STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- La Terrazza held an invitation-only "soft opening" recently to unveil its craft cocktails and new menu. Located in the outdoor seating area of the popular Eltingville restaurant Giovanni's Trattoria, the new La Terrazza is described by...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On balmy summer evenings when back from the movies, restaurateur Frank Rapacciuolo encourages all to come back to his place for lolipop lamb chops and artisan pizza. This hospitality happens with his new concept launch called "La Terrazza" at...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Giovanni's Trattoria in Eltingville will get its feet wet in the Sunday brunch business on Valentine's Day. Co-owner Frank Rapiucciulo celebrates almost a year in business under his tutelage. And, he talked up some new items rolling out for this...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- And now for the next course in the 2015 Staten Island Readers' Choice Awards: Your picks for the borough's "Best Restaurant Dishes." Best Asian Restaurant: Jade Island (winner with 1,369 votes); Fushimi (757); East Pacific (423); Jac Mao (277);...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Local organizations across Staten Island hosted holiday parties this weekend to get into the holiday spirit. Here are a few of the holiday parties that took place: GIOVANNI'S TRATTORIA AND VERRAZANO KIWANIS CLUB Giovanni's Trattoria,...