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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Advance/SILive.com is visiting businesses around the borough that are new, under new ownership, or have new offerings, like serving alcohol for the first time. This stop: Seaview Convenience. About the business What type of business is it? Seaview Convenience is a deli and grocery store. When did it open? The location has been a commercial deli business for decades in the Dongan Hills community. Jeff Patel is the current owner; he’s been in the ownership role for a year. Where is it located? It is located at 82 Seaview Ave., Dongan Hills. What are the hours of operation? The deli is open daily, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. When did it receive its liquor license? Seaview Convenience obtained its liquor license in January 2025. Does it sell or serve beer, wine, mixed drinks and/or hard liquor? Seaview Convenience sells a variety of liquor under its license. These include beer, liquor, mixed drinks, seltzer in cans or bottles. Among the single-canned liquor, the deli sells Bud Light, Rita’s, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Beatbox, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Coors Light, Keystone Light, Clubtails, and Colt 45. The single-bottles include Colt 45, Beck’s, Presidente, Stella Artois, Bud Light, and Budweiser. Other brands of liquor Seaview Convenience sells includes: Victoria, Resin, Modelo, Dos Equis, Yuengling, Brooklyn Brewery, Smirnoff, Guinness, Kona Big Wave, Land Shark Lager, O’Doul’s, Amstel Light, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, Sapporo, Warsteiner, Jack Daniel’s, White Claw, Truly, Lagunitas. What are some of the most popular orders? Seaview Convenience also serves made-to-order food, from breakfast platters and sandwiches, to deli selections such as hot and cold food choices. Some highlights are breakfast wraps, pancakes, breakfast omelettes, french toast, cheese fries, sandwich wraps, gyros, and cheesesteaks. Patel noted that the popular orders vary and that each day is something different pending the customer who orders. Some enjoy hot food, while others enjoy cold options. What are some items people should try? Anything on the menu is a “should try,” says Patel, including the specials Seaview Convenience offers, like the “San Diego Griller” which is hot grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and salsa. The “Ralph Kramden” is another option, which consists of roast turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard dressing. The “Al Pacino” consists of grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, onions, lettuce, and tomato. The “Italian Supreme” contains ham, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato and onion. Each of these options can be made either on a roll, wrap, or hero. “We provide all our foods fresh, we are nice and clean daily,” noted Patel. What makes this business stand out? Aside from the deli and liquor options, Seaview Convenience also sells cigarettes, cigars, and New York Lottery tickets and scratch-offs. However, while this is often common for most delis, Patel noted one thing that sets his business apart from others is the option to do Uber Eats, Grub Hub, and Door Dash. How to get in touch with the business If you’re looking to contact the business, call 347-770-2224.
