Pampered in Palm Springs

Description:

Classy and sophisticated, this restaurant knows how to keep its patrons coming back. Its subtly glamorous façade leads to a well-lit and decorated dining room, where folks dine on portions of delicious contemporary cuisine. Start off with a fruity martini or a couple of tapas at the bar, to the accompaniment of quiet, yet cheerful chatter of fellow-diners. The menu offers tantalizing dishes like Tarragon Dijon Chicken and the house specialty, Plum Perfect Meatloaf, among other pasta, fish, shrimp, pork and lamb options. All entrees come with a side order of soup and salad, thus enhancing the meal. If you are here for a snack, choose from their range of sandwiches and burgers, or the famed Chef's Omelet. At dessert, the DNI Brownie or the Plum Cobbler should satisfy most sweet freaks. Ask for the traditional Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs or pancakes at brunch for a quick power meal.

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Once the choice of Hollywood celebrities, this outstanding historic hotel, formerly the Estrella, is quiet and secluded yet close to the action. It's composed of three distinct properties from three different eras, which benefited from a chic transformation in 2002 -- sort of a Grecian-meets-modern Regency style popular during Palm Springs's golden era. Guest rooms vary in terms of size and amenities -- some have fireplaces and/or full kitchens, others have wet bars or private balconies. The color scheme is black-and-white with lemon-yellow accents. The real deals are the studio bungalows, even though they have tiny 1930s bathrooms. Lavish landscaping is an elegant finishing touch. The restaurant, Citron, serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (entrees $24-$34; three-course brunch $35) and has a full bar. There is also pool food service.

Description:

In keeping with its name, this restaurant, the pride of the Viceroy Palm Springs, sports sunny yellow interiors and contrasting white furniture, while retaining its Hollywood-style glamour. With dining options indoors and by the pool, it is frequented not only by the hotel's guests but also by tourists and locals looking for a fine dining experience. Modern Californian cuisine with a French twist is what you will be served here. A typical meal would consist of a sugary glass of Le Citron Bleu and a plate of tapas or spicy tacos. Try the highly recommended Maple Leaf Farm duck breast in foie gras. Dessert would involve a delectable Citron tart or a scrumptious Valrhona Chocolate Souffle. A traditional American breakfast and brunch is also available, and though the service is slow, it is well worth the wait, so dig in!

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From the moment you enter this special gallery, you are surrounded by the finest in glass art. In fact, even the doorway is a glass sculpture by Ian Moyer, and the ceiling is a desert skyscape by Gene Peebles. The items available for purchase are no less splendid, from Gavin Heath's bud vases in bold primary to Bandhu S. Dunham's fantasy goblets. Everything is selected by the unerring eye of owner Dario Jones. It is a great place to find a new heirloom or dramatic focal piece for a room.

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This restaurant at the Ingleside Inn is renowned as a romantic, traditional restaurant with a seductive lounge. Acclaimed as "One of the Ten Best" by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, it is guaranteed to be memorable. Virtually all of the appetizers could have been found on New York menus of the 1920s: shrimp cocktails, Oysters Rockefeller and Beluga Malassol caviar quoted daily at market price. The French Chicken Breast is a favorite specialty.

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A little bit of traditional and a little bit of the avant-garde, with something for everyone. We welcome you to this intimate state-of-the-art 433-seat theater located in downtown Palm Springs. Our nearly perfect acoustics are often applauded by the artists who grace our stage and our audiences enthusiastically return year after year to experience the entertainment only provided by live professional theater.

Description:

Once the choice of Hollywood celebrities, this outstanding historic hotel, formerly the Estrella, is quiet and secluded yet close to the action. It's composed of three distinct properties from three different eras, which benefited from a chic transformation in 2002 -- sort of a Grecian-meets-modern Regency style popular during Palm Springs's golden era. Guest rooms vary in terms of size and amenities -- some have fireplaces and/or full kitchens, others have wet bars or private balconies. The color scheme is black-and-white with lemon-yellow accents. The real deals are the studio bungalows, even though they have tiny 1930s bathrooms. Lavish landscaping is an elegant finishing touch. The restaurant, Citron, serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (entrees $24-$34; three-course brunch $35) and has a full bar. There is also pool food service.

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Specializing in breakfast and doing that extremely well, this small restaurant draws visitors from throughout the valley. People get hooked on one of the selections and are willing to drive miles to enjoy it. Hungry? Try the Five-Egg Omelette or any of a dozen other egg dishes. The menu also offers Belgian waffles, French toast, and Top Sirloin or Pork Chop and Eggs. Whatever your preference, this spot is definitely for the serious breakfast lover!

Our Local Expert Says:

They offer an excellent salad to enjoy before your meal prepared table side; and the recipe is available for those who enjoy it as I do.

