STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 120 people attended the Annual Taste of Port Richmond and Community Awards Ceremony at Port Richmond High School, where students and local restaurants showcased food while honoring community members and first responders.
Principal Greenfeld and AP Felicia Otto hosted the event, featuring 10 local restaurants in partnership with the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Principal Greenfeld and Assistant Principal Felicia Otto hosted the event at the high school, where the Culinary Program partnered with the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance to feature 10 local restaurants. The participating establishments included Café Con Pan, La Bottiglia, Legendary Brothers Pizzeria, O’Neill’s Restaurant, and Zara’s, all immigrant-owned and first-generation family-run businesses.
PRHS JROTC students Ninive Moreno Diaz and Evangeline Martinez emceed the program, joined by Mario Buonviaggio.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Two PRHS JROTC students, Ninive Moreno Diaz and Evangeline Martinez, emceed the program.
“It is important for our students to participate in civic responsibility and have fun doing it,” Principal Greenfeld said. “Our JROTC were fantastic, and everyone had a great time. It was our pleasure hosting the event.”
More than 120 guests gathered at Port Richmond High School for the Annual Taste of Port Richmond, celebrating local flavors and community heroes.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Restaurant owners praised the community gathering. Nino Cosenza, owner of La Bottiglia Restaurant, called it “a great idea to bring the community together and to show all the great things happening in Port Richmond.”
Scott Lopez of Café Con Pan said working with the community is always a pleasure. “The civic group made this possible — nothing like this has ever been done on Staten Island,” Lopez said.
Here are the participating restaurants at the event. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
The event allowed participating restaurants to share their signature dishes while highlighting the neighborhood’s cultural diversity and entrepreneurial character. The ceremony also recognized individuals who contribute to the safety and vitality of the area.
Community leader Mario Buonviaggio and Principal Andrew Greenfield present a plaque to Police Officer Brown in recognition of service.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Sarahi Marquez-Sanchez of San Jeronimo restaurant with her dad, Antonio.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
The JROTC were highlighted at the event, enormously valued by the school and neighborhood. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Principal Andrew Greenfield, right, and community leader Mario Buonviaggio present a plaque to Police Officer Dumbly in honor of his dedicated service.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
More than 120 guests gathered at Port Richmond High School for the Annual Taste of Port Richmond, celebrating local flavors and community heroes.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
Capt. Krochinski of the FDNY accepts an award for his leadership and community dedication. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)
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