With summer coming right around the corner, people are quickly seeking places that cater to an outdoor dining experience.

Gatsby's on the Bay, located at the historic Edgewater Hall, has you covered with hot local fare and ice cold drink specials to cool you down. As if that weren't enough, Gatsby's also offer a bevy of live music options on a week to week basis.

For more information on Gatsby’s, visit their website.

Recently, Staten Island brunch and dinner staple Marie's Gourmet went through a cosmetic overhaul. In the process, crafting a fresh, modern look to complement their inviting and varied local favorites like the all-day breakfast pizza or the nightly dinner specials.

With artwork painted and crafted by fellow Staten Islanders and a brand new bar setup, Marie's has successfully jazzed up it's decor, ironically enough, just in time to host it's regular music nights.

To learn more about Marie’s, visit their website.

Nafissah Art Collectibles and media producer Frances Wilson Noellez have come together to present an art exhibition at Hub 17 from April 29th until May 7th.

Hub 17 is an Art and Media space at 73 Wave Street [map] in Downtown Staten Island. This event is here to help showcase artists Synthia St. James, Charles Bibbs, and others.

Richmond City Media is a local film production collective that has been producing projects all over Staten Island in the past few years.

This year though, they have been on overdrive, crafting everything from short films to documenting local events. Check out their recently-released sizzle reel over on Youtube to get a glimpse of what they are all about.