Arthur Avenue thrives on serving customers Italian delicacies that your average neighborhood deli doesn’t offer, with bakeries and stores often known for just a couple specific items. And while we’ll still make trips to the Ave, if you’re looking to avoid the chaos and tough parking (especially at the holidays), here are seven Italian stores in Westchester that will save you a trip to the Bronx.

A&S Pork Store of Yonkers (1789 Central Ave, Yonkers; 914.337.2550)

Located in the Highridge Plaza, A&S has dominated the Yonkers deli scene for more than 35 years. It’s always booming with business, with some customers shopping the whole store — the olives, sundried peppers, dried sausages, and macaroni salad are all appealing —  while others stick to sandwiches. (A few of the pepper-and-onion or tomato-basil sausages wouldn’t be a bad idea, either.)