Dining and Lounging
Bagel Mercato on Bay St.
I’m not good at keeping secrets when it comes to good food places on Staten Island. Maybe, because there are so few and far in between. So I’m telling you, you have to visit the Bagel Mercato. This is the kind of sleek, trendy cafe you ...
Inside Zio Toto Ristorante
Let’s kick it up a notch with an exquisite Italian cuisine called Zio Toto Ristorante on Staten Island. This is a second location for the restaurateur and owner, Filippo Giuffre, with whom we had the pleasure of speaking about his new eatery....
Enoteca Maria – an authentic taste of Italy on Staten Island
Enoteca Maria on Staten Island is a cultural Italian destination. Do you remember your grandmother’s cooking? How the aroma of your favorite dishes would fill up the air every time she touched the stove with her aged, yet experienced h...
Perfect Restaurants for Your Valentine’s Date
Valentine’s Day is a holiday known for love and romance. To make this evening a memorable one, plan a romantic date and treat your lover to a special evening they won’t soon forget. I’m talking about sharing a luscious dining experience w...
PepperJack Grill in Staten Island – A Neighborhood Staple
PepperJack…..With only 24 hours left to file the paperwork for the name of her newly renovated space, Melissa O’Connell (a very attentive owner of the restaurant) had to come up with something quick! She turned to her roots and her pass...
Discover the Charm of La “Tea” Da
After this weekend’s visit to La “Tea” Da, I am convinced La “Tea” Da is one of the most unique and lovely places in all of Staten Island. Once an antique shop, this country cottage has been converted into a charming tea room by i...
Hot and Steamy Night at Fushimi Lounge
It was a hot and steamy night at Fushimi Japanese Cuisine and Lounge in Staten Island, as the single ladies gathered for a live, man auction. The firefighters from the official 2012 FDNY Calendar of Heroes were turning up the heat and loosi...