Since 1976, Ralph Murphy’s recipe for pan-fried chicken has remained unchanged. The $19.95 fried chicken dinner gets you soup, salad, cornbread, and an entrée of pan-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas, veggies, and a buttermilk biscuit. Dessert, usually fruit shortcake, is included. 79860 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes 760-345-6242; www.murphsgaslight.com Tropicale is a swinging scene at Amado Road and S. Indian