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WHERE TO EAT FOR EVERY TASTE AND OCCASION

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4 WHERE TO DINE 44 LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA 68 LEON’S AT ON THE COVER For every taste and occasion DESERT PRINCESS Pinzimini at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa 46 MARIO’S ITALIAN CAFÉS Sweet shrimp and pappardelle pasta with garden- 12 BEST OF THE BEST 69 MATCHBOX grown basil and tomato coulis. The best restaurants 48 THE NEST PALM SPRINGS Photography: Brian Leatart as selected by our readers ON THIS PAGE 50 PURPLE ROOM 70 THE NEW YORK 16 BE OUR GUEST COMPANY RESTAURANT Wally’s Desert Turtle. Photography: Jon Edwards Visit desert resorts and hotels 52 ROY’S RESTAURANT to savor some of the valley’s 71 PALM GREENS CAFÉ 54 RUTH’S CHRIS Follow us for the latest on food, fi nest menus fashion, and news: STEAK HOUSE 72 PIZZERIA VILLAGIO 22 ACQUA PAZZA AND LULU ITALIAN KITCHEN 56 SHERMAN’S DELI & BAKERY Indicates to watch a video at CALIFORNIA BISTRO www.palmspringslife.com 73 POMME FRITE 58 SPENCER’S RESTAURANT 24 BELLATRIX @palmspringslife 74 ROCKWOOD GRILL 60 STUFT PIZZA BAR & GRILL 26 CHOP HOUSE & BLUE STAR LOUNGE facebook.com/palmspringslife 62 TRIO RESTAURANT AND BAR pinterest.com/palmspringslife 28 CIRCA 59 75 SIROCCO 64 CALIFORNIA PIZZA Palm Springs Life magazine on 30 DON DIEGO’S 76 VUE GRILLE & BAR KITCHEN plus.google.com OF INDIAN WELLS 77 WASABI 65 CATALAN MEDITERRANEAN 32 ELMER’S RESTAURANT CUISINE 78 DINING MAP 34 FIGUE MEDITERRANEAN 66 EUROPA RESTAURANT RESTAURANT 80 GUIDE TO MEMBER RESTAURANTS 67 JOHNNY COSTA’S 36 HOG’S BREATH INN ©2014 Desert Publications Inc. Milton W. Jones, Publisher; RISTORANTE Franklin W. Jones, Associate Publisher; Joan Page McKenna, 38 JACKALOPE RANCH Editor; Richard Vaughn, Art Director; Olga Reyes, Managing Editor; Gracie De La Paz, Emma B. Reyna Advertising Art Directors; Marco Moracha, Digital Imaging; Laura Reyes, 40 KAISER GRILLE Production Manager; Juan Carlos Serrano, Production Assistant; Steven Biller, Editorial Director. Every eff ort 42 KOBE JAPANESE has been made to ensure the accuracy of information STEAK HOUSE provided in this publication. Desert Publications Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy of information supplied by this publication, advertisers, organizations, or individual contributors. The publisher is not responsible for loss or damage to unsolicited editorial or photography. 303 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262, 760-325-2333; FAX: 760-325-7008; www.palmspringslife.com

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Inspired. Fresh. Innovative. Award-winning. The wealth of restaurant choices in the Coachella Valley refl ects the region’s growing signifi cance on the culinary scene. From Zagat-rated cuisine and Wine Spectator–worthy cellars to hip patios and retro lounges, the array of local venues satisfi es every diner’s cravings. Explore, enjoy, and embark on a culinary journey through the desert. Your plate awaits you at these fi ne establishments.

— Joan Page McKenna

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LET THE EXPERTS HELP YOU DECIDE

For an in-depth look at dining in the Coachella Valley, visit www.palmspringslife.com Watch videos of local chefs preparing their masterpieces, and explore the excellent dining options available in the desert.

SEE VIDEO OF CHEFS IN ACTION AT: Acqua Pazza and Lulu California Bistro Bellatrix at the Classic Club Castelli’s Ristorante Chop House Circa 59 at Riviera Palm Springs The Crab Pot Don Diego’s of Indian Wells

Europa Restaurant at Villa Royale Inn SHERRILL DISH: TAYLOR PAGE: FACING CASINO. RESORT SPA STEAK: Figue Mediterranean Restaurant Hog’s Breath Inn Vue Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort Jackalope Ranch Johannes Great Steaks Kaiser Grille FIND THE PERFECT CUT OF BEEF FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE FEAST Kobe Japanese Steak House For those who relish the magnifi cent Riccio’s Steak, Seafood, and Las Casuelas Terraza sizzle of an expertly grilled steak, the Pasta 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Mario’s Italian Café desert abounds with high-end dining spots. Palm Springs. 760-325-3111; The Nest Steakhouse menus also feature fresh sea- www.ricciossteakandseafood.com Purple Room food, pasta, and excellent starters. The top- Morton’s The Steakhouse Roy’s Restaurant notch wine cellars at these restaurants off er 74880 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert. discerning oenophiles the ideal complement Ruth’s Chris Steak House 760-340-6865; www.mortons.com to rotund porterhouses, rib-eyes, and petite Sherman’s Deli & Bakery Mastro’s 73405 El Paseo, Ste. 120, fi let mignons. Save room for succulent side Spencer’s Palm Desert. 760-776-6777; dishes and fl avorful desserts. Trio Restaurant and Bar www.mastrosrestaurants.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House Chop House 74040 Hwy. 111,  Palm Desert. 760-779-9888; 74740 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert. www.chophousepalmdesert.com 760-779-1998; www.ruthschris.com Sullivan’s Steakhouse 262 S. Palm Canyon Dr.,  Palm Springs. 760-320-4500; 73505 El Paseo, Ste. 2600 (The www.chophousepalmsprings.com Gardens on El Paseo), 760-341-3560; Fleming’s 71800 Hwy. 111, Ste. C-101, www.sullivanssteakhouse.com The Steakhouse Rancho Mirage. 760-776-6685;  Spa Resort www.fl emingssteakhouse.com Casino, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. LG’s Prime Steakhouse 255 S. Palm 888-999-1995; www.sparesortcasino.com Canyon Dr., Ste. B2, Palm Springs. Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa, 760-416-1779. 78525 Hwy. 111, La Quinta. 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 760-771-9911; www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com 888-999-1995; www.hotwatercasino.com

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Start your culinary adventure with a taste of these Mexican off erings:

Don Diego’s of Indian Wells 74969 Hwy. 111, Indian Wells. 760-340-5588; dondiegorestaurant.com Las Casuelas Terraza 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-2794; www.lascasuelas.com El Gallito 68820 Grove St., Cathedral City. 760-328-7794; elgallito.menutoeat.com Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-322-9654. 72775 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage. 760-321-1001; www.maracas-restaurant.com Armando’s Bar & Grill 73260 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-0744. El Mexicali Café 82720 Indio Blvd., Indio. 760-347-1280; ARTHUR COLEMAN; LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA COLEMAN; LAS CASUELAS ARTHUR www.elmexicalicafe.com Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill Guillermo’s Restaurante 72850  Next, venture to the Mediterranean and El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-0980; 350 S. Indian Canyon Dr., breathe in the heavenly aroma of the www.guillermosrestaurante.com Palm Springs. 760-992-5641; classic Italian kitchen: Fresh Agave Mexican Bar rioazulpalmsprings.com  Michael’s Pizzeria The River at Soul of Mexico & Grill 73325 Hwy. 111,  Rancho Mirage, 71800 Hwy. 111, Ste. Palm Desert. 760-836-9028; 44100 Jeff erson St., Ste. E502, Indio. A122, Rancho Mirage. 760-341-4222; www.freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com 760-200-8787; soulofmexicocv.com www.michaelspizzeria.com

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Mario’s Italian Café Ease into the serene and spicy tastes 425 S. Sunrise Way, of fi ne Asian delicacies: Palm Springs. 760-322-6636. Jiao Palm Springs 73155 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert. 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-341-1130. 760-321-1424; jiaops.com 42104 Washington St., The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge Bermuda Dunes. 760-772-6100. 73111 El Paseo, Ste. 103, 78152 Varner Rd., Sun City, Palm Desert. 760-346-1500; Palm Desert. 760-345-8900. www.thevenuepalmdesert.com 49906 Jeff erson St., La Quinta. Wasabi 333 S. Indian Canyon Dr., 760-777-4055. 81939 Hwy. 111, Indio. Palm Springs. 760-416-7788. 760-775-2888. 83103 Ave. 48, Kobe Japanese Steak house Coachella. 760-863-1611; & Sushi Bar 69838 Hwy. 111, www.mariositaliancafes.com Rancho Mirage. 760-324-1717; Ristorante Mama Gina www.koberanchomirage.com 73705 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Thai Smile 100 S. Indian Canyon Dr., 760-568-9898; www.mammagina.com Palm Springs. 760-320-5503; LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA LAS CASUELAS Wolfgang Puck Pizza | Bar thaismilepalmsprings.com La Bella Cucina 72355 Hwy. 111, 73130 El Paseo, Ste. I, Wang’s in the Desert 424 S. Indian Palm Desert. 760-836-3280; Palm Desert. 760-568-2700; Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-9264; www.labellacucina.com www.wolfgangpuck.com www.wangsinthedesert.com Castelli’s Ristorante 73098 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert. 760-773-3365; www.castellis.cc Johnny Costa’s Ristorante 440 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-4556; www.johnnycostaspalmsprings.com

Facing page, top, left : Tacos from DAVID A. LEE DAVID Las Casuelas Terraza. Right: The gregarious Mario Del Guidice, of Mario’s Italian Café, displays his homemade Italian sausage.

Top, left : Tasty bites from Soul of Mexico. Left : Expertly prepared off erings from The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge.

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Three growing seasons bless the Ste. A-101, Cathedral City. 760-832-6526; Coachella Valley with bountiful agri- www.dishcreativecuisine.com

culture. And nearby Hemet, Anza, and Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine IN THE DESERT MORGAN’S Temecula provide produce for local chefs 70026 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage. Top: Figue Mediterranean Restaurant. Above: Pistachio- Crusted Colorado Lamb at Morgan’s in the Desert. Below: to off er the freshest ingredients. These 760-770-9508; www.catalanrestaurant.com Veal Skirt Steak at Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine. restaurants serve farm-fresh, seasonally bluEmber Omni Rancho Las Palmas attuned cuisine. Resort & Spa, 41000 Bob Hope Dr., Workshop Kitchen + Bar 800 N. Rancho Mirage. 760-568-2727; Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. G, Palm Springs. www.rancholaspalmas.com 760-459-3451; workshoppalmsprings.com Trio 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Morgan’s in the Desert La Quinta Palm Springs. 760-864-8746; Resort & Club, 49499 Eisenhower Dr., www.triopalmsprings.com La Quinta. 760-564-7600; Chez Pierre Bistro 74040 Hwy. 111, www.morgansinthedesert.com Palm Desert. 760-346-1818; Hog’s Breath Inn 78065 Main www.chezpierrebistro.com St., La Quinta. 760-564-5556; Figue Mediterranean Restaurant hogsbreathlaquinta.com 47474 Washington St., La Quinta. Kaiser Grille 205 S. Palm Canyon 760-698-9040; eatfi gue.com Dr., Palm Springs. 760-323-1003; Wally’s Desert Turtle 71775 Hwy. kaisergrille.com 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-568-9321; Dish Creative Cuisine  68525 Ramon Rd., www.wallysdesertturtle.com KAMINSKY EATHAN

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Pomme Frite 256 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-778-3727, www.pomme-frite.com Jake’s Palm Springs 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-4400; www.jakespalmsprings.com Workshop Kitchen + Bar 800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. G, Palm Springs. 760-459-3451; workshoppalmsprings.com Wasabi 333 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-416-7788. Oscar’s Café & Bar 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 108, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188; oscarspalmsprings.com Café des Beaux Arts 73640 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-0669; www.cafedesbeauxarts.com Palm Greens Café 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. 6, Palm Springs. 760-864-9900; www.palmgreenscafe.com Sherman’s Deli 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1199. 73161 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert. 760-568-1350; www.shermansdeli.com Grill on Main 78065 Main St., Old Town La Quinta. 760-777-7773; www.thegrillonmainlq.com la Quinta Baking Company 78395 Hwy. 111, La Quinta. 760-777-1699; www.laquintabaking.com HooDoo Hyatt Regency Palm Springs, 285 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm CHRIS MILLER / IMAGINEIMAGERY CAFÉ FOODS NATIVE Springs. 760-322-9000; www.palmspringshyatt.com Top: Scorpion Burger made with homemade blackened tempeh, chipotle sauce, romaine, carrots, avocado, and onions from Native Foods Café. Above: The vegan, Pinzimini The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., gluten-free Raw Apple Pie at Palm Greens Café. Rancho Mirage. 760-770-2105; www.pinziminipalmsprings.com Spencer’s Restaurant 701 W. Baristo Drive, Palm Springs. Vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! Ever expanding menu 760-327-3446; www.spencersrestaurant.com choices and creative local chefs give passionate foodies cause to Café Europa 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite B9, Palm Springs. celebrate at some of the desert’s best eateries. Several 760-835-5878; www.cafeeuropapalmsprings.com non-vegetarian spots also off er meat-free options. Citron Restaurant Viceroy Hotel, 415 S. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs. 760-318-3005; www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/palmsprings Native FoodS Café 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Le Vallauris 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-416-0070; www.nativefoods.com 760-325-5059; www.levallauris.com Luscious Lorraine’s Organic Juice & Food Bar  Native Foods Café 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 73910 Hwy. 111, Ste. E (inside Harvest Health Foods), Palm Desert. 760-416-0070; www.nativefoods.com 760-862-1911; lusciouslorraines.com Nature’s Health Food & Café 555 S. Sunrise Way, Ste. 301, Palm Springs. Palm Greens Café 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. 6, Palm Springs. 760-323-9487; natureshealthfoodcafe.com Purple Palm Restaurant and Bar 760-864-9900; www.palmgreenscafe.com  Colony Palms Hotel, 572 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-969-1818; www.colonypalmshotel.com Nature’s Health Food & Café 555 S. Sunrise Way, Ste. 301,

Palm Springs. 760-323-9487; www.natureshealthfoodcafe.com For a full list of pet-friendly restaurants, visit www.palmspringslife.com

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Tinto Nestled inside The Saguaro hotel, Tinto’s mouthwatering Spanish Basque cuisine tempts with small plates — pintxos — of delectable nibbles created by James Beard Award–winning Iron Chef Jose Garces. 1800 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-323-1711; www.thesaguaropalmsprings.com

Le Paon Savor four-star contemporary classic French fare from Executive Chef Eddie Babai, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu and The Culinary Institute of America in New York. 73399 El Paseo, Ste. 200, Palm Desert. 760-610-5320; www.lepaonrestaurant.com JON EDWARDS Figue Mediterranean Restaurant Capturing the freshest tastes from Barcelona to Athens and Beirut, Figue’s farm-to-table menu fuses the best of creative Mediterranean cuisine. 47474 Washington St., La Quinta. 760-698-9040; International eatfi gue.com FLAVORS OF THE WORLD ARE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

The Tropicale and Copa Palm Springs Lord Fletcher’s Celebrate English culture Enjoy world cuisine in hip, sophisticated, midcen- with beef and Yorkshire pudding, ales, and porters, tury style. Sidle up to the huge bar or sip cocktails served at polished wood tables. 70385 Hwy. 111, on the tropical patio. 330 E. Amado Rd., Palm Rancho Mirage. 760-328-1161; lordfl etcher.com Springs. 760-866-1952; www.thetropicale.com. 244 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 760-866-0021; Café des Beaux-Arts An authentic Parisian www.coparoomps.com sidewalk café, it off ers exquisite French cuisine from Chef Didier Bloch, with Swiss, Canadian, Pomme Frite Experience authentic European and Tahitian infl uences. 73640 El Paseo, Palm café ambiance at this French/Belgian treasure, Desert. 760-346-0669; www.cafedesbeauxarts.com which features bistro cuisine and a selection of Belgian beers. 256 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Johannes Best Chefs America winner Johannes Springs. 760-778-3727; www.pomme-frite.com Bacher’s eclectic menu shows off his Austrian roots. 196 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-778-0017; Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine Chef www.johannesrestaurants.com Drew Davis, a former private chef in Hollywood and sous chef at Nick and Toni’s, off ers dishes Cuistot Savor a taste of France — and an from coastal Spain, Italy, and California, such as award-winning wine cellar — at this inviting spot. tapas and paella. 70026 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage. 72595 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-340-1000; 760-770-9508; www.catalanrestaurant.com www.cuistotrestaurant.com POMME FRITE

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Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse Chock-full of authentic character, this working brewhouse serves up award-winning home beers and barbecue. 71800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-346-8738; www.babesbbque.com

Lulu California Bistro This hip spot in downtown Palm Springs, perfect for people-watch- ing, merges contemporary art and California casual cuisine. 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-5858; www.lulupalmsprings.com

Acqua Pazza California Bistro Acqua Pazza, at The River, off ers a shaded waterfront terrace, lively atmosphere, and views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. 71800 Hwy. 111, Ste. A167, Rancho Mirage. 760-862-9800; www.acquapazzabistro.com

Top, left : The enchanting patio at Spencer’s Restaurant. Right: Acqua Pazza California Bistro sits on the edge of The River in Rancho Mirage, with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. SPENCER’S RESTAURANT SPENCER’S SPRINGS CVB PALM GREATER

bluEmber Enjoy indoor or patio dining with spectacular views of mountains and lush fairways. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, 41000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 760-568-2727; Ambiance www.rancholaspalmas.com THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE MAKES A MEAL MEMORABLE Copley’s on Palm Canyon Relive Hollywood glamor — and enjoy excellent food — at this historic Enjoying a meal is oft en about more than food. palms, and acres of paths ideal for aft er-dinner Cary Grant estate. 621 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm The ideal surroundings transform a good dinner strolls. 80400 Hwy. 111, Indio. 760-342-1999; Springs. 760-327-9555; www.copleyspalmsprings.com into a great experience. From intimate to lively, thejackaloperanch.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe here are some picks for a perfect night out. This renowned venue is Spencer’s Restaurant Its tree-shaded the valley’s top spot for live jazz. 45100 Club Dr., Jake’s Palm Springs Stop by this Uptown pet-friendly patio, elegant interior, and award- Indian Wells. 760-345-9770; www.vickysofsantafe.com Design District mainstay for Asian fusion; take winning cuisine epitomize classic Palm Springs The Nest Diners — night owls included — will in the sights and sounds on the patio, or at an style. The Sunday brunch is legendary. 701 appreciate The Nest’s live entertainment and intimate table near the fountain. 664 N. Palm W. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. 760-327-3446; www.spencersrestaurant.com contemporary décor. 75188 Hwy. 111, Indian Wells. Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-4400; 760-346-2314; www.gotothenest.com www.jakespalmsprings.com Jillian’s Fine Dining Relax to live music while enjoying a drink and superb cuisine under Wally’s Desert Turtle The award-winning Lavender Bistro Dine inside or in the spectac- a starlit sky in the enchanting garden of this circa spot is renowned for its sustainable, earth- and ular garden, surrounded by lush blooms, sculptures, 1948 hacienda. 74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert. ocean-friendly menu. 71775 Hwy. 111, Rancho and light-adorned trees. 78073 Calle Barcelona, 760-776-8242; jilliansfi nedining.com Mirage. 760-568-9321; www.wallysdesertturtle.com La Quinta. 760-564-5353; lavenderbistro.com Trio Restaurant A hot spot alive with local Purple Room Revisit the 1960s in this Jackalope Ranch This 6.5-acre, Western- art and special events, Trio is a mod must-see. 707 recently restored, authentic Rat Pack hangout. themed venue serves up generous barbecue N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-864-8746; 1900 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. portions amid a “backyard” setting with waterfalls, www.triopalmsprings.com 760-322-4422; purpleroompalmsprings.com

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BEST APPETIZER BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT BEST SEAFOOD Spencer’s Restaurant Pacifica Seafood •••TIE ••• Savor delectables from crabcakes Restaurant and calamari to truffl es at this award- PF Chang’s Wang’s in the Desert 73505 El Paseo, Ste. F 2608, winning hot spot. 701 W. Baristo 71800 Hwy. 111, Ste. C104, 424 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Desert. 760-674-8666; Rd., Palm Springs. 760-327-3446; Rancho Mirage. 760-776-4912; Palm Springs. 760-325-9264; www.pacifi caseafoodrestaurant.com www.spencersrestaurant.com www.pfchangs.com www.wangsinthedesert.com BEST STEAKHOUSE BEST BARBECUE RESTAURANT Sullivan’s Steakhouse Jackalope Ranch 73505 El Paseo, Ste. 2600, BEST DELI Enjoy fresh dishes created from Palm Desert. 760-341-3560; Sherman’s Deli & Bakery environmentally sustainable sources. www.sullivanssteakhouse.com 80400 Hwy. 111, Indio. 760-342-1999; A kosher-style family experience thejackaloperanch.com reminiscent of a New York or BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH Chicago-style deli. 401 E. Tahquitz Grand Palms Buffet Canyon Way, Palm Springs. AT AGUA CALIENTE 760-325-1199. 73161 Country Club CASINO • RESORT • SPA Dr., Palm Desert. 760-568-1350; 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho www.shermansdeli.com Mirage. 888-999-1995; BEST www.hotwatercasino.com BEST DESSERT MEXICAN RESTAURANT Twin Palms Bistro & Lounge BEST SUSHI / JAPANESE Las Casuelas Terraza Enjoy good comfort food and RESTAURANT 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm yummy desserts, with plenty of Venue Sushi & Sake Lounge Springs. 760-325-2794; BEST BREAKFAST seating, live entertainment, and a 73111 El Paseo, Ste. 103, Palm www.lascasuelas.com Bobby’s Detroit bar area. 1201 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Desert. 760-346-1500; Coney Island Palm Springs. 760-322-0700; BEST OUTDOOR DINING www.thevenuepalmdesert.com 79630 Hwy. 111, Ste. 100, www.twinpalmsbistro.com Pomme Frite La Quinta. 760-347-2200; BEST THAI RESTAURANT 256 S. Palm Canyon Dr., bobbysdetroitconeyisland.com Thai Smile Palm Springs. 760-778-3727; 100 S. Indian Canyon Dr., BEST COCKTAILS pomme-frite.com Palm Springs. 760-320-5503; Spencer’s Restaurant BEST PIZZA thaismilepalmsprings.com 701 W. Baristo Rd., Pizzeria Villagio Palm Springs. 760-327-3446; www.spencersrestaurant.com Made-from-scratch pizza dough, hand-stretched, cooked in a tradi- BEST COFFEEHOUSE tional oven. Delivery. 37029 Cook St., Koffi Ste. 101, Palm Desert. 760-779-5050; 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm www.pizzeriavillagio.com Springs. 760-416-2244. 1700 S. BEST ICE CREAM / BEST ROMANTIC DINING Camino Real, Palm Springs. FROZEN YOGURT Circa 59 760-322-7776; www.koffi coff ee.com Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt AT RIVIERA PALM SPRINGS BEST CONTINENTAL 79845 Hwy. 111, Ste. 103, La Quinta. 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm RESTAURANT 760-347-9034; tfyogurt.com Springs. 760-778-6659; Johannes www.psriviera.com BEST MARGARITA BEST VEGETARIAN Best Chefs America honored Chef BEST POWER LUNCH Johannes Bacher as one of the Rio Azul Mexican RESTAURANT Spencer’s Restaurant country’s top talents in its inaugural Bar & Grill Native Foods Café edition. 196 S. Indian Canyon Dr., 350 S. Indian Canyon Dr., 701 W. Baristo Rd., Palm 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Palm Springs. 760-778-0017; Palm Springs. 760-992-5641; Springs. 760-327-3446; Springs. 760-416-0070; www.johannesrestaurants.com www.rioazulpalmsprings.com www.spencersrestaurant.com www.nativefoods.com JACKALOPE RANCH: JON EDWARDS, KOFFI: VANDYKE, SHERMANS & PIZZERIA: DAVID A. LEE SHERMANS & PIZZERIA: DAVID VANDYKE, KOFFI: RANCH: JON EDWARDS, JACKALOPE

