Golden Dragon Restaurant   

Since 1974, the Wangs have cooked up delicious Chinese Mandarin dishes with flair and fun. Patriarch John Wang has a steady following of suburban families and couples who show up for the four-course family dinners, while local business types often come in for the fast and friendly three-course lunch specials. Although the interior looks somewhat formal, don't come dressed up because this is a casual place. Start your meal with a drink from the small bar that serves strong, tropical concoctions such as the mai tai, blue Hawaii and Singapore sling. For celebrations, order the double scorpion, a giant rum and juice punch served in a ceramic volcano that's lit on fire. The waiters, dressed in tuxedo black, are superb at timing the next course and putting away your mounds of leftovers in those little white boxes. The upbeat feeling and great food here make it perfect for celebrating birthdays or Mom's long-awaited promotion. There's even a banquet room in the back that seats up to 100 guests.