Oh how we LOVE this time of year! Here are the Top 15 things to do in the desert with your loved one. Enjoy.
- Westin Mission Hills Valentine’s “Wine and Nine” Couples Golf Tournament
Bring your sweetheart for an afternoon of golf and tasty treats over nine holes of play. Enjoy on-course drinks and appetizers; and wine at the finish. Two person scramble format. Sunday, February 9, 2020, Shotgun start at 1:30pm on the Pete Dye Resort Course. Cost is $125 per couple. For more info Ext. 6790 or 760-329-3198. Visit online at https://www.playmissionhills.com/nine_and_wine/
- Westin Mission Hills Valentine’s Dinner
Treat your Sweetheart to a delectable four-course meal with optional wine pairing on Friday, February 14, 2020, 5-10pm at Pinzimini. Only $59 ++ per person/$75++ per with wine pairing. Make reservations at Pinzimini, 760-770-2150 or pinzinimips@westin.com
- Parents’ Night Out at Family YMCA of the Desert
Friday, February 14th 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Located at the Westfield Palm Desert Mall (lower level near Macy’s across from Express). $20 for one child, $30 for two children. Food, Games, Prizes & Much More. Money raised will go towards this year’s annual campaign. Sign up today! ymcaofthedesert.org
- Valentine’s Day at Cuistot
1st Course (Choice of One) Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce or Home Made Duck Foie Gras Creamy Terrine With Apples, Belgium Endive, Arugula Salad and Brioche Toast, Bernard’s Famous Caesar Salad with Grana Padano
2nd Course Fresh Tomato Basil Bisque
3rd Course (Choice of One) House Aged Sliced New York Steak Sauce Marchand de Vin Served with Fresh Vegetable and Potato Gratin, Loup de Mer “Branzino” with Almond Crust with an Almondine Herb Lemon Sauce, Served with Fresh Vegetable and Potato Gratin OR Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Over Steamed Spinach with Fingerling Potatoes, Mustard Viognier tarragon Sauce OR Free Range Chicken Breast OR Stuffed with Morels, Fernand Point Morel Condrieu Sauce OR Lobster and Asparagus Lemon Risotto
Dessert for Two “Divinity” Molten Chocolate Brownie Cake With Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, topped with Valrhona Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Whipped Cream and Toasted Almonds
Price is $112 per person plus tax and gratuity.
72-595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Cuistotrestaurant.com 760-340-1000
- Gifts from Funtastik Balloons
One dozen Valentines latex balloons starting at $14.99. Balloon Bouquets starting at $11.99. We also have accessories that can be added such as teddy bears, chocolates, and flowers. We also offer delivery services. I also have attached some sample photos of what we can offer. Located at 42-005 Cook Street, Suite 300, Palm Desert CA 92211. Open Monday-Sunday from 10am-6pm Call 760-205-1334 or visit at order@funtastikballoons.com.
- February is Life Insurance Month and Motz-Rusin Insurance reminds us to Protect the Ones You Love. Call 760-564-3888 for more information.
- Valentine’s Specials at Dickeys Barbeque Rancho Mirage
Mention Rancho Mirage Chamber and receive two (2) 2 Meat Plates for $24.00. Or 15% off your catering order. Located at 42452 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 4, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Call us at (760) 851-0955.
- Great Valentine’s Day Gift brought to you by SafeHouse of the Desert
Tickets to Marilyn… Madness & Me on March 5th at 7pm or March 6th at 2pm at Rancho Mirage Library. About the play – An Original Play in Two Acts Conceived by Didier Bloch // Written by Frank V. Furino // Directed by Joe Leonardo // Performed by the Original Hollywood Actors. The event Benefits SafeHouse of the Desert and Rancho Mirage Library. Tickets available on Safehouseofthedesert.org. VIP Tickets $50 // General Admission $35
- Valentine’s Dinner at Si Bon
We are starting at 4:00 PM to 9:00PM. We will have only that menu reservation can be made on open table or at 760-837-0011. We will be running our regular hours and menus for breakfast and lunch that day.