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760-328-5353 AWARDS 35943 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Date Palm and Gerald Ford ® Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am to 2 pm | Dinner: 5 pm • 7 Days a Week Open until 11 pm - Thursday, Friday & Saturday RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED | CORPORATE DELIVERY AVAILABLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! March 21–23, 2014 FOR TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT PALMDESERTFOODANDWINE.COM OR CALL 1-888-718-4253

FEATURED CHEF Roy Choi Co-Owner, Co-Founder, and Chef of Kogi BBQ, Chego!, A-Frame, Sunny Spot, and the upcoming POT

PHOTO TRAVIS BY JENSEN Classically trained chef Roy Choi is a culinary street revolu- tionary. He brings together the high and the low deliciously, passionately, and socially. He breaks down boundaries that separate chefs from hungry people. While his pedigree includes Le Bernardin and the Beverly Hilton, his fame rose with one amazing taco that tastes like L.A. and nearly single-handedly created the gourmet food truck movement with his partners on the wings of Twitter. Before hitting the streets with his popular food truck Kogi BBQ, Choi executed classical techniques in professional kitchens and banquet halls for twelve years in New York, San Francisco, Portland, and Lake Tahoe. Then came the Great Recession. Laid off , having lost everything, with a family to support, Choi had to get creative: He said yes to a friend who rented a truck and co-founded Kogi BBQ. With his Korean- Mexican tacos as the marquee star, Choi found a way to develop and carry out the vision that drives him to this day. Choi’s fi rst book, L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food, published in the Fall of 2013 under Anthony Bourdain’s new imprint at Ecco. Don’t miss the Roy Choi live cooking demo and book signing.

“[A] compelling new memoir and cookbook ... The recipes that accompany the stories are fascinating” — Sam Sift on, The New York Times ------“Roy Choi sits at the crossroads of just about every important issue involving food in the twentieth century.” — Anthony Bourdain ------“There is no doubting and no pulling away from Choi’s gritty embrace of L.A.’s mean streets.”

— Publishers Weekly, starred review PHOTO BOBBY BY FISHER CELEBRITY CHEF LINEUP INCLUDES

James Beard 4-Course Gourmet Luncheon Friday, March 21 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Featuring renowned celebrity chefs and chef demonstrations. Grand Tastings and Wine & Craft Beer Seminars Gale Gand Dan Smith and Saturday, March 22 James Beard Award Winning Steve McDonagh Pastry Chef Hearty Boys, Winners of “Search for 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Next Food Network Star” Sunday, March 23 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Grand Tastings with celebrity chefs and over 80 premium wines and champagnes and 50 restaurants. • Wine & Craft Beer Seminars • Chef Demonstrations

Celebrity Chefs Johannes Bacher Andre Carthen Andrew Copley on 4 Stages Executive Chef and Owner kathy ireland Worldwide Executive Chef & Owner, Johannes Palm Springs Design Ambassador Copley’s on Palm Canyon 70 Premium Wines, Champagnes and Liquor Tastings Visit our website 50 Fine Dining to view the full Restaurants and schedule of chef Food Tasting Booths demonstrations and wine, champagne, and 6 Wine & Craft Beer cuisine tasting, as well Drew Davis Mark Van Laanen as to purchase tickets Tasting Seminars Executive Chef and Owner Executive Chef & Owner, Catalan Mediterranean Trio and Purple Room and enter contests. Cuisine

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BE OUR GUEST VISIT DESERT RESORTS AND HOTELS TO SAVOR SOME OF THE VALLEY’S FINEST MENUS By Carolyn Patten JON EDWARDS

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BELLATRIX Classic Club Sweeping views of the golf course and mountains pair perfectly with the excellent food here, such as the expertly cooked classic fl at iron steak served with baby vegetables, mashed potatoes, and cabernet glaze. Cuban pulled pork sandwiches and crunchy calamari tacos are lunch favorites. Bellatrix is also known for its stellar happy hour, which features Caesar salads, juicy cheese- burgers, Italian meatball subs, imagi- native fl atbreads, and tender braised roast French dips. The ambiance inside and on the mountain-facing patio is serene, and the service is as silky as the caramel cheesecake. Bellatrix is open for lunch daily, and for dinner Tuesday to

Saturday. 75200 Classic Club & SPA SPRINGS RESORT RIVIERA PALM Blvd., Palm Desert. 760-601-3690; www.classicclubgolf.com

CIRCA 59 Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa A slick, sultry, art deco space that oozes urban sophistication, Circa 59 also opens to the pool area for a romantic dinner EUROPA RESTAURANT illuminated by candles and twinkle Villa Royale Inn lights. It’s a hard choice between the Winner of AAA’s Four Diamond ranking decadent lobster-truffl e mac ‘n’ cheese 10 years in a row, Europa might be the and one of the ever changing seasonal most romantic small restaurant in the menu items featuring eco-friendly valley. An antique-fi lled dining room seafood, boutique farm meats, and and intimate patio are tucked away in Coachella Valley produce. Salmon the heart of the European-style inn, risotto is a standout. Stop by early in inviting long, leisurely dinners. Come the day for mimosas, made-to-order with an appetite, because portions of omelets and moist, lemon/mascarpone juicy double crown rack of lamb, fall-off - cornmeal pancakes. Monthly wine- the-bone braised short ribs, and glazed maker dinners are a special treat. It’s open wild salmon in parchment are huge. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 1600 N. After dinner, savor a sorbet, caramelized Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. custard, or fl ourless chocolate cake, then 760-778-6659; www.psriviera.com repair to the sunken outdoor living room

Facing page: Classic Club in Palm Desert. to savor the mountain view and sip a fi ne Left : The Asian Barbecue Burger from old brandy. Open for dinner Tuesday Bellatrix at Classic Club. Top, right: Circa 59 at Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa. to Sunday. 1620 S. Indian Tr., Palm

CHRISTINA TABOADA / BELLATRIX AT CLASSIC CLUB AT / BELLATRIX TABOADA CHRISTINA Above, center: Circa 59’s Filet of Beef. Springs. 760-327-2314; villaroyale.com

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THE GROVE ARTISAN KITCHEN Miramonte Resort & Spa An inviting space overlooking the pool, lobby, and open kitchen, The Grove prides itself on fresh, seasonal California cuisine, with organic produce, ranch- raised meats and poultry, fresh Pacifi c seafood, house-made pastas, prime dry-aged meats, and innovative vegetar- ian dishes. Fresh herbs and citrus are harvested from the resort’s own organic gardens on-site. Go for the signature dishes — pan-seared scallops with baby artichokes to start, and an entrée of panko-crusted sea bass, wild mushroom risotto, or seafood paella. Freshly baked snickerdoodles with a Kahlua gelato fi lling pair beautifully with one of the dessert wines. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 45000 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells. 760-341-7200; GASZTON PHOTO / THE GROVE ARTISAN KITCHEN ARTISAN / THE GROVE PHOTO GASZTON www.miramonteresort.com

KING’S HIGHWAY AND AMIGO ROOM Ace Hotel & Swim Club This refurbished Denny’s restaurant has a young, hipster vibe and a com- mitment to using local, organic, and artisanal products whenever possible. A local family business brings in fresh, hot morning muffi ns, scones, and pastries. Organic goat’s milk cheese comes from Sonoma, the coff ee is Stumptown, and the thick-cut black pepper bacon is from Oakland. The raw kale and quinoa salad with almonds, dates, cranberries, cara- melized onions, and steelhead salmon is hugely popular, as is the luscious Key lime pie, and breakfast any time of day. Imaginative cocktails and 21 diff erent CLUB & SWIM HOTEL ACE beers on tap make the adjacent Amigo Perfectly crisped pizzas or build-your- Room a great happy hour stop. Open for own salads are the best bet for lunch. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 701 E. Palm At dinner, savor the grilled grass-fed Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-9900; natural rib-eye with one of fi ve specialty www.acehotel.com/palmsprings sauces, a side of white truffl e fries or sesame green beans, and a Californian, LANTANA Italian, or French vintage. The note- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells worthy kids’ menu off ers halibut steak, Resort & Spa quinoa, and carrot salad. Drool-worthy With its open kitchen and wood- desserts include fried pumpkin cheese- burning pizza oven, Lantana focuses cake, classic crème brûlée, and the on fi ne dining in a casual atmosphere. artisan cheese plate with Medjool dates,

Fresh, local, and seasonal are bywords. CLUB & SWIM HOTEL / ACE HIGHWAY KING’S smoked pistachios, and dried apricots.

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Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 44600 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells. 760-674-4165; indianwells.hyatt.com

MORGAN’S IN THE DESERT La Quinta Resort & Club Combining choice, locally grown, and responsibly raised foods with traditional cooking methods such as open grilling and slow roasting, James Beard– honored Chef Jimmy Schmidt creates rustic, deliciously healthy dishes. Start with a rosemary salty dog, then dive into a plate of iced Pacifi c oysters, and share a grilled prime porterhouse crusted with Parmesan, blue cheese, or smoked bacon — accompanied by a side of garlicky broc- colini, hot breads, and fi ne wines by the glass or bottle. Dessert: twisted s’mores with marshmallow ice cream and a glass of sherry. Savor it in the glow of candle- light inside or on the patio. Open for dinner nightly. 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta. 760-564-7600; www.morgansinthedesert.com

PINZIMINI Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Chef Shawn Aoki is famous for his fresh, modern twist on Italian favorites, starting with the specialty Bellinis, and house- made, organic limoncello. Regulars swear by the antipasti bar’s grilled octopus, crispy zucchini blossoms, handcrafted artisan salamis, and excel- lent cheeses. Ask the server for the MORGAN’S IN THE DESERT MORGAN’S

best wine to accompany the Pinzimini PURPLE PALM bistecca, an Angus T-bone marinated Colony Palms Hotel for 24 hours and seared to What started out as a private club for juicy perfection, or the whole Detroit’s infamous Purple Gang morphed roasted sea bass. Finish a into a glamorous supper club for the perfect meal with Aoki’s Hollywood elite, and now earns raves as homemade gelatos and sor- a Moorish-inspired oasis with a reputa- bets. Thoughtful service extends tion for great service. Most-requested to the dog-friendly patio, with woof’s own dishes include the charred lamb sirloin, and seared scallops. Lunch calls for one Opposite page, top to bottom: The Grove Paella at water bowl and treats. Open for breakfast, The Grove Artisan Kitchen; The Ace Hotel & Swim lunch, and dinner. 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., of the best burgers in the desert and Club; Ace Hotel DIY taco parties are communal-style a side of house-made fries with saf- taco dinners. Above and top, right: Morgan’s in the Rancho Mirage. 760-770-2150; Desert at La Quinta Resort & Club. www.pinziminipalmsprings.com fron aioli and white wine butter. The

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fi ve-cheese plate — served with a drizzle airy omelets, thick bacon and sausage, of fresh fruit compote and truffl e honey crispy potatoes, and fi ery salsa. Dinner — and the lavender-infused Purple Palm standouts include Berkshire pork belly mojito are signature tastes. Choose the and Gemelli pasta with wild-caught elegant purple dining room or a casual shrimp, mussels, capers, lemon, and pars- table poolside. Open for breakfast, lunch, ley. There’s a children’s lunch and dinner and dinner. 572 N. Indian Canyon menu and a dessert menu that includes Dr., Palm Springs. 760-969-1800; cinnamon beignets, Coachella Valley date www.colonypalmshotel.com shakes, Valrhona chocolate lava cake, JAMES CHRISTY JAMES Top: A stunning creation from Chef Cale Falk of Vue and Fosselman’s ice cream. Begin or end ROCKWOOD GRILL Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort (above). your evening with a creative cocktail at AND BLUE STAR LOUNGE the adjacent Blue Star Lounge. Breakfast, JW Marriott Desert Springs lunch, and dinner. 74855 Country Club Resort & Spa Dr., Palm Desert. 760-341-2211; It’s a short gondola ride from the lobby www.desertspringsresort.com to the Rockwood Grill’s outdoor fi re pits, casual seating, and classics made SIROCCO with fresh, locally sourced foods. A huge Renaissance Esmeralda breakfast buff et delivers fresh fruit and Indian Wells Resort & Spa This is a special-occasion spot, with

ISAAC MAISELMAN ISAAC impeccable service and Italian dishes Above: The Sirocco dining room at Renaissance made fresh daily. A memorable meal Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Below: Sirocco’s fresh, handmade linguine pasta. starts with lobster bisque, followed by a palate-cleansing fruit gelato, then spinach pasta with Kurobuta pork ragu, and grilled bone-in fi let mignon with pistachios and Gorgonzola cream. There’s a well-balanced, sophisticated wine selec- tion, edited for optimal pairing. The rich, fragrant coff ee is a must — it arrives with a tray of chocolates, cinnamon sticks, espresso beans, crystal sugars, and Grand Marnier cream — and it’s a delectable companion to the classic tiramisú. Open for dinner nightly. 44400 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells. 760-773-4444;

NATALIE THORNTON, TOP: CALE FALK CALE TOP: THORNTON, NATALIE www.renaissanceesmeralda.com

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TINTO AND EL JEFE The Saguaro Palm Springs Tinto’s sophisticated Basque tapas and specialty drinks can be found nowhere else in the valley. Small plates are meant to share — and James Beard–honored chef Jose Garces’ menu has everything from smoky almonds and melon gazpa- cho to jamón ibérico, lamb brochettes, and Wagyu steak. Basque ciders and wines are a must, as are the buñuelos (doughnuts) with milk-chocolate ice cream. Ask about the frequent winemaker dinners. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday; and for breakfast and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Mexico City is the inspiration for El Jefe’s small plates, including authentic soups, salads, and eight diff erent tacos. The shrimp and chorizo choice is espe- cially popular. Fresh margaritas, Mexican sangria, beer from both sides of the border, and top-shelf tequilas make this a favorite cocktail stop. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 1800 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-322-1900; www.thesaguaropalmsprings.com

VUE GRILLE & BAR Indian Wells Golf Resort Freshly renovated, with a new menu from Chef Cale Falk that highlights farm-to- table cuisine, Vue serves up innovative fl avor combinations such as the Scottish salmon with picked Medjool dates, chilis, squash, and honey yogurt. It nestles next to a gastropub with choice local and regional craft brews and multiple fl at-screen TVs for those who want more sports after their golf. Sushi Chef Aiko Naito presides over the sushi bar in the former private dining room, creating mouthwatering hand rolls, fresh sushi, and sashimi. A premium selection of California and West Coast wines are featured in a temperature-controlled wine room. Open for lunch and dinner daily, plus Sunday brunch. Sushi is served Tuesday to Saturday, 3-9 p.m. 44500 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells.

760-834-3800; www.vuegrilleandbar.com FELSEN GREGG

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APPETIZERS Tower of Avocado and Ahi Tuna Tartar Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad Mushroom Soup

ENTRÉES Pan-Seared Maine Sea Scallops Filet of Fresh Salmon Lobster Salad Filet Mignon Domestic Kobe Beef Burger BBQ Baby Back Ribs Four Cheese Baked Ziti Thin-Crust Pizzas Gluten Free and Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Vegetarian Menus

On Acqua Pazza’s terrace overlooking the water at The River are Acqua Pazza and Lulu California Bistro owners Barbara and Jerry DESSERTS Keller (left) with Pastry Chef Karla Casillas, Partner and General Manager Willie Rhine, and Partner and Executive Chef Arturo Casillas. Tiramisú Flourless Triple Chocolate Cake Acqua Pazza and Lulu Floating Island Gelato Fantasia TWO CALIFORNIA BISTROS, GREAT FOOD, GENEROUS PORTIONS, GREAT PRICES By Sharon Apfelbaum • Photography by Arthur Coleman BREAKFAST Traditional and four other MERGING CONTEMPORARY ART AND CALIFORNIA Both venues boast a lively atmosphere, scenic Eggs Benedict dishes casual cuisine, Lulu comes with good genes. Located in alfresco dining, and the same extensive menu designed Smoked Salmon Omelette a building that once housed a major art gallery, it’s now by powerhouse Chef Arturo Casillas. The wide-ranging American Crêpe Maison the centerpiece of downtown Palm Springs, with an au breakfast and brunch menus; huge California bistro French Scramble courant menu to match the cool modernist design. selections; multiple award-winning, affordable three- With boursin cheese Defi ned by sweeping staircases, the vast, high-ceilinged course feasts; early bird and all-day/all-night happy hour Cinnamon French Toast space is lit by crystal chandeliers wrapped in pastel specials make for exciting choices. Plus, gluten-free and acrylic shades — a yin-yang reminder that traditional and vegetarian menus are notably featured. BEST OF THE CELLAR cutting-edge culinary art work together here, all sprinkled Be sure to save room for dessert: Perhaps the Extensive wine cellar with historic Palm Springs glamour. Water bubbling up spectacular Floating Island, a feast for the table served Hand-picked specialty in a thick glass column and walls of sparkling mosaic tile in a Titanic-size champagne glass, or the talk-of-the-town imported beers create a welcome entry, refl ecting the joy of a happy staff, fl ourless triple chocolate cake. While it’s rumored that More than 100 vodkas headed by General Manager Willie Rhine. Astoundingly, “there’s always a party at Lulu,” either restaurant makes and tequilas in its fi rst year, Lulu was named one of the top 100 “hip” for a great celebration. restaurants in the United States by OpenTable. Acqua Pazza and Lulu are open seven days a week Lulu took a cue from sister restaurant Acqua Pazza, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8 a.m. until late another appealing venue at The River at Rancho Mirage. evening. Acqua’s expanded, shaded waterfront terrace offers diners Text the word LULU to the number 90947 or scan a view of the Santa Rosa Mountains. A high-arched ceiling below to receive special offers from us and our sister gives the restaurant an elegant scale. Warmly painted walls, restaurant Aqua Pazza. newly refi ned interior seating, large tilted mirrors and a new LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 sound-absorbing ceiling create a delightful dining experience.

