CHICAGO CHIPS 114, Wu Chuan West 4th Street (04) 2378-1726; Hours: 5:30-10 pm (open for lunch in mid-Sept.)

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       This exciting new addition to Taichung's American bistro-style dining scene is the fulfillment of a long dream by the man behind Taichung's successful Little Italy restaurants, Roger Jeng. Located on the Wuchuan Parkway, a few stores down from Little Italy, Chicago Chips follows a formula popularized by places like T.G.I. Friday's, serving hearty portions of all-American food in a suitably-relaxed atmosphere. The tasty, large main courses include Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs (NT$380/half rack, NT$590/full rack) or Chicken; four varieties of fajitas (NT$350-440); Southern Fried Chicken; Rice Pilaf with San Antonio Chili (NT$170); and several varieties of quesadillas (NT$250-280), served with a 10-inch floor tortilla, or two six-inch corn tortillas. There are also plenty of starters, like the Buffalo Wings, Popcorn Shrimp with Mango Salsa, and the very large Ballpark Nachos, with about eight different toppings. The Margaritas are definitely worth trying, too. From mid-September, the restaurant will open for lunch on, at 11:30 a.m.