There's a small kitchen which is nice for breakfast. One night I made salad and some barbecue ribs on the big grill by the pool so we didn't have to go out. There's an almost overwhelming number of (expensive) restaurants nearby, so a daily dilemma of what and where to eat.
But in downtown Palm Springs, no fast food outlets, not even a small grocery store to pick up a simple take-out meal. I'm sure this is no accident. It gets very dark in the desert (streetlights only on the main drags) and the sidewalks are uneven, so I don't want to walk far at night, especially after a big dinner and glass or two of wine.
We ate at Lulu's California Bistro last night, a few blocks away. Good food and the nicest service. It's been years since I had a real restaurant burger. This one mushroom and Swiss cheese and worth every calorie. Pay the piper later. This is vacation.
After the hurricane winds yesterday, it was a lovely, still day at Desert Hot Springs. We had tacos for lunch at the Windmill Market and bought dates. It's a unassuming place along the highway and you would never think to stop, but those in the know go for the best date shakes in the valley and friendly service.
Entirely different place, but reminds us of our Lone Pine Fruit and Espresso stops. It's just nice to patronize a place that isn't part of a corporate chain.
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