CHILD'S PLAY

Juiced up for foodie flick julie & julia? hit cézanne resto at le merigot beach hotel in santa monica to celebrate the culinary queen's birthday with a three-course prix fixe menu ($40) from childs' seminal cookbook, mastering the art of french cooking. the francophile fare includes scallops and mushrooms in wine sauce, beef braised in red wine, and a carmelized apple puff. august 15th. cézanne at le merigot hotel and spa. 1740 ocean avenue. near pico. 310.395.9700. www.lemerigothotel.com