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From the moment guests arrive in this unusual restaurant with a high ceiling reminiscent of Native American sacred ceremonial kiva chambers, the aroma of sizzling steaks and other good food wraps around them. A winner of awards from Tom Horan's Top Ten Club, the Distinguished Restaurants of North America and the Zagat Guide, this restaurant takes great pride in using only USDA Prime beef. Portions here are massive: the "Gold Strike" Porterhouse offers over two and one-half pounds of steak. Less intimidating options include the Filet Mignon and the Rack of Lamb.

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This graceful hotel, constructed in a Greco-Roman motif, instantly wraps the guest in a sense of luxury and relaxation. The Givenchy Spa, operated by Swisscare, is considered to be one of the best in the area. Separate facilities are available for men and women, and each area has its own indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and treatment rooms. The spa is the crowning glory of this hotel, but the rooms are also beautifully decorated and the service held to a high standard.

Description:

Once the choice of Hollywood celebrities, this outstanding historic hotel, formerly the Estrella, is quiet and secluded yet close to the action. It's composed of three distinct properties from three different eras, which benefited from a chic transformation in 2002 -- sort of a Grecian-meets-modern Regency style popular during Palm Springs's golden era. Guest rooms vary in terms of size and amenities -- some have fireplaces and/or full kitchens, others have wet bars or private balconies. The color scheme is black-and-white with lemon-yellow accents. The real deals are the studio bungalows, even though they have tiny 1930s bathrooms. Lavish landscaping is an elegant finishing touch. The restaurant, Citron, serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (entrees $24-$34; three-course brunch $35) and has a full bar. There is also pool food service.

Description:

Classy and sophisticated, this restaurant knows how to keep its patrons coming back. Its subtly glamorous façade leads to a well-lit and decorated dining room, where folks dine on portions of delicious contemporary cuisine. Start off with a fruity martini or a couple of tapas at the bar, to the accompaniment of quiet, yet cheerful chatter of fellow-diners. The menu offers tantalizing dishes like Tarragon Dijon Chicken and the house specialty, Plum Perfect Meatloaf, among other pasta, fish, shrimp, pork and lamb options. All entrees come with a side order of soup and salad, thus enhancing the meal. If you are here for a snack, choose from their range of sandwiches and burgers, or the famed Chef's Omelet. At dessert, the DNI Brownie or the Plum Cobbler should satisfy most sweet freaks. Ask for the traditional Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs or pancakes at brunch for a quick power meal.

Description:

In keeping with its name, this restaurant, the pride of the Viceroy Palm Springs, sports sunny yellow interiors and contrasting white furniture, while retaining its Hollywood-style glamour. With dining options indoors and by the pool, it is frequented not only by the hotel's guests but also by tourists and locals looking for a fine dining experience. Modern Californian cuisine with a French twist is what you will be served here. A typical meal would consist of a sugary glass of Le Citron Bleu and a plate of tapas or spicy tacos. Try the highly recommended Maple Leaf Farm duck breast in foie gras. Dessert would involve a delectable Citron tart or a scrumptious Valrhona Chocolate Souffle. A traditional American breakfast and brunch is also available, and though the service is slow, it is well worth the wait, so dig in!

Description:

This restaurant at the Ingleside Inn is renowned as a romantic, traditional restaurant with a seductive lounge. Acclaimed as "One of the Ten Best" by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, it is guaranteed to be memorable. Virtually all of the appetizers could have been found on New York menus of the 1920s: shrimp cocktails, Oysters Rockefeller and Beluga Malassol caviar quoted daily at market price. The French Chicken Breast is a favorite specialty.

Description:

Classy and sophisticated, this restaurant knows how to keep its patrons coming back. Its subtly glamorous façade leads to a well-lit and decorated dining room, where folks dine on portions of delicious contemporary cuisine. Start off with a fruity martini or a couple of tapas at the bar, to the accompaniment of quiet, yet cheerful chatter of fellow-diners. The menu offers tantalizing dishes like Tarragon Dijon Chicken and the house specialty, Plum Perfect Meatloaf, among other pasta, fish, shrimp, pork and lamb options. All entrees come with a side order of soup and salad, thus enhancing the meal. If you are here for a snack, choose from their range of sandwiches and burgers, or the famed Chef's Omelet. At dessert, the DNI Brownie or the Plum Cobbler should satisfy most sweet freaks. Ask for the traditional Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs or pancakes at brunch for a quick power meal.

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Palm Springs' vast golfing industry now extends throughout Coachella Valley. This particular course is located within the beautiful, semi-private residential community of Heritage Palms in Indio. The course features 18 holes of golf, expertly designed by Arthur Hill.