<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Stone House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stone House - Gifts]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:26:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Stone House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stone House at Clove Lakes is happy to announce the launch of our new website. As, we continue to strive to give our patrons food, service, and views that are top-notch, we upgraded our website to better reflect what you can expect from us on your next visit as well as provide information on the various party menus and private party and wedding accommodations that we offer. We look forward to serving you, and can’t wait till your next visit.]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/welcome-to-stone-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939b99884976137daaf0f2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:35:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_0869d41b40af433a95b0c3fbe6fed2c8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned – Industry Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Botros knows his customers. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, he can guarantee two things: first, couples are going to want to come to his restaurant, The Stone House at Clove Lake, tucked away in scenic Clove Lakes Park, for a romantic dinner. “It’s the most romantic restaurant on the Island. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day,” said Botros, pointing out panoramic views of the lake and romantic touches indoors – from the fireplace to the array of candles.   The second thing...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/lessons-learned-industry-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939b1f7e0fff3296127116</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_3ef81ef4b2934c86b145304d5c255905~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_860,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurateur Peter Botros an inspiration outside of work]]></title><description><![CDATA[STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One of my favorite restaurants on Staten Island is The Stone House located in the heart of picturesque Clove Lakes Park. I love everything about it: the food, the ambiance, the service, walking across a stone footbridge in anticipation of a great meal, and the always warm welcome by its owner, Peter Botros.   With his gentle demeanor, acumen for fine dining, and attention to detail, Botros treats his customers like family and is the reason for the restaurant’s success....]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/restaurateur-peter-botros-an-inspiration-outside-of-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939a85cf429c4fcb4d4a46</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:31:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_53da3c8b43024760abec29efec8e4bd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_730,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staten Island EatBeat – The Stone House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner  | Peter Botros Seating capacity  | 500 Signature dish  | Tuna Tartare Peter’s Favorite Dish  | Cookie Butter Mousse Hours of operation  | Monday – Thursday: Noon – 10 pm; Friday &#38; Saturday: Noon – 11 pm; Sunday 11 am – 9pmAt   At the Stone House at Clove Lakes, guests can treat themselves to a fine-dining experience and an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Situated right on the water in Clove Lakes Park, the tranquil setting invites patrons to unwind while they...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/staten-island-eatbeat-the-stone-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939989cf429c4fcb4d47c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:28:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_587c566a18084fbc9407337a1201f99e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_955,h_955,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[40 Restaurant Stars on the Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A GENERATION OF FOODSERVICE PROFESSIONALS—ALL UNDER THE AGE OF 40—ARE HELPING DEFINE NEW EXPECTATIONS FOR THE INDUSTRY. By  FSR Staff  |  March 2017  |  Research   A teenage prodigy, 17 young adults roaring into restaurant careers while still in their 20s, and a collection of prime-time pros who have hit their stride and are rising fast, well before they crest the 40-year mark—these are the stars we hail as ones to watch in 2017. As is often the case, young and driven stars first make their...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/40-restaurant-stars-on-the-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993986f7e0fff3296126a1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:22:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_da43079438f74240b29b73576571b230~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening a Restaurant … Inside a Restaurant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHY ONE RESTAURATEUR OPENED A SECOND RESTAURANT WITHIN HIS FIRST. By  Peter Botros  |  April 2017  |  Vendor Bylines Anyone who has ever dreamt of opening a restaurant has also fantasized about growing into a mini restaurant empire. Unfortunately for the overwhelming majority of those who try their hand at the restaurant business, a fantasy is exactly how it remains. It takes hard work, dedication, talent, and a sprinkle of luck to make it. But for those who are lucky enough and have worked...