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Rab’s announces date for ‘Second Annual Rock ‘N Bowl for Our Vets Live Music Event’

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By Dr. Gracelyn Santos | gsantos@siadvance.com
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Rab Wilkinson Foundation has announced the 2nd Annual Rock ‘n Bowl for Our Vets Live Music Event, which will be held at Rab’s Country Lanes on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at 1 p.m.

The event of music and entertainment follows the success of the inaugural event in 2022, which raised $20,000 for local veterans and projects supporting U.S. veterans.

The 2023 event will be hosted by Todd Piro, FOX News personality, and will feature five favorite local bands who will rock out on the lanes: Aftermath, American Cover Story, DOC Holiday, Fast Forward, and Johnny Fish & The Fins, and other special guests.

Frank Wilkinson, proprietor of Rab’s and chairman of the Rab Wilkinson Foundation, is excited about the music tradition and raising much-needed funds for programs that give back to those who have selflessly served our country.

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🩸 Blood Drive

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Make a donation for our community where it is needed most! Donate a pint and save a life! Join us for a Blood Drive on Monday June 19, 2023.

Click Here to Make an Appointment or call (800)933-BLOOD.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins allowed as social distancing permits. Donors must wear masks. To check eligibility and travel restrictions that change frequently with CDC and state guidelines, check the New York Blood Center website for the latest: https://bit.ly/3xLLuAq. See Less

Kammerer Sets Record with 818 Series at 2023 USBC Women’s Championships

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LAS VEGAS – Melissa Kammerer of Staten Island, New York, rolled the highest series in the 103-year history of the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships during her singles event Thursday with an 818 set.

She put together games of 280, 238 and 300 at the South Point Bowling Plaza to set the record and take the lead in Diamond Singles at the 2023 event.

The previous record of 816 was shared by Michelle Feldman of Auburn, New York (2009 – singles), and Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio (2010 – doubles).

Kammerer recorded the 12th 800 series and 40th 300 at the USBC Women’s Championships, and she is just the fourth bowler in tournament history to have both an 800 series and 300 game on the championship lanes.

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Bowling: Link, Iavarone share early Staten Island Singles Classic lead

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
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Andrew Link and Calista Iavarone each rolled into the top spot after the first weekend of qualifying in the Staten Island Singles Classic at Rab’s Country Lanes.

The two each shot a 784 series. Link rolled games of 279, 255 and 232 for a 766 scratch series. His 18-pin handicap gave him a 784 set.

Iavarone, competing with a 27-pin handicap, shot games of 277, 236 and 244 en route to a 757 scratch series.

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Staten Island bowling alley ups its food game with gourmet burgers | The Dish

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Chef Joe poses at Rab's Kitchen with Proprietor Frank Wilkinson

It’s an unlikely place to find gourmet offerings like burgers but Joe Labita, left, and Frank Wilkinson have made that happen at Rab’s Country Lanes, Dongan Hills. (Courtesy of Elena Demontreaux)

By Pamela Silvestri | silvestri@siadvance.com
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Bowlers at Rab’s Country Lanes in Dongan Hills have been privy to some fantastical food this winter. Chef Joe Labita amped up the alley’s game with gourmet burgers, admirable wings and assorted sandwiches. With a burgeoning business and frequent fliers to 1600 Hylan Blvd. coming just to sample the goods, owner Frank Wilkinson has decided to renovate the operation.

This Wednesday, while pins crashed in the backdrop, “The Dish” broadcast live from Rab’s. Up for tasting were the “Steakhouse” wagyu and Pat LaFrieda blended beef patties now coming from this unlikely food destination, long known for its pizza. Since the summer, Labita has rounded out its menu with all-day breakfast, quesadillas, salads and brined-buttermilk soaked boneless chicken preparations served in a crisp tempura.

