Embark on a culinary adventure across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage, and beyond! Taste the best of what the Coachella Valley has to offer as you hop aboard one of eight buses, each destined for a unique dining experience. Join your peers for an evening of delicious food and great company, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Registration proceeds from this event will benefit The Illuminators Educational Foundation, providing scholarships and financial support to deserving students.
Please note: Dining costs are not included in your event registration and will be the responsibility of each attendee. Shuttle bus transportation will be provided. Departure times and pick up location to be provided prior to the event.
Pre-registration is required at a cost of $30 for single and $60 per couple.
Restaurants to choose from
Castelli’s
Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany. Soft lighting, lace curtains, dark warm woods, an abundance of fresh flowers and greenery set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. With 14 successful years of serving award-winning beef, veal, lamb, pasta, and seafood dishes, Castelli’s has perfected an already outstanding level of service, delicious food, and fine wines.
Copley’s on Palm Canyon
Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this restaurant was once the guesthouse of Cary Grant. Built in 1940 and converted into Copley’s Restaurant, this local celebrity-managed restaurant provides a casual yet sophisticated dining experience. The menu is a colorful array of contemporary American dishes filled with unique elements. Indoor and outdoor seating or a complete buyout of this restaurant make this a memorable option in the heart of Palm Springs.
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Palm Springs, the restaurant offers a tantalizing fusion of California and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring succulent USDA Prime steaks, wood-fired pizza, delectable seafood, and exquisite pasta dishes.
La Quinta Cliffhouse
This historic ranch house offers a relaxed atmosphere with soaring rock fireplaces, open beam ceilings, and stone terraces opening out to towering granite cliffs. Dramatically perched atop Point Happy, diners enjoy panoramic scenery from the terraces or dining rooms, and an array of uniquely prepared fresh seafood and aged beef.
Pacifica in the Desert
This fine dining restaurant offers fresh catches daily and popular Pacifica dishes include the Surf ‘n’ Turf, which includes steak and lobster, and the Seared Ahi Tuna. Don’t fret–Pacifica offers plenty of beef, chicken, and vegetarian options, too. For before- or after-dinner drinks, pull up a stool at the Vodka Bar, which boasts more than 140 different types of vodka from around the world.
Sullivan’s
At Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Palm Desert, you can look forward to hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, signature cocktails and lively music, all designed to let you unite, unwind, and uncork. Located in the Shops and Gardens of El Paseo, this one-of-a-kind steakhouse transports you to another time and place. You can shop for the latest trends before dining in style.
Tommy Bahama’s
Warm days, cool drinks….soak it all up on the best patio in the desert at Tommy Bahama’s on El Paseo. Relax on the spacious outdoor patio with stunning views of the San Jacinto mountains as a backdrop. The famed El Paseo location features fresh, island-inspired fare and hand-crafted cocktails that will transport you to a state of total relaxation.
Willie’s Modern Fare Rancho Mirage
Willie’s Modern Farecombines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Your host,Willie Rhine, and General Manager,Veronica Cavazos invite guests to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and a carefully curated wine list.
