Enjoy a perfect Thanksgiving Day dinner without turning on the oven at these spots:
Elmer’s, 1030 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-8419; www.eatatelmers.com
Europa Restaurant at the Villa Royale Inn, 1620 S. Indian Trail, Palm Springs. 760-327-2314; www.villaroyale.com
Le Vallauris, 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-5059; www.levallauris.com
Lulu, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-5858; www.lulupalmsprings.com
Manhattan in the Desert, 2665 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-3354; www.manhattaninthedesert.com
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, 73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-674-8666; www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com
Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, 73161 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-568-1350;
401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1199; www.shermansdeli.com
Spencer’s, 701 W. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-327-3446; www.spencersrestaurant.com
Trio, 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-864-8746; www.triopalmsprings.com
Workshop Kitchen + Bar, 800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-459-3451; www.workshoppalmsprings.com
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 760-779-1998, www.ruthchris.com
Catalan Restaurant, 70026 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-770-9508, www.catalanrestaurant.com
Eight4Nine, 849 N. Pal Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-325-8490, www.eight4nine.com
Purple Palm at the Colony Palms Hotel, 572 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, www.colonypalmhotel.com/dining
Pomme Fritte, 256 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-778-3727, www.pommefrite.com
Vue Grille and Bar at the Indian Wells Golf Resort, 44500 Indian Wells Lane, 760-834-3822, www.indianwellsgolfresort.com
blueEmber at Omni Rancho Las Palmas, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, 760-568-2727, www.omnihotels.com
LG's Prime Steakhouse, 225 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-416-1779, www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com
Wally's Desert Turtle, 71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-568-9321, www.wallysdesertturtle.com
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse, 233 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-1551, www.mrlyonsps.com
Babe's Bar-B-Que, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-346-8738; www.babesbbque.com
More suggestions, see our online calendar.
What will you be cooking at home?
Here are the dishes these local top chefs are planning to make for their friends and family on Thanksgiving.
Chef Giacomo Pettinari, SO.PA Restaurant (pictured at right): “Simply respecting the tradition, with an Italian flair. Oven-roasted turkey, butternut squash with Italian sausage and besciamella gratin. Tiramisu and prosecco.”
Executive Chef Chris Hora, Mr. Lyons Steakhouse: “Foie gras and polenta stuffing with lots of fennel, parmesan, and herbs.”
Principal Chef/owner Tara Lazar, Mr. Lyons Steakhouse: “Raw cranberry relish with lemon zest, jalapeño, orange juice, and Grand Marnier to go with my turkey. Whipped mascarpone yams stuffed into orange cups, paper-thin sliced cucumbers marinated in apple cider vinegar with red onions.”