Welcome to the rota, Chang Jiang

Tucked away. My eyes always open to new Chinese takeout since either my tastebuds or cooking methods changed since the big virus visited us in 2020, little place Chang Jiang landed on my to-visit list a bit back when I noticed it sandwiched between various time-tested shops in a strip plaza that time won’t quite…

Tasty noodles and dumplings

Interesting decor. Given an open choice for a dinner selection for a birthday celebration with my dear wife Karen, terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic fiancée George Three, I went with an Asian fusion spot on Erie Boulevard that’s been on my mind since it took over a crab joint earlier this year. Or maybe it…

A new routine: Friday lunch at the library

Day-by-day, I’m settling into the routines of working as a communications specialist at the Liverpool Public Library. Yes, I’m again talking lunchtime here. Early on, I posted about the lovely two-block walk to eat on the bench by the Onondaga Lake Park marina. Not on Fridays, though. Not anymore. On the final work day of…

Me and Chinese

I have a weak spot for Chinese food. There, I said it. So when I get two weekdays off in a row from the store, and my dear wife Karen is working at SMG, well … The allure of Chinese for lunch is pretty darn strong. Last week, I had a 10:30 a.m. vanity appointment…

It’s time for the golf league to start! Ka-boom

The Commish has been busy since the last time we made the ups and downs of Northern Pines in Cicero last September for our little golf league. Tweaks and changes for 2015, all good. The biggest was moving our weekly get-together for nine holes one day earlier, to Monday nights, scheduled start time, 5:45 p.m.…