Location
CASUAL DINING
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Venue Sushi
Low key, quality sushi with cocktails.
thevenuepalmdesert.com
Phone: (760) 346-1500 -
Armando’s Dakota Bar & Grill 
Good all around Mexican spot
Phone: (760) 346-0744 -
Wilma and Frieda
Good local brunch spot. Next to Saks is a plus
www.wilmafrieda.com
Phone: (760) 773-2807 -
Luscious Lorraine’s
Organic health food store. For those wanting to keep it clean on vacation. Loyal cult following.
www.lusciouslorraines.com
Phone: (760) 862-1911
Fine Dining
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Porta Via
Palm Desert
www.portaviarestaurants.com
Phone: (760) 610-6670 -
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Palm Desert
www.eddiev.com
Phone: (760) 610-6670 -
Mastro's
Classic steakhouse. Best in the desert.
www.mastrosrestaurants.com
Phone: (760) 776-6777 -
Mama Ginas
Old school Italian in the desert.
www.mammagina.com
Phone: (760) 568-9898 -
Il Corso
High-end Italian fine-dining.
www.ilcorsocv.com
Phone: (760) 341-6700 -
Jillians
Classic and romantic. Go for the historic desert charm.
www.jilliansfinedining.com
Phone: (760) 776-8242 -
Lavender
Classic California cuisine in a rustic house. Local favorite.
www.lavenderbistro.com
Phone: (760) 564-5353 -
State Fair Bar & Kitchen at the Ritz
Great all around restaurant. A bit pricey, but high quality food and drinks. Decent environment.
www.ritzcarlton.com
Phone: (760) 321-8282
BARS
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The Nest
Next to the Sands Hotel & Spa. Old school nightlife at its finest. Go for Kevin and Dodi who are both the master of ceremonies.
www.gotothenest.com -
Mastros
Live music nightly. Known for the XL cocktails.
www.mastrosrestaurants.com
Phone: (760) 776-6777
GOLF
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Indian Wells Golf Resort
indianwellsgolfresort.com
Phone: (760) 346-4653 -
JW Marriott Desert Springs
marriott.com
Phone: (760) 346-1500 -
Westin Mission Hills
playmissionhills.com
Phone: (760) 328-3198
TENNIS
HIKING
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Bump & Grind - Palm Desert
tripadvisor.com -
La Quinta Cove
Yelp
EVENTS
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Indian Wells Tennis Garden
IWTG Website -
Coachella Music Festival
Coachella Website
PALM SPRINGS
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Mr. Lyons
Chic hip steakhouse
www.mrlyonsps.com
Phone: (760) 327-1551 -
Seymours
Speakeasy, hip, craft cocktails.
www.seymoursps.com
Phone: (760) 892-9000 -
Rooster & the Pig
Hip Thai done right. No reservations. Expect a 30 minute wait.
www.roosterandthepig.com
Phone: (760) 832-6691 -
Cheekys
Best breakfast in the desert. No reservations. Expect a long wait!
www.cheekysps.com/
Phone: (760) 327-7595 -
Mr. Parker
Chic sexy over-the-top fine dining.
www.theparkerpalmsprings.com
Phone: (760) 321-4629
