Friday Evening: Let the weekend begin with fine food and drink. A window table at The Edge Steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage rewards diners with decadent entrées and a side of purple mountain views. Design enthusiasts might opt for Wally’s Desert Turtle, a family-owned spot with interiors by Steve Chase, dating back to the 1970s.
Following the rebirth of Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, the iconic former host of the Skins Game recently unveiled a new signature restaurant: Kitchen Ten Eleven, an inviting hangout for Coachella Valley residents. The contemporary, California-inspired restaurant features exceptional, made-from-scratch dishes served in a beautiful yet laid-back setting accented by midcentury modern design. Both the golf course and restaurant are open to the public and welcome everyone.
“As soon as the gates opened and they stepped from the car into the motor court, I could see it in their faces,” says Lorna Ball, a seasoned expert in BIGHORN properties. “They weren’t just touring a house — they had found a home.” What was supposed to be a quick tour of a few properties in the desert turned into a life-changing day.
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Born and raised in the desert, Dr. Nina Khanna Stevens is the daughter of two physicians at Eisenhower Medical Center. Growing up around medicine, she witnessed the profound impact her parents had on their patients — an example that shaped her own approach to care.
Friday Evening: The city takes its name from the historic La Quinta Hotel (now La Quinta Resort & Club), so it’s only fitting to begin the weekend there. Reserve a table at Morgan’s in the Desert — the resort’s fine dining restaurant, named for founder Walter H. Morgan. There’s live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Explore the desert beyond Palm Springs with nearby museums and guided tours that highlight history, nature, and thrill.
Explore Palm Desert’s food scene, from French bakeries and sushi bars to Italian kitchens, cafés, and more.
Whether you’re hunting for vintage, design, or resort-ready style, these Palm Springs shops offer something for every shopper.
The doctors at Desert Dental Specialty Group understand the importance of a healthy, attractive, and long-lasting smile. It is for this reason that they, as specialists, work together using the most advanced dental technology for each individual need.
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