ACQUA PAZZA CALIFORNIA BISTRO: 1800 Highway 111, The River, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760-862-9800 • www.acquapazzabistro.com LULU CALIFORNIA BISTRO: 200 South Palm Canyon Drive, corner of arenas, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-327-LULU (5858) • www.lulupalmsprings.com

Shown at right: In modernism-themed Lulu are several of Executive Chef Arturo Casillas’ sumptuous dishes: (clockwise from bottom) the popular Tower of Avocado and Ahi Tuna Tartar; Lobster Salad with shrimp over organic mixed fi eld greens, with PARTNER OF THE tropical fruit and passion fruit vinaigrette; a classic Tiramisú; the spectacular Floating Island dessert; and grilled pork chop topped with maple syrup and baked apple glaze, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. do22 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Tuscan Salad Crab Cakes Chilled Prawns

LUNCH Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad Shrimp BLT Ahi Salad

DINNER 10-ounce “Barrel Cut” USDA Prime Filet Mignon Pan Seared Pacifi c Halibut Shellfi sh Linguini

Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com DESSERT Tahitian Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Home of the Classic Club, featuring world class cuisine at Bellatrix and world class golf. Host site for the PGA’s 2006, 2007 & Donut Cake with 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. salted caramel gelato White Chocolate Chip and Bellatrix at the Classic Club Macadamia Pizooki BEST OF THE CELLAR WORLD CUISINE AND MEDITERRANEAN LUXURY IN A WORLD-CLASS GOLF SETTING Whites By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky • Assistant Patrick Martinez Taittenger Brut Champagne Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” OWNED BY THE H.N. AND FRANCES C. BERGER Jacques Pepin, Brunett defi nes his cuisine as “American Grgich Hills, Fume Blanc, Foundation, and managed by Troon Golf, The Classic Club Continental with a touch of Asian and Mediterranean 2006 specializes in weddings, charitable golf, social, community infl uences.” Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch” and business events, and is one of the desert’s most His passion for Mediterranean regions can be seen Chardonnay, 2009 sought-after locales. The Classic Club has four ceremony in the Granola Crusted Salmon with Black Mission Fig and reception options, accommodating up to 500 guests. Gastrique and Tarragon Yogurt Sauce, Sesame Crusted Reds Bellatrix Restaurant and Wine Bar’s warm and gracious Ahi to fi ller-free Lump Crab Cakes with Cucumber-Sesame Paul Hobbs “Hyde” 2007, Mediterranean ambiance offers intimate, romantic dining Salad with sweet Thai reduction. Pinot Noir to magnifi cent settings for formal and informal gatherings. Brunett enjoys changing menus often to refl ect Joseph Phelps “Insignia” With sun-warm walls, generous dark wood armchairs, and seasonal ingredients available both locally and regionally. 2008 linen-clad tables, Bellatrix’s decor fl ows from wine-themed Extensive wines complement the Bellatrix menu with Pahlmeyer Merlot, 2008 oil paintings to the wood-and-glass walled wine cellar. an array of California Chardonnays, Pinots and Cabernets Alpha Omega “Era” Cabernet Its 180-degree golf course and mountain vista from the from great vintners to elegant boutique wineries. A full Sauvignon, 2009 covered wrap-around terrace is incomparable — truly a selection of specialty cocktails and beers are available, as Palmaz Cabernet Sauvignon, spectacular destination for any event or celebration. well as an appetizing bar menu. 2005-2008 Classically trained Executive Chef Gerard Brunett Open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. and dinner Tuesday enjoys experimenting with Coachella Valley’s bounty of through Saturday at 5 p.m. Call the Classic Club’s catering Cocktails products from heirloom tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuces, staff for your next event. Clear Creek Cranberry corn, and asparagus to chilies, citrus, dates, and fi gs. Cosmo Strongly infl uenced by modernists Hubert Keller and LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Jalapeno-Mint Margarita Salted Caramel Apple-tini

75200 Classic Club Boulevard, Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-601-3690 • www.classicclubgolf.com

Shown at right: With the magnifi cent well-stocked bar as its backdrop, Bellatrix’s Executive Chef Gerard Brunet offers (clockwise, from bottom) Lump Crab Cakes with cucumber, ginger sesame salad, and sweet Thai reduction; Pan-seared Scallops with cilantro lime aioli and heirloom tomato relish; the luscious Buttermilk Doughnut with Salted Caramel Ice Cream; a 10-ounce Prime Filet in a Wild Mushroom Cabernet Demi-glace with Danish blue cheese potatoes and petite vegetables; and the Duck PARTNER OF THE Prosciutto Salad on organic greens with goat cheese and raspberries in a lavender vinaigrette; and Suggested wine is Palmaz Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Napa Valley. Also shown is the Bellatrix Cosmo martini. do24 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Oysters Rockefeller Prosciutto-Wrapped Medjool Dates Escargots Bourguignonne

DINNER ENTRÉES Blackened Ahi Tuna Seared rare, cucumber, daikon radish salad, vegetable spring roll, and citrus ponzu Herb Brined Prime Pork Chop 24 ounce Porter House

DESSERT Warm Valrhona Bittersweet Chocolate Cake New York Style Cheesecake Chocolate Cappuccino Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Mousse Cake

The award-winning Prime Chop House restaurants are under the guidance of Eric Morcus (right), a partner in his family’s Kaiser LIQUID DESSERTS Restaurant Group, along with (from left) Director of Sales and Catering Randy Araiza, and Palm Desert Chop House Executive Carameltini Chef Juan Femat. Black Forest Cheesecake Bananas Foster Chop House BEST OF THE CELLAR Red Wine TWIN STEAKHOUSES EACH OFFER UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Red Blend, Vérité (Le Désir, La Muse, La Joie) By Daniel Vaillancourt • Photography by Jon Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon THREE GENERATIONS OF MEAT CONNOISSEURS bustling main dining room, steal away to the more serene Based Blend, Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon, stand behind Prime Chop House. “We’re fanatical and intimate middle dining room, or live it up under the Hundred Acre about it,” says Lee Morcus, CEO of Kaiser Restaurant sky lights in the two story atrium in the rear dining room, Group, owner of both the Palm Springs and Palm Desert which accommodates private parties up of to 80. Palm White Wine locations. “My Lebanese grandfather raised cattle and Desert, at the corner of Highway 111 and Portola Avenue, Chardonnay, Rudd owned an old-fashioned grocery store before supermarkets has a more traditional, Eastern clubhouse feel. Bacigalupi, Russian River became the norm in Colorado. My dad was a farmer and Each location boasts its own chef — Jose Jimenez in Organic Chardonnay, butcher as well, and he can out-cut anybody. I myself Palm Springs, Juan Femat in Palm Desert — who orchestrate Morgan Double L Vineyard grew up in an old-school butcher shop.” the preparation of house-made sauces, breads, and desserts Dry Gewurztraminer, With this rich family history and expertise, the from scratch daily. Then there’s the individualized aging and Martinelli Morcus clan set out to create the best steakhouse in the butchering of the meats and seafood. All wines by the glass desert. By all accounts — including perennial awards “I personally don’t know of anybody in the desert available in 6 or 9 ounce from Palm Springs Life magazine, The Desert Sun, and who’s cutting every steak in-house every day like we are,” pours local TV stations, not to mention Wine Spectator and concludes Morcus. “There’s an old saying: If you want other foodie publications — they’ve succeeded. the best fi sh in town, go to the place that has the best Cocktails While both sites may share a name, offering similar steak in town.” White Cosmo classic menus, stellar service, and 4000-bottle wine Look for the latest incarnation of Prime Chop House Ciroc, St. Germain, cellars, the two are nonetheless distinct. Palm Springs, in the new Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, white cranberry juice, on Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of downtown, offers a home of the BNP Paribas Open, opening on March 1, sundried cranberry range of fi ne dining experiences — depending on whether 2014 — March 16 (throughout the tournament). Prickly Pearita guests choose to see and be seen on the patio, sit in the Grey Goose La Poire, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Midori, pineapple, prickly pear cactus Vesper Martini 262 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 • 760-320-4500 • www.chophousepalmsprings.com Tanqueray, Smirnoff, 74040 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 • 760-779-9888 • www.chophousepalmdesert.com Lillet Blanc, twist

Shown at right: Succulent Prime aged beef, hand-cut in-house daily, is featured at the Chop House restaurants. Shown here (clockwise from bottom) is the 20-ounce Cowboy Rib Chop with grilled tomato garnish and the 8-ounce Filet Mignon paired with a 10-ounce Maine Lobster Tail. The Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Cake at the top is served with a touch of Grand Marnier and PARTNER OF THE scoop of vanilla ice cream. Next, the Ahi Tuna Tartare appetizer is layered with fresh mango, avocado, and cucumber topped with micro Thai basil and Yuzu vinaigrette. The Chop House’s popular Lobster Mac & Cheese side dish completes the array. Featured wines are Harlan Estates Proprietary Red, 2004, Napa Valley; and Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, 2010, Napa Valley. do26 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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BEGINNINGS Summer Tomato Gazpacho Feta and avocado crouton

Warm Goat Cheese Grilled fi gs, pistachios, and honey

Wedge BLT Salad Candied bacon and jalapeño ranch dressing

SHARABLE Roasted Oysters “Riviera”

Heirloom Tomato Flatbread Gruyere and basil

Lobster Mac and Cheese Truffl e Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Duck Carnitas Executive Chef Jesse Souza stands before Circa 59’s collection of vintage celebrity and historic photos refl ective of Riviera Cornmeal crepes, and Palm Springs’ storied past. chipotle apple slaw

COMPOSED Crisp Roasted Chicken CIRCA 59 at Riviera Palm Springs Corn succotash, spinach and goat cheese fritter NEW AMERICAN CUISINE | By Sharon Apfelbaum • Photography by Jon Edwards • Assistant: Laura Edwards Linguine and Shrimp NOW THE STORIED RIVIERA BOASTS A CHEF TO tomato, and Arugula Pesto, Warm Goat Cheese with Smoked tomato, arugula match its recent multimillion dollar makeover. Fresh from Grilled Figs and Pistachios, and Seared Tuna with Quinoa pesto, and parmesan creating Baleen at The Portofi no Hotel Marina in Redondo Tabbouleh and Avocado Yogurt round out the light and Beach, Executive Chef Jesse Souza aims to present a summery side of Circa 59’s latest offerings. Rare Seared Ahi Tuna “new American” cuisine that complements the hotel’s With an eclectic boutique wine list, which has received the Quinoa tabbouleh, midcentury modern décor. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for four consecutive avocado yogurt, and With chef stints at high-end, bi-coastal destinations years, Circa 59 offers wine by the bottle or glass from jalapeño chimichurri from Maine to Florida and San Francisco to Southern vineyards along the Pacifi c Coast from Santa Barbara and the California, Souza is eager to combine fresh ideas and Central Coast north through Washington state. WINES Red familiar classics. “I want our food to match the legends The restaurant is open for breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Hook Ladder Pinot Noir here,” Souza says. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner Rubicon Cabernet Blend Modern renditions of classic dishes as well as elegant from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and Grgich Hills new inspirations combine to make sure there is a dish for from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Cabernet Sauvignon every palate. Justin Isosceles Classic selections include a roasted Macaroni and Text the word RIVIERA to the number 90947 or scan Newton Claret Cheese that gets an upgrade from fresh Maine lobster and below to receive special offers, sign up for giveaways, truffl e essence, while the always popular Wedge Salad is and more. White adorned with Candied Bacon and jalapeño/cilantro-spiked Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc buttermilk dressing. Linguine With Shrimp, with Smoked LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Landmark Vineyard Overlook Chardonnay

1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Champagne 760-778-6635 • www.psriviera.com Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut, Beau Joie, Brut Rosé, Epernay Krug Brut Grande Cuvée, Reims Shown at right: Nuances of Chef Jesse Souza’s “new American” cuisine at Circa 59’s include (clockwise, from bottom) a Roquefort-crusted fi let of beef with hash browns, butternut squash fondue, and cipollini onion caramelized in 12-year balsamic vinegar; Roasted Oysters “Riviera,” classically baked oysters with arugula, Sambuca, hot pepper fl akes, Asiago cheese, and buttered breadcrumbs served on a bed of rock salt; and Roasted sea scallops with smoked corn and maple PARTNER OF THE emulsion, tomato confi t, mache, and guanciale crumbs. Suggested wines are Grgich Hills Estate 2007 cabernet sauvignon and Nickel & Nickel Medina Vineyard’s 2010 Chardonnay from the Russian River.

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APPETIZERS Calamari Frita dusted in New Mexico chile fl our, lightly fried, served with Guajillo sauce Macho Gabacho Nachos fully loaded nachos to serve 3 to 4 people Albondigas soup fresh vegetables with homemade Mexican meatballs

ENTRÉES Chile Relleno Tia Maria shredded beef, cheese, bananas, raisins, walnuts, olives, and capers Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Ensenada Fish Taco served with creamy Inviting you to join them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the festive Don Diego’s of Indian Wells are Co-Owner Valerie Erwin chipotle sauce, cabbage, and Executive Chef Oscar Rodriguez. cilantro, and avocado Sonora-Style Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon with Don Diego’s creamy mushroom sauce COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE MARGARITAS | Photography by Ethan Kaminsky DESSERTS Peachorito DON DIEGO’S OF INDIAN WELLS HAS BEEN AN ICONIC Exploring the menu is an adventure in itself, from peaches deep fried in a Mexican restaurant in the Coachella Valley for more than creative street tacos to homemade sweet Green Corn fl our tortilla 32 years. The outstanding traditional cuisine made with all Tamales, to award-winning sizzling Fajitas or Whole Maine Sopapillas fresh ingredients, along with excellent service, and the fun Lobster prepared Puerto Nuevo-style. Along with Chef puff pastry with honey family atmosphere will bring you back again and again. Oscar’s lunch and dinner offerings, Don Diego’s serves and cinnamon Whether you sit on the patio during a casual or breakfast for under $10 per entrée. Choices range from Fried Ice Cream business lunch and view the beautiful fountain, or sit traditional Huevos Rancheros or Breakfast Burrito to Eggs under the stars at night for a romantic dinner, you will Benedict and Waffl es or French Toast. There’s always BEST OF THE CELLAR always enjoy the experience. A semiprivate room is something new to discover at Don Diego’s. Taste us again Menu of house-made available for groups up to 30 guests, while the patio can for the fi rst time. margaritas and specialty accommodate up to 80. The patio is also pet-friendly and Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Mexican-inspired cocktails welcomes four-legged guests. dondiegosindianwells for special offers or visit 17 wines by the glass Local residents and seasonal visitors all agree that www.dondiegorestaurant.com to view the breakfast, 17 imported and Don Diego’s has the best margaritas and homemade lunch, and dinner menu. domestic beers chips and salsa in the desert. Check out the Fiesta Hour Don Diego’s is open seven days a week. Breakfast is daily between 3 and 6 p.m. Listen to live entertainment Tuesday to Saturday 8 to 11 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to closing, Lunch is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fiesta Hour is daily 3 to 6 p.m.; featuring the renowned entertainer Johnny Guitar Dinner 4 to 9 p.m. serenading throughout the restaurant. LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

74969 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210 760-340-5588 • www.dondiegorestaurant.com

Shown at right: A Mexican fi esta at every bite, Don Diego’s tempting dishes include (clockwise from bottom right) the Puerto Nuevo Lobster served with molcajete or drawn butter, rice, and refried beans; the tasty accompaniments of rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream to the Sizzling Filet Mignon Fajitas; and the luscious Green Corn Tamales made with fresh corn, Anaheim chilies, and cheese topped with tomatillo sauce. Margaritas include: the Tower, which serves 8 to 10 guests, a Raspberry regular size on the rocks, the blended Strawberry grande (52-ounces) and Mango medium (26-ounces).

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BREAKFAST “Looking for Sun” Omelet With smoky chipotle bacon, jack and cheddar cheese, Northwest salsa and fresh avocado Bacon & Tillamook® Potato Cakes & Eggs Topped with sour cream and green onions German Pancake That’s “almost as big as Crater Lake” topped with butter, dusted with powdered sugar, and fi nished with a squeeze of fresh lemon

LUNCH Ivar’s Famous Clam Chowder Fred and Jacky Donnell, owners of Elmer’s Restaurant Organic Greens with Smoke-Grilled Chicken Salad The Cascade Club Elmer’s Restaurant Prime Rib Dip BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER Beer-Battered Fish and Chips

By Gayl Biondi • Above Photography by Arthur Coleman • Food Photography by Jon Edwards DINNER Slow Roasted Rock-Salt LIKE MANY AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS, THE STORY here” and “I have the Elmer’s spirit.” While the food is a star Prime Rib of Elmer’s Restaurant, a local favorite, is a classic tale in its own right, it’s the service that makes customers smile. Hazelnut-Crusted of good old-fashioned ingenuity. In 1960, Walt and At Elmer’s, patrons are called Guests, with a capital G. Alaskan Cod Dorothy Elmer opened Elmer’s Colonial Pancake House Elmer’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring Pioneer Chicken-Fried Steak in Portland, Oregon, and featured such popular offerings Northwest favorites like Boyd’s® Coffee, Oregon Chuckwagon Slow- as Hawaiian Pineapple Pancakes, Stuffed Tomato with Marionberry syrup, Tillamook® cheese, and sausages Roasted Pot Roast Deviled Eggs, Liver and Onions, and Sanka coffee. Legend from Portland-based Zenner’s® Sausage Company. has it that Walt Elmer paid $1,000 for the exclusive rights Breakfast continues to be the big draw with fan favorites, BEST OF THE CELLAR to his original pancake batter recipe and kept it locked in including Northwest Blueberry Pancakes, Yukon French White Wine his safe. Toast, and the Saturday Market Skillet. Many Guests Columbia Crest Chardonnay, WA Today there are 25 Elmer’s Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner happily enhance their morning meal with a refreshing restaurants going strong, each one locally-owned and mimosa. Red Wine operated. Born in the Northwest, Elmer’s has 17 locations Local owner-operators Jacky and Fred Donnell met in Beringer Pinot Noir in Oregon, four in Washington, three in Idaho and one the Palm Springs restaurant when Jacky was the manager Columbia Crest Merlot here in Palm Springs. In 2012, Elmer’s was ranked one and Fred was a Guest. The Donnells and their team of the Top Ten Family Dining Restaurants in a nationwide delight in welcoming desert locals as well as Northwest Beer survey by a leading consumer publication. snowbirds craving a taste of home. Widmer Hefeweizen, OR Elmer’s has always served comfortable, satisfying fare Choose to dine indoors surrounded by historic and with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and traditional scenic Palm Springs photography or on their outdoor pet- fl avors. The menu cover changes six times each year to friendly patio. Elmer’s is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. showcase seasonal entrées. Complementing the offerings are vintage photos and sayings like, “We’re glad you’re LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

1030 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-327-8419 • www.eatatelmers.com

Shown at right: Known for their exceptional American-style breakfasts, Elmer’s favorites include (from bottom, clockwise) Strawberry Crepes with fresh whipped cream; Northwest Blueberry Pancakes dusted with powdered sugar; and “Looking for Sun” omelet fi lled with smoky chipotle bacon, jack and cheddar cheese, green onion topped with fresh salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Enjoy a sparkling champagne mimosa or a cup of Boyd’s® Northwest Lodge blend coffee with your meal. do32 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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SMALL PLATES Kibbe Lebanese lamb and bulgur wheat meatballs, cucumber salad, hummus The Mad Spaniard Jamon Serrano, chorizo, air-dried tuna, Mahon cheese, olives Plancha Octopus and Calamari Shaved fennel, shiitakes, wild arugula, mother’s milk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and grilled lemon

BIG PLATES Fideuà Rustic Catalan “Pasta Paella”, lobster, mussels, shrimp, and aioli Gnocchi Tocco de Carne potato dumplings, organic Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com pork, and porcini sauce Lamb and Fig Tagine Spit-roast Elysian Fields Figue’s one-of-a-kind charcuterie bar offers Mediterranean-style cured meats, sausages, and salamis, plus cheeses, olives and lamb marinated in ginger tasty condiments as another layer of Figue’s complex cuisine. Shown at the charcuterie bar are (from left) Executive Chef and garlic, served over fi g, Francois de Mélogue, and owner and CEO Lee Morcus. chickpea and vegetable couscous and harissa sauce

DESSERTS Figue Mediterranean Citrus Yogurt Panna Cotta Citrus labne and apricots AUTHENTIC, ARTISANAL, AND URBANE | By Daniel Vaillancourt • Photography by Jon Edwards Pistachio Olive Oil and Fig Cake Spiced Road Caravan fi gs, IT’S NOT OVER-REACHING TO SAY THAT DINING AT planted by Roman soldiers. He sources tagines from pomegranate sorbet Figue is like exploring Western civilization, one plate at Morocco, imports fi sh from their native Mediterranean M’Hanncha a time. A foodie’s dream menu captures fl avors from waters, and even hand-picked the sauté pans for the Coiled Moroccan baklava, salted pistachio ice cream kitchen simply because “they make better food.” No detail Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples, Athens, Beirut, Algiers, and orange honey sauce and Tangier. While the curb appeal of Figue’s modern was overlooked in providing the purest expression of local, desert building is sleek and masculine, the restaurant’s farm-fresh, organic ingredients of the highest quality. BEST OF THE CELLAR interior is a mélange of whimsical shapes and the At Figue, sharing is caring. The seasonal menu is Cocktails Lavandou sensual textures of acacia wood, Pistachio onyx, Carrara organized into six sections: Salumi and Cured Meats; Prosecco, Hendrick’s gin, marble, and Italian leather. Small Plates; Soup, Salads & Pasta; Big Plates, Sides; and house made Limoncello, Figue is the vision of veteran restaurateur Lee Morcus, Desserts. Executive Chef François de Mélogue treats his house grown lavender a scion of the Kaiser Restaurant Group, who’s a food kitchen like a culinary art studio, showcasing the fusion of Figuegroni entrepreneur in his own right. “My fi rst memories are of food cultures that emanate from the Mediterranean region. Boudier Saffron Gin, fi gcello, Campari, lemon Depending on the occasion, guests may enjoy Figue’s food,” says Morcus. “I was raised in my grandmother’s Figuetini kitchen, and spent time making cheese or cutting meat in stylish and comfortable ambiance from the open crudo House-macerated and my grandfather’s grocery store. Back then, ‘organic’ was bar/charcuterie kitchen to the sharing tables and casbah- infused fi g vodka, not the trendy thing, it was the only thing.” style lounges to the main dining room and outdoor seating St. Germaine liqueur, organic fi gs, mint, and Morcus distills his life experiences (including his for parties of all sizes. Figue is the new standard for orange Lebanese heritage) into every aspect of the Figue casual, fi ne dining. experience. He imports olive oil from 3,000-year-old trees White Wine LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Vinzelles Vie di Romans Sauvignon Blanc Bodegas Avanthia Godello 47474 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253 760-698-9040 • www.eatfi gue.com Red Wine Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sassicaia Super Tuscan Shown at right: An array of Figue’s intriguing Mediterranean cuisine includes (clockwise from left) Baked Figs wrapped in El Nido “Clio” Monastrell shredded Kataifi with 24-month Prosciutto and Labne drizzled with lavender honey and pistachios; the Moroccan-spiced Halibut Tagine with Roasted Summer Vegetable Couscous; chilled Gazpacho Andaluz, a spicy tomato and vegetable soup; and sautéed PARTNER OF THE Plancha Scallops with Zucchini “Spaghetti” in a Saffron Carrot Emulsion. Featured wines include Orin Swift Prisoner, a 2011 red blend from Napa Valley, and Ulacia, a 2011 white Getariako Txakolina from Spain.

