Posted on April 10, 2009 - by Enoteca
Biodynamic Garden on Staten Island
Something exciting and unexpected is growing on old Pavilion Hill, in Staten Island. Joe Scaravella, proprieter of Enoteca Maria, along with a group of like-minded friends, is developing a biodynamic micro-farm, located on a terraced hillside, a few short blocks from his restaurant. Responding to that same inner drive that inspired him to open the Enoteca, Joe is striving to bring his food to the next level.
The grandmothers of Enoteca Maria will reap the benefits of the harvest and use this bounty of herbs, vegetables, and fruits in their time-honored recipes. They have already begun using select herbs at the Enoteca.
This is the very first biodynamic garden in the five boroughs of New York City!
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June 26, 2009
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Alice Martini said:
Hey Joe!
I grew up on “the Island” and will be there in July visiting family. We plan to dine at Enoteca Maria and I’m thrilled to read that you are a biodynamic farmer. These days I live in Utah where I write, paint, and grow as much of my food as possible – would love to see your garden and chat with a fellow farmer. Are you up for a little tour?
Alice
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September 15, 2009
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Deborah said:
The food experience at Enoteca is simply AMAZING! It tastes wonderful and is good for you too. I am so thrilled about the expansion of this biodynamic garden. Where do I sign up to volunteer and help with the garden?
Ciao,
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November 19, 2009
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chubbychinesegirl said:
This garden is such an awesome idea! Spring time will be so amazing
Can’t wait to visit Enoteca Maria, really looking fwd to it!
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February 28, 2010
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Dee Russum said:
My husband, daughter, a friend of hers, and myself have reservations for March 14th. We will be visiting from Southaven, MS and have never experienced anything like this and are so excited! I know without a doubt it will be an experience of a lifetime! Looking forward to good wine and GREAT food! See you on the 14th!!!!! -Dee
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March 3, 2010
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Margaret Chase said:
The whole Enoteca experience is wonderful and shows not only deep love and knowledge of food, but also profound enjoyment and fondness for creating a congenial, informative, warm atmosphere for fine dining, friends, and great wine. My husband and I brought friends to Enoteca for Valentine’s Day and had an unforgettable time. Love the garden idea and am sure you will take your concept higher and higher, to all our benefit!
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September 14, 2010
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Antoinette said:
I went to Enotica Maria for the first time ,this past sunday, and everything was so good and service was great that I really wanted to stay there all day and just eat everything on the menu.
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February 13, 2012
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Leona said:
All I can say is this place is AMAZING!!! Every single item I ordered was so tasty, and had so much flavor to it! I felt as if I was in Italy having dinner! The service was great, and the server truely knew how to pair every dish with the perfect wine! 5*****, we will be back 😉
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March 5, 2012
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Jody Scaravella said:
I want to thank you all for your patronage and these wonderful thoughts…. We only exist because of you…
Spring is an exciting time for us… And the land once again comes alive…. From the farm to the plate as quickly as possible ensures great flavor…
Get close to the food source …
Enjoy!
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March 21, 2012
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jodsca said:
Thank you so much for the great compliment .. c u again soon… Joe
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March 21, 2012
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jodsca said:
We are looking for volunteers to help out … It’s a big project… And a lead person would be wonderful as I have 2 jobs… And not nearly enough time…
You can email me at
[email protected]
Thanks… Joe
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March 22, 2012
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Joanne Lisi- Stodgel said:
Hi Joe..I grew up on Staten Island and my high school graduation was at the St. George Theater. Fast forward 39 years and I’m living outside San Francisco, listening to National Public Radio at 7:30 this morning and I hear a great piece all about Enoteca Maria!! Of course, my ears perked up when I heard the restaurant was on Staten Island and now, here I am salivating as I watch the numerous videos of all the gramdma’s cooking….mmmmm…can’t really get good Italian food here. I guess I’ll just have to dream about Enoteca until I can make it over some evening…Until then…
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June 9, 2012
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Anthony Tama said:
It was such a great experience dining at your restaurant.Everything was on the money the service the help let not forget the food. I felt i was back in sicily. Thank You see u real soon…….
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August 5, 2012
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Frank said:
Me and my Wife’s favorite restaurant never disappoints . It is the food of youth . Makes me think back to dinner @ grandma’s on Sinday.
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November 30, 2012
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jodsca said:
Thank you for you kind words… c u again…joe
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October 4, 2013
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Frank & Diane Recca said:
Always such a pleasure dining at Enotecamaria. The food here is unbelievable as well as the service. TOP NOTCH. See you again soon.
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October 4, 2013
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jodsca said:
Thank you frank… Always a pleasure to see you…