STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fine Fare at 1689 Richmond Road has closed its doors, ending the brand-new 9,000-square-foot market’s brief run less than a year after its December 2024 Dongan Hills debut.
Management did not respond to a request for comment. When the store closed in November, shelves were emptied, and sources described a “fireside sale.”
The future of the space is uncertain, but with shelving and refrigeration intact, the former market offers a turnkey setup for whoever takes it over next.(Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
The market aimed to serve residents from Todt Hill, Dongan Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods with an expansive produce department and a wide selection of culturally specific ingredients.
The market’s opening signs stayed up for the duration of its time in business. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
The market featured a 40-foot deli counter with house-made items such as rice balls, grilled chicken cutlets, potato croquettes, and roasted peppers, along with cold cuts and prepared salads. Plans included a fresh butchery offering halal and non-halal cuts, in-house ground meats, and house-made mozzarella.
Fine Fare also stocked global pantry staples—from Polish spices and Japanese Kewpie mayo to Middle Eastern dairy products—plus local honey, herbal teas, and dozens of hot sauce varieties. For convenience, the store offered prepped meals, frozen dinners, free delivery, and phone orders.