Food for thought in Palm Springs

Visit the ‘Land of Plenty’ this June and taste the difference, when over 40 of Palm Springs’ most talked about restaurants are offering their own unique three-course set menus over a six day culinary event, in celebration of the delicious local cuisine.

Menus will be offered at the fixed price of either $24 or $36 per person, which includes a starter, main course and dessert*. So, forget the credit crunch and enjoy a credit brunch, lunch and dinner in Palm Springs.

During the highly anticipated annual Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week, which runs from May 31 – June 19, food-lovers are invited to enjoy some of the city's top dining spots at very affordable prices. The festival, which highlights many of the best restaurants in the Coachella Valley, spends the first week, until 9th June, in the city of Palm Springs and the west of the valley, before the festival moves east for the second week.

Sponsored by the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association (PSDRRA) the 20-day dining event features over 100 restaurants in the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio. From chef-owned bistros to alfresco cafes, from elegant eateries to poolside settings, the restaurants of Palm Springs welcome visitors to dine amidst the charming ambience and hip village vibe. For a full list of participating Palm Springs restaurants, visit palmspringsrestaurantweek.com.

“Whether you're looking to re-visit your favourite restaurant or just try something new and whether you are familiar with the cuisine of the Coachella Valley or are visiting for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to experience some of Palm Springs' best restaurants at an affordable price,” says Mary Jo Ginther, director of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “All of the participating restaurants enable visitors to enjoy the unique ambience of Palm Springs.”

Additionally, several Palm Springs hotels are offering special rates and incentives during Restaurant Week. For a complete listing, see VisitPalmSprings.com and click on “Hot Deals”.

* Beverages, tax and gratuity not included.