Kitchen Bronx’s first Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serves fresh, natural Peruvian cuisine—think tangy ceviche, rotisserie chicken and flaky empanadas:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}. Address: 5981 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 • Phone: +1 718‑884‑7378:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} Website: claudys.com Image credit: Cellen via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} Italian & Brick‑Oven Pizzas • 4.6★ Antonio’s Trattoria A cozy Little Italy stalwart with a warm, family‑friendly ambiance. Famed for brick‑oven thin‑crust pizzas, chicken parmigiana and creamy sausage Rotini Rugantini:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}. Reviewers on Wanderlog rate it 4.6★:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}. Address: 2370 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 733‑6630:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19} Website: antoniostrattoria.com Image credit: Ed Hawco via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20} Italian Classics • 4.4★ Dominick’s Family‑owned Italian institution known for heaping portions of baked clams, stuffed artichokes, veal parmigiana and more. Communal seating and a cash‑only policy create a friendly, old‑school vibe:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}. Address: 2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 733‑2807:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22} Website: dominicksrestaurantbronx.com Image credit: Leonard J. DeFrancisci via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23} Italian Pizzeria • 4.5★ Zero Otto Nove This Arthur Avenue trattoria brings old‑world charm with wood‑fired pizzas made from San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella from Casa della Mozzarella:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}. It holds a 4.5★ rating and is beloved for its authentic flavors:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}. Address: 2357 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 220‑1027:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26} Website: zeroottonove.com Image credit: Damon Hanson via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27} Residence Inn by Marriott New York The Bronx Modern suites with kitchens, free breakfast and easy access to top attractions—your home base for exploring the Bronx. Book your stay now Sources & Credits Van Gogh’s Flowers description and dates from NYBG:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}; address and phone from NYC Tourism:contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}:contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}. Dinosaur Safari details and features from Bronx Zoo press release:contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}; zoo contact info:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}. Uptown Rumble exhibit description and museum info from Bronx County Historical Society:contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}:contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}; additional contact details:contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}. Yankees vs. Blue Jays game date, time and location from I Love NY:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36} and NYC Parks:contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}. Claudy’s Kitchen description, address and phone from TripAdvisor listing:contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}. Antonio’s Trattoria description and rating from Wanderlog:contentReference[oaicite:39]{index=39}:contentReference[oaicite:40]{index=40}; address and phone:contentReference[oaicite:41]{index=41}. Dominick’s history, dishes and contact details from Mindtrip article:contentReference[oaicite:42]{index=42}:contentReference[oaicite:43]{index=43}. Zero Otto Nove description and rating from Wanderlog:contentReference[oaicite:44]{index=44}; address and phone:contentReference[oaicite:45]{index=45}. Image credits: NYBG image by Dmadeo:contentReference[oaicite:46]{index=46}; Bronx Zoo by Postdlf:contentReference[oaicite:47]{index=47}; concert crowd by Faldrian:contentReference[oaicite:48]{index=48}; Yankee Stadium by Timothy Shields:contentReference[oaicite:49]{index=49}; Ceviche photo by Cellen:contentReference[oaicite:50]{index=50}; Spaghetti carbonara by Ed Hawco:contentReference[oaicite:51]{index=51}; Dominick’s photo by Leonard J. DeFrancisci:contentReference[oaicite:52]{index=52}; Wood‑fired pizza by Damon Hanson:contentReference[oaicite:53]{index=53}.