San Jose-
La Villa- Italian and more some of the best Rav's you will ever eat. I grew up down there and we eat there every weekend until we moved. Now when I go down I gotta bring an ice chest and bring some back for the family.
Lake Tahoe-
I think its called Lake Tahoe Pizza or South Lake, but it was very good. On the North shore another place I dont know the name to, but its like a resort right on the Lake, very upscale. Great steaks.
Chicago-
Ditkas,Harry Carey's - had very good Pork chops and Porterhouse.
Giordano's Pizza is amazing.
Portillio's has a little bit of everything but the Hot Dogs were top notch.
Sac/Roseville/Citrus Heights/Lincoln-
Austins Steak house inside Thunder Valley is more hit and miss and service can be horrible, but when they are on its good.
Carvers - great Steak.
I like Claimjumpers- a lot but I have had better food but would suggest anyone to go.
Ciros Pizza- The Mountain Top is the best in Sac for my money.
Pacioccos- Italian Deli and great Paninis and BLT.