If there ever were a classic Staten Island restaurant, the Fauci family's La Fontana in Oakwood might fit that description. The Italian eatery has thrived since 1983, garnering a huge fan base primarily from its longevity, familiar faces among the service staff and its solid reputation for consistent (and delicious) food. Now, they're ready for the next chapter in the food service business in the borough with La Fontana Sorellena in Annadale.

This restaurant, located at 885 Annadale Rd., 718-683-5353, LaFontanaSI.com, just opened on Monday, Nov. 27, to a friends and family reception. And each day more and more South Shore residents discover it is open. Andrew Fauci welcomes them and also loves to see friends from the Amboy Road La Fontana.