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/opening-a-restaurant-inside-a-restaurant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699397add7d63c8ec61cd172</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:19:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_4b2e8a3b80fd4cb384081b1535d29585~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negroni: How to make a winning cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Peter Botros, proprietor of the Stone House at Clove Lakes Park The cocktail portion of the Cookbook contest, only two years in effect, is open to professionals. With that, kudos to former Cookbook winner Jennifer Lamonica, who competed against her son Frank Lamonica: Both put on a great demonstration at the Taste-Off. It is Peter Botros who won the category, the self-made chef who competes against himself each week with his Chef’s Loft concept at the Stone House. Here...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/negroni-how-to-make-a-winning-cocktail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699396c7884976137daae47e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_113861921bca464ca0a0aa2296d6e93a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_600,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staten Island Nightlife: Chef’s Loft at The Stone House]]></title><description><![CDATA[BY  DR. GRACE LYN SANTOS gsantos@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — I’m no food critic by any stretch but I do know when I’m having a nice night out after a long, hard week. And Saturday was unforgettable. On April 1, my husband and I dined at the Chef’s Loft at the Stone House, a picturesque restaurant nestled in a mirage-like sanctuary over a footbridge with sweeping views of  Clove Lakes Park . It was an early birthday celebration for me. I’ve been to Stone House for dinner many times...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/staten-island-nightlife-chef-s-loft-at-the-stone-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939519884976137daae033</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_d4d0fce4c42742e29e93a7668466890a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Staten Island Chef Dishes Up Alluring Menu: The Stone House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stone House is located in the heart of Clove Lakes Park in a historic building that sits right on its own little island with beautiful views. Inside the venue is the Chef’s Loft, a restaurant that boasts an intimate setting for between 16 to 20 people. The Chef’s Loft at the Stone House is like a restaurant within a restaurant. It offers those interested in expanding their palette a unique five-course meal and wine paired with the dinner menu. “We get far more creative and far more...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/top-staten-island-chef-dishes-up-alluring-menu-the-stone-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e162931ffa9c243623588</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:05:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_df024c7698b84b91aecb00d20734f8c5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_758,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Brunch: How to make Bacon, Egg &#38; Cheese Benedict]]></title><description><![CDATA[BY PAMELA SILVESTRI silvestri@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When it comes to The Stone House’s various components — dinner, the nightly specials, lunch, and especially Sunday brunch — owner Peter Botros takes everything personally — very personally. So, if any aspect of his handsome, Clove Lakes Park venue doesn’t draw raves, he takes it apart and starts all over again. Such a quick volte-face happened to the popular brunch buffet back in the fall. In early November, Botros ditched the...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/best-brunch-how-to-make-bacon-egg-cheese-benedict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e151d32acccfa3b9684d9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:02:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_aa67ac9659384ceb95e0ca3a00eb837d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Media – Our Pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Pick The Stone House at Clove Lakes 1150 Clove Road Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 442-3600 www.thestonehousesi.com The Stone House at Clove Lakes offers it all: elegant dining, exceptional service, and a relaxing setting to escape from the busyness of everyday life. The spacious restaurant nestled along the water at Clove Lakes Park provides a tranquil dining atmosphere with creative dishes designed by Chef/Owner Peter Botros. The menu changes with the seasons and this summer Peter...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/living-media-our-pick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e142d811520e133a4e0d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_119e8aa9fd0b409bb7d693a2681ba7df~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.J. mayor came to Staten Island to invite restaurant owners to open in his town — and many have]]></title><description><![CDATA[STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Since the 1980s, sales tax-free clothing lured New Yorkers in droves to shopping options in Woodbridge. Now, thanks to about a decade of controlled development throughout Woodbridge Township, a booming restaurant scene has followed, as have epicureans and entrepreneurs from Staten Island. Indeed, a handful of borough business mavens recently plunked down roots in Woodbridge. The attraction is a byproduct of strategic residential development since 2015, said Woodbridge...]]></description><link>https://www.stonehousegiftcards.com/post/n-j-mayor-came-to-staten-island-to-invite-restaurant-owners-to-open-in-his-town-and-many-have</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a30fdc54aab42f41c68cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:21:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6515c6_cb7eb39dca044e85bc3b899093635926~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Duran</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>