Amuse Bouche Du Chef Maine Lobster Sausage, “Pesto” Or Caesar Salad with Smoked Salmon Or Farfalle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Truffle Or Duck Liver Pate Du Chef
Veal Medallion, Burgundy Shallot Reduction Or Pan Fried Chilean Sea Bass with Maine Lobster Sauce Or Filet Mignon and Grilled Prawns, Béarnaise Sauce Or Roasted Duck Breast, Kumquat Ginger Glaze Chocolate Mousse & Almond Tulip Or Waffle Berry Pie For Two Or Meringue & Vanilla Gelato “Vacherin” Cost is $65.00 ++ per person We are located at 40101 Monterey Avenue, Suite E5, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Valentines Day dinner for 2 from Pastry Swan
Valentine’s Day Take-Out Dinner for 2: Elegant, Healthy 4-Course Dinner $49.99
Course I:Red Velvet Bisque aromatic bisque of roasted red bell pepper
Course II: Spinach and Strawberry Salad, organic spinach, quinoa, pecans, red onion and sliced strawberries w/ a balsamic vinaigrette
Course III: Wellington Bakes. Exotic mushrooms pressed, seared and baked into an elegant puff pastry shell with sundried tomato cashew cream and fresh herbs
Course IV: Mini Heart Shaped Double Chocolate Cakes
Please call The Pastry Swan by Wednesday, February 12th. Pick up on Friday, February 14th, 3 – 5 PM
The Pastry Swan Meatless Marketplace 760-202-1213. 70225 Highway 111, Ste A, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Mark D Brady Photography
Valentine Minis $99 Special – 30 min session 8 digital images, special effect hdr, facebook, print release. For bookings please call: 760-851-0408 or email encycloweb.com/contact/
- Brandini Toffee For Those You Love!
3lb. Gold Tin – $50, Small Basket – $60, 2 – 1lb. Toffee Boxes – $50 ALL 3 SHIP FREE Visit www.BrandiniToffee.com 42560 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 200-1598
*East coast order by Feb.6, west coast order by Feb.8 to receive by Valentine’s Day. Not valid with other offers. Purchase $50 or more and get free shipping. Orders under $50 ship UPS ground for $10. Free shipping is per location and applies to the continental U.S. only.
13. Enzo’s Valentines Dinner Specials
$65 per person
1ST COURSE – FRISEE, CARMELIZED FENNEL, CRISPY PANCETTA, POMOGRANATE SEED. WITH A MOSCATO WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD REMOULADE.
2ND COURSE – ROASTED EGGPLANT RAVIOLI. SERVED WITH BABY HEIRLOOM TOMATO SAUCE, LACED WITH FONTINA CHEESE, TOPPED WITH A MINT PARSELY PUREE.
3RD COURSE – Choice of
GRILLED 12 OZ NEW YORK STEAK, TOPPED WITH ROASTED PEARL ONION, WILD MUSHROOM, BLACK GARLIC DEMI GLAZE AND SEARED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED PRAWNS BASTED WITH PARSELY CITRUS PESTO SERVE WITH PARSNIP AND BEET PUREE AND ROOT VEGETABLES OR GRILLED SALMON FILET TOPPED WITH CRAB MEAT WITH A PARSELY CITRUS OIL SERVED WITH ACINI DI PEPE PASTA FRISEE AND BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES.
DESSERT COURSE TRIO (TO SHARE) MINI CANOLLI, CRÈME BRULE TART AND CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY
14. Romantic and Delish Valentine’s Day at Acqua California Bistro
February 14 from 4pm to close at Acqua; $49.99 adults, $24.99 under 12. Lovers, friends and family will enjoy Acqua’s beautiful Valentine’s Day decor and a superb 4-course dinner. Your choice of six delicious soups and salads, 10 savory entrées including surf and turf, slow roasted prime rib, fresh Atlantic salmon, Sonoma duck breast, seafood linguine and more plus gluten-free and vegetarian options, and four decadent desserts with a champagne toast. Please reserve early!
15. Happy Valentine’s Day at The Scene
$69 plus tax and gratuity
Amuse – Smoked Salmon Blini with Caviar, crème fraiche, chives, dill & Lobster Bisque
First Course – Clam Chowder, Organic mix green salad, date puree, pomegranate, blue cheese, cider vinaigrette spinach salad, poached pear, prosciutto, parmesan cheese, honey vinaigrette, roasted beet salad, feta cheese, arugula, puffed quinoa, white balsamic poached jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
Main Course – Choice of Pan roasted Icelandic cod, bok choy, baby carrot, sweet soy, ginger and garlic or Filet of John Dory, celery root puree, fennel-frisee salad sautéed diver scallops, tomato risotto, basil or Pistachio crusted rack of lamb, sautéed spinach, roasted potatoes or Surf and Turf filet mignon, Maine lobster tail, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables or Slow roasted prime rib, asparagus, baked potato, horseradish cream
Dessert – Black and White cake – dipped strawberry, raspberry sauce.
For reservations: 760-501-0620
Offers expire Feb.14, 2020
To be included, please send your special in to Info@RanchoMirage.org