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APPETIZERS Crispy Calamari Lime ginger and sweet chile sauce Prosciutto Wrapped Medjool Dates Ahi Tuna Poke

LUNCH Steak and Tomato Salad Classic Cobb Salad Bay Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

HAPPY HOUR Seafood Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Margarita Pizza Dirty Harry Burger

ENTRÉES Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com “Prime” Pork Chop Pistachio Crusted Sea Bass Hog’s Breath Inn’s rustic saloon, with its signature iron horses-and-cowboys cutouts is the backdrop here for Eric Morcus, partner USDA Prime N.Y. Strip Steak in his family’s Kaiser Restaurant Group who owns and operates The Desert Hog. DESSERT Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding Hog’s Breath Inn Warm Peach Cake with Blueberry sour cream MISSION STYLE MEETS HOLLYWOOD GLAM IN OLD TOWN LA QUINTA ice cream By Daniel Vaillancourt • Photography by Jon Edwards Espresso Chocolate Pot du Crème with house IN 1999, WHEN CLINT EASTWOOD ASKED HIS GOOD Plaza below, guests are invited to recline, unwind, and savor made almond brittle friend Kaiser Morcus to reopen the Original Hog — which the mid-to upper-level, all-American classics cooked up by BEST OF THE CELLAR the A-list actor-director-producer had owned for more seasoned Chef Gabino Reyes. Red Wine than three decades in Carmel -— the now 80-year-old “Restaurant success always comes down to the three Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, patriarch of the Palm Springs-based Kaiser Restaurant same things,” says Lee Morcus, company CEO and son Alexander Valley Group jumped at the chance. And when, in 2004, the of Kaiser. “Food, service, and atmosphere. Our menu Syrah, Chateau Potelle, developers of Old Town La Quinta offered Morcus a and food are consistently excellent, and we have a long- Paso Robles choice spot on Main Street, the veteran restaurateur term staff that’s well-trained and that cares.” Praising Pinot Noir, Chalone, had the stroke of genius to retell his Northern California the soothing Mission-meets-Tinseltown décor, Morcus Chalone Pinnacles success story in this charming, set in Southern California, points to the interior’s rich hardwood fl oors, cool granites, Spanish-style village. Thus was the Desert Hog born. exposed red brick, and ornate Mexican tile. White Wine Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, This explains the murals, movie posters, and vintage With the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and La Quinta Monterey Hollywood photos depicting Eastwood that pepper the walls Resort & Club just a stone’s throw away, guests who come Sauvignon Blanc, Frog’s Leap, throughout this warm, Southwestern-themed, second-story to the Hog for lunch, happy hour, or dinner can expect to Napa eatery that won both a Diner’s Choice Award from Open rub elbows with Grand Slam champs and gold-medal golf Pinot Grigio, Morgan, Table and a Certifi cate of Excellence from TripAdvisor in pros galore. Should Dirty Harry himself walk in, go ahead, Santa Lucia 2013. With the spacious saloon, rustically sophisticated make his day. Open daily: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., lunch till 3 dining room, private boardroom accommodating up to 36 p.m., happy hour 3 to 6 p.m.; dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. Cocktails people, and sun-drenched patio all offering stellar views of “Dirty” Harry Martini the Santa Rosa Mountains beyond and Old Town La Quinta LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Stoli, olive juice, dry vermouth Hog Cadillac Margarita Sauza Commemorativo, 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta Cointreau, organic agave, 760-564-5556 • www.hogsbreathlaquinta.com fresh lime, Grand Marnier Hogsmopolitan Martini Shown at Right: Inspired by famed actor Clint Eastwood’s tough guy and cowboy roles, Hog’s Breath Inn – AKA The Desert Hog Citron and mandarin – sports many Eastwood posters and memorabilia. Among The Hog’s many delicious California-style dishes are (clockwise, from Vodkas, Cointreau, fresh bottom) the “Prime” Pork Chop on soft cheese polenta with asparagus and grain mustard sauce; the Honey Curry Glazed Pan- lime, cranberry Seared Salmon over Basmati rice, asparagus, with a honey mustard sauce; and the colorful Roasted Beet Salad with mixed baby PARTNER OF THE greens, toasted almonds, goat cheese and pomegranate seeds in a white balsamic vinaigrette. The Bentley Margarita with Sauza Tres Generacions, Cointreau, Grand Marnier and fresh squeezed citrus is the featured cocktail. Recommended wines are Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Alexander Valley; and Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, 2011, Russian River Estate Bottled. do36 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Slow Braised Pork Belly Ahi Tuna Taco Grilled Artichoke Bottoms & Shrimp Louis

ENTRÉES Ribs, Ribs & Ribs Grilled NY Strip Steak & Smoked Shrimp Scampi Chicken and Poblano Chile Pot Pie

DESSERT Bananas Foster Apple Salted Caramel Bars Strawberry Angel Food Shortcake Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com BEST OF THE CELLAR Welcoming guests to Jackalope Ranch are (from left) Executive Chef Diana Davey, General Manager AJ Prasaquet, Director of Sales and Catering Randy Araiza; and Eric Morcus, partner in his family’s Kaiser Restaurant Group. Draft Beer Stone IPA, Fat Tire, Guinness

Tequilas Jackalope Ranch More than 100 varieties — SAVOR THE SOUTHWEST | By Gayl Biondi • Photography by Jon Edwards 100% pure agave — white, silver, reposado, añejo, super añejo IF YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED GENUINE RANCH enjoy live entertainment, craft cocktails and beverages, hospitality in the Coachella Valley, you haven’t been and the best happy hour in the desert. Heaters, misters, Cocktails to Jackalope Ranch. Located on Highway 111 where and fi re pits make the outdoor Palapa Bar a great place to Jackalope Caddy Margarita La Quinta meets west Indio, Jackalope is not just a hang out any time of year. Hornitos Reposado, restaurant, it’s a destination unto itself. The fi nely- Warm, gracious service is another hallmark of the Cointreau, lime, organic crafted custom built and furnishing, 22,000-square-foot California Ranch-style at Jackalope. The restaurant agave, Grand Marnier lodge sits on 6.5 acres of lushly-landscaped grounds welcomes families to dine in casual comfort. Small groups with gardens and water features that provide a unique, can reserve one of several private rooms for lunch or Violent Femme park-like setting for special events or just a night out with dinner gatherings. A full-time event planning team is on Cointreau, Bundabergs family and friends. staff to assist with large group functions such as weddings, ginger beer, lime, organic Dine on classic California ranch barbecue with fl avors family celebrations, or corporate activities. Jackalope’s agave, Absinthe inspired by the spices of the southwest and Old Mexico. lovely gardens provide one of the most unique settings in

Everything is designed from scratch, starting with the fresh the Coachella Valley to make your special event even more Tennessee Cooler tamales to the ‘Kaiser Cut’ USDA certifi ed prime pork baby memorable. Jack Daniels, Jack Daniels back ribs. Meats are smoked over a variety of woods to Lunch daily seating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happy Hour honey liqueur, mint, lime enhance their fl avors. Rubs and sauces are made in-house. nightly from 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner Nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. on iced tea, lemonade Jackalope Ranch is where everyone comes together. Sunday — Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dine at booths or tables in the main dining room, where Saloon stays open late. you’re surrounded by high ceilings, beautiful art, and custom furnishing. Meet friends in the Grand Saloon to LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

80400 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 760-342-1999 • www.thejackaloperanch.com

Shown at right: Overlooking Jackalope’s popular bar and lounge area, a sumptuous array of dishes highlights the new southwest menu: (clockwise, from bottom left) A grilled New York Strip Steak with smoked Shrimp Scampi and asparagus; Strawberry Angel Food Shortcake; Grilled Prime Pork Chop with Bourbon mashed sweet potatoes; House Speciality- smoked and grilled Baby Back Ribs with mac n cheese and coleslaw; seared sustainable Fish of the Day with sweet corn, wild PARTNER OF THE mushrooms, micro spinach and Chimichurri sauce. And from the small plates section, Seasonal Tomatoes with Burrata cheese, basil and balsamic syrup, and Shrimp Louis with grilled Artichoke Bottoms, micro greens, and spicy Louis dressing. Featured wines are Shafer Chardonnay, 2009, and Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008. do38 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Kaiser Trio hummus, marinated roasted peppers, olive tapenade, sesame wafers, pita bread Split Pea Soup with Andouille sausage Mediterranean Salad

ENTRÉES Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Kaiser’s Mixed Grille salmon, Australian sea bass, mahi mahi, basmati rice, mango beurre blanc, tropical salsa Penne with shrimp, pesto, sweet tomatoes, peas, crispy pancetta, goat cheese

WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Chicken Spinach Artichoke Rustica

Kaiser Grille is a Palm Springs landmark, long known for great food, exceptional service, and it’s exciting ambiance. Those who DESSERTS make it happen are (from left) Restaurant Manager, Joe Bounds; Lee Morcus, CEO in his family’s Kaiser Restaurant Group; and Chocolate Mint Mousse Cake Executive Chef Jose Jimenez. Kaiser Meringue Mushroom Tarte Tatin

BEST OF THE CELLAR Kaiser Grille Wines are available by the bottle and in 9 ounce or 6 CALIFORNIA CUISINE, COMMITMENT TO QUALITY ounce pours By Lawrence Karol • Photography by Jon Edwards Red wines Zinfandel, 2009 Storybook “Mayacamas Range” FOR MORE THAN 22 YEARS KAISER GRILLE HAS a different feel. The front room has high ceilings, high energy, Red Blend, 2010 Tikal been known as, “the critics’ choice and the locals’ favorite.” and features colorful abstract art and a mix of cool, modern “Patriota” It’s easy to see why both of those constituencies continue light fi xtures. The lowered ceiling and comfortable booths in Pinot Noir, 2009 Robert Stemmler Winery to be fans of the restaurant’s California-American cuisine. the back area provide a sense of intimacy, while affording a “Nugent Vineyard” Kaiser Grille’s attention to detail is unparalleled, and the wide-open view into the glass-enclosed exhibition kitchen. If staff’s passion and commitment to its food and service is you really want to be part of the action, ample seating on the White wines apparent from the moment you walk through the front door. two large outdoor wraparound patios is raised slightly above Chardonnay, 2008 The diverse, moderately-priced menu has been cleverly street level to provide a better people-watching perch. Baileyana Winery “Grand Firepeak Cuvee” Don’t miss the restaurant’s happy hour, featuring their crafted to offer something for everyone — from a large array Chardonnay, 2008 of appetizers and salads to wood-fi red pizzas, to meats, hand-crafted cocktails prepared with premium ingredients. Newton “Unfi ltered” seafood, and pasta. The restaurant is fanatical about using And stop by for the best early-bird menu in the valley, which Organic Sauvignon Blanc, only the freshest, best ingredients, and all of their sauces, includes the restaurant’s famous roasted prime rib of beef. 2010 Patianna dressings, and stocks are made from scratch, daily. Fish It’s all just a part of the personalized experience you can Specialty Cocktails and steaks are cut by hand in-house, and the steaks are expect when you dine at Kaiser Grille, where quality is an Antioxidant Martini aged on site for a minimum of three weeks. They’re also everyday passion. muddled fresh blueberries, known as “never never” beef, meaning they’ve never seen Kaiser Grille is open for lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily; huckleberry vodka, hormones or antibiotics. happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m., daily; dining room: 5 to 9:30 p.m., St. Germain Liqueur, white cranberry, lime juice Sun.-Thurs.; 5 to 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. At Kaiser Grille they know that people also like to have Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita choices when it comes to their dining environment. That’s Vesper Martini why the restaurant has multiple dining spaces that each have LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Tanqueray, splash of Smirnoff, Lillet Blanc, shaken with a twist 205 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-1003 • www.kaisergrille.com Local Craft Beers North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner Green Flash Hop Head Red IPA Shown at right: Unusual dishes and exciting presentation are what sets Kaiser Grille apart, such as (clockwise from bottom) Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale the citrus and shallot marinated Flat Iron Steak served with potato jalapeño hash with lemon-parsley pesto; pan-roasted skin- on Salmon Fillet over olive oil smashed potatoes with sugar snap peas and cucumber dill sauce; and the sautéed White Gulf PARTNER OF THE Shrimp Andalusian-style appetizer in spicy broth with crispy garlic croutons. Featured wines are a Duckhorn Merlot, 2008, Napa Valley; and Kaiser’s private label California Chardonnay. Cocktails are a classic Mai Tai with fresh pineapple wedge and a Raspberry Drop martini.

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SUSHI BAR A wide variety of the freshest sashimi and sushi. Kobe specialties include Blackened Tuna, Dragon Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, KOBE Poke and Bonsai Tree

APPETIZERS Assorted Tempura Appetizer Salad with Kobe’s popular house-made Ginger Dressing Original, Spicy, and Garlic Fried Rice

ENTRÉES Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Complete Dinners with Teppan Shrimp Appetizer, blend of Meet the skilled knife-wielding chefs whose exciting cooking performances at KOBE’s famous teppan tables are the highlight Vegetables, White Rice, Miso of the KOBE experience: (bottom row, from left) Phat Lai, Jonathan Sanchez, Temoor Karimi, and (top row, from left) Soup, and choice of Sherbet Yuichi Kuramochi, Mark Saeki, Hide Takahashi, Ryuichi Hata, and Romel Lam. or Green Tea Ice Cream

Certifi ed Angus New York Steak or Filet Mignon KOBE Japanese Steak House Lobster Tiger Prawns A DESERT ICON | Photography by Ethan Kaminsky Teriyaki Chicken Scallops A DESERT TRADITION FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS, authentic quality. The intimate sushi bar features the Halibut KOBE is the only Japanese-owned steakhouse in the freshest fi sh and generous portions. In the dining rooms, Orange Roughy Coachella Valley. The restaurant, a replica of a 300-year-old highly skilled master chefs artfully slice and dice everything Vegetable and Tofu Japanese country inn, set behind a beautiful garden and from the highest-quality certifi ed Angus steak and chicken Tempura Dinner pond, is a landmark on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. to seafood delicacies such as lobster, tiger prawns, scallops, Your KOBE experience begins as you enter the traditional and halibut. All are prepared before your eyes in a fun and Early Bird Menu and Japanese garden, with its handmade water wheel, tsukubai festive setting around the communal table. Kobe Kid’s Menu available fountain, and temple garden bell. A wooden mon, or “Our 35-year history sets us apart,” explains Director gateway, greets you at the entry and, as you cross the red of Development Jimmy Niwa. “KOBE’s wonderful, DESSERTS footbridge, you can enjoy the sounds of a gentle waterfall dedicated staff, many of whom have been here for more Complimentary cake and fl owing into the koi pond. Many of the colorful koi have lived than 20 years, have perfected the Japanese steakhouse spirited song for birthdays in the pond since the restaurant opened, and others were experience. We keep it simple by allowing the high quality and anniversaries born there. Feeding them is a desert tradition. of our ingredients to shine on our teppan grills and sushi KOBE is pure dining entertainment: an engaging bar. It Keeps our guests coming back for more.” BEST OF THE CELLAR blend of dynamic teppan-grill cooking and fresh, fl avorful, Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. Reservations Signature Drinks Japanese cuisine that creates a spirited atmosphere of recommended. Kobe Special • Kobe Klimax shared celebration and delight. Countless collectibles Mai Tai • Blue Hawaii and artwork imported from Japan give the rooms a warm, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Lava Flow • Tokyo Tea

Beer, Sake, and Wine Asahi Dry, Sapporo, Kirin, Sho Chiku Bai, Ginjo Premium Cold Sake, Nigori Unfi ltered, and many more RESTAURANT ROW: 69838 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760-324-1717 • www.koberanchomirage.com A full wine list of Red and White Selections from California Shown at right: Expert teppan-yaki Chef Phat Lai delights his audience (from left) Amanda Goodchild, Ada Breedlove and Amy Kirby with a fi ery onion volcano. In the foreground fresh ingredients cooked on the teppan table include certifi ed Angus New York PARTNER OF THE steak, lobster, tiger prawns, and scallops. Two delicious arrays of sushi, sashimi and sushi rolls include yellowtail, tuna, octopus, salmon, shrimp, Dragon rolls and Rainbow rolls. Featured cocktails are (from left) Kobe Special, Cosmopolitan and Blue Hawaii.

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APPETIZERS Nacho Rancheros Guacamole Especial Black Bean Pizza With Grilled Chicken Fiesta Guacamole Shrimp Quesadilla Gueritos Con Camarones

SALADS Chicken Cilantro Salad Fajita Salad Chipotle Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad Tropical Salad

SPECIALTY ENTRÉES Chicken, Beef, Spicy Pork, and Shrimp Fajitas Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Camarones Diablos Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo Tender Carnitas The palapa patio offers outdoor dining, dancing under the stars to live music, and great drinks, including Beef and Pork Tamales 18 different margaritas. Specialty Soft Tacos Traditional Entrées

DESSERTS Las Casuelas Terraza Mexican Chocolate Kahlua Fudge Brownie 30 YEARS OF TIMELESS TASTE AND TRADITION Flan en Carmel Deep-Fried Ice Cream By Shannon Service • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky • Food Styling by Roland Bieri • Above by Taylor Sherrill Empanadas

RARELY IS A RESTAURANT MORE THAN JUST A and Del’s commitment to represent the vivid culture and FOOD TO GO restaurant. It takes a magical combination of sparkling history of Mexico through superior cuisine, ambiance, and ¡Pronto! ambiance, family tradition, exquisite food, and generous architecture. Made to order fresh from the hospitality to transform a food establishment into a Awarded recognition as Best Mexican Restaurant kitchen. Located behind Las Casuelas Terraza off memorable dining experience. and Best Margarita by The Desert Sun newspaper, Las Indian Canyon Drive. Las Casuelas Terraza in downtown Palm Springs Casuelas Terraza has infl uence that reaches far beyond Curbside service available. has achieved this elusive distinction. Patrons who walk the desert fl oor. Hispanic Magazine recognizes Terraza as through the large wooden doors step off the sidewalk of “One of the Top 50 Hispanic Restaurants” in the nation. BEST OF THE MEXI CANTINA Palm Canyon Drive into a warm, vibrant environment that Terraza’s success rests on exceptional food and Las Casuelas’ Famous Original has earned Las Casuelas Terraza the status of a Palm generous service. Friendly staff welcome guests with Fresh Lime Margaritas Springs landmark. open arms, making the traditional hacienda experience Fruit Margaritas: Pomegranate, Strawberry, Housed in a remodeled 1924 Palm Springs casa, Las complete. Some employees have been with the restaurant Peach, Raspberry, Banana, Casuelas Terraza is the result of four generations of the for at least 20 years, making them an extended part of the Mango, Melon, Watermelon, Delgado family’s hard work and fi ne cooking. Mary and Delgado family. Del Mar (Ocean Blue) Florencio (Del) Delgado opened their fi rst Las Casuelas in No trip to Palm Springs is complete without a visit Mexican Coffee the heart of Palm Springs in 1958. The rich family recipes to one of the valley’s most respected and infl uential handed down from Florencio’s grandmother quickly won landmarks. Come in and celebrate Las Casuelas Terraza’s TEQUILA over locals. Over the next few decades, the Delgado family timeless taste and tradition. The Tequila Hall of Fame opened four more Mexican restaurants. Each location features 70 of Mexico’s fi nest sipping tequilas, many has a unique fl avor and ambiance, but all live up to Mary LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 of them rare and well-aged

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Best of the Valley 222 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Happy Hour 760-325-2794 • Fax: 760-778-6744 • www.lascasuelas.com Monday-Friday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (off-season) Shown at right: A tempting invitation to explore the extensive menu of traditional Mexican fare and innovative Delgado family recipes at Las Casuelas Terraza. Bottom right: Pollo Achiote, grilled chicken breast that has been rubbed with a special blend PARTNER OF THE of spices and annatto seeds with pico de gallo. Middle right: Carne Asada, a charbroiled New York steak served with guacamole and mild Ortega chili, green onions, Spanish rice, and beans, garnished with orange slices, radish, and black olive.

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APPETIZERS Mozzarella Sticks Caprese Fresh Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Fresh Homemade Sausage Pinwheel Marcella Mario’s Sourdough Garlicky Cheese Bread

SALADS Antipasto, Greek, Cobb, Caesar, Chef, and Our Famous Chinese Chicken Salad

ENTRÉES Cioppino à la Mario Osso Bucco Eggplant Parmigiano, Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com “Mama’s own recipe” Veal Marsala Bottom row left to right: Shelly, Brenna, Courtney, Karen, Jamie and Daniel. Top left to right: Joshua, Matthew, Mario, Peter and Chicken Alfredo Peter William. Lasagna à la Sausage Sausage Marsala Mario’s Italian Cafés HOMEMADE DESSERTS Tiramisú OLD-WORLD RECIPES, CAPTIVATING NEW LOCATION Cannoli fi lled to order Triple Chocolate Cake By Lawrence Karol • Food Photography by Arthur Coleman • Family Photography by Mario’s Italian Café Cheesecake MARIO DEL GUIDICE, THE FOUNDER OF MARIO’S ITALIAN restaurant has been cleverly designed with windows built Lemon Cheesecake Cafés, started his career in Brooklyn and Queens, New into the wall separating the two spaces, so as you dine in New York Cheesecake York, back in 1961. But after vacationing in Palm Springs, either room, you have the feeling of being transported to Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake he moved his family here in 1972 and for the past 41 one charming Italian city while also being able to catch a years he and his family — now three generations strong glimpse of another. FEATURED WINE — have been delighting residents with the old-world There are exciting things in store for the Venetian 14-ounce glass family recipes prepared at Mario’s seven award-winning room. Mario plans to do exhibition cooking one night San Antonio Chianti locations. The café’s dishes range from veal to seafood, a week at his lucky 21 pasta bar. Get ready to have for fi ve dollars chicken, steak, and pasta — everyone loves Mama’s some fun as Mario and his family create 21 different “Largest glass of wine Eggplant Parmesan. All of the restaurant’s sauces are dishes right in front of your eyes. Taste one or taste served in the Valley.” made fresh daily, as is their fantastic homemade sausage them all. A reservation for this will be a must! Kendalll Jackson and meatballs. And who can resist hand-tossed, brick Mario and his family not only love what they do, they’re Ruffi no oven, New York-style pizza? There’s also a huge array of also a big part of the community and are involved with Clos du Bois tempting appetizers and salads. fundraisers for 11 local high schools, the American Red Lambrusco Mario has gone all out creating his newest location on Cross, and Desert Arc. Mario’s truly is your neighborhood Woodbridge Highway 111 in the heart of Palm Desert. The walls in the Italian café — a full-value Italian restaurant with pizza- Berringer main dining room feature stunning hand-painted murals house prices and dinner-house quality. Fat Cat Cellers of the Amalfi coast, where Mario’s great-grandfather Open daily, Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; was born. In the Venetian room off to your left, you’ll Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. FAVORITE BAR DRINKS be captivated by another beautiful mural that offers a Cappuccino l’Amour LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 360-degree view of the romantic city of Venice. The with a blend of eight different liquors 425 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, 760-322-6636 • 73155 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 760-341-1130 • 42104 Washington Espresso Latte Drinks Street, Bermuda Dunes, 760-772-6100 • 78152 Varner Road, Sun City, Palm Desert, 760-345-8900 • 49906 Jefferson Street, Full Bar Premium Drinks La Quinta, 760-777-4055 • 81939 Highway 111, Indio, 760-775-2888 • 83103 Avenue 48, Coachella, 760-863-1611 Domestic and Imported Beers www.mariositaliancafes.com HAPPY HOUR DAILY Shown at right: The warm, gregarious Mario Del Guidice extends a welcome from all the Mario’s Italian Cafés in Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella. A sampling of Mario’s most popular dishes are (clockwise from bottom) Cioppi- no a la Mario with clams, mussels, calamari, jumbo prawns, lobster tail, and white fi sh in white wine sauce; the Italian Antipasto with pepperoni, cheeses, olives, and tomatoes; a Vegetarian Special pizza with fresh garlic, basil, and fi ve cheeses; and Chicken Primavera with fresh vegetables over fettuccini. Mario’s pours a generous 14-ounce glass of San Antonio house wine. do46 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Escargot Bacon and Date Skewers Baked Artichoke Dip Homemade Sausages

