Staten Island’s Food Night Sizzles in St. George

St. George steamed last night with Staten Island’s Food Night, spicing NYC’s spring near the ferry. Chef Tariq Evans grilled chops as 200 chowed, a $10 ticket bash of bites. It’s borough flavors—pure SI vibe, grills hot. A kid nabbed a wing; a pro slurped sauce. ‘Staten cooks—this is it,’ Evans says, flipping meat. The lot turned kitchen.

The night’s fresh—April 2’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing tables by 7 p.m. Evans, a Tottenville cook; last night’s crowd hit max—smoke rose. A latecomer nabbed a plate; steam wafted—NYC grit glowed. Runs one night—food ruled. #SIFood trended; Bronx wants a bite.

Some griped—’Too hot,’ sniped a newbie, dodging heat. Space pinched—latecomers stood; grub held. A rival’s pitching a Midland fry, splitting grills. Still, 300 stayed—tastes reigned. St. George’s never sizzled so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a tasting if spring bites. ‘NYC’s plate—this fills it,’ he says, packing knives. The night’s a Staten win—grit meets zest. It’s a food rush; catch the next. Bring a fork—spices call.