Get a sneak peek at Luce rooftop restaurant on the deep South Shore. It’s ‘solid Italian.’
Updated 12:06 PM;
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. From table P15 on the patio of new Luce Restaurant, a patron can scope out familiar points along the horizon such as the Outerbridge Crossing and Atlantic Highlands. Here, three stories above the South Shore Commons shopping complex in Charleston, lives one of Staten Island’s newest Italian restaurants. And it’s a luxurious one.
On a recent afternoon surrounded by a beige-toned, plush dining room, owner Maria Buonsante said the place took about two years to open. She discussed the arduous business journey though the pandemic from the 14-month liquor license process to the waiting game on the return of indoor dining.
When will South Fin reopen on the boardwalk?
Updated May 19, 2021;
Posted May 18, 2021
A peek inside South Fin as it reopens for the 2021 season. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Bikes zip past a quiet South Fin Grill as its neon sign gets a facelift. Inside the restaurant, the staff spruced up tables and revved up the kitchen as the South Beach, boardwalk venue aims to reopen for the 2021 season.
The restaurant is getting spruced up for the summer season. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
A spokesman for the restaurant said that his crew was hopeful for a May 27 reopening.
Flour & Oak restaurant reopens with new ownership
Updated 11:58 AM;
Today 11:58 AM
Celebrating at Flour & Oak by Angelina s on Saturday night, May 15, 2021, from left to right: Jonny Snemyr and Cristina Fanita of Pleasant Plains and Jay and Juliana Arcello Lighthouse House Hill. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)Pamela Silvestri
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Although Flour & Oak in Tompkinsville officially opens next week, reservations already are at a premium.
Co-owner Vincent Malerba said its handful of booths are booked out for the weekends through September. But there is room at the bar to sample a cocktail and food program curated for the restaurant’s distinct, nighttime vibe.