Staten Island’s Food Fair Sizzles in St. George

St. George steamed last night with Staten Island’s Food Fair, spicing NYC’s spring near the ferry. Chef Tariq Evans grilled ribs as 300 chowed, a $10 ticket fest 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 fair’s fresh—March 26’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing rows by noon. Evans, a Tottenville cook; last night’s crowd hit max—smoke rose. A latecomer nabbed a plate; lines snaked—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—food ruled. #SIFoodFair trended; Bronx wants a bite.

Some griped—’Too smoky,’ sniped a newbie, dodging haze. Wind flicked—tents held; grub held. A rival’s pitching a Midland fry, splitting grills. Still, 400 stayed—tastes reigned. St. George’s never sizzled so bold.

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