ENTRÉES Australian Half-Rack of Lamb Pacifi c Sole Piccata Petit Filet Mignon & Prawns Bone-in Ribeye Frog Legs Moussaka Veal Chop Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Cajun Pork Chop Chicken Schnitzel Veal Sweet Breads Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Stuffed Eggplant

Celebrating their third anniversary as owners of The Nest, Kevin and Dodi Henry welcome guests nightly for live music and great DESSERTS food in an upbeat, contemporary atmosphere. Flourless Chocolate Cake Baklava Homemade Carrot Cake The Nest Restaurant and Piano Bar Mom’s Apple Strudel

LEGENDARY HOT SPOT, NEW CONTEMPORARY DINING BEST OF THE CELLAR White By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Arthur Coleman • Food Styling by Roland Bieri Chardonnay, Cakebread, Napa Valley ONE OF INDIAN WELLS’ BEST-KNOWN EATERIES keeping some classic favorites (like escargot, veal Chardonnay, Far Niente, and bars since 1965, The Nest is still one of the hottest cannelloni and frog’s legs) adding several well-loved family Napa Valley spots in town with its fresh, contemporary atmosphere; recipes from Dodi’s European heritage from along the outstanding Mediterranean/California cuisine; and lively Adriatic Sea. Red bar scene featuring hip musicians, owner Kevin Henry, The pan-seared or piccata-style sole, chicken schnitzel, Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin and longtime favorite Tim Burleson and local talented spinach knish, Mom’s stuffed cabbage and moussaka are Dundee Hills, Oregon musicians. some of these time-honored family favorites. Cabernet Sauvignon, Kevin and Dodi Henry are celebrating their third Tim Burleson, at The Nest’s piano for 20 years, Caymus, Napa Valley very successful year owning The Nest. Now completely continues to be an important part of the restaurant’s Tignanello, Toscano, Italy refurbished with modern lighting, contemporary artwork, success. His high-energy style draws celebrities and local and leather banquettes and chairs, this hip bistro has talents to join him on a regular basis. Tim and Kevin keep been attracting a whole new crowd. the energy revved up at The Nest. “Customers have been coming for the food and then The popular bar menu starting at $6 features more staying for the fun!” says the tall, elegant European Dodi. than 20 items. Happy hour is seven nights a week starting “A younger clientele has responded to the new menu 4 p.m., Dinner available 4:30 p.m.; Bar open 4 p.m. Early and look of the restaurant. We are seeing many fi rst-time Bird nightly. guests who read our reviews on the Internet.” The Nest’s menu offers contemporary items while LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210 760-346-2314 • www.gotothenest.com

Shown at right: The Nest’s delicious tradition of contemporary and classic Mediterranean and California dishes, such as (clockwise from bottom) Pacifi c Sole served piccata style with Lyonnaise potatoes and seasonal vegetables; a luscious half-rack

of Australian lamb au jus with garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini; Mom’s Cabbage Rolls stuffed with ground beef and rice; PARTNER OF THE and stacked tomato Caprese salad with layers of fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

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SMALL PLATES AND SALADS Fried Oysters cornmeal dipped with remoulade sauce Seafood Ceviche with white fi sh, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, Sriracha chili, and lime Brussels Sprout Salad with feta, dried cranberry, walnut, and lemon vinaigrette Green Goddess Salad Creamed Mustard Herring Prince Edward Mussels Deviled Eggs

MAINS Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Fresh Salmon horseradish encrusted Welcoming guests to the Purple Room are the modern-day Rat Pack (from left) Chef de Cuisine John Session, Manager Shawn Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits Schoenhoff, and co-owners General Manager Tony Marchese and Executive Chef Mark Van Laanen. New Zealand Rack of Lamb herb-crusted and roasted Blackened Catfi sh The Purple Room at Club Trinidad Duck Leg Quarter Confi t USDA Marinated Skirt Steak WHERE PALM SPRINGS PLAYS | By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky Pork Chop Asian brined and slow PALM SPRINGS’ MIDCENTURY ERA OF SWINGING under a vintage sparkle ceiling and crystal chandelier. A roasted with sweet mash supper clubs, big cocktails, hip music, and a carefree rectangular white bar with mirrored drop ceiling centers and seasonal vegetables spirit has been reinvented at the newly renovated the room, surrounded by plum leather bar stools and high- Blond Mac and Cheese Purple Room at Club Trinidad. Savvy restaurateurs Tony top tables. The back of the room even has fabulous stage Marchese and Mark Van Laanen, owners of the popular views from raised plum-colored semicircular banquettes. CRAFTED COCKTAILS Trio Restaurant, have brought back the classy ’60s style Chef Van Laanen’s versatile menu ranges from salads Dean Martini at the Purple Room with outstanding American food, great small plates for sharing to more than a dozen “mains” The Purple Orchid libations, and top entertainment. with twists on Southern classics sprinkled in, such as The Sammy “Cats like Frank and Dino hung with their pals to eat, blackened Creole catfi sh, shrimp and goat cheese grits, Sazerac drink, and play here,” says Marchese. “The Purple Room and fried green tomato salad. Danny’s Ocean reopens with its pedigree legacy in mind. We are one of Quality live entertainment six nights a week includes a two original Rat Pack hangouts left in the desert today.” mix of vintage blues, rock, pop, soul, and jazz with local CRAFTED BEERS The duo completely renovated the club, enlarging the artists and wildly entertaining nightclub acts like The Judy Stone Pale Ale stage to three times its original size with state-of-the-art Show, and The Gand Band featuring Tony Grandberry. Dogfi sh 90 minute sound equipment and sultry purple curtains that backdrop Open 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Sunday, and Imperial IPA the Purple Room logo. On either side are huge photos of until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday with a late-night menu Babe’s Brew House Frank Sinatra with Elvis Presley, and Dean Martin. until 11 p.m. Happy hour is from 3 to 7 p.m. daily in the La Qunita Brewery With a more intimate vibe than its “big brother” Trio, bar with $3 well and half-price bar bites. Coachella Valley Brewing Co the supper club offers prime seating near the stage LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 WINE Cake Bread Cellars Chateau Montelena Dutton Goldfi eld 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 “Dutton Ranch” 760-322-4422 • www.purpleroompalmsprings.com

Shown at right: Starring on The Purple Room menu are (clockwise from bottom) the USDA Filet with blue cheese crust and sour cream mashed potatoes with seasonal vegetables; Sloppy Joe Sliders from the small plates section; 1000 Island Wedge, an ice- berg wedge with chopped tomatoes and bacon; and the Colossal Shrimp Cocktail with tangy house-made cocktail sauce. Crafted PARTNER OF THE cocktails shown are the Dean Martini with freshly muddled grapes and mint, Tito’s Vodka, Aperol, and a spray of fresh lemon juice; and the signature Purple Orchid with muddled blackberries, Aviation Gin, Crème de Yvette, and fresh lemon juice topped with Zardetto Prosecco. do50 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Crispy “Kung Pao” Calamari Grilled Szechuan Spiced Pork Ribs Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll

ENTRÉES Roy’s Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfi sh Roy’s Original Hawaiian Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs Honey mustard, yukon mash, broccolini, natural braising sauce Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com DESSERTS Macadamia Nut and The legendary culinary vision of Roy Yamaguchi can be enjoyed right here at Roy’s Restaurant in Rancho Mirage on Highway 111. Banana Hawaiian Sweet Bread Pudding Roy’s Melting Hot Roy’s Restaurant Chocolate Souffl é Pineapple Upside- INNOVATIVE HAWAIIAN FUSION, WARM ALOHA SERVICE Down Cake By Lawrence Karol • Photography by Roy’s Restaurant BEST OF THE CELLAR Red wines ROY YAMAGUCHI OPENED HIS FIRST ROY’S RESTAURANT Executive Chef Kevin Land stays true to Roy’s vision Pinot Noir, Alysian, in Honolulu in 1988. Since then, the James Beard Award while adding his own creative, contemporary spin to the Gary Farrell winner has expanded his culinary empire to 31 locations menu, which he updates and modifi es every month. Chef Cabernet Sauvignon, throughout the world and, lucky for us, one of those is right Land and the restaurant’s entire staff take the time to get “Hands of Time,” Stag’s here in Rancho Mirage. You’ll fi nd all of Chef Roy’s world- to know their customers and the chef is always happy to Leap Wine Cellars famous signature dishes, including his incredible seafood accommodate special requests from locals who call ahead specialities, which are made with fresh fi sh fl own in daily and ask for a dish they fell in love with that might not White wines from Hawaii. Roy’s Hawaiian fusion style, also known as currently be on the menu. If you’re a vegetarian, or want to Sparkling Wine, Vida Pacifi c Rim cooking, features ingredients from countries such order gluten-free dishes, there’s no need to try and fi gure Organica as Japan, China, and Thailand — and everything is prepared out which items might fi t your needs. Your server will bring Sauvignon Blanc, using classic French techniques. you your very own vegetarian or gluten-free menu. And Whitehaven When you enter Roy’s, you’ll immediately be enveloped they didn’t forget the kids. They also get their own menu in Chardonnay, Gary Farrell in the restaurant’s comfortable atmosphere and be drawn to a special booklet that contains all sorts of fun games and Specialty Cocktails the view into the open kitchen. Lovely Hawaiian touches — a Hawaiian-style pictures the kids can color in. It’s all just The Original Hawaiian Martini bird of paradise painting, a hula dancer poster, and the use a small part of Roy’s amazing fi ne dining experience and In classic Hawaiian their warm, Aloha service. of bamboo — can be found throughout the space. These fashion, our Maui elements are seamlessly combined with an unmistakable Open daily for dinner 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday through pineapples are drenched local style that includes a rustic stone wall, a beautiful vaulted Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. in SKYY Vodka, Stoli Vanil wood ceiling, and pops of desert hues such as yellow, Vodka and Malibu Coconut LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 orange, and turquoise. Rum. Hand shaken to order 1988 Tribute to our 1st year in Honolulu. Finlandia Grapefruit, SOHO Lychee and Patrón Citrónge The Hummingbird St. Germain Elderfl ower, 71959 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Sparkling Wine and 760-340-9044 • www.roysrestaurant.com Club Soda PARTNER OF THE

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APPETIZERS Barbecued Shrimp Calamari Seared Ahi Tuna

ENTRÉES Filet New York Strip Cowboy Rib eye

DESSERTS Crème Brûlée Chocolate Explosion Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

BEST OF THE CELLAR White Wines Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Cakebread Far Niente Carrying on the Ruth’s Chris Steak House legacy of warm, genuine hospitality are (from left) Manager Darrell Woods, Executive Duckhorn Chef Nestor Ruiz, General Manager Jacob Higgins, and Sales and Marketing Manager Anita Owens-De Cuir. Red Wines Silver Oak Ruth’s Chris Steak House Nickel & Nickel Opus One SIGNATURE STEAKS, ORIGINAL COCKTAILS | By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky Sparkling RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE IS A PALM DESERT important business meetings, a gathering of friends, or a Moët Imperial favorite among locals and visitors, winning several romantic dinner for two. Veuve Clicquot awards, including Best Steak House in the Desert for Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves the fi nest USDA Dom Pérignon nine consecutive years. Originally founded in 1965 certifi ed prime beef, broiled at 1,800 degrees and in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel — known as “The served on 500-degree plates, so steaks stay hot, juicy, SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Empress of Steaks,” Ruth’s Chris Steak House carries and delicious. New Orleans - inspired appetizers, USDA Ruby Red Greyhound an impressive history of outstanding food and service, as certifi ed prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side Raspberry Rosemary well as a legacy of community involvement. dishes, and homemade desserts are all part of the Cosmopolitan “Our restaurant carries on Ruth Fertel’s vision,” says Ruth’s Chris experience, served with genuine hospitality. Blueberry Mojito General Manager Jacob Higgins. “Great service and As New Orleans is one of America’s most important ambiance honors her legacy as the fi rst woman to found original cocktail cities, Ruth’s Chris takes pride in serving an American steakhouse.” handcrafted vintage cocktails with a modern twist, as well That legacy includes being the only upscale restaurant as new classics. To celebrate this new direction, patrons in New Orleans with an all-female waitstaff for many years. can enjoy fi ve-course dinners paired with cocktails every At Ruth’s Chris in Palm Desert, a modern art deco two or three months. In addition, Palm Desert is planning design features burled wood posts that gently anchor to host either a wine or a cocktail dinner every month. arched enclaves for private tables. Centering the main Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations are dining room are a trio of comfortable banquettes under suggested, and private dining and offsite catering may a sky-blue atrium. A large private dining room seating be arranged. up to 99 patrons, and two smaller rooms, offer space for LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-779-1998 • www.ruthschris.com

Shown at right: Ruth’s Chris’ tantalizing bone-in rib eye with grilled and caramelized beefsteak tomatoes. In the background is PARTNER OF THE a fresh berries and cream dessert featuring blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Napa Valley is paired with the rib eye steak.

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APPETIZERS Chopped Liver Stuffed Cabbage

ENTRÉES Smoked Whitefi sh Fresh Sliced Lox Plate Chicken in the Pot Roast Brisket of Beef Abbie Pasta

BREAD Fresh Baked Daily Challah Rye

DESSERTS (Fresh Baked Daily) Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com New York Cheesecake Homemade Apple Strudel Sherman’s owners, Janet and Sam Harris (center, seated) are surrounded by their staff: Palm Springs General Manager Jimmy German Chocolate Cake Patty (seated, left), Palm Desert General Manager Gordon Poster (seated, right) and (from left, standing) Chef Stan Jarman, Chef Sugar-Free Cakes Wayne Brooks, Pastry Chef Felix Diaz, and managers Jesse E. Moreno, Gary Druckrey, Jim Gennette and Joe Hannah. Assorted Cookies Rugelach Marionberry Cheesecake Sherman’s Deli & Bakery Gluten-Free Cakes FAMILY-STYLE RESTAURANT and Cookies

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SIXTH AVENUE AND ABOUT WEST 54TH STREET (to go or to stay), which, the menu says, “Give our chef BEST OF THE CELLAR in Manhattan isn’t as far as you might think! In fact, it may a chance to show off” and “Everything is served with Red Wine be “right around the corner,” no matter where you live pride.” Under Beef’n’Latkas, you’ll note that a corned beef Woodbridge, or work in the desert. Sherman’s Deli & Bakery has two sandwich can be made with two of their famous potato Cabernet Sauvignon locations: on Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs and at pancakes instead of bread. Cavit, Pinot Noir Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. From 4 to 6 p.m. (7 p.m. in summer), specials include Mondavi Woodbridge, The California State Senate and Assembly, the Supervisors New York Steak, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Baked Chicken, Merlot of Riverside County, and Palm Springs Chamber of Calves Liver and Onions, all with soup or salad and potato. Commerce named Sherman’s Delicatessen & Bakery Endless choices start from just $11.95. All the bakery White Wine “Restaurant of the Year” and “Voted the No. 1 Sandwich items are baked on the premises including gluten free Mondavi Woodbridge, in the Desert.” cookies and cakes by famous Pastry Chef Felix Diaz. Chardonnay You’ll fi nd all the same unbeatable foods as those legendary California wines are available, as well as domestic and Alice White, Chardonnay New York delis with menu favorites like a New York-Style Hot imported beers. Casual attire is the order of the day. Bring Cavit, Pinot Grigio Pastrami Sandwich with sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, Lox a hearty appetite and settle in for what promises to be a and Cream Cheese on a Bagel, or Matzo Ball Soup. memorable gastronomical experience. When it’s all over, you Blush Patrons obviously consider Sherman’s a permanent might leave Sherman’s singing, “I’ll take Manhattan (in Palm Beringer, White Zinfandel part of the desert restaurant scene, but owners Sam and Springs or Palm Desert), the Bronx, and Staten Island too!” his sister Janet never take their customers for granted. Custom full-service catering available. Open 7 a.m. to Champagne Their menu is an absolute delight with notes and amusing 9 p.m. Breakfast served all day. Carta Nevada, Freixenet side dishes throughout. There are sumptuous deli platters LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

Palm Springs: 401 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • 760-325-1199 Palm Desert: 73161 Country Club Drive, (Located in the Plaza de Monterey Shopping Center) • 760-568-1350 www.shermansdeli.com

Shown at right: A selection of the delicacies to be savored at Sherman’s Deli & Bakery. All breads, bagels, rolls, and pastries shown are baked on premises — Meringue Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Walnut Cake, Napoleons, Lemon Roll, and Fruit Tarts make a dessert selection very diffi cult, especially after an ample serving of a Pastrami Sandwich; a Combination Turkey and Corned Beef PARTNER OF THE Sandwich; a Lake Superior Whitefi sh Platter; Lox Platter; or Chicken Liver, Chicken Salad, and Egg Salad Platter, all served with a variety of accompaniments — Bermuda onions, tomatoes, pickles, olives, creamy potato salad, coleslaw, and more. do56 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Kung Pao Calamari Sautéed Crab Cakes Crisp Fried Oysters Naked Tuna Roll or Tuna Tartare Signature Colossal Shrimp Cocktail Truffl e French Fries

SOUPS AND SALADS Baby Spinach and Frisée Salad Beefsteak Tomato Tartare Three-Onion Soup

DINNER ENTRÉES Pan-Fried Chilean Sea Bass Crisp Skin Lake Superior Whitefi sh Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Pan-Fried Liver and Bacon Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs The elegant dining room at Spencer’s. Australian Rock Lobster Tail and Black Angus Filet Mignon Double Breast of Spencer’s Restaurant Free-Range Chicken FOUR-STAR CUISINE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Wild Mushroom Risotto By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Arthur Coleman • Assistant: Tim Carter DESSERTS Spencer’s Carrot Cake THE NAME SPENCER’S IS SYNONYMOUS WITH and classic cuisine that customers have come to cherish. Choice of House-Made Ice Cream or Sorbet Palm Springs’ classic style. Its awe-inspiring location at Spencer’s is also well-known for its expansive menu. Banana Cream Pie the foot of Mount San Jacinto has retained a historically By day, Spencer’s is the place to see and be seen for signifi cant midcentury charm inside and out. The ambiance lunch, where power brokers make deals while visitors BRUNCH/BREAKFAST offers stylish elegance and comfortable informality. The soak up the atmosphere. Sunday brunch is a legendary Potato Pancakes air-cooled, tree-shaded patio is legendary, and stunning experience. After the sun goes down, Spencer’s transforms Corned Beef Hash surroundings are matched by culinary excellence. into a sensual delight, perfect for a romantic dinner or Scotch Eggs Benedict Spencer’s is this year’s winner of 12 major awards, special celebration, with a choice of dramatic outdoor views Stuffed French Toast including Best Outdoor Dining, Best Sunday Brunch, Best or interior tables surrounded by understated elegance. Specialty Omelets Continental (American) Restaurant, Best Gluten-Free, Best Perched on the mountainside overlooking the valley, the BEST OF THE CELLAR Breakfast, and the only Palm Springs restaurant to win the historic Bougainvillea Room, with its unique architecture Red Wine prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and club-like atmosphere, is an unmatched setting for Colgin Estate IX, for its extensive wine cellar. Named after owner Harold events of up to 250 people. Catering by Spencer’s takes Napa Valley, Matzner’s award-winning, 110-pound Siberian husky, the restaurant’s acclaim to any location, providing perfectly Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Spencer’s is very pet-friendly. executed cuisine and service for weddings and events of Kosta Browne, Multiple award-winning chef and cookbook author any size. Sonoma Coast Eric Wadlund brings decades of experience as executive Breakfast is served daily from 8 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. Pinot Noir, 2010 chef and director of operations. His credentials include a to 2:30 p.m., and dinner nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday Shafer “Relentless” Napa Valley tour of America’s fi nest four-star restaurants: Azur by Le brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy live piano Syrah, 2009 Bernardin, The Occidental, Rattlesnake, and Terra Cotta. music throughout the day and evening. Reservations are Numanthia Termanthia Chef Wadlund, Executive Sous Chef David Sanchez, recommended for dinner. Valet parking is available. Tinta de Toro, and a seasoned culinary staff led by restaurant manager LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Toro, Italy, 2004 Julieta Quinn aim to please guests with contemporary White Wine Merry Edwards 701 West Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Russian River Valley, 760-327-3446 • www.spencersrestaurant.com Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Kongsgaard Napa Valley, Albarino, 2011 Shown at right: Two of the popular entrées on Spencer’s eclectic menu are Australian Rock Lobster Tail and Black Angus Filet Mignon with asparagus spears, red and yellow teardrop tomatoes, crispy potato curls and lemon and parsley garnish; and PARTNER OF THE Pan-Fried Chilean Sea Bass with baby artichokes, oven tomatoes, a light saffron sauce, and crispy leeks. Photographed on the romantic outdoor patio with fl aming fi re pit.

