New cafe and bakery opening in former restaurant’s home on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fresh on the heels of Trattoria Vento’s closing, visitors and neighbors of Forest Avenue can look forward to a new restaurant concept in West Brighton, as the owners of Filoncino’s bakery and cafe have leased the 676 Forest Ave. address, which includes a sprawling kitchen.

And that cooking facility will play well in future business plans. Co-owner Benny Umbra said an anticipated June opening will bring a robust pastry, cookie and bread retail operation. After renovations, the guest experience will…..

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