Elmwood Park used to be one of the main "headquarters" for the Outfit's top administration and during one period the bosses didnt allow any type of crime to be executed in that same area.
There are some really cool little mom and pop Italian cafe's in that area along with restaurants. Italian Flags hung outside and it just has a really nice feel to it.
For example..
https://www.massacafe.com/https://www.jimandpetes.com/ ( GREAT MENU and homemade pastas!!! Neck bones being one of their specialties and Braciole! In business since 1941.)
https://www.donnygs.com/
