[McBane]

The % of people who speak Italian is interesting but probably only tells us where the old school Italians still live. I'm guessing 2nd gen Italians aren't speaking much Italian.

In NYC, as unfashionable as it may be, Staten Island, specifically the south shore is probably the most Italian neighborhood. I recall reading that Staten Island has the highest % of Italians than any other county.

In South Philly, the bakeries and shops are spread on random corners. But even though the area immediately around the Italian Market is no longer majority Italian, there are still plenty of butchers, pasta shops, bakeries, delis, etc. in and around 9th Street. Also a sprinkling of commercial activity along Oregon and Ritner Streets. Seems like a lot of the Italians have left for Washington Township, NJ.