Review of Wonderful Chinese

I did eat at Wonderful Chinese in Elk Grove last Friday and the food and service were good.  We were seated right away in a booth.  We had the dinner specials which allow you to chose an entree and receive won ton soup, egg rolls, fried won tons and steamed or fried rice.  We chose Szechuan Chicken, and Beef and Broccoli as the entrees.  I thought the Beef and Broccoli had an aroma not too pleasing.  I was told it was the Oyster Sauce.  I didn't like it but others in my party did like it.  I loved the Szechuan Chicken, except I am not a fan of mushrooms.  I will go back - we always do - and tell them to hold the shrooms.

While we were there I noticed that the two businesses next door in the strip mall were closing.  One is a small Japanese convenience store called Koryu Mart that I always wondered how it stayed in business.  Everytime I went next door to eat the place looked empty.  Next to that is the Hallmark store.  That is closing and many things inside are 60% off.  I guess when your house is in foreclosure you just aren't interested in buying the small knick-knacks for your house this store sold. 

Good Bye Campbell Soup - South Sac Will Miss You

In a previous blog post I described how local politicians had brought home "the bacon."  Now it must be said that state politicians are burning the bacon.  Read on. 

According to this article, the Campbell Soup plant in South Sac is beginning its promised job cuts: 290 workers by February 1st, then more by May 1st, and another cut by July 1st.

Why the closure? Higher Taxes? The California Air Resources Board's forced Cap and Trade auction for green house gas emission credits (which is another tax IMO)? Or just the high cost of doing business in California?

Legislators should find out and fix the problem so more businesses won't leave California.

Where to Eat This Friday?

I usually eat out on Friday evenings, and it's time to start thinking about where to go this Friday.  I'm leaning towards a restaurant in Elk Grove called Wonderful Chinese.  It's in a strip mall off of Bond and Hwy 99, but I have always found the food and service to be great.  Here are the reviews from Yelp.   I know this isn't a South Sac place, but it's pretty darn close. 

Local Politicians Bring Home the Bacon: A South Sac Rail Extension

Thanks to federal funding, secured by local politicians, RT's Blue line will get a new station at Cosumnes River College.  The story is here. 

It is hoped that the line will bring 1,700 jobs to the region (of course jobs to construct the line are only temporary), and will cause businesses to pop up near the rail line and new station.  It is also hoped that the rail line, which will allow South Sac residents to ride to downtown Sac, will alleviate traffic on Hwy 99. 

I would like to see a bicycle path parallel to the rail line.  Sacramento area bicyclists need a north-south corridor to get from Elk Grove/South Sac to Downtown Sacramento - where lots of us work.  Can we build bike paths in addition to rail lines?  But that is asking too much. 

South Area Service Office Vacant?

The purpose of the South Sacramento Service Area office is to work with the community to:
improve County responsiveness to residents and businesses, identify and respond to community concerns, and improve the physical appearance, vitality and quality of life in our neighborhoods.

The office is located at:
7000 65th Street, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95823

But this notice appears on the website link:  "The South Area Position is currently vacant"
Maybe you can contact our South Sac supervisors to find out why:  Supervisor Jimmie Yee, and Supervisor Don Nottoli.

South Sacramento Community Planning Advisory Council

Want to know what's going on in South Sac?  Attend one of the County advisory council meetings.  The South Sacramento Community Planning Advisory Council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 - 10 p.m.  The meeting place is:

Sheriff Community Room
7000 65th Street, Suite B
Sacramento CA 95823

There is a special meeting tonight.  Here is the agenda for January 16th.

Superb Subs in South Sac?

I'll probably eat at Superb Subs tonight.  It's in South Sac a few blocks north of Calvine on Elk Grove Florin.  Don't let the outside of this strip mall place fool you.  "Amazing" is the only word I can think of to describe this place.  The name "Superb Subs" is deceptive, too.  It has an incredibly diverse menu.  Sure you can get delicious subs, but my favorite is the Indian curry.  Yes, that's right, curry.  with naan.  Or maybe I'll get the Kung Pao Chicken or a quesadilla.   Like I said, truly amazing.  It's small inside, so you may want to plan to take your order to go.