Here, in no particular order (what’s more fun than whimsy?!), we celebrate a handful of restaurants that understand how to go big on a good time. Because when dining out is also your night out ...

chow mein and chow fun; and lots of eggs, pork chops, chicken cutlets, and Spam. Much of the food is aimed at a breakfast and lunch crowd. S. Wan occupies a walk-down premises. S. Wan’s spare ...