Recommended

You should check these places out. Listed in chronological order of dining experiences.

Chevy's - Reliable tex mex. I know it's not authentic but it's tasty.
Irie Cafe - Jamacan home cooking. Good value.
Speakeasy - Good music, great decor & good quality food.
Shui Wah - Good dim sum here
Panang - Get your M'sian favourites in Chinatown
Pho Bar - Get your Vietnamese pho fix in Glendale Heights
The Melting Pot - Fondue fun.
Wonton Gourmet - Great HK wonton noodles
Jockey's Wok'n'Roll - Decent dim sum & Chinese out in the 'burbs.
The Black Ram - Quality Steaks
Hong Kong Cafe - Good stuff here if you know what to order
La Tasca - Steer clear of the paellas. Tapas aren't bad.