Mar 28, 200805:14 PMThe Life

FINE DINING AND CASUAL FARE ARE ON THE MENU AT THE RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA RESORT AND SPA

Resort Features Dining Options Ranging From Casual Dining To Sophisticated Cuisine

Indian Wells, California - In addition to exceptional Room Service and superior banquet facilities, six diverse dining and entertainment establishments - from casual to formal - can be enjoyed at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. They include:

Sirocco Restaurant offers a menu of authentic Italian cuisine created by master chef Livio Massignani. The Zagat Top-Rated Italian Restaurant in Palm Springs, Sirocco serves some of the chef's favorite traditional dishes including its famous Seafood Lasagna and Veal Chop Milanese. Immerse yourself in the romantic Mediterranean setting and gorgeous lake view, feasting on rich cuisine highlighted by an extensive selection of both Italian and international wines.

Cava is the resort's bistro-style eatery located on the Terrace Level, adjacent to the swimming pools. Cava provides guests with taste-tempting menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring innovative California fresh flavors highlighted by an extensive California wine collection of popular favorites and hidden gems. Featuring the lighter side of California gourmet cuisine, Cava offers a variety of fresh takes on American staples as well as a variety of fusion dishes to tempt and amuse the palate. The resort's executive chef has given guests the opportunity to try some of California's celebrated wines expertly paired with Cava's signature dishes to create a unique and sophisticated dining experience. Cava's breakfast buffet includes enticing hot and cold options as well as a fresh fruit self-service juicer…we recommend the apple, pear, banana combination.

Located in the resort atrium, Glo Lobby Bar offers specialty beverages and a tapas menu filled with culinary delights. In the heart of the resort, Glo provides guests with the perfect setting to end a warm desert night or to enjoy a midday cocktail and snack. Glo provides guests with a haven of casual elegance, serving up light snacks and delicious drinks to highlight the resort's focus on understated modern luxury.

Stir is the Resort's bar and lounge, serving up live music as well as tasty nibbles and drinks. Featuring spectacular mountain views and nightly live entertainment, Stir sets the backdrop for a memorable evening of fun, providing Renaissance Esmeralda's guests with an entertainment hub in a hip lounge setting.

Cafe Biscotti is the resort's coffee bar serving Starbuck's coffee and home-made muffins and delicious pastries. The Cafe is located in the lobby next to Spa Esmeralda. Cafe Biscotti is the perfect spot to just sit back and read the morning paper or finish up some last-minute work.

The resort's Pool Bar serves cocktails ranging from elegant martinis to festive Mai Tais as well as light fare to feed the hungriest sunbather. Ideally located in the center of the pool complex, the Pool Bar provides sunbathers and swimmers alike a place to quench their thirst or feed their midday craving.

The In-Room Dining menu provides four all-day menus, providing traditional favorites like cheese and crackers as well as innovative creations like coconut shrimp with quick and caring service.

The Renaissance Esmeralda's Events team provides a plethora of menu options and styles including its renowned breakfast spreads and unique tasting menus and steakhouse theme options. Renaissance's celebrated catering and event planning professionals are utilized to create beautiful menus and a variety of options.

Located in the prestigious desert community of Indian Wells and nestled into the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the four-star Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa epitomizes the world-class luxury, comfort, and pampering associated with the Renaissance brand name. Each of the 560 guest rooms, including 22 deluxe suites, comes elegantly appointed with a full complement of the luxury amenities. The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 44-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210-8708, (760) 773-4444. www.renaissanceesmeralda.com