Eric’s Restaurant

Much better-than-average Chinese with fresh Cali flavors. Large portions of mango prawns, Hunan lamb, moo shoo chicken, hot-and-sour soup ladled tableside at don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it speed. Converted airy Victorian with big bay windows is refreshingly garish-free, almost classy even. Lunch specials are a bargain at $6 per plate. Oh Eric, if only you didn’t live so far away. Caveats: Get's noisy on weekend nights, rushed service, tough parking.