Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXVI: Blue (Snug Harbor)Thirty-six episodes into the Tour, I toasted its conclusion with a visit to Snug Harbor and a Blue Whale martini6d ago6d ago
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXV: Casa Blanca (New Brighton)Victorian Gothic chic, scary hike, artful mofongo with a plantain feather, deep-hued tri-color sushi, and 2 or 3 or maybe 4 BrightonsJun 25Jun 25
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXIV: The Veranda (Silver Lake Park)A circuit around a peaceful lake, followed by a veggie burger overlooking a golf courseJun 19Jun 19
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXIII: Don Roberto’s Classic Italian (West Brighton)A stroll in the Staten Island Zoo, chicken scarpariello, and all those Brightons (explained)Jun 13Jun 13
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXII: Primo Pizzeria (West New Brighton)Having a couple of slices in one of two parks in one of three island neighborhoods with Brighton in the nameJun 10Jun 10
Mark FleischmannNYC Ferry Tour, Part II: Kimo’s Kitchen (Rockaway Line)Return to Rockaway Beach for views from the other side of the NYC Ferry, a quick look at the beach, and a Mediterranean mezze platterJun 8Jun 8
Mark FleischmannNYC Ferry Restaurant Tour, Part I: The Wharf (Rockaway Line)The author of The Staten Island Restaurant Tour starts a new series on New York City neighborhoods, comfort food, and yet another ferryJun 7Jun 7
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXI: Hitto Ramen (Castleton Corners)Soba harmonizes with greens to produce a subtle sensation with a hint of wasabi floating through the nostrilsJun 6Jun 6
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXX: The Stone House (Clove Lakes Park)The 30th episode of the Staten Island Restaurant Tour is the first to feature a restaurant situated not in a neighborhood but in a park.Jun 5Jun 5
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXIX: New Dinette (Port Richmond)Bridge porn, spies of the American Revolution, a tuna club made with fresh ingredients, and fries made with subtletyMay 23May 23