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It's one of the borough's biggest events, but organizers barred LGBTQ+ groups who want to march under their own banner.
How to make a killer burger (almost) as good as a restaurant Updated 10:56 AM; Today 10:56 AM The burger at Jody's Club Forest in West Brighton where the English muffin, tucked underneath the patty, is the bread vehicle on which the meat is served. (Courtesy of Jody Haggerty) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the weather warms and the grilling season kicks into full swing, home cooks might be looking to up their burger game. Chefs around the borough chimed in on advice for making a killer beef patty at home. Leonardo Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizzeria presents the burger in his restaura...
Corned beef continues in West Brighton, the St. Patrick’s Parade does not | Pamela’s Food Service Diary Updated Mar 07, 2021; Posted Mar 07, 2021 Flashback to Forest Avenue in 2011: A warm and sunny parade, an anomaly for the first Sunday in March on Staten Island. (Staten Island Advance File Photo) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Here we are on the first Sunday in March in our COVID-19 world with no parade and zero crowds anticipated to Forest Avenue. With downplayed acknowledgment of the annual, West Brighton almost-spring rite of passage, the corned beef goodness beat goes on....
Staten Island St. Patrick’s Parade: Will it happen in 2021? Updated Jan 27, 2021; Posted Jan 27, 2021 Scenes from the St. Patrick’s Parade along Forest Avenue. March 3, 2019. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez). Staten Island Advance Facebook Share The Forest Avenue tradition will not see its 57th year, say organizers. Former grand marshal and Doc Hennigan’s owner Dr. Craig Campbell said, “The COVID-19 situation prevents us from continuing as we have in the past. And the city is not giving out parade permits.” At the moment, state limits on events of any kinds are still 50 people...
Street dining as winter sinks its chill into the city? An igloo is your best option. Seriously. Updated Dec 19, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 Ho'Brah, Forest Ave, West Brighton, Thursday morning, Dec. 17, 2020. (Staten Island Advance/Pam Silvestri)Pam Silvestri Facebook Share “The last few days have been awful beyond words. Outdoor seating is not a reasonable option for 95% of restaurants — or guests for that matter,” said Tom Casatelli, co-owner of The Kettle Black and Ho’Brah. The Kettle Black maintains a sprawling wooden structure that encompasses approximately four storefronts. Ho...