Ah, you've touched on a subject that everyone will love. ;D
So in Chicago (and other places in Illinois):
For great Chicago style stuffed pizza, I recommend Cholie's, a little hole in the wall restaurant located on 53rd Street. They don't have a website, but their pizza is so goooooooood.
Good Thai food can be found at
Thai 55th, which is located on (DUH) 55th Street. Their Satae Chicken is delicious. And they have my smoothies with the tapioca pearls in them. My addiction to them is so bad that they know it's me when I order.
Rajun Cajun, an Indian/Soul food hybrid. I have not eaten here yet, but when I went in to look at their food, I really wanted some. Unfortunately, Jason changed his mind and wanted to leave.
When we were coming back from California this past summer, we ran across a little Mexican restaurant in Peru, Illinois. It was called "Mi Margarita", and yes, they did have Margaritas. I had a banana margarita and some seafood. It was excellent.
Indiana:
Canton House. Good food, good prices, and they always threw in some extra dish just because they liked us.
This is a chain restaurant, but not as well known as the Waffle House.
The Original Pancake House has delicious omelettes and pancakes, although I recommend the item known as the "Dutch Baby".
Gasthof Amish Village has some great Amish food, if you're feeling adventurous. Unfortunately, it's way the hell down in Southern Indiana.
And then you have the assorted
Waffle Houses scattered through the area. Ah, a heart attack in a waffle. I love their sweet iced tea.
Arizona has been covered. Chino Bandido rules.
California (this is going to be fun):
Phil's Fish Market is a staple of the Central Coast. We've known Phil himself for years and years. His place is pretty famous. I recommend the Mediterranean Pasta and the clam chowder.
For good Japanese food, Ichi Riki in Seaside is the best. They use the freshest ingredients for their sushi, and they make the best Oyako Donburi around.
Okay, I'll stop for now and let someone else write some.
