FOOD DAY Vl 2019

And with the melodious chiming of the Unusually Contorted Crispy Noodle does the ushering in of Food Day Six begin.

Silver Star is a mainstay and Rule number one of Food Day for as long as they remain established and we do hope this will be for a Very Long Time.

Frank ordered some Dem Sem (this is the way it is spelled on their Menu) as an appetizer but was eaten along with his main Entree Shrimp in Lobster Sauce (not pictured) with Pork Fried Rice and an Egg Roll. 

Two more orders of Dem Sem along with a Quart of House Special Fried Rice and a Quart of Wonton Soup was also requested to go for a late night snack back home.

Beef with Snow Pea Pods flanked by an Egg Roll and Pork Fried Rice Lunch special portion.

The Architect of Food Day, Fearless Leader and all around Silver Star enthusiast Frank (A.O.F.).

This would have been a visit to Silver Star but to make it Food Day takes a few things. Firstly it must be planned as a Food Day, secondly Food must be Eaten and thirdly a visit must be made to the 18th avenue Bakery on 60th street for some take out Pastries.

In this case half a pound of 7 layer cake (cake ? well these are Franks words and there is a cake version of the Cookie), assorted Italian Cookies and 3 pounds of Cream Puffs (Cannoli Cream filled) was procured for the family. My God Daughter Amelia has grown quite an affinity for the Cream Puff incidentally and can chow down about 67 in one sitting.

And of course a Meal is not complete without Dessert. In this instance being Pistachio and Strawberry Ice Cream.

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.

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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.

CHRISTMAS 2016

Roast Beast - Caroline outdid herself once again, so much so that we had no room to Eat Dinner after the appetizers were served and hastily devoured (in a gentle person fashion of course). The Roast Beast was done to perfection accompanied by a gathering of La Potato Y Carrots.

Seafood Assortment Appetizer - This was Shrimp and Lobster Claws served with a Dill/Mustard/Vinegar based Sauce and was aimed towards Cristina's pre-Dinner Fulfillment synapses, not that the rest of us did not indulge.

Matzoh Ball Soup - This was Delicious but truth be told I had it as a leftover and added perhaps too much Dill Weed accompanied by a Dash of Pepper after checking the reheated temperature so cannot truly report on its savoriness. Most Fine Indeed after the fact and Caroline doesn't mess around.

Let us not forget for Dessert there was home made Italian layer Cookies and Greek Sugar Cookies.

Cranberry Bread - This fell under the "Too Much" Food and not served as we were all Bloated from the gist of Appetizers (and Champagne) pre-Dinner but Cristina was enjoying a Slice here & there for Breakfast the next morning and room for a Slice was certainly made in my appetite, I felt this would be perfectly complimented with a Schmear (Sandwich style) of Cream Cheese.

Guess What ? I was Right.

12/24/16 Christmas Eve - Sea Breeze Fish Market was out of Salmon Pinwheels just a day prior to Christmas Eve Dinner and quite the crowd of shoppers were lined up outside mongering for their Seafood so Cristina told me on the phone "Don't worry about it, we can go to Silver Star instead" and that is exactly what we did, and We Loved it. 

No Mess, No Clean Up.

Yes there is a sense of achievement in Cooking for persons but for once I exited fulfilled, happy, in the spirit of the holiday and not even one drop of dishwashing liquid used. 

(Well afterwards at home but only for minor things).

Above is my Dinner of Chicken with Black Bean Sauce, Egg Roll and Pork Fried Rice.

Cristina enjoyed a new Dish to herself and even surprised the Chef by ordering Shrimp with Peppers & Onions which it seems is an rarely ordered plate due to the slight confusion that ensued but in Silver Star fashion was placated in under 10 seconds.

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It is high time for a Silver Star entry on here,... Well,... Just Because.

10/10/16 (Cristina 2 year Anniversary Dinner).

Here we witness the Number 8 Combination Platter.

As of late I have been Hobnobbing as it were as an innocent bystander spying upon "other" peoples Culinary orders amidst visual viewing and audioception listening pre-soup time and the Number 8 is the clear frontrunner and for good reason as well.

Number 8 - Barbecued Spare Ribs, Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Egg Roll and of course the Appetizer portion of Soup. ($11.95).

Egg Roll (this photo should get the Pulitzer prize).

#19 - Beef with Oyster Sauce Combination Platter.

This was just grand as I was expecting the traditional "throw in a ton of vegetables to pad it out" but that was not the case. Strictly succulent Beef in Oyster Sauce which was actually Brown Gravy with no trace of Oyster Sauce but I did not complain and took some leftovers home as well.

Accidental photo titled "napkin on thigh"

10/15/16 - Shin Godzilla aftershow meal.

Above we see two of the mightiest Soups a Restaurant has to offer.

(Hot & Sour & Wonton)

The Won Ton Soup is served in proper Won Ton Broth as opposed to the run of the mill everyotherchineserestaurantusesit Chicken Broth (no offense to chicken broth but lets save that for chicken soup) and the Hot & Sour Soup speaks for itself chanting "eatme, eatme".

