New York’s Staten Island. We investigate the excitement taking place in the borough’s kitchens every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. They are frequently brand-new companies, but occasionally they are oldies with a twist, like LaStrada in New Dorp and Jade Island in New Springville.
Pamela Silvestri’s stunning dining area at Siam Thai on The Boulevard (Staten Island Advance) Silvestri
I’d want to discuss a few of the themes and tendencies in this list in the interim. One of these is an increase of Asian-themed establishments due to the borough’s constantly shifting demographics.
Furthermore, as demonstrated by The Alchemist, a drink lounge located at 1363 N Railroad Ave., 929-719-6842For restaurants, the liquor license application procedure is taking a lot longer. (The Alchemist took a year to accomplish this.)Additionally, fast-casual dining places are being well received, as evidenced by Wonder Food Hall in West Brighton and Bon Chon Chicken in Grant City.
These are the best new eateries of 2024, based on reader response, our live broadcasts from the Staten Island Advance Facebook page, and our own opinions. Put them on your New Year’s must-try list.
Pancake scallions In New Dorp (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri), Siam Thai is located on The Boulevard.
21.) Siam Thai 718-301-0020, Siamthai Eatery, 2656 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp
The food at this gorgeous restaurant is definitely on the top end of the spectrum for Asian cuisine on Staten Island, and the staff is similarly excellent.
Visit Pierogi Island (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri) to sample their selection of comfort food.Silvestri, Pamela
20.) Pierogi Island, 3981 Amboy Road, Great Kills, 718-255-3224, Pierogiisland.com
Homemade pierogi are a staple of hearty Polish cuisine.The dining room is comfortable and has a few seats.
19.) Don Roberto 718-442-7204, Donrobertonyc.com, 616 Forest Ave, West Brighton
After the old DeLuca’s Trattoria changed to a more laid-back version of itself, pizza, pasta, and a classy bar area are back at the venue.
18.) Yao’s Kitchen 718-815-0161, 752 Forest Ave, Yaoskitchenny.com
This small eatery replaces a long-running Green Garden and serves vegan fare, Chinese breakfast, and great noodle dishes.
17.) 427 Forest Ave., Stapleton, 718-727-2559, Sally’s Smokehouse, Sallyssouthern.com
arranged like a hot buffet with attentive service At a few tables, the smoked food is great to go or to eat there.
16.) Rappongi Robata & Sushi 718-603-2777, Rappongi.com, 690 Arthur Kill Rd., Eltingville
The 16-seat counter is a great place for singles and couples to have fun. The chef, who cooks while crouching like a tiger, puts on a fantastic show from the ringside seats.
The chef at the upscale Omakase Ichi adds whimsical twists to sushi, such as this gold leaf on caviar on top of toro and yellowtail (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri).Silvestri, Pamela
15.) Omakase Ichi viaBippermedia.com/restaurants 3936 Amboy Rd., Great Kills, 917-688-3183
With 18 or more bites, or courses, presented consecutively according on the chef’s fancy and the ingredients of the moment, the idea is new for the borough.Reserving a seat is essential, as is enjoying a cocktail, mocktail, or single-malt Scotch.
14.) Mavicafeny.com, 929-607-5323, Mavi Cafe, 95 Stuyvesant Pl., St. George
In the center of St. George, a Turkish cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Here is a sneak peek at Ariella’s menu prices and descriptions.Silvestri
13.) Ariella’s Restaurant 917-830-0230, 710 New Dorp Ln., New Dorp Beach, Ariella’srestaurant.com
Billy Manor, the owner and mixologist, refers to his new business as a gastropub-style modern American eatery. His goal is to combine his expertise on drinks with food from Ni-Ni’s Cafe, which was previously Fig & Vine.
Ariella’s (Courtesy of Billy Manos) is his new business, and Billy Manos is the mixologist and owner.
12.) Rustic Pizza 212-425-2623, Rusticpizzapasteria.com, 1789 Richmond Rd., Dongan Hills
Rustic’s award-winning vodka pie moved from Grant City to its new location in Dongan Hills (Shane DiMaio/Staten Island Advance).DiMaio Shane
The modest Italian restaurant and pizza shop, which was moved from Lincoln Avenue, has a feel similar to a small-town diner, Peter Botros.
