Walking through the Hill neighborhood, which dates back to the mid19th century. It is St. Louis' "Little Italy" as it had the city's largest population of Italian immigrants. Several Italian traditions are here, as well as momandpop businesses and restaurants (some featured in this video).
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:57 St. Ambrose Church/Italian immigrants statue
04:30 Piazza Imo
05:58 St. Louis Bocce Club
07:52 Vitale's Bakery
10:55 Boyhood home of Frank Borghi, who played 1950 World Cup
13:05 Interstate 44 and pedestrian overpass
14:34 Berra Park
16:46 Gioia's Deli
18:33 Hall of Fame Place/Elizabeth Avenue (where Yogi Berra, Joe Garigiola Sr. and Jack Buck once lived)
22:18 Hill sign at corner of Southwest & Edwards
23:18 Site of former Ruggeri's restaurant
28:06 Charlie Gitto's/origins of toasted ravioli
30:19 Guido's/tasting toasted ravioli
33:21 Rigazzi's/deluxe pizza and parmiciana sandwich