Bottoms Up! Why You Should Create a Signature Cocktail, Or Two, for Your Next Event The event is set, whether it’s a wedding, engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, milestone birthday, whatever the celebration, consider creating a signature cocktail, or two, to make your special occasion even more memorable. Adding these types of personal touches […]
Community Resources Pasta Bowl Draws Record-Breaking 300 By Dr. Gracelyn Santos | gsantos@siadvance.com | Posted February 25, 2018 at 06:47 PM | Updated February 25, 2018 at 10:47 PM 189shares Comment Dr. Gracelyn Santos | gsantos@siadvance.com Violette’s Cellar, Peter Botros, at right, and Antonio Vasquez. Staten Island, NY — Restauranteur Peter Botros is on a […]
The Corner House returns to Staten Island, this time with BBQ theme By Pamela Silvestri | silvestri@siadvance.com | Posted February 21, 2018 at 07:29 AM | Updated February 21, 2018 at 10:47 AM 3kshares 15 Comment Anthony Valois is the pit master at The Corner House BBQ, Grant City, which aims to open on April, […]
The Allure of Rustic Chic Between the holiday season and Valentine’s Day, engagements are in full effect. With the excitement comes the planning, and there will be a few fun celebrations to coordinate before the big day! From the engagement party, to the bridal shower, to the rehearsal dinner, finding the right space that speaks […]
Comment Staten Island chefs cook at legendary James Beard House: How was the food? By Pamela Silvestri silvestri@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At the James Beard House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the menu featured spring rolls of chocolate-braised duck and mashed potatoes sweetened with white chocolate. This presentation came courtesy of the kitchen crew from Staten Island’s Violette’s Cellar and […]
Restaurateur Peter Botros to cook at James Beard House hef selected by James Beard scouts. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Peter Botros has been selected to cook at James Beard House in Manhattan at a February dinner, a great honor in the professional food world. He is among the very few Staten Islanders invited over the […]
THE COUPLE • When the last kiss feels like the first, and the first feels like it was only just yesterday💏 Happy Saturday @CouplesCookbookFam! • THE COOKBOOK • House Made Burrata – Rosemary Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garlic Crostini, Basil Oil . Lamb Meatballs – Almonds, Golden Raisins, Herbed Yogurt, Tomato Jam . Seared Yellowfin Tuna – […]
STATEN ISLANDER OF WEEK INCORPORATES CHARITY INTO BUSINESS MODEL By Lisa Voyticki | August 11, 2017 @10:30 PM SHARE It sits on one the borough’s most tranquil landscapes. The Stone House at Clove Lakes Park attracts customers looking for a peaceful meal on the water. “We have a […]
Sneak peek at Violette’s Cellar as restaurateur gets ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ news By Pamela Silvestri silvestri@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Like a jigsaw puzzle, Violette’s Cellar in New Dorp is coming together one little piece at a time — literally — as workers position 10,000 wine corks along the walls in between wooden slats of varying purple shades. […]
Violette’s Cellar & Button Room Speakeasy now serving daily brunch, dinner Posted November 09, 2017 at 08:00 AM | Updated November 09, 2017 at 08:42 AM 710shares 3 Comment STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Well, here it is, ladies and gentlemen, Violette’s Celler and its secret speakeasy called The Button Room — finally. After some kinks worked […]