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Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

A PLACE TO RELAX AND RECONNECT

By Debbie Storms

Photos Courtesy of Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

IME IS A PRECIOUS property is draped in table ingredients from treviso, lemon aioli and
Tcommodity in our gorgeous bougainvil- local Coachella farms salsa verde. The dinner
busy lives making it lea. Intimate spots for and the chef's originality menu is stupendous with
more important to relaxation can be found made it a memorable Provencal seafood stew,
grab the moments to throughout the grounds. experience. Chef Paul seared diver scallops,
rejuvenate and breathe There are several fire is passionate about his Mangalista pork chops
new life into ourselves. pits with comfortable creations. Breakfast (you must inquire about
Achieving this goal was a seating creating the per- offers house made the origin of the pork)
lot easier than I imag- fect setting for an early chicken sausage, organic and the list goes on. I
ined. evening place to enjoy a eggs, fruit from around was personally inspired
My two-day visit hand-crafted cocktail or
to Miramonte Resort just taking a break. On
and Spa in Indian Wells, an evening stroll around
California was a uniquely the property, we discov-
pleasing experience and ered a bocce ball court
worth every moment and were compelled
of my time. There's no to play a few games.
denying it: our senses are The grounds offer small
the direct line into our groves where several
awareness of the world groups were enjoying
and ourselves. They are private dinners. Quite
a powerful force and my an enticing concept and
enjoyable experience at the savory smell of the
Miramonte accumulated dinner being served
into delight. lured us to the lounge
I arrived midday and for some small bites.
was warmly and profes- The dining expe-
sionally greeted by the rience was an epicu-
front desk staff of this rean delight. First, the
boutique hotel, part of environment in both the
The Curio Collection by lounge and dining room
Hilton. The multi-mil- offers a variety of relaxed
lion-dollar renovation seating. The artistic
of the resort is apparent flair did not stop there.
with eclectic designer Citrus & Palm Restau- town and one of my to take my cooking skills
appointments in the rant's menu is filled with favorites-lemon ricotta up a notch or two. A de-
open, elegantly casual culinary creations by pancakes- to name a few. lightful option is to dine
and inviting lobby. Executive Chef Paul Han- The lunch menu offers outdoors on the patio
The resort is located cock that will pleasingly a grass-fed-beef burger, with a border of foliage
on an 11-acre oasis with satisfy your cravings or seared tuna salad, assort- and bistro lights above,
views of the Santa Rosa hunger. The menu was ed almond and cashew creating a relaxing and
Mountains. Walkways alluring. Each item I cheeses, king salmon charming ambiance.
meander through olive chose was an indulgence with cauliflower rice and Yes, there is a 24-hour
and citrus tree groves and easily worked my butternut basmati rice. fitness center if you feel
in addition to rose and way through the menu Need I say more? I was the urge to burn off a few
herb gardens. The entire because of the tempting totally taken away by the of those calories. Found
Mediterranean style variations. The farm-to- octopus carpaccio with in a lovely setting are

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