STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just three months after The Corner House BBQ’s grand opening in Grant City, the owners announce the restaurant’s third location.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Peter Botros, a principal in the restaurant, describes the food as “authentic regional BBQ and Southern comfort food.”
And, he adds, the Forest AvenueCorner Housewill have “a carefully curated beer program and craft cocktails will be served in a fun and friendly environment.”
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
As the name suggests, the latest location will be on a corner.
“We are incredibly excited to expand and be able to serve another one of Staten Island’s great neighborhoods!” enthused Botros.
“We felt instantly welcomed into the Grant City community and hope to feel the same love from West Brighton,” Botros said, adding, “We plan on serving the same delicious food and cocktails that have become wildly popular at our first location.”
In 2016, he establishedViolette’s Cellar in Grant Citywhich includes daily brunch, eclectic dinner dishes and a speakeasy called “The Button Room.”
The Corner House BBQcame about in April, 2018 at 100 Lincoln Avenue in Grant City. Just about a week later when wait times and lines out the door became overwhelming for that sit-down business model, Botros and his partners rented a building across the street and will soon open an “Express” version of Corner House with pick up and delivery options.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just three months after The Corner House BBQ’s grand opening in Grant City, the owners announce the restaurant’s third location.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Peter Botros, a principal in the restaurant, describes the food as “authentic regional BBQ and Southern comfort food.”
And, he adds, the Forest AvenueCorner Housewill have “a carefully curated beer program and craft cocktails will be served in a fun and friendly environment.”
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
As the name suggests, the latest location will be on a corner.
“We are incredibly excited to expand and be able to serve another one of Staten Island’s great neighborhoods!” enthused Botros.
“We felt instantly welcomed into the Grant City community and hope to feel the same love from West Brighton,” Botros said, adding, “We plan on serving the same delicious food and cocktails that have become wildly popular at our first location.”
In 2016, he establishedViolette’s Cellar in Grant Citywhich includes daily brunch, eclectic dinner dishes and a speakeasy called “The Button Room.”
The Corner House BBQcame about in April, 2018 at 100 Lincoln Avenue in Grant City. Just about a week later when wait times and lines out the door became overwhelming for that sit-down business model, Botros and his partners rented a building across the street and will soon open an “Express” version of Corner House with pick up and delivery options.
Partners in the Forest Avenue venture include Phil Farinacci, a developer who co-owns Violette’s Cellar and the two other Corner House concepts.
Pamela Silvestri silvestri@siadvance
Anthony Valois, also a partner, is the pit master at The Corner House BBQ. He crafted the restaurant’s original menu and recipes which spring from his tailgate-style catering company, “The Smoke Exchange.”
The Forest Avenue restaurant will seat about 200 guests.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
The address is 427 Forest Avenue.
The building is former home to a rehab center.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Corner House finds its new home on the corner of Kissel Avenue and Forest Avenue.
This marks the seventh restaurant in a one-block stretch of Forest Avenue. Beginning with the longest established eateries, food and drink spots include Cafe Milano, Beans & Leaves coffee shop, Ho’Brah “A Taco Joint,” Better Health Gourmet, The Kettle Black and Baya Bar.
Botros said there will be “some off-street parking.”
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Corner House BBQ expanding with new Forest Avenue location
By Pamela Silvestri | silvestri@siadvance.com | Posted June 26, 2018 at 09:47 AM | Updated June 26, 2018 at 09:52 AM
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just three months after The Corner House BBQ’s grand opening in Grant City, the owners announce the restaurant’s third location.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Peter Botros, a principal in the restaurant, describes the food as “authentic regional BBQ and Southern comfort food.”
And, he adds, the Forest AvenueCorner Housewill have “a carefully curated beer program and craft cocktails will be served in a fun and friendly environment.”
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
As the name suggests, the latest location will be on a corner.
“We are incredibly excited to expand and be able to serve another one of Staten Island’s great neighborhoods!” enthused Botros.
“We felt instantly welcomed into the Grant City community and hope to feel the same love from West Brighton,” Botros said, adding, “We plan on serving the same delicious food and cocktails that have become wildly popular at our first location.”
In 2016, he establishedViolette’s Cellar in Grant Citywhich includes daily brunch, eclectic dinner dishes and a speakeasy called “The Button Room.”
The Corner House BBQcame about in April, 2018 at 100 Lincoln Avenue in Grant City. Just about a week later when wait times and lines out the door became overwhelming for that sit-down business model, Botros and his partners rented a building across the street and will soon open an “Express” version of Corner House with pick up and delivery options.
Partners in the Forest Avenue venture include Phil Farinacci, a developer who co-owns Violette’s Cellar and the two other Corner House concepts.
Pamela Silvestri silvestri@siadvance
Anthony Valois, also a partner, is the pit master at The Corner House BBQ. He crafted the restaurant’s original menu and recipes which spring from his tailgate-style catering company, “The Smoke Exchange.”
The Forest Avenue restaurant will seat about 200 guests.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
The address is 427 Forest Avenue.
The building is former home to a rehab center.
(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Corner House finds its new home on the corner of Kissel Avenue and Forest Avenue.
This marks the seventh restaurant in a one-block stretch of Forest Avenue. Beginning with the longest established eateries, food and drink spots include Cafe Milano, Beans & Leaves coffee shop, Ho’Brah “A Taco Joint,” Better Health Gourmet, The Kettle Black and Baya Bar.
Botros said there will be “some off-street parking.”
(Courtesy of Peter Botros)
Corner House will feature an outdoor section.
That section will be along Kissel Avenue with seating for about 40 guests.
Pamela Silvestri silvestri@siadvance.com
The restaurant should open in the fall.
(Courtesy of The Corner House BBQ)
It’s been a significant year for Botros’ career so far with restaurants and also awards.
He cooked at the famed James Beard House in February around a chocolate-themed dinner.
The James Beard Foundation will also Host a Dinner at Violette’s Cellar on November 8.
“It’s the first time that the James Beard Foundation has ever held an event on Staten Island,” reported Peter. He was also invited back to the culinary center for an April, 2019 presentation of an early spring menu.
He recently learned that each of his restaurants were selected as exhibitors at the New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF) held from Oct. 12 through the 14th. The event’s “Grand Tasting” highlights The Stone House and Chef’s Loft on the 12th. For “The Food Network’s Rooftop Birthday Bash” on the 13th, Violette’s Cellar will be the showcased eatery. And for the “Backyard BBQ” segment of NYCWFF Corner House BBQ will present on the 14th.