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‘It has such a rich heritage’: One man reflects on what the S.I. Singles Classic means to him

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
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Bob Garzone posing with a bowling ball

Bobby Garzone captured his only Staten Island Singles Classic crown in 1979. (Staten Island Advance)

With the 45th edition of the Staten Island Singles Classic right around the corner, former champion Bobby Garzone couldn’t help but reflect on the prestigious event, which was created by Donnie Walters, one of the names synonymous with Island bowling.

“Back in 1978 (the inaugural tourney), there weren’t many, if any, singles tourneys, at least none that proved to stand the test of time,” said Garzone, a former Islander, who now resides in Florida. “I was just finishing my years with the US Navy. I was fishing around for a new career which had me doing many different time shifts.

“Donnie was my neighbor for decades but I got to know him much better seeing him when we worked the same hours. He encouraged me to ‘step up my game’, and competing in the Staten Island Singles Classic was the best way to do that.”

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Meet the Team: Chef Joe, Head Chef & Director of Food Operations

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This past year, Rab’s Kitchen was born to introduce fresh, quality, delicious food to enhance the overall guest experience, at your favorite place to bowl, whether it’s to bowl and have fun with friends and family or just stop in for a bite to eat.

We are excited to introduce Chef Joe Labita as the Head Chef and Director of Food Operations at Rab’s Country Lanes.  With over three decades of culinary experience and a passion for quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations, Chef Joe has taken our food offerings to the next level.

In this series of “Meet our Team,” let’s meet Chef Joe…  Here, we ask Chef Joe a series of questions to get to know him better and learn more about his cooking philosophy, favorite chefs, and more.  Join us as we welcome Chef to the Rab’s Family and look forward to the exciting culinary creations he will bring to our menu.

When asked about what inspired him to become a chef, Chef Joe recounted starting to work in the kitchen at 14 years old, washing dishes and watching cooks and chefs work.  He was fascinated by customers coming into the kitchen and complimenting the chef on the food.  He wanted to be that chef.

How do you describe your overall cooking philosophy?
Quality ingredients, not a ton of items in a recipe.  Feature an item, then highlight with flavors.

Name thee three kitchen tools you can’t do without?
Chef’s Knife, Thermocouple, and Robot Coupe (blender).

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Michele Sweeney and Jason Todaro Crowned Annual Valentine’s No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament Champions

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Rab’s is proud to announce Michele Sweeney and Jason Todaro as the 2023 Champions of the Annual Valentine’s No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament.  The 2023 tournament, held in memory of Iona Weisenstein, was a resounding success, attracting a record number of teams from across the tri-state area.

Michele and Jason’s outstanding performance, defeating 186 teams of duos, led them to victory, with a total team score of 1723.  Michele rolled an impressive 865 series, matching up with Jason’s 858 three-game set.  They were presented with the Iona Weisenstein Memorial Cup, along with a prize of $1,200 for their win.

Heather Medoro and Pete Tirado finished in second place with a total score of 1706, while Kristina Fritsch and Steven Bonanno rounded out the top three with a 1705 total series.

During the tournament, three bowlers, Michele Dash, Kristy Pizzimenti, and Jennifer Jansen, rolled perfect 900 no-tap series en-route to their finishes. Jennifer Jansen even rolled two during the event.

“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s Annual Valentine’s No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament,” said Nazareth Laursen, Tournament Director.  “We were honored to hold this event in memory of Iona Weisenstein, who loved this event and competed annually, and we are delighted that so many bowlers came out to bowl.”

For full results, visit: https://bowlatrabs.com/bowling/tournaments/annual-valentines-no-tap-mixed-doubles-tournament/

For more information on upcoming tournaments and events, check out the Up-Coming Events and Tournament Pages here at bowlatrabs.com.

 

The Most Fun Bowling Bars in NYC

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Baseball is America’s pastime, but bowling is its passion. The simple game draws in fans of all ages. Kids bowl at birthday parties and young adults knock down pins over a few beers at midnight bowling.

Never to be outdone, New York City has some of the best bowling bars in the country. These establishments allow patrons to enjoy adult beverages while bowling a few frames of playing games.

This list of the 15 best bowling bars in NYC helps you plan a fun New York City evening.

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