STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 11,500 votes were cast in the “Best of Arts Entertainment” categories of the 2014 Staten Island Readers’ Choice Awards.
And your “Best Beer Selection” winner is: Adobe Blues — 63 Lafayette Ave., New Brighton; 718-720-BLUE (2583) — with 1,779 votes.
Forget the margaritas, this beloved North Shore restaurant carries more than 185 beers from 30 countries in 37 styles, plus seasonal offerings.
The constantly rotating beer menu always includes new taps and bottles, from hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts and tart ciders.
It’s easy to see why the borough’s Tex-Mex mainstay is still thriving after two decades. In addition to the beer, Staten Islanders love their hearty menu of Southwestern comfort foods, drink specials and live music.
1st runner up: Killmeyer’s old Bavaria Inn — 4254 Arthur Kill Rd, 718-984-1202 — with 884 votes.
This 19th-century tavern is centered around the very culture that celebrates beer, so it’s no surprise that it carries more than 50 German beers and countless other beers from New Zealand to Denmark.
Over the summer, enjoy dark German beer with wienerschnitzel while the German polka music plays in the beer garden. In the winter, this heft beer selection and hearty German fare will keep you warm.
2nd runner up: Nurnburger Bierhaus — 817 Castleton Ave, 718-816-7461 — with 504 votes.
Leave it to Staten Island’s German representation to dominate this category. Nurnberger Bierhaus/Bierhalle offers an impressive list of German beers to accompany its traditional eastern Europe cuisine.
3rd runner up: Beer Garden — 1883 Victory Blvd., 718-876-8900 — with 478 votes
More than 18 different beers are on tap at this bar and restaurant, where guests can drink and watch their favorite sports teams in a cozy environment.
LOOK FOR MORE WINNERS: The 2014 Readers’ Choice Award winners in all 30 “Best Arts Entertainment” categories will be posted throughout the week on SIlive.com/readerschoice.