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Doug Ellin, creator and head writer of the huge HBO hit “Entourage,” is parting with his lovely La Quinta, CA, abode for exactly $3,995,000.
Nestled in the Coachella Valley and surrounded by the soaring Santa Rosa Mountains, this four-bedroom, 4.5-bath vacation getaway measures just over 4,100 square feet inside.
Ellin hasn’t had the home for long. He purchased it a year ago for $3,300,000, according to Realtor.com®.
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A recent renovation added premium appliances, custom cabinets, and gorgeous stone counters to the spacious kitchen. The open floor plan also includes a dining area and family room, which features a bar that’s perfect for hosting a real-life entourage. The main bedroom comes with a sitting area, remote-controlled blinds, and a spacious spa bath.
There’s a guest casita with a living room, kitchenette, and fireplace. Out back, there’s a covered patio, dining space, a pool, and a fire pit.
Most coveted of all, however, just might be the southern exposure, which offers views of the mountains, desert, lake, and the fancy Andalusia golf course, where this home is located.
“Entourage,” Ellin’s biggest hit, ran for eight seasons, ending in 2011. He also wrote and directed the 2015 movie “Entourage,” and he was a producer on the 2016 movie “Bad Santa 2.” Currently, Ellin is co-host of the “Victory” podcast.
LA QUINTA, CA — Construction on renovations to the Hideaway Golf Club was slated to begin in May after members voted to go ahead with a massive renovation this week, according to a recent news release.
Peek inside the video below to see what they have planned for the space for the exclusive club.
The plan includes refreshing the golf courses, including new greens, bunkers, transitional landscaping and updated irrigation.
Improvements to the clubhouse include a new spa and fitness center building, a new upstairs casual dining room, renovated formal dining areas, and more.
Still, more improvements will include expanded pickleball courts, two new tennis courts, and an indoor/outdoor dining area with bocce courts for league and family play.
Robert McDonald, President of Hideaway’s Board of Directors, described the voting process with members as successful.
“The overwhelming turnout and strong support is the culmination of three years of planning and scores of meetings with members," he said. "Throughout this process, the Board and our committees listened to what our 435 equity members wanted. We also heard their concerns and their needs through focus groups and surveys. Engagement was bolstered through the 65 club members who volunteered their time to review plans and give feedback. It is gratifying to see the membership come together in support of this significant plan.”
Beyond its recognition by the Michelin Guide, Workshop Kitchen + Bar has received a James Beard Award for its brutalist interior design.
PHOTO BY AUDREY MA, COURTESY WORKSHOP KITCHEN + BAR
While no Coachella Valley restaurants have received a coveted Michelin star — yet — eight Palm Springs hot spots are listed in the Michelin Guide, an esteemed handbook documenting the world’s best culinary and travel experiences.
From a modernist temple of concrete and a dog-friendly haven to a poolside property entwined with mobster and old Hollywood lore, these locations promise superb dining experiences — and they truly are experiences — that raise the bar on service, flavor, and restaurant design.
Cuisine: Californian
Awarded the 2015 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design in the category of over 75 seats, Workshop is fastidiously devoted to all aspects of the dining experience. This includes a dedicated garden at chef/owner Michael Beckman’s home in Rancho Mirage that utilizes volcanic rock dust, worm castings, and bio char to grow nutrient-dense vegetables and aromatic herbs for a seasonal menu.
Cuisine: American
Hearty American fare, like a signature burger with Comté cheese, pairs with a section on the menu labeled “Why not?” that includes a $50 martini, served perfectly chilled with a caviar-topped deviled egg. Every inch of the restaurant feels like a celebration — of food, libations, art (check out the hallway and bathrooms!), and each lucky patron who has snagged a seat for the evening.
Cuisine: International
The name suggests this restaurant’s top-shelf cocktail program, but it also hints at the four-legged guests welcomed through a separate “doggy door.” Executive chef Aric Ianni incorporates global influences with seasonally inspired Southern California cuisine, like miso Chilean fish and chips. (There’s a chef-crafted menu for pups, too.)
“We created an elevated cocktail menu to complement the diverse and robust flavors,” beverage director Jake Lemmen says. “A perfect example of this would be our Sichuan Fizz, a cocktail showcasing a punchy Sichuan peppercorn foam, resulting in an aromatic, spicy cocktail that perfectly enhances the complex flavors found in our signature dishes.”
A chicken sandwich at Cheeky’s.
PHOTO COURTESY F10 CREATIVE
Cuisine: American
Everything on the menu at Cheeky’s is made from scratch using the freshest local ingredients (produce usually comes from within 100 miles), and the dishes rotate weekly. This breakfast darling is perhaps best known for its bacon flight, but get this: The eggs come from the restaurant’s own chickens.
