STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Restaurateur Peter Macri is bringing Latin flavors to Staten Island’s South Shore with his newest venture, Todo Bien, primed to open at 4221 Hylan Blvd. in Great Kills.
Macri—who operates three successful restaurants across the borough—will partner with Anthony Mentesana and his brother, Sal Macri, to transform the former Portobello Café into a vibrant new destination.
“There are so many Italian restaurants on Staten Island,” Macri said. “We wanted to do something different. Todo Bien will have a beautiful menu, a beautiful vibe — wait until you see this restaurant.”
The name Todo Bien translates to “everything’s good” in Spanish, echoing the meaning of Macri’s Richmond Valley restaurant Tutto Apposto and reflecting his philosophy of hospitality and optimism. While the menu remains under wraps, Macri promises the same meticulous quality that has made his other establishments local favorites.
Todo Bien will join Macri’s growing portfolio, which includes Panini Grill in West Brighton, Tutto Apposto in Richmond Valley, and Casa Nino’s Pizza Bar in Woodrow. The news of venture broke during Wednesday’s ‘Dish’ 11:30 a.m. broadcast on the Advance/SILive.com Facebook page, just as Macri gears up for the Festa Italiana at Mount Loretto, running Oct. 10–13.
At the festival, by the way, Tutto Apposto will serve its popular Pietro panuzzo — a pressed sandwich made from pizza dough filled with crispy chicken, burrata, pesto mayo, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula — and host a panini-eating contest Saturday night. The event will feature live music from MGM and Judy Torres, food contests including zeppole, cannoli, and limoncello-making, rides, games, and fireworks. Macri will be on hand to talk about the new project as he hosts the Saturday evening food competition…