May 28, 2018

THE SPAGHETTI BALL - Sal's Pizzeria & Mama Maria's Restaurant - Brooklyn, New York



I was asking about the Potato Croquettes as they were in Egg Roll form and had seen this previously and the counterperson in conversation showed me the neighboring Rice Ball and Spaghetti Ball.

Spaghetti Ball ?

I do not believe I have heard of such a Beast or rarely have.

This wins big time as a table snack or appetizer ($2.75) and is exactly what you would expect. Breaded Spaghetti in Marinara Sauce a la Rice Ball with some mild grated Cheese and perhaps Mozzarella but only just the taste of it and just the right amount, Cristina lost out on having her half unheated because the Garlic aroma really did come out after improperly and lazily microwaving my half and she had hers at room temperature.


Do not know if I will ever get back to Sal & Maria's place but if I do I shall certainly be purchasing more than one.

April 16, 2018

FOOD DAY V 2018


The "Square" from Da Vinci still remains quite unbeatable and this is always a stop on Food Day as my Bro' Frank does make a long trek to his old stomping grounds a few times a year to celebrate this occasion and as you can see I forgot to capture a photo before chomping in a bit.

Do Not Blame Me. Blame The Greatness of the Square.


An 18th avenue staple for many years


We then proceeded to Silver Star Restaurant which is also an 18th avenue staple that precedes Da Vinci by about twenty years and remains quite an enigmatic and formidable experience.

Unfortunately I felt under the weather so got mine to go after the fact (more below).


Proper Won Ton Soup.
NOT Chicken Broth.


Did not get exactly what I wanted but it was fine.

Ordered Pork Fried Rice in Black Bean Sauce with Bean Sprouts (mind you this is not on the menu),
So I was being a daring invenionist but that is what I was served.

I was proposing a pile of Fried Rice all mixed together so no complaints here.

Had no appetite but took it to go but did enjoy a can of Coke and good conversation.


Markito chose a plate of Chow Mein of which I sung its praises but did not work for his taste. Adrianna ordered Chicken with Broccoli with Fried Rice which was a winner and Frank ordered his Shrimp with Lobster Sauce of which he knows he does love.