Cuisine: Mexican
While a lot of Mexican restaurants focus on dishes from Guadalajara, Tac/Quila’s cuisine reflects the diversity of Jalisco, drawing from the state’s south, east, and western regions, incorporating coastal and inland recipes. The restaurant recently added new vegan offerings, and chef David Arreguin is particularly proud of the three aguachile presentations.
“Our dishes are made with love by people who are happy to be working together. The back-of-house and front-of-house relationship is clear to customers that feel like they are dining among friends,” Arreguin says. “Guests return for an experience and not just a meal.”
Jalisco-style dishes at Tac/Quila.
PHOTO COURTESY TAC/QUILA
The interior of 4 Saints.
PHOTO COURTESY KIMPTON ROWAN PALM SPRINGS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Coastline catches such as grilled Spanish octopus and ranch fare like grass-fed beef short rib with root vegetable purée pair with stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains at 4 Saints. The seventh-floor rooftop perch over the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs hotel encourages a slowly savored meal.
Cuisine: Californian
“The foundation of The Barn Kitchen has always been based on local, seasonal, and familiar foods that we bring to the table with a very humble sensibility,” chef Shawn Applin says. With ingredients gathered at local markets and served family-style at communal tables in a garden setting, eating at this Sparrows Lodge restaurant is akin to a dinner party at your closest foodie friend’s desert abode.
Cuisine: American
This Moroccan-style oasis at The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows features elevated comfort dishes alongside innovative creations like a delectable poche (or pocket) of Pacific cod and scallop mousse wrapped inside of a Savoy cabbage leaf. Save room for the burnt Basque cheesecake — it’s cheesecake meets Creamsicle heaven.
“We were so honored and excited when we first learned in 2022 that The Colony Club had been listed in the Michelin Guide,” executive chef Michael Hung says. “It’s wonderful to see that our focus on giving guests a special experience each time they dine with us is being recognized. As we move forward, we are always trying to improve — every plate, every cocktail, every glass of wine. Each and every day is a chance to better ourselves and delight our guests. Hopefully, Michelin continues to see the improvements in our journey and sees fit to award us a star.”
Some of the world’s top pro players, including Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Riley Newman and Catherine Parenteau, are expected to play. Johns will also play doubles alongside his brother, Collin. The event is billed as a “Wimbledon-esque” tournament featuring all-white apparel.
Thursday’s pro events will be men’s and women’s singles. Friday is mixed doubles, Saturday is men’s and women’s doubles and the championship is Sunday. There’s $238,314 in prize money for the pros, but there’s also action for amateurs as well.
A Round Robin Scramble for players rated 3.0 to 3.5 is set for 5 p.m. Thursday. The cost to enter is $15.42 and no partner is needed. Entrants will play four rounds of 12 minutes, each with a different partner and against a different pair of opponents.
For more advanced amateurs, there’s a “Best of the Best 4.0+” on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost to enter is $33.93. The format is three hours of continuous play with three rounds. The first round is a “sorting round” where each player will play a game with the other players in your initial group. The groups for the second round will be determined on where you finished in the first round of games.
For Round 3, the top two players from each court move up and the bottom two players move down.
The top player on the top court after the third round will be crowned “The Best of the Best."
A four-day grounds pass is $80, courtside is $130 and VIP pass is $700. Less expensive single-day tickets are also available. To sit on championship court, a courtside or VIP ticket is required.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/ppa/events/ppa-masters-53187. The competition can also be watched on the Tennis Channel and Carvana PPA TV.
Click here to reserve your seat.
Call (760) 969-7533. Limited availability.
The bright red carpet, shimmering gowns, sharp tuxedos, dazzling diamonds, the thrilling pop of flashbulbs, and of course the world's biggest stars... all the classic glitz and glamour that make the movies magical can be found right here at the Palm Springs International Film Awards.
The most buzzed-about names on the awards trail come to experience the unrivaled Palm Springs hospitality that creates an intimate event far removed from the frenzy of other awards shows. Here, Hollywood heavyweights settle in to share war stories, old friendships are rekindled, and new professional relationships are born over gourmet food and cocktails. It's a true testament to the Film Awards charm that so many A-listers return year after year!
