The Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort is like playing golf in a garden decked out with mountain backdrops. The property, which is owned by the City of Indian Wells, also has an equally compelling course in The Players, creating a solid 1-2 punch.
from the 18th green at Desert Willow, one must decide which of the two bars and three restaurants on property will best satisfy today’s cravings. The commute from the 18th tee to the Bellatrix restaurant at Classic Club is up a few stairs and through the lobby. Bellatrix is famous for its California- Mediterranean cuisine created by executive chef Gerard Brunett, and also for its incredible wine list, procured by none other than the D.O.G., Mr. Rubino. “We have a very relaxed dress
code, so you can come right off the course and into the restaurant, and have a great dinner,” said Rubino. “We have a wide variety of 100-point wines for under $200, and that’s basically unheard-of. So it’s a great place to come and enjoy a nice night out and a great value experience.” Another real veteran move for VIP
Insiders: Check out The Beer Hunter, a La Quinta institution and another favorite of golfers, be they partying after a round of Tour golf just down the road or after their own rounds at one of La Quinta’s nearby tracts. It’s vast and varied menu and wide spectrum of beer offerings keep regulars coming back, golfers or not.
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2 SILVERROCK GOLF RESORT
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3 INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT
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4 CLASSIC CLUB
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5 ARNOLD PALMER’S RESTAURANT
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6 WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT & SPA
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7 MIRAMONTE RESORT & SPA
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When it comes to combining golf
and food, another Valley institution is Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant in La Quinta, a no-brainer. One can’t help but feel like they “know someone” whenever they experience the restaurant that’s part upscale dining/part Arnold Palmer museum. It’s a favorite of any and all golf executives, touring pros, club professionals, and golf fans. In other words, VIP Insider, if you like golf, you’ll love dining at Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant. “When you arrive, you feel like you’re in Arnie’s living room, and
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that’s the way we want it,” said general manager Dustin Nichols. “Our menu’s got steaks and seafood, but we also have ‘Arnie’s Favorites.’ Things like Arnie’s Meatloaf and Beef Stroganoff, the kinds of things Mr. Palmer would order when he ate here.” Another thing you’ll like about
the Greater Palm Springs area, which includes 95 square miles and 15 cities (seven of which are major: Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Indio) is that the streets are wide
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