The newest mobile eatery on Staten Island is called Madame Rose Mobile Creperie. (The Staten Island Advance’s Victoria Priola) (The Staten Island Advance),
11.) Madame Rose Creperie 55 Richmond Terrace, St. George, 929-430-3996, Madamerosecreperie.co
This quirky bus, which is another collaboration with Botros, provides seats for a few people to enjoy gourmet crepes.
The dining area of Rocky’s Old School (courtesy of Rocky’s)
10.) Rocky, 718-371-0077, 7339 Amboy Rd., Tottenville, Rockyspizzany.com
This trattoria, which was formerly Reggiano’s, serves pizza and has a family-friendly menu. It is Rob DeLuca’s third restaurant; he also owns DeLuca’s across the street and Don Roberto’s of West Brighton.
9.) Instagram @Gelaterra, Gelaterra8 Navy Pier Ct., Stapleton, 718-285-4400
Excellent gelato, prepared in-store in Stapleton using excellent ingredients, and a wonderful way to finish off meals at other restaurants in Urby.
8.) Stapleton, Blue Pearl37 Navy Pier Ct., 718-727-0303, Bluepearlnyc.com
Beyond a visually stimulating area that was once Surf and Navy Pier Prime, there is a stunning view of the bay. Prices are easier to understand because of the service and variety of products, which include a highly perishable inventory (like caviar).
7.) Zmenu.com/raval-steakhouse-staten-island-online-menu/ Raval Steakhouse12 Minthorne St., Tompkinsville, 718-247-2323.
In a luxurious, masculine setting that was once home to two Flour & Oak locations, this restaurant serves excellent steaks and halal meats along with artisan elixirs and a carefully chosen wine list.
6.) Bella Mama Rose 718-981-0545, 266 Morningstar Rd., Elm Park, Bmrose.com
With genuinely delicious pizza, the motto of this Elm Park Inn and Bella Mama reimagining is pizza, spaghetti, and cutlets.
Patrizia’s Taverna, located at 2636 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp, 347-855-2078, is now open.
After enjoying Mediterranean specialties, such as a variety of fish and healthy nibbles, make sure to save space for the delicious sweets. Naturally, there is pizza, which is also excellent, and it’s all in a lovely setting.There are plans to open a second Patrizia’s restaurant in Castleton Corners.
Dining at Mansion Restaurant is available on two stories, with the second story offering the greatest views of Great Kills Harbor (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri).
4.) Mansion Restaurant 718-605-9200, Mansion.restaurant, 141 Mansion Ave.
Russian and Italian music magically coexist in one of the borough’s most beautiful dining rooms, which is situated in the Great Kills Marina, the old home of the Windjammer.
3.) Opera Cafe and Lounge 718-979-9775, Operacafelounge.com, 1650 Hylan Blvd., Dongan Hills
Continue to enjoy the breakfast, lunch, and dinner Turkish delicacies. In between a unique orange motif and an open kitchen with a man devoted to baking fresh breads, there’s a pleasant lounge area.
2.) Filoncino 718-395-1533, 2935 Veterans Rd. West, Charleston, Filoncino.com
As if Filoncino’s Eltingville originals and Royal Crown in Dongan Hills could possibly be compared, then along comes its second South Shore counterpart, which is simply amazing and serves homemade meals.
Seabass Taverna (Courtesy of Seabass Taverna) serves hundreds of fish kinds, including dover sole, various sea bass, and fresh anchovies.
365 New Dorp Ln., New Dorp, 718-247-0900; Seabass Taverna; Seabassstaverna.com
Mediterranean cuisine with a lot of good olive oil and a menu that emphasizes seafood in a setting that evokes dining on a cruise ship.Whole fish, which are torn down fresh to order or filleted at the table—a lost art—are expertly crafted here. Excellent customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and nearly all of the cuisine is prepared from scratch. Bonus: The proprietors offer an infinite feast at a set fee, although they claim that nobody has finished it.
Pamela Silvestri is the cuisine editor for Advance/SILive.com. Her email address is [email protected].
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