STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you grew up on the North Shore or have lived on Staten Island for more than five years, reference to the restaurant that lives at 120 Bay St. in St. George is likely just "Cargo." And because that nickname drops so frequently on his place, proprietor Eddie Gomez whole-heartedly embraces the moniker.

In late May, the restaurant known as "120 Bay Cafe" for the last five years -- a reference to its address, of course -- earned red lettering with the revived logo of former "Cargo Cafe" on its front window. It comes courtesy of Dave Derwin.

Rest assured, the premises are tended by the same owner and the same chef, another entity that goes by a single name. And that man is just "Farington."

Chef Farington Coonghe happily succumbs to the "Cargo" allusion -- he celebrates 25 years in this very kitchen come next year. And he commemorates the good ol' days of his career along with a few new menu items. He ticks off the new, albeit vintage dishes coming next week on the specials.

"There's the Cargo Pork Chop," says Farington, a double-cut chop with parmesan-sage-custard, applesauce and brown gravy.

"I'm doing grilled tuna with roasted red peppers over spinach with Pinot Grigio-cream sauce," says the chef.

"For spring and summer, it's 'Fruit and Chicken' -- sauteed chicken with asparagus, strawberries, mango, shallots, a touch of cream and wild berry-goat cheese on top," he adds.

With a silky cream sauce spiked with sweet berry flavor, Farington includes with the combination asparagus slivers sliced on the bias. It adds a bit of crunch to the dish as does the crispy, pan-fried flour coating on its sauteed chicken chunks.

Farington is quite pleased with traditions of the new Cargo -- specifically the regularly featured music of local artist and "Clam Night." For instance, "Jazz Night" on Saturday, June 10 will feature Lou Hoff, Anthony Fazio, Kris Kaiser, Steve Ascolese, Jimmy Labita and Joe Piazza along with additional guests. There's a $5 cover charge and a late-night jam session along with that.

As for "Clam Night," Farington says he shucks over 400 clams for the monthly event which starts at 5 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

"For $9.95, you get seven clams. I make baked clams, Clams Casino and raw clams. We sell out...around 7 p.m.," says Farmington.

120 Bay Cafe, ahem, "Cargo" is located at 120 Bay St., St. George; 718-273-7770, 120BayCafe.com.