{"id":33115,"date":"2025-11-08T15:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/33115\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T15:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:32:13","slug":"taste-of-port-richmond-draws-crowd-to-celebrate-food-culture-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/33115\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Port Richmond draws crowd to celebrate food, culture, and community"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

\"PortPrincipal 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)<\/p>\n

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 Caf\u00e9 Con Pan, La Bottiglia, Legendary Brothers Pizzeria, O\u2019Neill\u2019s Restaurant, and Zara\u2019s, all immigrant-owned and first-generation family-run businesses.<\/p>\n

\"PortPRHS JROTC students Ninive Moreno Diaz and Evangeline Martinez emceed the program, joined by Mario Buonviaggio.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)<\/p>\n

Two PRHS JROTC students, Ninive Moreno Diaz and Evangeline Martinez, emceed the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important for our students to participate in civic responsibility and have fun doing it,\u201d Principal Greenfeld said. \u201cOur JROTC were fantastic, and everyone had a great time. It was our pleasure hosting the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PortMore 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)<\/p>\n

Restaurant owners praised the community gathering. Nino Cosenza, owner of La Bottiglia Restaurant, called it \u201ca great idea to bring the community together and to show all the great things happening in Port Richmond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scott Lopez of Caf\u00e9 Con Pan said working with the community is always a pleasure. \u201cThe civic group made this possible \u2014 nothing like this has ever been done on Staten Island,\u201d Lopez said.<\/p>\n

\"PortHere are the participating restaurants at the event. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)<\/p>\n

The event allowed participating restaurants to share their signature dishes while highlighting the neighborhood\u2019s cultural diversity and entrepreneurial character. The ceremony also recognized individuals who contribute to the safety and vitality of the area.<\/p>\n

\"PortCommunity leader Mario Buonviaggio and Principal Andrew Greenfield present a plaque to Police Officer Brown in recognition of service.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)\"PortSarahi Marquez-Sanchez of San Jeronimo restaurant with her dad, Antonio.(Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)\"PortThe JROTC were highlighted at the event, enormously valued by the school and neighborhood. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)\"PortPrincipal 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)\"PortMore 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)\"PortCapt. Krochinski of the FDNY accepts an award for his leadership and community dedication. (Courtesy of the North Shore Alliance)<\/p>\n

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