Jun. 22—Editor's note: This is one story in a series exploring Staten Island's best outdoor dining. Part one: South Shore best bets include water views and European cafe feels STATEN ISLAND, N.
Y. — In the Borough of Parks, picnic opportunities present themselves continually. But for those who choose the refined over the rustic outdoor supping, the patio, backyard or seaside perch prove a more attractive set of options.
By public transportation: *If a location is marked with one asterisk, it is within walking distance to the Staten Island Ferry. **Take the S44 ***Best bet is the S51/S81 ****Take the MTA Staten Island Railway Restaurant options: **Blue — 1115 Richmond Terr., Livingston; 718-273-7777; Bluerestaurantnyc.
com Tugboat and tanker traffic are among the captivating sea sights along the Kill van Kull. Open daily at 11:30, outside is comfy with briny breezes. Burrito Bar — 585 Forest Ave.
, West Brighton, 718-815-9200; Theburritobar.com It's Margaritaville off of Forest Avenue with a side yard for supping on Southwestern cooking and sipping frozen cocktails. *Cargo Cafe 120 Bay St.
, St. George; 718-273-7770; CargoCafe.nyc Co-owner Michael Musto spruced up the outdoor patio section, which now features two levels of sun-soaked dining buffered by a canopy.
Dough — 977 Victory Blvd., 718-524-7868; DoughSilverLake.com New and still working out kinks, it's set with a handsome roadside patio setup with a bar and seats with shady umbrellas, plus a Veuve Clicquot orange-.
