"Iron Chef" contestant Tyson Wong Ophaso plucks organic veggies from local farmers' markets for curries and seafood dishes

Pizzas with whole-milk mozzarella and more than 20 available toppings, half-pound burgers, and veal marsala with penne pasta

Upscale Italian eatery serves pasta, fish, and meat dishes along with housemade desserts

Coffee specialists roast beans each morning to go along with fresh baked goods, salads, and sandwiches with housemade spreads

Fried scallops nestled in a bed of hand-cut fries, slow-roasted prime rib, and baked chicken with cran-raisin bread stuffing

Kebabs, stews & hummus served in brightly hued eatery with wall of mirrors & crimson drapes

Korean--style short ribs, crispy duck & lobster tempura rolls sate stomachs amid purple walls, cherry-red couches & golden Buddha statue

Fresh pastas and American food served at a restaurant with 20 HDTVs, live entertainment, and an outdoor patio

Extensive menu of beloved Chinese-restaurant standbys, such as chop suey and chow mein, as well as special dishes of kebabs and seafood

Pizzas with vine-ripened-tomato sauce and hand-tossed crusts available at 12 Sacramento-area locations