You voted online for your favorite Coachella Valley places, services, and activities. The results are in. Here are this month’s winners for Best of the Best.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
EIGHT4NINE
Restaurant & Lounge
This west coast modern cuisine is “not your average brunch.” Scrumptious food, uptown setting.
849 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-329-8490
www.eight4nine.com
Clementine Gourmet
Marketplace & Café
Ciabatta French toast, truffle and wild mushroom omelettes. Unique menu, European-style cafe.
72990 El Paseo
Palm Desert
760-834-8814
www.clementineshop.com
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs. 760-992-0002; www.escenagolf.com
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage
888-999-1995
www.hotwatercasino.com
LATE NIGHT BITES
Lulu California Bistro
There’s always a party at Lulu, even late at night. Craving pizza, a burger, or salad? There’s something tempting on the massive menu no matter what time it is.
200 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs
760-327-5858
www.lulupalmsprings.com
PHOTO BY DAVID A. LEE
Lulu California Bistro was voted best place for Late Night Bites.
AJ’s on the Green
36200 Date Palm Drive
Cathedral City
760-202-1111
www.ajsonthegreen.com
Poker Deli at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage
888-999-1995
www.hotwatercasino.com
GAY BAR
Chill Bar
Live music, weekend happy hour, and themed parties. Oh, there’s also some chill boys and go-go girls, too. This place rocks.
217 E. Arenas Road,
Palm Springs
760-327-1079
www.scorpionroom.com
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
760-416-7584
www.toucanstikilounge.com
The Tropicale Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge
330 E. Amado Road
Palm Springs
760-866-1952
www.thetropicale.com
ART GALLERY
CODA
Contemporary paintings, sculpture, and glassworks by 150-plus artists .
73400 El Paseo
Palm Desert
760-346-4661
www.codagallery.com
Filsinger Gallery
73111 El Paseo
Palm Desert
760-346-8800 www.filsingergallery.com
PHOTO BY ANNA KULA
CODA in Palm Desert was voted best art gallery.
Melissa Morgan Fine Art
73040 El Paseo
Palm Desert
760-341-1056
melissamorganfineart.com
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Balisage Bistro
Chef Daniel says he serves what he eats — all with a Mediterranean flair.
145 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs
760-406-4565; www.balisagebistro.com
Alicante
140 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-325-9464
www.alicanteps.com
Catalan
70026 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage
760-770-9508 www.catalanrestaurant.com
LGBT HOTEL
The Hacienda at Warm Sands
Catering to your every comfort, this exclusive, secluded resort is upscale and fabulous. So it’s time to let the pampering begin.
586 S. Warm Sands Drive
Palm Springs
760-327-8111
www.thehacienda.com
Santiago Resort
650 E. Lorenzo Road
Palm Springs
760-322-1300
www.santiagoresort.com
Casitas Laquita
450 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
760-416-9999
www.casitaslaquita.com