P F Chang's China Bistro   

P.F. Chang's first opened its doors in Scottsdale, Ariz., as a way to offer elegance, innovation and authenticity to locals. These qualities generally don't translate well to chain restaurants, but P.F. Chang's has flourished despite the odds. Here, you can enjoy fiery stir-fried spicy chicken, a new take on General Tso's, as well as VIP Cantonese chicken, which mimics Peking duck. Honey shrimp are battered and crispy, and stir-fried Cantonese scallops are seasoned with garlic and yellow chives. Mongolian beef is flash-cooked with scallions and garlic. A full range of wines complements the entrees. Still have room? Polish off your meal with the aptly named Great Wall of Chocolate. P.F. Chang's is no slouch in the decor department, either. The setting is warm and inviting, accented by pieces inspired by the Ming and Tang dynasties. Handpainted murals and low lighting complete the mood. No wonder this place commands such a wait.