EAT
Salad never tasted so decadent. Salt Creek Grille's new lunch menu is filled with deliciousness, like the Blackened Salmon Caesar. The perfectly-charred filet tops a large, crisp "grille" caesar that can't be beat. Anyone up for a lunch date?; 222-9999

Sabor Cocina Mexicana's Tacos de Camarones ("shrimp tacos" to those of you who took French in high school) feature shrimp grilled in achiote, fresh cabbage and luscious jalapeno crema. Say it with us: "Delicioso!"; 259-9002

Great news! Marston's Restaurant is now open for dinner - and happy hour. Better news! You can order the Meyer's Ranch Organic Beef Burger, topped with grilled onions and cheddar cheese, served on ciabatta with tarragon garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato. Heaven on a bun, we tell ya; 253-9910

Barbecue is as essential a summer element as sunblock. But if you're better at dialing than grilling, call Schreiner's Fine Sausages and ask about their Turn-key BBQ Catering. They'll spice up your gathering with tri tip, barbecued beef, carne asada, polish sausage, jalapeno sausage, chicken sausage, barbecue chicken, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, coleslaw... even plates, napkins and utensils. All you have to do is eat - and take the credit; 818-244-4735

Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. has re-released its Original Stuffed Pizza to commemorate Oggi's 20th anniversary. This classic is stuffed with pepperoni, salami, sliced mushrooms, zucchini, fresh diced tomato, black olives, mozzarella and homemade pizza sauce, then folded over and cooked to a golden brown perfection. Ranch and marinara sauce (for dipping) make it even better; 252-7883

Hacienda Don Cuco's Enchiladas en Mole will remind you of a memorable summer evening: dark, hot and with plenty of spice. Choose from cheese or chicken enchiladas dipped in mole sauce and topped with queso fresco; 252-8074

DRINK
Double fist, meet your match. The Drink Dr. now offers a double barrel machine for parties that require twice the fun - and flavor; 510-5778

The Oaks Grille at TPC is known for fun, must-attend events, and Sunday, September 18 is no different. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., sip and sample four varieties of Patron tequila. The Patron Tasting also features live entertainment and appetizers for only $25 per person. And don't forget about their Friday Night Entertainment Finale - featuring the Acoustic Knuckleheads - on September 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m.; 288-1581

Cheers to the Child & Family Center! In honor of the nonprofit's 35th anniversary, Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Company has brewed a special Anniversary Ale. A portion of each brew's sale will go to the organization, so raise your glass - and have another. It's for a good cause!; 263-9653

At Vino 100, the owners taste a variety of handcrafted wines from around the world and personally select four that they find interesting, different, unique and fun to offer wine club members each month. These are exclusive selections of wines available to Black Bag Wine Club members only and not yet available in the store. As a member, you're invited to attend the Black Bag Wine Club Release Party on the third Tuesday of every month, where you'll sample wines and choose your favorites. Each month you'll take home two bottles of the wines you enjoy most!; 294-6886

PLAY
What are you doing on the last official day of summer? Acting like a kid again, that's what! Stay and play at Mountasia Family Fun Center, which is open Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Unlimited Play Specials will be available all day; 253-4386

Lady Di's Cookies & Sweets has a Back to School special that's worth celebrating: Teachers and students can take 10 percent off their order with mention of Inside SCV. And everyone can rejoice in $1 Cookie Mondays and
$2 Cupcake Tuesdays; 222-9102