{"id":2405,"date":"2025-10-14T21:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T21:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/2405\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T21:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T21:43:25","slug":"new-restaurant-to-take-over-staten-island-spot-that-was-formerly-home-to-a-beloved-italian-eatery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/2405\/","title":{"rendered":"New restaurant to take over Staten Island spot that was formerly home to a beloved Italian eatery"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Restaurateur Peter Macri is bringing Latin flavors to Staten Island\u2019s South Shore with his newest venture, Todo Bien, primed to open at 4221 Hylan Blvd. in Great Kills. <\/p>\n

Macri\u2014who operates three successful restaurants across the borough\u2014will partner with Anthony Mentesana and his brother, Sal Macri, to transform the former Portobello Caf\u00e9<\/a> into a vibrant new destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many Italian restaurants on Staten Island,\u201d Macri said. \u201cWe wanted to do something different. Todo Bien will have a beautiful menu, a beautiful vibe \u2014 wait until you see this restaurant.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PeterPeter Macri announces his fourth restaurant project on Staten Island from his Richmond Valley eatery, Tutto Apposto.(Advance\/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)<\/p>\n

The name Todo Bien translates to \u201ceverything\u2019s good\u201d in Spanish, echoing the meaning of Macri\u2019s Richmond Valley restaurant Tutto Apposto and reflecting his philosophy of hospitality and optimism. While the menu remains under wraps, Macri promises the same meticulous quality that has made his other establishments local favorites. <\/p>\n

\"PeterTutto Apposto makes its own pastas including gemelli. This kind of craft-borne, house-made food will be the backbone of the menu at new Todo Bien but with a Latin flair. (Advance\/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)<\/p>\n

Todo Bien will join Macri\u2019s growing portfolio, which includes Panini Grill<\/a> in West Brighton, Tutto Apposto <\/a>in Richmond Valley, and Casa Nino\u2019s Pizza Bar<\/a> in Woodrow. The news of venture broke during Wednesday\u2019s \u2018Dish\u2019 11:30 a.m. broadcast on the Advance\/SILive.com <\/a>Facebook page, just as Macri gears up for the Festa Italiana at Mount Loretto, running Oct. 10\u201313.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\"PeterThe Pietro sandwich includes crispy chicken, burette, arugula pesto and burratta cheese. This is half a panini, although a full one will be at the competitive eating contest on Saturday night at Mount Loretto. (Advance\/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)<\/p>\n

At the festival, by the way, Tutto Apposto will serve its popular Pietro panuzzo \u2014 a pressed sandwich made from pizza dough filled with crispy chicken, burrata, pesto mayo, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula \u2014 and host a panini-eating contest Saturday night. The event will feature live music from MGM and Judy Torres, food contests including zeppole, cannoli, and limoncello-making, rides, games, and fireworks. Macri will be on hand to talk about the new project as he hosts the Saturday evening food competition. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re truly grateful for the support,\u201d Macri said. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve this community, and we\u2019re excited for what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n

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