EAT
"Show Me the Money!" Edition
"Shut up. Just shut up. You had [us at $1 Cookie Mondays at Lady Di's Cookies]." (Oh, yeah. And "Hello." You had us at "Hello!"); 222-9102

"You... You complete me..." almost as well as the New Express Lunch Menu at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant in Canyon Country (252-5599) and Presidente Mexican Grill in Saugus (297-7244). Feel "complete" for only $7.25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You ever get the feeling that Salt Creek Grille is doin' one of those, "Help me. Help me help you," things? Here they go again. They've lowered their menu prices and added a dozen new (and delicious) affordable menu items like Alaskan Amber Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Homemade Meat Lasagna, Herb Crusted Tofu Piccata, Chardonnay Chicken and 10oz Bone-In Filet Mignon; 222-9999

"If this [points to stomach] is empty, this [points to head] doesn't matter," so head over to Submarina, where family meal deals are only $19.99 (includes four 6-inch sub simple sandwiches and four regular drinks) and catering orders over $50 are 20 percent off with the mention of Inside SCV. Savor the flavor of California vine-ripened produce, real avocados - and even sprouts!; 259-4SUB (4782)

Kids Eat Free @...
New Moon on Saturday and Sunday - all day! - with the purchase of any entree. For little people 10 and under; 257-4321

Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company on Mondays with the purchase of one adult meal, through August;
252-7883


DRINK
"Trivial Pursuit" EditionQ: What kind of margarita is prepared by a "doctor" who makes house calls?
A: A margarita from The Drink Dr.; 250-6106

Q: What restaurant is known for cracking 6,000 extra-large farm fresh eggs each week, but also has the best Bloody Mary in town?
A: Egg Plantation; 255-8222

PLAY
"Get Out of the House Already!" Edition
Hey Couch Potato. Just because you didn't miss a day of Shark Week doesn't mean you're an expert on all things ocean. Get out and sniff a little salty air on an Anacapa Island Kayak Tour aboard the Sunfish. This kid-friendly (12 and up) trip departs out of the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard. Encounter whales, sea lions, dolphins and birds and check out sea caves, reefs, weathered cliffs and... just maybe... Jaws?; 805-290-5371

Tom Silberkleit, award-winning editor and publisher for Wine House Press (Sonoma) travels to Vino 100 on Friday, August 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of a national book signing tour and wine-tasting event. We know you'll enjoy listening to Tom's behind-the-scenes stories and learning about the hidden secrets of California wine country over a glass of wine. Both the picturesque Northern California edition covering Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, along with the information-packed Central Coast edition covering Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, will be available. Wine tasting with wines from Paso Robles will be poured. All for only $10 a person! Or visit Vino 100 during their new extended hours (Monday and Tuesday 11 to 7, Wednesday and Thursday 11 to 8, Friday and Saturday 11 to 9); 294-6886

If 20 percent off your entire food bill on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday doesn't inspire you to pick up the car keys and head over to The Social, we give up. Grab the coupon on page 61 for additional motivation; 799-9155