Spend the day in St. George, Staten Island's hippest nabe
Two people admire the Staten Island September 11th Memorial in St. George, Staten Island. (Emily Anne Epstein) Credit: Two people admire the Staten Island WTC memorial in St. George, Staten Island. (Emily Anne Epstein)
In the nearly 30 years he's lived in Staten Island's St. George neighborhood, photographer Theo Dorian has heard plenty of rumors about impending gentrification - that the area is primed to be the future Park Slope, the next Williamsburg and so on.
But Dorian has learned to ignore the talk and just enjoy his community, with its small-town vibe, landmarked houses, developing artist community and growing number of restaurants.
A day in St. George encompasses culture, history and good food. Here's how we recommend spending a day in Staten Island's hippest neighborhood.
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