(@nuggsaroundtheworld)<\/a> spent several videos exploring the borough\u2019s North Shore, Mid-Island and South Shore, highlighting everything from immigrant communities and historic landmarks to neighborhood eateries, stunning natural environments and hidden gems for his more than 12,000 followers.<\/p>\nNorth Shore<\/p>\n
The tour began on the North Shore, where, after pushing his way through rude crowds exiting the Staten Island Ferry, Nuggs stopped at Staten Island\u2019s Postcards 9\/11 memorial, encouraging viewers to pay their respects to the Staten Islanders killed in the terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n
From there, the focus shifted to food and culture. Nuggs sampled dishes at several North Shore restaurants, including Shaw-nae\u2019s House, The Hop Shop, Brothers Pizzeria and NB Soul Food. Along the way, he highlighted the area\u2019s diverse immigrant communities, describing Park Hill as \u201cLittle Liberia\u201d and noting that Port Richmond was shaped by generations of immigrants and is now home to a large Mexican and Latino population.<\/p>\n
His North Shore observations were mixed with humor, including a joke about avoiding the unreliable elevators at West Brighton Houses. <\/p>\n
Mid-Island<\/p>\n
In Mid-Island, Nuggs found a different side of Staten Island.<\/p>\n
The tour featured stops at Historic Richmond Town, which he described as \u201clike stepping back in time,\u201d and the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, which he called one of the Island\u2019s \u201ccoolest hidden gems.\u201d<\/p>\n
The trip also explored the borough\u2019s natural spaces, including High Rock Park and the Staten Island Greenbelt, while touching on its more complicated history at the site of the former Willowbrook State School.<\/p>\n
Food remained central to the journey, with visits to Taste of India, Little Kitchen, Tommy\u2019s Tavern and Royal Crown Bakery, where Nuggs sampled the bakery\u2019s famous chocolate bread.<\/p>\n
South Shore<\/p>\n
The South Shore tour focused largely on challenging Staten Island stereotypes and showcasing places many outsiders may not associate with New York City.<\/p>\n
Among the stops were Wolf\u2019s Pond Park, where he marveled at finding a beach, Lemon Creek Park\u2019s marshes and wildlife, the historic Seguine Mansion and Mount Loretto\u2019s sweeping waterfront views.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe got range,\u201d Nuggs remarked after showing off the borough\u2019s open spaces.<\/p>\n
The South Shore food tour included Anthony\u2019s Paninoteca, Cafe Gianna, and Angelina\u2019s Kitchen, where he joked that he might need another paycheck before becoming a regular at the pricey dining spot.<\/p>\n
During a stop in Great Kills. he noted that the town produced comedian Pete Davidson. \u201cSorry, Hollywood,\u201d Nuggs deadpans.<\/p>\n
By the end of the series, Nuggs had presented Staten Island as a borough far more diverse than many people realize, using food, history and local culture to highlight the distinct character of each region.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that officially wraps up Staten Island,\u201d Nuggs said at the conclusion of the tour. \u201cNow y\u2019all tell me where we going next.\u201d<\/p>\n