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
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“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’Brah across Forest Avenue, under the same ownership, has a smaller version and also a portable tiki bar. Casatelli said taking all of them down was a source of discussion today among his partners. For now the roadway pieces have become part of the landscape of the neighborhood with concrete bastions flanking either side.
Cozy in a restaurant igloo and holiday baking at home | Pamela’s Food Service Diary
Updated Dec 27, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
Burrito Bar in West Brighton features a dining igloo lounge with fairy lights, Bluetooth Speaker, dining table and lounge area. (Courtesy of Andrew Greenfield)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. To make Tex-Mex dining even more zesty yet cool, Burrito Bar has taken the winter plunge. The innovative West Brighton restaurant brings us igloos and bubbles for a continuation of sheltered outdoor dining.
Burrito Bar brass Kim Beckett and Andrew Greenfield first saw igloos at Bryant Park in Manhattan last year. They had hoped to offer the experience to Staten Islanders.