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SMALL PLATES Cajun Ahi seared rare in Cajun spices on a bed of cabbage with seaweed salad Tacos Carne Asada Street Tacos, Baja Fish Tacos, Korean-Style Tacos Prosciutto Flatbread signature pizza crust with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil

ENTRÉES Summer Salad grilled chicken breast on greens with grapes, apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and gorgonzola Heading up the attentive service team at Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill are (from left) General Manager Ryan Guy, owner John Bertram, Prime New York Steak and Executive Chef Alex Jaime. 12-ounce prime certifi ed angus beef with sautéed wild mushrooms, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill asparagus, and fi ngerling potatoes TWO LOCATIONS FOR AWARD-WINNING PIZZA AND MUCH, MUCH MORE New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp, tossed in linguini By Gayl Biondi • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky with fresh bell peppers, green onions, and Creole ONCE YOU FIND STUFT PIZZA BAR & GRILL AT THE inventive salads, or (of course) made-to-order pizzas. For sauce west end of Old Town La Quinta, you’ll recognize why those who just can’t decide on one thing, a full menu of regular customers speak so passionately about their small plates gives diners a chance to share. DESSERTS neighborhood hangout. With more than 100 menu items The restaurant was recently recognized by Wine Spectator “Stuff This! Ice Cream Pie” in addition to the award-winning pizza, and more than 35 for the wine program which features more than 150 reserve Rockslide Brownie wines served by the glass, this family owned and operated bottles sold at near-retail pricing. As John Bertram observes, Assorted Sorbets restaurant is much more than just a pizza place. “We serve such a wide range of food from Prime Steak to The news gets even better in 2014 when a second great Pizza and we want to provide customers with a high- BEST OF THE CELLAR location opens in the Westfi eld shopping center on quality wine pairing at a price point that’s in line with our Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Highway 111 in Palm Desert. The mall location will be menu. The wine program is very popular.” Sonoma Coast part of a new grand entrance next to Barnes & Noble with Whether it’s lunch alfresco, happy hour every Paloma Merlot, Napa Valley welcoming patios and valet parking. “We’ll bring along our day throughout the restaurant, a special occasion or Quilceda Creek Cabernet same fun-loving atmosphere for families and friends to the impromptu dinner, curbside to go, or event catering, the Sauvignon, Columbia new location,” says owner John Bertram. Stuft Pizza family is ready to serve you in La Quinta and Valley Washington There’s something for everyone at Stuft Pizza Bar & soon in Palm Desert! 35+ Wines by the Glass Grill, from watching your favorite team on HDTVs in the Open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday Rotating Microbrew Taps bar to relaxing on one of two serene patios with views of to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 15 Specialty Cocktails the Santa Rosa Mountains. The only challenge you might with Happy Hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. including the Stuft Barrel have is deciding between prime steaks, fresh seafood, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Aged Manhattan

78015 Main Street, Suite 100, La Quinta, CA 92253 760-777-9989 • www.stuftpizzalaquinta.com

Shown at right: Some of the exceptional choices at Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill are (clockwise from lower left) the hearty Summer Salad with grilled chicken breast on a bed of romaine and mixed greens with grapes, apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese tossed with chipotle honey mustard dressing; the seared rare Cajun Ahi piled high on a bed of cabbage with seaweed salad in soy reduction, wasabi, and ginger; presented on “Chef’s Rice” this perfectly grilled USDA Prime New York Steak with sautéed vegetables; and the “Classic” Stuft Pizza with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, red onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes. A generous pour of Kosta Browne 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, rated No. 1 in the world by Wine Spectator, is shown with the dishes. do60 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Hand Breaded Calamari Lightly fried with Home made Thai Dipping Sauce Fried Artichoke Hearts Served with Caper Aioli dipping Sauce Roasted Beet Salad Baby Beets, Mixed Greens, Pecans, Blue Cheese, Citrus Section, Balsamic Vinaigrette Wedge Salad Trio Style Blue Cheese, Tomato, Pine Nuts, Bread Crumbs, House Made Blue Cheese Dressing

ENTRÉES Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com Yankee Pot Roast Slow Roaster with Carrots and Pearl Onions over Trio owners Chef Mark Van Laanen and Tony Marchese warmly welcome guests from Trio’s orange tile host stand that is Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes illuminated by glass shell chandeliers. The restaurant’s lighting and décor refl ect Palm Springs Mid Century Modernism. Crawfi sh Pot Pie Crawfi sh, Classic Etoufee Puff Pastry Top Trio Mac and 5 Cheese TRIO Restaurant and Bar Fontina, Cheddar, Blue LOCALS & VISITORS LOVE TRIO YEAR-ROUND | By Ellen Paris • Photography by Jon Edwards Romano & Goad Cheese, Bacon and Green Onion Topped with Tomato and Bread Crumbs TRIO, “WHERE PALM SPRINGS EATS AND DRINKS,” TRIO offers a three-course prix fi x menu, 11 a.m. Lamb Shank located in an historic mid century building in Palm to 6 p.m., and cocktail hour with $3 well, $5 Call, $8 Braised In Burgundy, Springs’ sophisticated Uptown Design District, is lively premium $5 Bar Bites 11am to 7pm Bar and patio. Lunch Rosemary and Garlic and upbeat year-round. Locals (TRIO “regulars’) love its begins at 11 a.m. served with Autumn varied menu combining traditional comfort foods with a TRIO draws a diverse crowd all day long. The 140-seat Vegetables and Goat contemporary edge, like Yankee pot roast, crawfi sh pot pie eatery is often fi lled with the “ladies who lunch” country Cheese Mashed Potatoes and skirt steak. TRIO’s décor matches the mood — vibrant club set who feel that TRIO is worth the drive from other Fresh Ahi Tuna Steak splashes of color, and creative lighting. valley cities. Evenings draw groups of young women and Seared Rare with Chinese Since opening in 2009, TRIO has generated recognition men, as well as couples. TRIO also hosts corporate events, pesto sauce and stir fry as one of Palm Springs’ top restaurants and hot spots by bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding rehearsal vegetables Shrimp Nola numerous lifestyle and travel publications and websites, dinners and most recently, same sex marriage receptions. Sauteed Shrimp in Louisiana including being named one of Open Table’s Top 100 Hot “We are also big supporters of charity events,” says Red Butter Sauce Spots in the U.S. The restaurant, also listed in Tripadvisor’s Marchese, who is on the board of the Aids Assistance Served over Brown Rice top 10 percent of restaurants worldwide, is a Zagat-rated Program. We’ve raised $65,000 over the last four years restaurant, and local favorite. for Dining Out For Life®, an annual dining event raising DESSERTS “The key to our popularity is our food is consistent, we money for client services at Desert AIDS Project.” Butterscotch Pot de Crème are priced well, servers are friendly and knowledgeable, Text the word TRIO to the number 90947 or scan below Trio Nut Torte and there’s a welcoming energy in the room,” says Tony to receive special offers, sign up for giveaways and more. Hot Brownie Sundae Marchese, co-owner of TRIO with Mark Van Laanen, Fresh Fruit Crips executive chef. LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 BEST OF THE CELLAR White Wine Tolosa No Oak Chardonay 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-864-Trio (8746) • www.triopalmsprings.com Red Wine Dutton Goldfi eld Pinot Noir Shown at right: A sumptuous array of Trio’s hearty, delicious comfort foods are (clockwise, from bottom) scallops pan-seared Russian River rare with a honeydew watercress sauce over couscous and seasonal vegetables; St. Louis-Style spare ribs with chipotle rub and house-made barbeque sauce served with sweet potato fries and slaw; and the Wedge salad trio style with blue cheese, bacon, PARTNER OF THE tomato, pine nuts, and house made blue cheese dressing. Suggested wines are Dutton Goldfi eld pinot noir, 2011, Russian River, and Tolosa, No Oak chardonnay, 2011, from the Central Coast. Artwork is by Robert Mars, a mixed media titled First With The Finest Kate Moss, from Melissa Morgan Fine Art. do62 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014

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APPETIZERS Sesame Ginger Dumplings Avocado Egg Rolls Spinach Artichoke Dip

ENTRÉES The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza Habanero Carnitas Pizza Quinoa + Arugula Salad Fire-Roasted Chili Relleno Cedar Plank Salmon Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

DESSERTS Red Velvet Cake Tiramisu Key Lime Pie

BEST OF THE CELLAR White Wines Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay California Pizza Kitchen Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc INVITING DESIGNER DÉCOR AND NEW PATIO MEET NEW PIZZAS, Red Wines Le Crema Pinot Noir COCKTAILS AND WINE FLIGHTS | By Lisa Marie Hart • Photography by Scott Goldsmith Markham Merlot Simi Cabernet Sauvignon REMEMBER YOUR FIRST VISIT TO “CPK”? Many recall hearth, then interact with the pizza chefs while they it changed the way they experienced and enjoyed pizza hand-stretch their new hand-tossed pizza dough. Cocktails forever. Now, the Palm Desert location presents: Recipe Creativity drives every detail of this reimagined Strawberry Basil Martini for Reimagination. Prepare to again be amazed! dining destination, where new California-inspired dishes Citrus Adobo Margarita “We hope our reimagined restaurant inspires guests complement signature hearth-baked pizzas. Savor new Coconut Kaffi r Cooler and reminds them what made them fall in love with toppings from spicy fennel sausage and two varieties California Pizza Kitchen in the fi rst place,” says California of pepperoni to fresh mozzarella, hand-crumbled wild Pizza Kitchen CEO G.J. Hart. “We are going back to Greek oregano and freshly torn basil. our California roots to provide an authentic, elevated- Three wine fl ights tempt oenophiles as does the yet-relaxed atmosphere for casual diners, families and exciting introduction of Wine on Tap. Stainless steel foodies alike.” containers minimize waste while maintaining quality from Groups of any size feel comfortable and welcome, grape to glass. Be one of the fi rst to try the Coconut Kaffi r thanks to a complete interior redesign. Developed with Cooler or the Strawberry Basil Martini – two of fi ve new sustainability in mind, the new look showcases eco- signature cocktails. friendly unfi nished, reclaimed wood inside and out. Stop by the bar from 3 to 5 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. to Designers rekindled the warm, friendly atmosphere close, Monday through Thursday, for special prices on with a decidedly communal feel. Take a seat at the cocktails, wine, beer, and select CPK appetizer favorites. traditional pizza counter for a fantastic view of the fi ery LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

The Shops on El Paseo, 73080 El Paseo, Just off Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-776-5036 • www.cpk.com

Born in Beverly Hills in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine and is widely known for its innovative menu items. California Pizza Kitchen provides a range of California-inspired dishes, from signature hand-tossed and hearth-baked pizzas, to imaginative salads, pastas, entrées, soups, sandwiches and cocktails. A Southern California classic, CPK incites international cravings in more than 11 different countries. For more information on California Pizza Kitchen visit cpk. com. Follow them on Twitter @calpizzakitchen, like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen and stay connected through http://instagram.com/californiapizzakitchen #cpknextchapter.

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APPETIZERS Steamed Mussels with chorizo, Piquillo peppers, chickpeas and cilantro Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Livers with polenta and wild mushroom Port Sauce Catalan Grilled Flatbreads

ENTRÉES Catalan Paella with chicken, calamari, chorizo, clams, mussels, shrimp over saffron Matiz-Valencian rice Seared Diver Scallops Whole Roasted Branzino

TAPAS Assortment of Grilled Skewers Chorizo and Manchego Empanadas with salsa verde Grilled Fennel with pecorino cheese and white truffl e oil Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine Salt Cod Potato Cakes INSPIRED BY THE FOOD AND CULTURE OF THE SPAIN, ITALY, AND CALIFORNIA with saffron aioli By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Arthur Coleman DESSERT Valencia Rice Pudding with black currants and candied pistachios CATALAN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE, LOCATED IN Catalan’s mood conveys the art and music of this region Housemade Churros the heart of Rancho Mirage’s restaurant district on in a comfortable, unpretentious ambiance. Lofty ceilings, with Spanish chocolate sauce Highway 111, celebrates a very successful fi rst season contemporary furnishings and artwork, and a tree-shaded Catalan Cream with its distinctive concept featuring the tastes of Spain, inner courtyard set its welcoming tone. You almost feel like with toasted almonds Italy, and California. Drew Davis, the accomplished you are in Europe while dining in the courtyard. and kumquat marmalade young chef at Catalan’s helm, and his wife, Cynthia, Drew knew early on that food would be his life’s calling. warmly welcome guests to their family-owned restaurant. Born in Los Angeles, he set out to refi ne his craft at some BEST OF THE CELLAR Co-owned by Drew’s parents, Mark and Lecie, the Davis of the country’s top restaurants. Graduating from Culinary Red Wine family has clearly taken their place in the desert’s culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Drew went on Cabernet sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley community with passion and sincerity. to train with top chefs in the mid-west, Florida, and New Pinot noir, Belle Glos, “Meiomi” The restaurant conveys the Davis’ zeal for simplicity York. He became executive sous chef at the famed East Catalonian blend, Vall Llach and fi ne food. Drew’s seasonally changing menu Hampton New York’s Nick and Toni’s, and was a private “Embruix,” Priorat refl ects a farm-to-table concept using sustainable, chef in Hollywood before opening Catalan with his father. Nita by Meritxell Pallejà locally sourced products from organic produce to Happy hour all evening at Catalan’s full bar features Garnacha/Cariñena blend natural hormone-free meats and sustainably raised a signature sangria, house-made infused liquors, Priorat DOC Spain seafood. Signature specialties include Catalan Paella, limoncello, specialty cocktails, and a three-course “Taste Grilled Skirt Steak, and Branzino, a Mediterranean Sea of Mediterranean” menu for $21.95. Dinner is served from White Wine bass. Catalan’s service staff is equally passionate and 5 to 10 p.m.; prix fi xe menu 5-6 p.m. in dining room. Live Sauvignon blanc, knowledgeable about the menu and the fl avor nuances music three nights a week. Cloudy Bay, New Zealand Hondarrabi Zuri-Bizkaiko to each dish. Txakolina, Itsas Mendi, Just as the food is inspired by the Mediterranean, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Basque Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars, Napa

70026 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Specialty Cocktails 760-770-9508 • www.catalanrestaurant.com Sangria Pineapple-Infused Vodka

Shown above: World-traveled Chef /Owner Drew Davis and his wife Cynthia are the warm and welcoming faces who greet you PARTNER OF THE at Catalan.

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APPETIZERS Seared Wild Scallops in White Truffl e Aioli New Zealand Mussels and Manila Clams in White Wine Escargot Villa Franche in Garlic Parsley Butter sprinkled with Point Reyes blue cheese

ENTRÉES Lake Superior White Fish in Lemon Caper Butter Sauce Herb-Marinated Rack of Lamb Kurobuta Pork Osso Buco

DESSERT Flourless Chocolate Torte Watch the video at www.palmspringslife.com with molten ganache served with vanilla bean gelato

BEST OF THE CELLAR White Wine Chardonnay, Europa Restaurant at Villa Royale Inn Cakebread Cellars Puligny-Montrachet, OLD WORLD CHARM, INNOVATIVE CUISINE Joseph Drouhin Super Tuscan, Querciabella By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Ethan Kaminsky

Red Wine TUCKED INSIDE THE THREE-ACRE, WALLED, where each guestroom is individually decorated. Cade Cuvée, Napa Valley Tuscan-inspired estate of Villa Royale Inn, Europa Chef Michael Hutcheon brings a made-to-order menu Château Leoville, Las Cases, Restaurant embodies the rich luxury of Old World Europe to the storied Europa Restaurant using sustainable and Saint Julian with innovative cosmopolitan cuisine. locally sourced products whenever possible. Hutcheon is a Pinot Noir, Emeritus Hallberg, With texture and warmth, the restaurant’s rich brocade European trained chef and has won numerous, prestigious Ranch fabrics, rustic brick fl oors, hand-hewn walls, tear-drop awards both in Europe and the United States. Russian River crystal chandeliers, and lovely arched French doors frame Hutcheon’s opulent menu changes seasonally, bringing gardens verdant with bougainvillea, citrus, lavender, and the freshest ingredients to the table, and creating dishes jasmine. Stone fountains around the grounds and patios that tempt the most discriminating diner. spill their refreshing sound. In addition to the main restaurant with its various Once the home of Olympic fi gure skater-turned actress private nooks and charming crannies is a separate dining Sonja Henie, Villa Royale has welcomed celebrities, room with its own fi replace, seating 12. A cozy, burnished artists, authors, scientists and other luminaries into its wood bar is opposite this room and accessible from the tranquil sanctuary since the 1940s. With Hollywood courtyard, giving hotel and restaurant guests a place to sit connections until 2006, the Inn and Europa were owned and sip a cool cocktail, glass of fi ne wine, or craft brew. by actress Amy Quino and Emmy Award winner Tony Europa Restaurant is open to the public for dinner from Shalhoub and his actress wife, Brooke Adams. Today, 5 p.m. throughout the year. owner David Shahriari continues the legacy of warm, attentive service to guests at this historic 32-room inn, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

1620 South Indian Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-327-2314 • www.villaroyale.com

Shown above: Made-to-order dishes with sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients are the hallmark of Europa’s innovative menu. Shown here are (clockwise from bottom) Kurobuta Pork Osso Bucco, a slow-braised Berkshire Shank in its own sauce on a bed of saffron risotto; a seasonal Tomato Caprese tower with fresh mozzarella and basil; and Pan Seared Wild Scallops crusted PARTNER OF THE with lemon pepper and fi nished in a white truffl e aioli. Complementing the dish is Chateau Montelena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.

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ANTIPASTO Mussels or Clams Marinara Calamari Fritti Costa Caprese Escargot Francaise

ENTRÉES Veal Saltimbocca Cioppino Bouillabaisse Eggplant Parmigiana Steak Sinatra Chicken Piccata Linguini with clams or mussels Seafood Portofi no

DESSERTS Homemade Tiramisú Homemade Crème Brûlée Chocolato Torte New York Cheesecake Cannolis Assorted Italiano Cookies Spumoni and Johnny Costa’s Ristorante Assorted Gelato Fruit Bomba Sorbet AN AUTHENTIC TASTE OF ITALY | By Kathleen M. Bennett • Photography by Jon Edwards BEST OF THE CELLAR JOHNNY COSTA WAS BORN IN NAPLES, ITALY, mushroom, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, of course, Red Wine and has been a chef and restaurant owner for more Steak Sinatra! Castello Banfi , than 37 years in the Palm Springs area. His authentic Johnny combines the freshest of ingredients to create Brunello di Montalcino Napolitano, family-inspired recipes are re-created fresh mouthwatering tastes. If your palate is in the mood for Barolo, Marchesi every day — from pastas and marinara sauce to fresh fi sh pasta, sample the spaghetti and homemade meatballs for Amarone, Bolla and meats complemented by fl avorful sauces. an authentic taste of Italy. Start your evening with Johnny’s Gattinara, Travaglini The atmosphere takes you back to a nostalgic era you signature “Costa-Politan” or choose from a selection of Ruffi no, Ducale, Riserva, only see on fi lm — a romantic setting with soft lighting, many fi ne Italian wines, signature martinis, or after-dinner Classico dark woods, candlelit tables, and cozy booths, with the Rat drinks. Don’t miss happy hour at the full bar or enjoy an Villa Antinori, Chianti Pack and Italian music playing in the background. Many espresso after dinner while choosing from a selection of Classico Reserve celebrities and entertainers have frequented the restaurant desserts, including Johnny’s homemade tiramisú. Tignanello, Toscana over the years; and in the 1970s, Johnny was one of the few Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m., closed Sundays, Villa di Capezzana, chefs hired by Frank Sinatra to cook for him at his estate. off-season. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy outdoor Carmignano Every dinner begins with freshly baked Italian rolls and patio dining with views of the mountains. Private dining is Caymus, Cabernet focaccia bread served hot from the oven. Each entrée available for groups, with ample parking in back on Indian Special Selection is complemented by a choice of minestrone soup or a Canyon Drive or on Palm Canyon Drive. Heart-healthy crisp house salad. For starters, try the antipasto for two or menu selections endorsed by the International Heart and White Wine the clams or mussels in marinara sauce, a local favorite. Lung Institute. Voted Best Italian Restaurant 2011 and Ruffi no, Orvieto, Classico Entrées are accompanied by fresh vegetables or a side 2012 by Palm Springs Life readers. Castello Banfi , Gavi of pasta and marinara sauce. Menu favorites include Cakebread Cellars, linguini with clams or mussels, eggplant Parmigiana, veal LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Chardonnay Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio

440 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Signature Cocktail 760-325-4556 • www.johnnycostaspalmsprings.com Costa-Politan Dean Martini Shown above: Some of the authentic Italian specialties featured at Johnny Costa’s (clockwise from the right) Veal Chop are smothered in a cognac mushroom sauce with a side of fresh vegetables; Linguini and Clams, (linguini pasta with fresh New Zealand clams in garlic white wine sauce); Homemade Crème Brûlée; Lasagna, layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, and ground beef, topped with marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese; Limon Cheesecake, graham cookie crumb crust, cream, and mascarpone cheese with PARTNER OF THE pistachio tuile. The suggested wines are Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, Chardonnay, 2010, Caymus, Cabernet Special Selection, 2009 Tignanello, Toscana, Carmignano, 2008.

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APPETIZERS Herbed Truffl e Fries with Artichoke Aioli Lambcicles in Minted Demi-glace with Wild Mushrooms Tempura Lobster and Veggies with Sweet Chile Sauce

ENTRÉES Chargrilled 18-ounce Cowboy Rib-eye with Truffl e Demi Glaze 16-ounce Blue Cheese Mousse-Stuffed Pork Chop with Housemade Applesauce Seared Diver Scallops in Roasted Mango Beurre Blanc with Banana Purple Potato Purée

SUNDAY BRUNCH Leon’s at Desert Princess Eggs Benedict Carving Stations A PALM SPRINGS AREA TRADITION | Copy and Photography by Grace Taylor Segal Lobster Pot Pie Unlimited Champagne THE LEGACY OF PALM SPRINGS LEGEND LEON’S AT DESERT The Sunday Brunch buffet features Lobster Pot Princess lives on! Excellent service and some of the most Pie, Eggs Benedict, and Omelete/Egg Station, Carving delicious food you’ll ever eat has been Leon’s hallmark Station, Unlimited Champagne/Mimosas and much more! for more than two decades. From our fabulous Sunday ($23.95 ++). Popular jazz and R&B entertainer Barry Brunch with our famous Lobster Pot Pie to our cooked-to- Minniefi eld performs. perfection Prime Rib (every Friday night), we make your Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. food fantasies come true. with food and drink specials, of course. And we celebrate The Leon’s at Desert Princess team creates a warm NFL football in our Masters Lounge each Monday and and inviting atmosphere in a comfortable yet elegant Thursday starting at 4 p.m., with fi ve TVs and team- country club setting, in which you can enjoy breakfast, themed food and drink specials. Come and join on the fun! lunch, dinner … or Happy Hour cocktails. New leadership Leon’s at Desert Princess, located in the Desert has enhanced our signature items — and added tempting Princess Country Club, is not gated and is open to the new dishes … it’s the perfect time to revisit your old friend public. We also have excellent golf, tennis, and spa with a new twist … Leon’s! facilities on property, which are also available to the public. Recently arrived Director of Food & Beverage Jim Visit us and see all that Desert Princess has to offer. Carvajal provides guests with the warmest greetings and By the way, you’re going to be “wowed” by the view at the most carefully considered recommendations. He Leon’s! It’s one of the most spectacular in the desert. So, makes sure every diner feels special and has a memorable bring your friends and family and treat them to fabulous and satisfying experience at Leon’s. food, service, and surroundings at a bona-fi de desert New Executive Chef “JP” Painter prides himself on legend … Leon’s at Desert Princess. preparing the very best, freshest dishes, served with his Jim, Chef “JP” and the friendly professional staff at creative sauces and seasonings, all to provide food you will Leon’s at Desert Princess are waiting to welcome you. never forget and that you’ll return for again and again. LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

28555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-325-5002 • 760-322-1655 • www.desertprincesscc.com/leons-restaurant

Shown above: Director of Food & Beverage Jim Carvajal (left) and Chef “JP” Painter in Leon’s at Desert Princess’ dining room ... looking forward to welcoming you to Leon’s, they toast to you — and to a new and exciting season at the legendary eatery.

