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.

Sal's Pizzeria & Mama Maria's

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.

IHOP Hop, Hop, Hop It Goes (in a Peter Cook accent)

TACOS LOPEZ

T - GIVE 2017

Independence Day Barbecue Bash - Brooklyn, New York

The Rainbow arcing the skyline of my block predicted good tidings for the Independence Day Barbecue festivities I was about to attend and the Rainbow was right.

Laura & Stanley prepared some good old fashioned American Eats for the evening.

For instance Baked Beans with Bacon. I behaved myself and did not eat ALL of the Bacon, must leave some for "the others".

The Classic Bacon Cheeseburger.

The Cheddar Cheese was on the bottom of the Burger.

A Burger Bar was on offer much to everyones delight.

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Slices, Fresh Jalapeño Slices, Home Made Picco De Gallo, Pickled Red Pepper, Bermuda Onion and BACON.

and of course Condiments.

Caroline supplied some Delicious Bakery Cookies as well.

At Lauras request I brought some Pocky for the daughters.

POCKY PARTY !!!

And a splendid time was had by all until I was called into work at 2 a.m. but how else would one afford POCKY without work.

FOOD DAY lV 2017

Twas' another marvelous Food Day.

My Bro' Frank and his clan travelled into town to procure some Brooklyn Eats and this is always a joyous occasion with much merriment, conversation and Well,... FOOD

I have only had Spumoni from THE PLACE several times in my life as I do not have a sweet tooth so I can count my Spumoni experiences from The L & B Spumoni Gardens on two hands.

Spumoni Garden - The half tray of Sicilian Squares are unveiled.

Malkito ate 11 of the 12 Slices but we all shared the other one.

Next Stop - Silver Star of which a lifetime of Chinese American Food heritage has been built on.

This is my dish of Chicken with Peanuts flanked by Pork Fried Rice as I continue my journey into the unknown trying dishes I have previously not from their Illustrious Menu.

La Famiglia - (L to R) Malkito, Adrianna, Frank, Maria and my Beautiful God Daughter Amelia.

Taken under the Classic Silver Star Arch.

Malkito still found room for some Chicken Fried Rice after his Eleven Sicilian Slices at L & B Spumoni Garden.

I am kidding around, he may have had the majority,... O.K. 10 Slices.

18th Avenue Bakery, Franks stopover for 7 Layer Cookies and Cream Puffs.

LIONI'S for take home Foods.

I purchased a Dozen Prosciutto Balls.

(6 for $5.00)

Six for Laura's Barbecue and six for the Fridge.

Best Prosciutto Balls in town.