#17 - Roast Pork with Mushrooms in Brown Gravy Combination Platter.

In all honesty I know what I like and I like what I know sofar as the Silver Star Menu goes but in a transcendental state variety is where the mind and palette takes me heedingly as life is only a limited time and SO,...

What I am trying to type is that I am trying different things off of the Menu but my heart is with the Chow Mein and whatnot.

BUT I know What I Like so very soon it will be back to Chow Mein.

The Roast Pork with Mushrooms was Immaculate but did I expect anything less ? 

At one point I mentioned to Frank that "If you look up Tender Pork Medallion" in the dictionary this photo turns up.

I Love these dishes, next up might be the Chef's Specialties Menu and I do stress "might" as this is the Classic Chow Mein Joint of yore and when in France do as they do in Silver Star wich translated means "order Chow Mein".

Facing the Dining area right outside of the Kitchen is the S.S.S.S. (Secret Silver Star Stash).

Subgum Abounds.

Silver Star In Almost Full Swing (photo taken with camera positioned just over the S.S.S.S. bunker).

Noodlezilla Amok.

Shin Godzilla to whet the appetite.

11/10/16 - Today is my Birthday and of all the Restaurants to choose I choose Silver Star.

WHY ?

Because They RULE.

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What was most heartwarming and tummy filling of this event (which is in the least annual and possibly even quad annual if not more) was the fact that Amelia and Markito were present.

And so the two Brooklyn boys marched forth with foresight and knowledge of what lay ahead but Maria and Frank's children had great gastronomical approval along the path.

Markito rated L & B Spumoni Garden with a 20 on a scale of 10 and inhaled 4 Slices (count em' 4) on our first stop. Amelia got in on the Spumoni action as well but ask me on Food Day Vlll how she loves the Slices and Spumoni for her details, this is yet to come.

A full Pie at L & B Spumoni Gardens as shot through the window/serving area.

Next stop, Willoughby (Silver Star).

The Wonton Soup with a segmented & contorted Noodle afloat.

It remains so easy to get my regular order of Chow Mein but I am bent on trying new things from the menu.

Here is Chicken with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce.

Yes, it was Delicious.

The regular for Frank and the bartender knows his name.

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. Top flight and first class.

An unusually contorted Crispy Soup Noodle on parade.

Maria's Shrimp & Garlic Sauce.

Amelia & Mister Silver Star.

"looks like we're not in Kansas anymore".

In anticipation of receiving his "Paul Sorvino" Sandwich (Sausage & Broccoli Rabe) Frank happily extends an Manhattan Special Coffee Soda amidst the Stuffed Breads.

(La Familia) Maria, Frank, Amelia & Markito.

Amelia wears the pants in this family but Frank orders the FOOD on this massive FOOD DAY 3.

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The obligatory Quarterly (or more than) posting concerning Silver Star Restaurant.

Here we see a quartet of Dem Sem in their natural habitat generously enrobed in Oyster Sauce and adorned with Diced Scallion.

Today was a farewell party for Charlie (moving away) and a survival party for me (positive medical news) and we got our wires crossed as to the "Why" because above all this was a chance to get together at one of our favorite culinary places since childhood.

BARBECUED SPARE RIBS - 

Silver Star is widely known for their greatness in tackling this Porkalicious Dish of staggering Tastiness and it is done oh so right, my only regret is I forgot to dip my Wib into some House Duck Sauce but these are so Scrumptiously Juicy and overflowing with Flavor that I did not even notice or consider this fact until nearly 24 hours later.

Perfection in Ribs.

After our Soup selection we meandered amongst conversation and appetizers. 

What with the place getting exponentially crowded by the second (see video below) the service slacked in pace to no complaints from us as there was Dem Sem, Ribs and the Classic Chicken In Foil to be had.

The Chicken In Foil.

"Why did you switch off your targeting computer"

We were plenty full from the appetizers and conversation about "Fawlty Towers" (actually that came later) but Cristina & I could not exit without a Taste of Chicken Chow Mein and Pork Fried Rice as only they make it to my knowledge. 

I really must return to Wo Hop very soon to compare.

Cristina's Hot & Sour Soup and my Wonton Soup, Jamie & Charlie also had Wonton as the first dish on the table as we perused our menu's.

Charlie & the Ghost.

The Wrecking Crew - (L to R) some guy, Jamie, Kenny and Charlie.

All sporting t-shirts that RULE and of course Kenny in a Classy.

All Heaven Broke Loose.

The Video titles speak for themselves.

He speaks Wisdoms.

7/12/16 - Silver Star to go (just over a week later) - A plethora of the "must haves" even though Cristina and I did skimp on the Pork Fried Rice this time. Chicken Chow Mein, Roast Pork Lo Mein, White Rice, Hot & Sour Soup and Dem Sem but there was a newer player on the team this night of which I am a longtime fan but had never tried from Silver Star.

I knew they wouldn't let me down, most Delicious Roast Pork with Bean Sprouts I may have ever had.

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