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of the resort. A team of volunteer staff members care for the dog, and plates), soup, salad, then feast on main dishes featuring beef, chicken,
guests can take it for a walk. Westin Mission Hills Resort has adopted lamb, fish, seafood and pasta. In the cooler months, pizza is prepared in
out more than 120 dogs so far, dogs who are friendly, adaptable and the brick oven situated in the middle of the restaurant.
socialized. People often remember them as the hotel with the dogs.
During out stay, we enjoyed a full dinner at the bar within Pinzi-
Pinzimini, the restaurant at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort mini—if I am looking for more information on a resort I always find
& Spa provides a modern, energetic atmosphere. Once seated with the bartenders more than willing to strike up a conversation. The Pinzimi-
menu before you, you’ll be hungry even if you didn’t already realize it. ni bar serves handcrafted signature cocktails, local craft brews, wine
Lunch offers antipasti, soup and salad options, thin-crust pizza, grilled flights, Bellinis, refreshing Italian cream sodas and all your favorite well
Italian-style sandwiches, meat and pasta dishes. drinks. We were there for two hours and came away stuffed with a can-
died beet salad, meatballs, fresh pasta, steak and of course a decadent
If you’re feeling excep- dessert. The food was truly fantastic, as was the atmosphere and staff.
tionally hungry, try the
Wagyu Beef Tomahawk On Saturday or Sunday, you can start your day with a continental
Steak (38 oz.) with your breakfast or a full table. You may end up skipping lunch after you enjoy
choice of three sides: the build-your-own-omelet bar, French toast, eggs, breakfast meats and
Marsala Mushrooms with their famous house-made bread pudding. Weekdays offer plated break-
Shallots, Roasted Brussel fasts—omelets, scrambles, pancakes, powerhouse grain dishes, and
Sprouts with Bacon, Weiser more. The options feature distinctive ingredients, prepared with unique
Roasted Fingerling Potato twists. Coffee, juice, champagne, bottomless mimosas are available.
with Cipollini Onions, Another option on site, the Fireside and Bar menus feature small plates,
Garden Risotto. (Ryan perfect for a late afternoon pick-me-up, or to enjoy while visiting with
and I passed on that one.) friends.
Those with less vigorous
appetites can choose a While you decide what to order, you can learn some Italian from
starter (Tuscan-style small the menu section headings. But don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz, and

MAY 6, 2019 | 8 A.M. SHOTGUN START
RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB

The ECF Golf Classic is a social day of
golf featuring a scramble format with a
requirement of two drives from each
player in the group. Complimentary

beverages will be available throughout
the round followed by a lunch, raffle,
and awards luncheon.

$1000 / FOURSOME

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