{"id":4312,"date":"2009-06-15T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2009-06-15T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=4312"},"modified":"2013-04-28T12:47:21","modified_gmt":"2013-04-28T16:47:21","slug":"enoteca-maria-staten-island-italian-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/4312\/enoteca-maria-staten-island-italian-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Italian Housewives (and Chefs) of Staten Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

To surprise New Yorkers who have tasted it all, sometimes it takes a leap of faith\u2014and a trip to Staten Island\u2014to experience a meal that warms the belly and the soul. At Enoteca Maria<\/strong>, six women chefs (five of whom are also full time grandmas) from different regions of Italy take turns firing up the stove. What\u2019s for dinner? Depends on who\u2019s cooking and which ingredients nonna <\/em>finds in the fridge. Goodbye, Predictability. Hello, Iron Chef: Italian Grandma.
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It took five minutes to walk from the ferry terminal to Enoteca Maria\u2019s glass storefront, where co-owner Joe Scaravella warmly welcomed my party of six.<\/p>\n

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While devoid of airs, Joe\u2019s baby is buoyed by pride and a sincere, easygoing staff. Everyone has a different favorite chef. One loyal diner recommended the manicotti with marinara sauce by chef Teresa while Vanessa Mauna, our waitress, likes chef Adelena, who distinguishes herself with homemade sauces and is \u201calways in a good mood.\u201d However, with a rotating roster of cooks, the menu changes daily so no two meals are ever exactly alike.<\/p>\n

For libations, Joe’s individual descriptions put a personal touch to the mid-priced all-Italian list. But like a parent asked to pick his favorite kid, he was vague, remarking \u201ceverything on the list is good,\u201d which left my sommelier friend Clare with a vast list of vinos and no recommendation.<\/p>\n

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How to get there: <\/strong>Take the 1, R or W train to Whitehall Street-South Ferry. Enjoy a free 25-minute ride across New York Harbor aboard the Staten Island Ferry. From the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, cross Bay Street and walk up the steps of Borough Hall onto Hyatt Street. Enoteca Maria is next to the St. George Theatre. It is a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal to restaurant. <\/em><\/p>\n

(Enoteca Maria, 27 Hyatt St., Staten Island, 718.447.2777, enotecamaria.com<\/a>) Open Wednesday through Sunday, 3pm \u2013 11pm.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos: Courtesy of Glen DiCrocco<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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