BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT
Le Vallauris
It’s as if you’ve entered a typical French home. Magnifique!
385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs
760-325-5059
www.levallauris.com
Cuistot
72595 El Paseo
Palm Desert
760-340-1000
www.cuistotrestaurant.com
Pomme Frite
256 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-778-3727;
www.pomme-frite.com
BEST SPORTS BAR
The Beer Hunter
Stop in for a brew , shoot pool, or catch a game. Ask to channel surf to find your fave.
78483 Highway 111
La Quinta
760-564-7442
www.laquintabeerhunter.com
The Village Pub
Heart-pumping music, a DJ set, or a full slate of games.
266 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-323-3265
www.palmspringsvillagepub.com
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage
760-321-2000
www.hotwatercasino.com
Buffalo Wild Wings
72920 Highway 111
Palm Desert
760-779-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
BEST BBQ
Smokin’ Burgers
More than just BBQ burgers, it’s a mouth-watering full menu.
1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 220
Palm Springs
760-883-5999
www.smokinburgerslounge.com
Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
71800 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage
760-346-8738
www.babesbbqandbrewhouse.com
Smoke Tree BBQ & Grill
73850 Highway 111, Unit A
Palm Desert
760-834-8658; www.smoketreebbq.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF SMOKIN’ BURGERS
A pile-high burger at Smokin’ Burgers in Palm Springs.
BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
The longer of two courses, the
par-72 North, plays virtually wind-free across 6,943 yards with stunning mountain views. An entirely different and distinctive round awaits on the South Course, a 6,582-yard layout.
1097 E. Murray Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-833-8700
www.indiancanyonsgolf.com
Desert Willow
38995 Desert Willow Drive
Palm Desert
760-346-0015
www.desertwillow.com
SilverRock
79179 Ahmanson Lane
La Quinta
760-777-8884
www.silverrock.org
BEST SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Bootlegger Tiki
Rum, fruit, and “love” is the recipe for success at the modern speak-easy that occupies the space formerly occupied by the original Don the Beachcomber restaurant. 1101 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-318-4154 www.bootleggertiki.com
Spencer’s Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road
Palm Springs
760-327-3446
www.spencersrestaurant.com
LuLu California Bistro
200 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-327-5858; www.lulupalmsprings.com
PHOTO BY JAIME KOWAL
A recipe of rum, fruit, and “love” drive the cocktails at Bootlegger Tiki.
BEST ROMANTIC DINING
Lavender Bistro
Fabulous French fare served on a seductively lit patio where everyone looks as good as the food tastes. 78073 Calle Barcelona
La Quinta
760-564-5353; www.lavenderbistro.com
Spencer’s Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road
Palm Springs
760-327-3446
www.spencersrestaurant.com
Copley’s on Palm Canyon
621 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-327-9555 www.copleyspalmsprings.com