Fong report

Tonight was Fong night. I'd been hearing about Fong's Pizza for quite some time - a delicioso combo of two of my fave foods - Chinese and Pizza. Tonight was the night. It's just off Court Avenue (north) on 4th Street. If you've ever been to the Farmer's Market - it's that street where the famous breakfast burritos are served.

Here is the link to their website - it's most complete!
http://fongspizza.com/home.html

Not a big place - with a longish bar and several booths in the front room, and a few booths and tables in the back room. Cozy. Most of the booths were full when we arrived about 6 p.m. We ended up sitting at a corner table by a group of guys who were rather loud, but quite entertaining to listen to (and we got to because it was hard to talk over them..).

Paul sits by their Cityview awards

Paul had a Blue Moon, and I stuck with good 'ol H2O. We shared crab Rangoon as an appetizer - three flakey pastries filled with creamy rich filling. We settled on Thai Chicken pizza, size small with white (not wheat), thin crust. It was just the right size for the two of us. Tasty - with peanut sauce that was a little hot - spicy. I ended up full yet not stuffed. Just right!

The table right next to us was filled with a gaggle of happy, beer drinking men (Pabst Tallboys)

Our waiter was a pleasant chap. The noise level dropped considerably when the fellas next to us headed out about 15 minutes prior to our departure. Ahhh, my ears were relieved.

Paul and I considered what type of rating system we might come up with for our critique of the food/bevvie joints we're trying out whilst living temporarily in the East Village.

Paul suggested Moki heads (Moki was our dog, a West Highland Terrier RIP). Nope, we can't use Moki, nor Odie heads (our present wiener dog). Neither have met a meal they didn't like! With that rating system, every restaurant/pub would always get the top rating!

But so far Paul and I haven't met a meal here during our quest that we haven't liked. (Paul has gotten up close and personal with a few wings that didn't agree with him...).

• Dos Rios really good (it's up on Court Ave. on the West Side of the river)
• Zombie Burger - good burgers, fries are soggy with really good dipping sauce. They need Gus and Donna King of Creston's own Elm's Club to teach them how to cook fries!
• Legends okay, but is a corporate joint, so nothing special...
• Court Avenue Brewing - only had appetizers, good
• Jethro's by Drake - really good! Ribs to die for. Didn't yet try the wings, must try those! The scalloped corn is really excellent.
• Baby Boomers - great breakfast
• Locust Tap - great local tap, no food but had to mention it, because we enjoyed it so...
• Capital City Pub and Hot Dog - good dogs, wings not so great
• Embassy Suites bar/restaurant - really good ham and bean soup, wings not good
• and I love The Continental for lunch - blackened chicken, and Tuesday is Taco Day
• We also hit Cheesecake Factory one Friday night - I had the skinny burger. Doing the healthy eating thing. It was really good, along with a side salad. Plus I looked longingly at the cheesecake.
• and now Fong's - I will go back there. Good place!

I look protective of my pie, no?

Note- Paul G. Goldsmith selected some new glasses which arrived recently. Note the stylish frames...as he speaks to Gary Bucklin, radio announcer from Creston Radio at last weekend's St. Malachy Auction. My man is stylin'!

Paul and the mouth of Creston talk sports