EAT
Sabor Cocina Mexicana's Tijuana Caesar Salad is our new ladies-lunch favorite. Grilled organic chicken rests on a bed of crisp romaine and is topped with parm and croutons. Mmmm... is it noon yet?; 259-9002
Can't decide? Then don't!
Hacienda don Cuco's Fajitas Especial features a scorching griddle filled with three delicious flavors: beef, chicken and shrimp freshly prepared in an orange-zest achiote spice and served with beans and your choice of tortillas; 252-8074
The Social's Osso Buco, served with mushroom risotto a la Milanese and sauteed vegetables, is melt-in-your-mouth good. Savor it with one of their over 100 famous martinis; 799-9155
Oggis Pizza & Brewing Co. is a hungry diner's new Tuesday night destination. Join them for Taco Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., where Fish Tacos are only $1.95 each and Beef Tacos are only $1.50. There will be discounted Coronas and margaritas to help you wash them down, too; 252-7883
Do an extra lap or a super-good deed - whatever it takes to justify trying all of
Lady Di's Cookies & Sweets 10 new, delectable cupcake flavors (bringing the total to 25!). Large cupcakes start at only $2.50 and now include the following delicious selections: Mint Genache, Nutella Delite, Orange Blossom, Toffee Crunch, Bacon!, Mounds Bar, Cookies & Cream, Pumpkin Magic, Shark Attack and Mango Madness; 222-9102
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant (in Canyon Country
252-5599) and
Presidente Mexican Grill (in Saugus 297-7244) have a trifecta of divine flavors you've gotta try. The Tres Enchiladas plate includes a cheese enchilada with red chile sauce, a chicken enchilada with rich sour cream sauce and a tender pork enchilada accented with a chili verde sauce. Rice, beans and guacamole rounded out the dish.
DRINK
Grab a cold one at
Salt Creek Grille's Tapped Out Tuesdays, when half-price bottled and draft beers are served from 4 p.m. to close; 222-9999
You already know that
California Pizza Kitchen is the place for great eats, but did you know that CPK also has incredible drinks? Our fave is the Asian Plum Martini. This exotic taste of the orient is made with Pearl Plum vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Pair it with their Lettuce Wraps; 259-2082
PLAY
Get out your calendars and call a babysitter, because you now have plans on Friday, March 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stop by
Vino 100 for "Meet the Winemaker: Toolbox Wine Company." The cost is only $20 and funds benefit Habitat for Humanity; 294-6886
Bake You Happy has established their dominance in Food Network's "Cupcake Wars," and now they're ready to create knockout custom cakes for your special occasion; 255-5100
Sake Bistro & Lounge serves more than some of the best steaks, seafood and sushi in town. They serve fun. Experience live music every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9:30 p.m. With seven bands scheduled this month, you'll have your pick of '80s, '90s, Dance Rock, R&B, Classic Rock, Soul and more. Grab a Classic Long Pour cocktail and enjoy the show; 255-SAKE (7253)