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APPETIZERS 3.6.9 Miniburgers Spicy Ahi Tempura Roll Mozzi Carrozzi

SALADS Burrata and Roasted Tomato Beet Salad Matchbox Chopped Salad

PIZZAS Prosciutto and Black Mission Fig Copa Italian Ham and Arugula Fire and Smoke Chicken Pesto

BEST OF CELLAR Local Craft Beer on Tap House-Infused Cocktails Approachable Wine List matchbox palm springs AMERICAN PIZZA BISTRO | By Amanda Osborne • Photography by matchboxfoodgroup

LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF MERCADO PLAZA Palm Springs is the sole location on the West Coast at in downtown Palm Springs, some might not notice the this time. With 12 craft beers on tap, a wine list of unique balcony tables overlooking the street or the patio tables gems, and specialty cocktails to please any palate, it is a with views of the San Jacinto Mountains, but it is hard to great place for a light lunch, a quick happy hour, or a long, miss the 8-foot fi re pit glowing above the stores below. relaxing dinner. Beyond pizzas and miniburgers, matchbox At the top of the tucked-away stairs, you enter matchbox has creative salads, incredible sandwiches, and even a and are immediately greeted by the smell of the wood- solid go-to classic, the grilled rib-eye. Designed to appeal burning oven, not to mention the smiles of the staff. With to everyone, the menu items, as well as the prices, will the choice of dining alfresco to people watch or dining leave you satisfi ed and planning your next visit. inside the main room to watch the pizza masters at work, Open 7 days a week beginning at 11 a.m., matchbox matchbox has a table to fi t every occasion. also has a Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily with $5 Recently celebrating its 10th anniversary, matchbox small plates, $6 premium well cocktails, $5 house wines, began in Chinatown in Washington, D.C., and became and $2 off draft and bottled beer. instantly famous for the wood-fi red pizzas and juicy miniburgers. Now with a total of six locations, matchbox LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A-21, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-778-6000 • www.matchboxpalmsprings.com

PARTNER OF THE Shown above: Prosciutto and Black Mission Fig Pizza.

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APPETIZERS Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail New Zealand Mussels Escargot Duck Flatbread

ENTRÉES New York Steak Frenched Pork Chop Lamb Shank Lobster Mac and Cheese Grilled Sea Food Platter Frutti di Mare

DESSERTS New York Cheesecake Sicilian Cannoli Chef’s Crème Brûleé Triple Espresso Gelato

BEST OF THE CELLAR White Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa The New York Company Restaurant Newton Unfi ltered Chardonnay, Napa WHERE EAST MEETS WEST | By Ken Misa • Photography by Arthur Coleman Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Stella, Pinot Grigio, Umbria SOUTH PALM CANYON’S NEWEST RESTAURANT, melding the best of East Coast and West Coast cuisine The New York Company Restaurant debuted in in their restaurant. It required a chef with the ability to Red September, making its home in a favorite hangout of create a menu based on appealing cuisine refl ective Newton Carbernet, Napa Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Neil Castren and Wally of both coasts. Chef Alen Badzak, formerly at Europa Freemark Abbey Merlot, D’Agostino, both native New Yorkers and restaurateurs, Restaurant, has more than met the challenge. Chef Napa have transformed what was the much-loved Banducci’s Alen, named one of the Top 100 Chef’s of America this Angeline Reserve Pinot “Bit of Italy” into a warm and inviting restaurant where year, has a passion for creating an innovative dining Yangarra Shiraz, Australia the East truly meets the West. experience with attention to adding nuances to popular Neil brings to this new dinner house many years of bicoastal dishes. The Chef’s daily specials creatively Specialty Cocktails experience creating a very successful restaurant in address what returning visitors personally request. Long Island Ice Tea Los Angeles in addition to Wally’s experience in the The excellent Wine List complements the cuisine Italian Appletini Palm Springs restaurant scene. with carefully selected wines by the bottle or glass. Peach Cosmopolitan Entering the restaurant, one sees an inviting New Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Cabernets, and Merlots, are Godiva Chocolate Martini York-style bar with a baby grand piano and wonderful primarily from California along with interesting international large black and white photographs of New York City. selection. The bar is a delightful spot to sip a martini and relax Happy Hour Drinks start at $3. Early Bird Three with friends before enjoying a wonderful dinner in one Course Dinners at $18.95 are served from 5 to 6 p.m. of the two dining areas with a relaxed California feel. daily. Full menu service begins at 5 p.m. Entertainment at the piano adds to the dining experience. Neil and Wally’s objective has been achieved, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

1260 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-778-7789 • www.thenewyorkcompanyrestaurant.com

Shown above: Classic favorites at The New York Company Restaurant include New Zealand Mussels steamed and sautéed with white anchovies, garlic, shallots and white wine in a cream saffron broth, Linguine with Littleneck and baby clams sautéed with garlic, butter, and parsley in a white wine sauce, a Frenched Pork Chop with herb marinade and rosemary mushroom demi reduction, and Corn fed domesticated Lamb Shank slowly braised in Marsala wine with vegetables served over roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes. Wine is Newton Unfi ltered Chardonnay, Napa. do70 WWW.PALMSPRINGSLIFE.COM | JANUARY 2014 SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE MENU HIGHLIGHTS

BREAKFAST Buckwheat or Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes with blueberries Vegan French Toast Breakfast Platter three pancakes, eggs or tofu, vegan sausage or vegan bacon, or turkey sausage or turkey bacon

SALADS The New Falafel Salad Indonesian Salad

WRAPS / SANDWICHES Falafel And Hummus Wrap Estee’s Buddha Wrap Roasted Chicken Salad Wrap Vegan BLTA The Turkey Club Tempeh Vegan Haystack Spinach-Nut Burger Slammin’ Salmon Sandwich

DESSERTS Banana/Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cookie Palm Greens Café dipped in chocolate SUSTAINABLY SOURCED FOOD, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HAPPY PLANET and rolled in peanuts Vegan Lemon Cheeze Cake Photography by Chris Miller Vegan Tiramisú whipped coconut cream

A FAVORITE OF LOCAL BOXING STAR TIMOTHY BRADLEY everything in small batches to ensure the freshness of food ORGANIC WINES AND BEERS and actress/author Suzanne Somers, Palm Greens Café every day.” The distinctive menu selections include the House Red Spanish Flaco 2011 offers completely organic dining for breakfast, lunch, and ever popular Spinach-Nut Burger, made with a blend of dinner. Its delicious, freshly prepared dishes are free of crunchy cashews, sunfl owers, walnuts, rolled oats, eggs, House White additives, preservatives, and high-fructose corn syrup. and mozzarella cheese and served atop an organic, whole Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Sample the array of fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, wheat, sunfl ower seed bun. plus gluten-free, vegan, and raw specialties as you mellow Other favorites you won’t fi nd anywhere else in Sparkling / White out to soft music and surf videos. You can even bring along town include their famous breakfast entrée of gluten Picpoul de Pinet 2011 (Greg’s favorite) your four-legged friends to enjoy the café’s puppy patio. free blueberry pancakes with vegan or turkey bacon Montefl or Pinot Grigio 2010 Priding itself as the only organic restaurant in the or sausage and scrambled eggs or tofu and organic Cava Brut (sparkling) Coachella Valley that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, maple syrup. The Macrobiotic Bowl features homemade seven days a week. They are closed only one day a year seaweed salad and sauerkraut over brown rice with Red and that is on Christmas. The menu caters to vegan, roasted garnet yams and a choice of grilled tempeh or Nabuko 2009 organic, gluten free, and vegetarian diners. grilled salmon. New on the scene is the Paleo Bowl, just Calma Rioja 2009 Greg Schmitz and co-owner Jeff Huyett are restaurateurs organic meat and vegetables, surf or turf and your choice Organic Beer from Hawaii and opened Palm Greens Café fi ve years ago of grilled steak or grilled salmon. Eel River with a vision of creating a spot for the community to come Organic wines are $5 per glass; beers and seasonal Blonde Ale relax and be who they are in a healthy, loving environment. desserts round off the menu at this happy environment Amber Ale “Our passion is creating delicious food, using fl avors with friendly service. India Pale Ale from around the world,” says Schmitz. “We make Triple Exultation LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Julian Hard Cider

611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-864-9900 • www.palmgreenscafe.com

Shown above: The Spinach-Nut Burger on an organic whole wheat sunfl ower seed bun at Palm Greens Café is a healthy and satisfying alternative to greasy beef patties on a processed white fl our bun.

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STARTERS Pan-Fried Mozzarella Paisano Wings

SALADS Calamari Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

SPECIALTY PIZZAS New Yorker Primavera Pizza Bianco

SPECIALTY PASTAS Fettuccine Alfredo Cheese Ravioli Tossed in rosa sauce Penne al Forno

HOUSE SPECIALTIES Eggplant Parmigiana Chicken Parmigiana Salmon Ripieno Pizzeria Villagio Italian Kitchen Chicken Marsala OLD WORLD FLAVOR MEETS NEW WORLD FRESHNESS DESSERTS By Gayl Biondi • Photography by Arthur Coleman Tiramisú Cannoli Cheesecake ASK A NEW YORKER WHAT THEY MISS MOST ABOUT Customers may choose to design their own hand- Gelato the East Coast and they’re likely to say “the pizza.” Ask a crafted pizza with a choice of 26 different toppings, or go savvy pizza lover in the Coachella Valley where to get the for one of the popular combinations. Not surprisingly, the BEST OF THE CELLAR most authentic slice of “pie” and they’re just as likely to biggest seller is the New Yorker with homemade Italian Whites say “Pizzeria Villagio.” sausage, Portobello mushroom, pancetta, artichoke Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Old World fl avor meets New World freshness — that’s hearts, roasted garlic and bread crumbs. Sonoma, 2009 the genius behind Pizzeria Villagio. Using family recipes While pizza is front and center, the menu offers up Cakebread Sauvignon passed down through generations that traveled from other tantalizing offerings including eggplant Parmigiana, Blanc, Napa Valley, 2010 Italy to New York City to be re-invented in California. The chicken Parmigiana and chicken Marsala. Panini and Capolsaldo, Pinot Grigio, tradition of dough made from scratch topped with farm- sub sandwiches are popular lunchtime choices. And, of Venezie Italy, 2010 fresh ingredients and cooked in a brick oven is available to course, no self-respecting Italian food lover would leave customers right here in our back yard. without trying the homemade cannoli for dessert. Reds Since it opened in March of 2011, Pizzeria Villagio Pizzeria Villagio is easy to get to in minutes from King Estate Merlot, has expanded to twice its original size to accommodate anywhere in the Coachella Valley with its convenient, Willamette Valley, 2008 the steadily growing and faithful clientele that craves freeway-close Cook Street location. Drop by for happy hour Chateau Montelena great pizza and other Italian specialties in comfortable from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or, plan a special occasion in the Cabernet Sauvignon, surroundings. With an impressive beer and wine selection, private dining room that seats up to 32 people. Pizzeria Napa 2008 Pizzeria Villagio is as welcoming for a late supper for two Villagio is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Catello Di Bossi, as it is for happy hour with friends or a family outing. LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Chianti Classico, 2007

Beer Birra Moretti Birra Moretti La Rossa 37029 Cook Street, Suite 101, Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-779-5050 • www.pizzeriavillagio.com

Shown above: Fresh from Pizzeria Villagio’s oven is a hand tossed, build-your-own 18-inch pizza (clockwise, right) topped with specially crafted pizza sauce, roasted peppers, sausage, Portobello mushrooms, and caramelized onions. A hearty bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese (foreground) is served here with fresh hand-formed meatballs.The homemade Sausage, Pepper and Onion Sub Sandwich (left) comes with sautéed onions and mixed peppers topped with Pomodoro sauce and melted provolone cheese shown with a Mixed Green Salad with garden fresh tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Recommended wine is a 2009 Chianti Barone Ricasoli.

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APPETIZERS Imported Escargots Frog Legs “Poulette” “Petite” Steak Tartare Baked French Brie

LUNCH Quiche Lorraine Belgian Waffl es Croque Monsieur Crêpes De Paris

ENTRÉES Steamed Black Mussels Steak Frites Coq au Vin Veal Liver Vol au Vent Bouillabaisse

DESSERTS Belgian Chocolate Mousse Crème Brûlée Pomme Frite Profi teroles Baba au Rhum OFFERING FINE FRENCH AND BELGIAN CUISINE SINCE 1999 | Photography by Ted 7 Speculoos Tiramisu

BEST OF THE CELLAR INTIMATE AND ROMANTIC, POMME FRITE PROVIDES steak-frites, like the hanger steak, baseball prime sirloin, the ideal ambiance for your specialty dinner — or any time New York, fi let mignon medallions or ribeye with their choice Champagne you crave a taste of Europe. The quaint setting evokes an of brandy-green peppercorn sauce, bearnaise, bordelaise, Sparkling Schramsberg European café atmosphere. French music softly plays in or blue cheese cream. The signature dish, Flemish-Style Champagne Veuve Clicquot the background, creating a mood enhanced regularly by a Carbonnade of Beef, long simmered in Belgium beer and live accordion player. served with pommes frites, remains the favorite of the food White The greatest praise, owner-entrepreneur Jean-Claude afi cionados. “Belgium is north of France,” Constant explains. Chardonnay Cakebread Constant reveals, is when patrons profess that they “They have the sun; we have the shade. They have the wine, Pinot Gris Benton Lane feel like they’re in Paris or Brussels, instead of a cozy we have the beer.” Those seeking the catch of the day may Sancerre Jolivet bistro in Palm Springs. Constant says, “Because of the opt for salmon, rainbow trout, fi lets of sole, Mixed Grill of Vouvray La Craie atmosphere, because of the music, the accordion player, Tiger Shrimp and Sea Scallops, or the California Bouillabaisse Riesling Kuentz Bas the beer, the food, people feel they are transported to but the specialty of the house remains the Steamed Europe for an evening. That’s the best compliment I can Mediterranean Black Mussels prepared nine different ways. Red get. And I get it frequently.” Regular customers choose the same nights to come Merlot Trefethen Pomme Frite opened in downtown Palm Springs in for their favorite dishes. Every day of the week features a Cabernet Shafer 1999 as a small bistro. In recent years, Constant saw the different house specialty, such as Thursday’s Choucroute Pinot Noir David Bruce opportunity to expand his dining patio, a favorite spot for Garnie and Saturday’s Rack of Lamb. Bordeaux St. Estephe diners to share the excitement of sidewalk and street-side Pomme Frite is open seven nights a week from 4:30 Gigondas Christia traffi c along the legendary Palm Canyon Drive. to 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. From Malbec La Coutale The oven-baked French Onion Soup with “beaucoup” January until May, open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Gruyère cheese is a great starter among the appetizers, like p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. the oven-baked Imported Escargots, the Baked French Brie, Visit the Pomme Frite website for the full menu, wine and the Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Napoleon. Steak list, Belgian beer list, and special promotions. lovers may choose from several different cuts of beef for their LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78

256 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-778-3727 • www.pomme-frite.com

Shown above: Pomme Frite’s downtown location is ideal for people watching on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs and offers diners an authentic European bistro experience with stunning views and superb cuisine. PARTNER OF THE

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MORSELS AND TIDBITS The Valley Sampler Bacon-wrapped dates, smoked eggplant dip, fl atbread, La Quercia salumi, Point Reyes toma cheese Ahi Poke Chili soy sauce, avocado, macadamia nuts, taro chips

EAT YOUR GREENS Market Salad Suzie’s Farm organic greens, shaved apple, fennel, radish, candied pecans, tangerine pomegranate vinaigrette Beet Salad Roasted organic beets, goat cheese, bibb lettuce, Rockwood Grill & Blue Star Lounge citrus vinaigrette FROM THE GRILL Brandt Farms Rib-Eye at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and Filet Berkshire Pork Chop LOCALLY SOURCED AND FARM-FRESH CUISINE Catch of the Day By Pamela Bieri • Photography By Werner Segarra Mary’s Organic Chicken Paillard

THIS SOPHISTICATED VENUE WITH UPSCALE, as ingredients from California’s abundant regional farms THE DRINKS all-day dining features foods from California’s abundant inspire Executive Chef Oliver Wolf. Martinis farms and local producers. The all-natural, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef Blue Star Martini Adjacent to Rockwood Grill is Blue Star Lounge, comes from Brandt Farms in Brawley, north of El Centro. Citrus vodka, Blue encompassing an 80-seat indoor and outdoor terrace Laura Chenel’s chevre cheese is from Sonoma, and from Curacao, lime juice, with fi re pits, creating a magical alfresco experience. The Point Reyes are well-known blue and toma cheeses. simple syrup, club soda modern contemporary vibe incorporates earthy textures Suzie’s Farms, a USDA certifi ed organic grower near Rockwood Delight of wood, iron, and rock with a natural color palette, San Diego, provides farm greens, beets, tomatoes, mint, Vodka, triple sec, incorporating sustainable décor in keeping with the and eggplant. pineapple juice, a restaurant’s sustainable, locally sourced menu. Drinks from the Blue Star Lounge are as carefully Midori fl oat Several “communal” tables allow guests to mingle selected as the food ingredients, with handcrafted over breakfast or brunch, served buffet-style or a la carte cocktails, local microbrews, and a selection of regional Brews on Tap for lunch and dinner. The fl exible buffet area opens up California, Washington, and international wines. Blue Star Lounge Lager or closes off by sliding wood and amber glass doors. Rockwood is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, from Backstreet Brewery, Similarly, a private dining room for up to 60 and a and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Blue Star Lounge La Quinta smaller area for up to 20 allows for overfl ow seating or is open until midnight Sunday-Thursday and until 1:30 private events. a.m. Friday and Saturday. Wines Hearty, healthful, and locally sourced products as well Nickel & Nickel LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Chardonnay Melville Pinot Noir 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pride Mountain Estate 760-341-2211 • www.desertspringsresort.com Cabernet

Shown above: Rockwood Grill features an upscale-casual menu of diverse American classics made from scratch daily with locally-sourced ingredients. PARTNER OF THE

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ANTIPASTO Organic Baby Beets Salad pecorino sardo, basil aioli, smoky pistachios Niman Ranch Lamb Meatballs tomato sauce, parmigiano Grilled Monterey Squid, lentil salad, tuscan salsa verde

SECONDO House Made Spinach fazzoletti pasta Kurobuta Pork bolognese, parmigiano Crispy Branzino, baby artichoke caper sauce House Made Whole Wheat Pappardelle Pasta, roasted oyster mushrooms, sage butter, parmigiano

DOLCE Panna Cotta Sirocco dulce de leche, hazelnuts House Made Mascarpone, chocolate mocca, and hazelnut gelato at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa Traditional Tiramisu AWARD-WINNING AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A TWIST SIPS By Lisa Roughley • Photography by Isaac Maiselman Best of White

Ornellaia, Poggio Alle Gazze e Milleviti, 2010 SI·ROC·CO (/s ’ räk¯o/) with intimate tables for two to 20. Spectacular lake views, Louis Jadot, Puligny- Defi ned as a warm southerly Mediterranean wind, Sirocco and ambient music and lighting amid exemplary service Montrachet, 2009 most certainly takes you on a journey of culinary discovery. provide an unforgettable evening. For larger parties and Pahlmeyer, “Jayson” special occasions, Sirocco also features the beautiful North Coast, 2010 Many dream of eating their way across Italy, savoring Mistral private dining room. the fl avors in a postcard-perfect landscape. Sirocco brings Open Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best of Red some of that home and shares it with our Valley under and Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Masi, delle Valpolicella, the tutelage of-18 year culinary veteran Chef Gregorio dinner, Sirocco requests patrons to dress smart casual Classico, 1988 Calderin. The mastermind behind the menu, Calderin and come with an appetite. Complimentary valet parking Gaja, Pieve Santa Restituta, and his team craft handmade pastas and use farm completes the evening. “Rennina,” Brunello di fresh produce and proteins complemented by California “We love taking you on a journey of culinary Montalcino, 2006 indigenous ingredients. discovery,” shares restaurant manager Anthony Nespoli. Bryant Family Vineyard The restaurant’s expansive wine service has not gone “Our guests say it best: ‘Always a special place!’ ‘A top “Bettina” Proprietary Red, unnoticed, receiving Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence choice in the Palm Springs area.’ ‘Italian at its best!’ Napa Valley, 2009 throughout the years. Sirocco’s Wine Captain, Brian De ‘Unbelievable service … excellent food.’ ‘Wonderful time Luca, carefully selects each and every bottle, providing Best of Cocktail for a special meal.’” favorite fl avors and new discoveries for patrons. Orangecello Cosmopolitan The chic, sophisticated Mediterranean setting LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Grey Goose vodka, showcases rich woods and inviting colors throughout Orangecello, cranberry Italian Spritz Aperol, prosecco, soda 44400 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells, CA 92210 Tiramisu Martini 760-773-4444 • www.renaissanceesmeralda.com Absolut Vanilla, Tiramisu liqueur, Godiva Pictured above: Celebrating AAA four diamond recognition, Sirocco is one of only four restaurants to receive this status in the chocolate liqueur Coachella Valley. Quite an achievement considering less than 3% of the 28,000+ accredited restaurants in the U.S. boast this PARTNER OF THE prestigious distinction.

