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Restaurant gems hiding in plain sight on Staten Island

Blue Pearl

Stepping off the Staten Island Ferry or coming from the South Shore to discover the North Shore? Blue Pearl, shown here, could be a stop. It is a fish-centric restaurant in Urby, a residential complex anchored by restaurants and located in Stapleton. (Courtesy of Bread & Butter Hospitality)Bread & Butter Hospitality

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even if you’ve been to Staten Island before, I encourage you to view it with fresh eyes this summer. Even if you’re a native or resident of the borough, see things through the lens of a visitor hoping to be engaged.

Whether you’re coming from other points of the Island or traveling here as a non-New Yorker, here are a handful of spots to experience in the borough as a food tourist. This list focuses primarily on North Shore attractions, addressing common questions from new visitors.

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