STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s culinary landscape is undergoing a notable transformation, with more than a dozen new restaurants and food establishments either opening or in development across the borough.

Meanwhile, the borough has also seen a handful of notable closures in recent months, including Fresh Twist in New Dorp, very short-lived Sazon (formerly 286 South ) in Richmond Valley, and soon, Lobster House Joe’s in Dongan Hills.

Adobe Blues : 63 Lafayette Ave., New Brighton—Long story short: yes, it’s reopening. A new owner took over the building in 2022, but—shall we say—“challenges” with the city and the permit process have ensued. Most importantly, the ambitious owner is determined to revive the restaurant’s signature craft beer selection and Tex-Mex fare. In the me

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