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APPETIZERS Beer-Battered Fried Avocado with chipotle remoulade and pickled onions Blue Crab Cake with yuzu emulsion, grapefruit, and radish Steamed Manila Clams with Bilbao chorizo, piquillo peppers and tequila Shaft Blue Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates

ENTRÉES Pacifi c Swordfi sh Spaghetti Squash, Asparagus Prosciutto, Blood Orange BBQ Sauce “Deconstructed Chowder” with Manila clams, pork belly, pee wee potatoes, heirloom carrots and micro chives New Zealand Lamb Loin with sour cherry wild rice, roasted beet, and pistachio brittle

VUE Grille & Bar SUSHI Philly Roll INNOVATIVE FINE DINING AND GASTROPUB | By Pamela Bieri • Photography by Jon Edwards salmon, cream cheese, cucumber Dragon Roll/Red Dragon Roll THE INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT’S FINE DINING with more seating options. The dining room terrace shrimp tempura, eel, restaurant and bar has undergone a transformation overlooking the resort’s entrance with commanding views and avocado this fall that refl ects more current dining and beverage of Eisenhower Mountain, has a new retractable awning trends. An innovative craft-style restaurant focusing on and furnishings that provide a more comfortable venue for BEST OF THE CELLAR local produce, sustainably raised meat and poultry, fresh year-round use and extending outdoor dining. White Wines seafood, and farm-to-table cuisine is under the guidance The entire area was also refurbished with new carpeting Bougetz Cellars, 2012 and fresh inspiration of new Executive Chef Cale Falk. to complete the refreshed, updated direction. Multiple sauvignon blanc, Rutherford Renovations include glass dividers that separate fl at-screen televisions “in the round” in the gastropub JAQK Cellars, 2009 the restaurant from the new gastropub, which features offer a relaxing setting for after-golf refreshments or pre “Pearl Handle” chardonnay, top local craft brews, notably Saint Archer out of San and postdinner cordials. Also, the 400-seat “Pavilion,” a Napa Valley premier events center, has been added and is available for Diego and La Quinta Brewing Company. A selection of Red Wines premium California and West Coast wines is featured in all types of happining affairs. Trinchero Estates, 2008 a temperature-controlled wine room. A new bar menu Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and “Haystack” cabernet has been carefully designed to complement craft beers, dinner, Monday to Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday sauvignon, Napa Valley cocktails, and quality wines. brunch is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The IW Café is open for MacPhail, 2009 “Gaps Crown” pinot noir, The former private dining room is now a sushi bar, offering breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m., and for hot appetizers, wraps, Sonoma Coast an array of fresh sushi, sashimi, and a variety of rolls and hand and a full bar, including draft beers from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rolls created by Sushi Chef Akio Naito. This area extends to the Sushi is served Tuesday to Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Craft Cocktails outdoor patio, which offers more casual seating. The Golf Shop is open daily, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. De La Louisiane Completely updated furnishings throughout offer a Buffalo Trace Bourbon, modern atmosphere that is casual yet sophisticated, LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Italian Vermouth Benedictine, Peychand’s Bitters, Dash of Absynth La Aguila Cruz Silver Tequila, Grapefruit Bitters House- made Prickly Pear Soda

Craft Beers on Tap 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Saint Archer – San Diego, CA La Quinta Brewing Company 760-834-3800 • www.vuegrilleandbar.com – La Quinta, Ca PARTNER OF THE

Shown above: Scottish Salmon, Pickled Medjool Dates and Chiles, Squash Ribbons, and Honey Yogurt

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APPETIZERS Soft Shell Crab With Ponzu Gyoza Tempura (mixed or veggies) Tuna Tataki Tai Ponzu

ENTRÉES Complete Bento Box Hiro’s Special Jumbo Rolls Sashimi and Sushi Combo Platters Udon Noodle Soup Teriyaki Tempura

OVER 40 SPECIALTY ROLLS Sexy Lady shrimp tempura and spicy crab with avacado and jalapeño in a spicy sauce Japanese Burrito with eel sauce and spicy mayo with tuna, salmon, crab, avocado and cucumber with soy paper Tropicana Wasabi spicy tuna and avocado inside and salmon, AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE mango and miso dressing outside By Stephanie Brown • Photography by Arthur Coleman • Assistant: Tim Carter Santa Maria shrimp tempura and tuna FOR A RESTAURANT TO SUCCEED IT MUST BE He selects only the freshest seafood and this makes topped off with crab and distinctive enough to bring customer’s through the doors the sushi and sashimi the best you can fi nd in the desert. bits of friend tempura batter Lobster Roll for the fi rst time and good enough to keep them coming Their wine list features hot and cold Sake and imported Cucumber, avocado and back again and again. Wasabi has a devoted local Japanese beer, which, when paired with sushi, is the crab roll, over fried lobster clientele. It has become one of the favorite restaurants for perfect combination of pure refreshment. with spicy eel sauce locals and visitors in Palm Springs. “In Japan, we concentrate on cleanliness and Traditional Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis freshness. These were the principles we were taught. DESSERTS on the seasonality of food, the quality of ingredients, and I was only allowed to clean the cutting and cooking Ice Cream Green Tea and Red Bean the presentation. Wasabi maintains these high standards surfaces for the fi rst six months of my three-year training. Mochi of traditional Japanese cuisine authenticity, guaranteed to I also have mastered skills beyond my expectations Green Tea, Mango, and satisfy all Japanese food lovers. within 25 years’ experience,” says Hiro. There is a Strawberry The presentation of each selection is simply elegant wonderful wall hanging in the restaurant with the saying, and traditional. The portions are incredible. The fi sh is “Watch, touch, and bite,” that stands for presentation BEST OF THE CELLAR Red Wine fi rm to the touch. The taste is perfectly balanced with of the dish, touching the fi sh for fi rmness, and then Merlot a sweetness from the ginger and the spice of wasabi, enjoying the taste. Cabernet creating a meal that appeals to a very dedicated and Wasabi is committed to delivering the best possible Pinot Noir diverse clientele. The cucumber and spinach salads quality of food and service. This is the only restaurant are made to order with homemade dressing using the to consider if you want authentic Japanese food locally. White Wine Chardonnay freshest ginger. Hours are: 5 to 7 p.m., 7 days per week. Enjoy their Riesling Mimi and Hiro are the owners of Wasabi. Chef Hiro outdoor pet friendly patio. Pinot Grigio was trained in Japan in the traditional ways of preparing Japanese cuisine. LOCATOR MAP ON PAGE 78 Imported Beer Asahi Sapporo Kirin Ichiban

Specialty Drinks Hot Sake — Gekkeikan 333 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cold Sake — Horin 760-416-7788 Takara Nigori (Traditional Unfi ltered) Junmai Ginjo Haiku Shown above: Hiro and Mimi are the gracious owners of Wasabi and they invite you to enjoy their traditional Japanese cuisine. Shirayuki Nama

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH BERMUDA DUNES Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 42104 Washington Street • 760-772-6100 www.mariositaliancafes.com CATHEDRAL CITY Cello’s American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 35943 Date Palm Drive • 760-328-5353 www.cellosbistro.com Dish Creative Cuisine American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ 38 ✸ ✸ 68525 Ramon Road, Suite A101 • 760-832-6526 www.dishcreativecuisine.com The Fairway Café / Desert Princess Palm Springs Golf Resort Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 130 ✸ 67967 Vista Chino • 760-322-7000 www.desertprincessgolfresort.com Leon’s at Desert Princess American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 28555 Landau Blvd. • 760-325-5002 www.desertprincesscc.com/leons-restaurant Piazza Trilussa Ristorante Italian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 90 ✸ 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 401 • 760-328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com COACHELLA Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 83103 Avenue 48 • 760-863-1661 www.mariositaliancafes.com DESERT HOT SPRINGS Kafe | Bar American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 50 14500 Palm Drive • 760-329-4481 www.kafebar.net INDIAN WELLS Cava / Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 44400 Indian Wells Lane • 760-773-4444 www.renaissanceesmeralda.com Don Diego’s of Indian Wells Mexican $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 25-60 ✸ ✸ 74969 Highway 111 • 760-340-5588 www.dondiegorestaurant.com Lantana / Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Californian $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ 44600 Indian Wells Lane • 760-341-1000 indianwells.hyatt.com Sirocco / Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa Italian $30+ ✸ ✸ 70 ✸ 44400 Indian Wells Lane • 760-773-4666 www.renaissanceesmeralda.com The Grove Artisan Kitchen / Miramonte Resort & Spa Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 132 ✸ 45000 Indian Wells Lane • 760-341-7200 www.miramonteresort.com The Nest Californian $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 150 ✸ ✸ ✸ 75188 Highway 111 • 760-346-2314 www.gotothenest.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ 45100 Club Drive • 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com VUE Grille & Bar / Indian Wells Golf Resort American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ ✸ 44500 Indian Wells Lane • 760-834-3800 www.vuegrilleandbar.com INDIO The Bistro / Fantasy Springs Resort Casino American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 84245 Indio Springs Parkway • 760-238-5654 www.fantasyspringsresort.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH INDIO: CONTINUED The Fresh Grill Buff et / Fantasy Springs Resort Casino International $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 84245 Indio Springs Parkway • 760-342-5000 www.fantasyspringsresort.com Jackalope Ranch Barbecue $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 600 ✸ ✸ 80400 Highway 111 • 760-342-1999 thejackaloperanch.com Joy Asian Cuisine / Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Chinese $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 84245 Indio Springs Parkway • 760-342-5000 www.fantasyspringsresort.com Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 81939 Highway 111 • 760-775-2888 www.mariositaliancafes.com The Pizza Kitchen / Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Pizza Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 84245 Indio Springs Parkway • 760-342-5000 www.fantasyspringsresort.com POM / Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 ✸ ✸ ✸ 84245 Indio Springs Parkway • 760-342-5000 www.fantasyspringsresort.com LA QUINTA Adobe Grill / La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ 49499 Eisenhower Drive • 760-564-5725 www.laquintaresort.com Cliffh ouse Grill & Bar American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 250 ✸ ✸ 78250 Highway 111 • 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffh ouse.com The Crab Pot Restaurant & Bar / La Quinta Seafood $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 145 78121 Avenida La Fonda • 760-564-7333 www.crabpotlaquinta.com Figue Mediterranean Restaurant Mediterranean $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ 47474 Washington Street • 760-698-9040 www.eatfi gue.com Hog’s Breath Inn American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 ✸ ✸ 78065 Main Street, 2nd Floor Carmel Building • 760-564-5556 hogsbreathlaquinta.com Las Casuelas Quinta Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ 78480 Highway 111 • 760-777-7715 www.lascasuelasquinta.com Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 49906 Jeff erson Street • 760-777-4055 www.mariositaliancafes.com Morgan’s in the desert / La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 85 ✸ ✸ 49499 Eisenhower Drive • 760-564-7600 www.morgansinthedesert.com Souplantation American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ 295 79705 Highway 111 • 760-342-0555 www.souplantation.com Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Italian Up to $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 78015 Main Street, Suite 100 • 760-777-9989 www.stuft pizzalaquinta.com Terra Bistro / Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 250 50777 Santa Rosa Plaza • 760-777-1711 www.laquinta.embassysuites.com Twenty6 / La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 49499 Eisenhower Drive • 760-564-5720 www.laquintaresort.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH PALM DESERT Bellatrix at the classic club American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ ✸ ✸ 75200 Classic Club Boulevard • 760-601-3690 www.classicclubgolf.com BLUE STAR LOUNGE / JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-341-2211 www.desertspringsresort.com california pizza kitchen Pizza Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 73080 El Paseo, Suite 8 • 760-776-5036 www.cpk.com Castelli’s Ristorante Italian $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 225 ✸ ✸ ✸ 73098 Highway 111 • 760-773-3365 www.castellis.cc Chop House Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 215 ✸ ✸ 74040 Highway 111 • 760-779-9888 chophousepalmdesert.com Cuistot French $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 ✸ ✸ 72595 El Paseo • 760-340-1000 www.cuistotrestaurant.com Daily Grill Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ 73061 El Paseo • 760-779-9911 www.dailygrill.com Fisherman’s Landing Sports Bar & Grill / Seafood ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-423-6079 www.fi shermans.com Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 78152 Varner Road, Sun City • 760-345-8900 www.mariositaliancafes.com Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 73155 Highway 111 • 760-341-1130 www.mariositaliancafes.com Mastro’s Steakhouse Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ 73405 El Paseo, Suite 120 • 760-776-6777 www.mastrosrestaurants.com McDonald’s of Palm Desert Fast Food Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ 80 72755 Highway 111 • 760-674-3335 www.mcdonalds.com Mikado / JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Japanese $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ 140 ✸ ✸ 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-341-1725 www.desertspringsresort.com Mitch’s on El Paseo Prime Seafood Seafood $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 275 ✸ ✸ 73951 El Paseo • 760-779-9200 www.mitchsonelpaseo.com Morton’s The Steakhouse Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 250 ✸ ✸ 74880 Country Club Drive • 760-340-6865 www.mortons.com Oasis Bar & Grille / JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 325 ✸ 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-341-2211 www.desertspringsresort.com Pacifi ca Seafood Restaurant at The Gardens on El Paseo Seafood $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ ✸ 73505 El Paseo, Suite F 2608 • 760-674-8666 www.pacifi caseafoodrestaurant.com Pizzeria Villagio Italian Kitchen Italian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 37029 Cook Street, Suite 101 • 760-779-5050 www.pizzeriavillagio.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH PALM DESERT: CONTINUED Pueblo Viejo Grill Mexican Food Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 70 ✸ ✸ 36901 Cook Street, Suite 3 • 760-836-1133 www.puebloviejogrill.com Rockwood Grill / JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-341-2211 www.desertspringsresort.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 150 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 74740 Highway 111 • 760-779-1998 www.ruthschris.com Sammy’s Woodfi red Pizza & Grill / The Gardens on El Paseo Pizza $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 120 ✸ 73595 El Paseo, Suite 2208 • 760-836-0500 www.sammyspizza.com Sherman’s Deli & bakery Deli Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ 73161 Country Club Drive • 760-568-1350 www.shermansdeli.com Sullivan’s Steakhouse American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 295 ✸ ✸ 73505 El Paseo, Suite 2600 • 760-341-3560 www.sullivansteakhouse.com The Lobby Bar / JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ 74855 Country Club Drive • 760-341-2211 www.desertspringsresort.com Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ ✸ ✸ The Gardens on El Paseo, 73595 El Paseo, Suite 2200 • 760-836-0188 www.tommybahama.com Wolfgang Puck Pizza | Bar Pizza $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 138 ✸ 73130 El Paseo, Suite I • 760-568-2700 www.wolfgangpuck.com PALM SPRINGS Alicante Mediterranean Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 65 ✸ ✸ 140 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-325-9464 www.alicanteps.com Azul Restaurant American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-325-5533 www.azultapaslounge.com Blue Coyote Bar & Grill Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ ✸ 445 N. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-327-1196 www.bluecoyotegrill.com Casa de Frida Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-459-1681 www.casadefrida.com Chop House Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 170 ✸ ✸ 262 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-320-4500 chophousepalmsprings.com Circa 59 / Riviera Palm Springs American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-778-6659 www.psriviera.com Citron Restaurant & Bar / Viceroy Palm Springs Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 180 ✸ 415 S. Belardo Road • 760-318-3005 www.viceroypalmsprings.com Copley’s on Palm Canyon Continental $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 130 ✸ ✸ 621 N. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-327-9555 www.copleysrestaurant.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH PALM SPRINGS: CONTINUED Date / Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 1,645 ✸ ✸ 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way • 760-322-6000 www.renaissancehotelpalmsprings.com Elmer’s Restaurant American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 1030 E. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-327-8419 www.elmers-restaurants.com Escena Lounge & Grill American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ ✸ 1100 Clubhouse View Drive • 760-992-0002 www.escenagrill.com Europa Restaurant / VILLA ROYALE INN Mediterranean $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 30 ✸ 1620 S. Indian Trail • 760-327-2314 www.villaroyale.com/dining Grind Brgr Bar American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ 262 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-325-5200 www.grindbrgrbar.com Jake’s Palm Springs American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 664 N. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-327-4400 www.jakespalmsprings.com Johannes Continental $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ 80 ✸ ✸ 196 S. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-778-0017 www.johannesrestaurants.com Johnny Costa’s Ristorante Italian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 120 ✸ ✸ 440 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-325-4556 www.johnnycostaspalmsprings.com Kaiser Grille American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ 205 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-323-1003 kaisergrille.com King’s Highway / Ace Hotel & Swim Club Californian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 140 ✸ ✸ ✸ 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-866-6180 www.acehotel.com LG’s Prime Steakhouse Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 282 ✸ 255 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite B2 • 760-416-1779 www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com Las Casuelas Terraza Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ ✸ ✸ 222 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com LuLu California Bistro Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 350 ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-327-5858 www.lulupalmsprings.com Mario’s Italian Café Italian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 425 S. Sunrise Way • 760-322-6636 www.mariositaliancafes.com Matchbox Palm Springs Pizza $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 265 ✸ 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-778-6000 www.matchboxpalmsprings.com Nature’s Health Food & Café Vegetarian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 125 ✸ 555 S. Sunrise Way, Suite 301 • 760-323-9487 www.natureshealthfoodcafe.com The New York Company Restaurant American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 1260 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-778-7789 www.thenewyorkcompanyrestaurant.com palm greenS café Organic $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 6 • 760-864-9900 www.palmgreenscafe.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH PALM SPRINGS: CONTINUED Pinocchio in the Desert American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 80 ✸ ✸ 134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way • 760-322-3776 www.pinocchiops.com Pomme Frite Restaurant French $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 40 ✸ ✸ 256 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-778-3727 www.pomme-frite.com Purple Palm Restaurant & Bar / Colony Palms Hotel Mediterranean $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 40 ✸ ✸ 572 N. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-969-1818 www.colonypalmshotel.com Purple Room American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-322-4422 purpleroompalmsprings.com Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 60 ✸ 350 S. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-992-5641 www.rioazulpalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Italian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 150 ✸ 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Sherman’s Deli & bakery Bakery / Deli / Café Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive • 760-325-1199 www.shermansdeli.com Smokin’ Burgers & Lounge American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 160 ✸ ✸ 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 220 • 760-883-5999 www.smokinburgers.com Spencer’s Restaurant Continental $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 ✸ ✸ 701 W. Baristo Road • 760-327-3446 www.spencersrestaurant.com Thai Smile Palm Springs Thai $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ 78 ✸ ✸ 100 S. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-320-5503 thaismilepalmsprings.com The Terrace Restaurant / Hilton Palm Springs Resort American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 500 ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way • 760-320-6868 www.hiltonpalmsprings.com The Tropicale International $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ 330 E. Amado Road • 760-866-1952 www.thetropicale.com Trio Restaurant American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 180 ✸ 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-864-8746 www.triopalmsprings.com Village Pub Bar & Grill Californian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ 266 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-323-3265 www.palmspringsvillagepub.com wasabi Japanese $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 45 8+ ✸ 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-416-7788 Woody’s Burgers American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 75 ✸ 317 N. Indian Canyon Drive • 760-230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com Workshop Kitchen & Bar American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 135 ✸ ✸ 800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite G • 760-459-3451 www.workshoppalmsprings.com Zin American Bistro American $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ 198 S. Palm Canyon Drive • 760-322-6300 www.pszin.com

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COLORED CAPS: Great Restaurants participant TAKEOUT CUISINE COST AVERAGE DINNER LUNCH BREAKFAST BRUNCH SUNDAY MENU LATE-NIGHT DINING PATIO HOUR HAPPY BEER / WINE ONLY FULL BAR DANCING ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET CAPACITY RESERVATIONS PARKING VALET PARKING MOTORCOACH RANCHO MIRAGE Acqua Pazza / The River at Rancho Mirage Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 170 ✸ ✸ ✸ 71800 Highway 111, Suite A167 • 760-862-9800 www.acquapazzabistro.com Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse Barbecue $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 220 ✸ ✸ ✸ 71800 Highway 111, Suite A176 • 760-346-8738 www.babesbbque.com bluEmber / Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Californian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 228 ✸ ✸ 41000 Bob Hope Drive • 760-568-2727 www.rancholaspalmas.com Burgers & Beer American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 100 ✸ ✸ 72773 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 101 • 760-202-4522 www.burgersandbeer.com Catalan Mediterranean $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 256 ✸ ✸ ✸ 70026 Highway 111 • 760-770-9508 www.catalanrestaurant.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ ✸ The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111 Suite C 101 • 760-776-6685 www.fl emingssteakhouse.com Johnny Rockets American Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 150 ✸ 71885 Highway 111 • 760-674-3120 www.johnnyrockets.com Kobe Japanese Steak house Japanese $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ 200 ✸ ✸ ✸ 69838 Highway 111 • 760-324-1717 www.koberanchomirage.com Las Casuelas Nuevas Mexican $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 400 ✸ ✸ ✸ 70050 Highway 111 • 760-328-8844 www.lascasuelasnuevas.com Lord Fletcher Continental $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ 130 ✸ ✸ ✸ 70385 Highway 111 • 760-328-1161 www.lordfl etcher.com Palms Café / Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 220 ✸ ✸ 41000 Bob Hope Drive • 760-568-2727 www.rancholaspalmas.com Pinzimini / The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 150 ✸ 71333 Dinah Shore Drive • 760-770-2150 www.pinziminipalmsprings.com Roy’s Restaurant Continental $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 250 ✸ ✸ 71959 Highway 111 • 760-340-9044 www.roysrestaurant.com Spa Café / Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Californian Up to $15 ✸ ✸ ✸ 41000 Bob Hope Drive • 760-568-2727 www.rancholaspalmas.com Splash Grill / Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa American $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 60 ✸ 41000 Bob Hope Drive • 760-568-2727 www.rancholaspalmas.com The Old Spaghetti Factory Italian $16 - $29 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 260 ✸ ✸ ✸ 71743 Highway 111, Suite A • 760-341-5600 www.osf.com Wally’s Desert Turtle Seafood $30+ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ 300 ✸ ✸ 71775 Highway 111 • 760-568-9321 www.wallysdesertturtle.com

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Find your oasis.Start here.

With so much to see and do in Greater Palm Springs, stop by our Visitor Center (located in Rancho Mirage) to plan your complete stay. Pick up brochures on attractions, local dining, golf, nightlife, spas, real estate information and shopping. There are even a few souvenirs to take away with you. Finding your oasis is easy, convenient and a visitors center great way to start. 70100 highway 111 • rancho mirage, ca mon – fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. visitgreaterpalmsprings.com sat: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (nov – may)