2024 Honorees
VANGUARD AWARD
Director Martin Scorsese
Cast includes: Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone
Apple Original Films
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DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTRESS
Poor Things
Apple Original Films
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DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR
Oppenheimer
Universal Pictures
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BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD
The Holdovers
Focus Features
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DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Barbie
Warner Bros. Pictures
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CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
American Fiction
Amazon MGM/Orion Pictures
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INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD, ACTRESS
Maestro
Netflix
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SPOTLIGHT AWARD, ACTOR
Rustin
Netflix
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SPOTLIGHT AWARD, ACTRESS
The Color Purple
Warner Bros. Pictures
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CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Camden Cellars Wine Bar, nestled in the Ralph's Shopping Center on 50th and Jefferson, has quickly become a standout in the Valley's dining scene. Taking up the former space of Old Tu Madres, it boasts a spacious patio, a welcoming bar area, and indoor dining.
The menu at Camden Cellars is a culinary journey featuring everything from delectable Oysters to mouthwatering Steaks. As the name suggests, the wine list is carefully curated, ensuring there's something to suit every palate.
During my initial visit, my friend Laura and I chose to sit at the bar, where we savored the Beet Salad with Roasted Beets, Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Apple, Mixed Greens, Pecans and feta, drizzled with a tasty Honey-Shallot Camden Chard Dressing. We followed this with the CV Flatbread, adorned with Cheese, Local Dates, Prosciutto, Arugula, and LQ Olive Oil—an excellent blend of sweet and salty. The bartender that evening, one of the owners, recommended a wine that perfectly complemented our choices.
On my second visit, a Tuesday evening Rodney Strong Wine Tasting event beckoned that Michael and I attended with some friends, Debbie and David. Despite the chilly weather, the patio heaters kept us comfortable. Post-tasting, we moved inside for dinner.
Their Oyster Po' Boy, featuring Freshly Shucked Oysters in a Buttermilk-Cornmeal Crust with Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato and Remoulade, was a hit for both the guys. Debbie opted for the Grilled Salmon—a Seared Center Cut Salmon Filet on Avocado and Quinoa Salad with a Camden Cellars Pinot Noir Reduction—earning it her approval. My choice, the Camden Burger, featuring a Signature Angus Blend with a Seared Burgundy Crust and topped with Artisanal Blue Cheese on their Special Bun, was a flavor-packed delight.
Reasonable prices, attentive service, and the consistently high quality of food and wine left us all thoroughly pleased. Camden Cellars Wine Bar has become a welcome addition to the neighborhood, providing a fantastic dining experience.
Another creation brought to you by the owners of RD RNNR. In developing a sister restaurant to RD RNNR, they set out to create a social club atmosphere that draws inspiration from the lore of Desert nostalgia. In their journey through the development of the name and design, they came across a true desert classic in The Desert Club. This vintage establishment was built in the late 1930’s and closed in the late 1980’s. With the 1940s and 1950s marking the major success of The Desert Club, they envisioned a restaurant that brought back the swanky essence of those years here in the Desert.
With the intent to restore some vintage dining to the “cove”, they hope to establish a feeling of an upscale classic that is reminiscent of “nostalgic” Desert vibes. They are focused on offering a great feel in ambiance, amazing food and exceptional service, all wrapped in a tight bow.
The original Desert Club was affiliated with the Peter Pan Woodland Club in Big Bear. In the 1930s the Desert Club was initially offered only to members of the Peter Pan Club. As the Depression set in, the idea to offer Desert Club membership was conceived as an incentive to purchase home sites in the La Quinta Cove.
Michael and I and a couple of our neighbors, Joel & Vicki, had dinner at the DSRT CLUB this past weekend. We arrived early for our reservation and were promptly seated at my favorite table in the bar area.
We all enjoyed the makeover of the space. A little bit of Hotel Bel Air combined with the Pink Cabana in Indian Wells is the vibe.
We all tried a cocktail to start. I had the Lime in the Coconut, Espolon Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Agave, Sea Salt, and Nutmeg. Very light and refreshing.
Michael had the Dirty Lipa. Grey Goose, Olive Juice, Picle & Blue Cheese Olive Garnish. He said it was fantastic!
The four of us split a couple of orders of the Twice Cooked Octo. Grilled Spanish Octopus, Toasted Coconut Cream, Passion Fruit with Baby Purple Chips and Cilantro. We all thought it was done very nicely, and I’d definitely have it again.
Vicki and Joel shared a Caesar Salad. The Crisp White Anchovy and Spanish Pumpkin Seeds with Grilled Parmesan Croutons were a nice touch.
For Entrees, I had the “Wide Open” Back Mussels “N” Wine. The Mussels were cooked with Fennel, Dijon, and Chablis, and served over Bucatini with a Basil Aioli. A nice piece of Parm Grilled Bread was included to sop up any sauce.
Michael had the Half “Red” Chicken, Annatto Marinated Free Range Chicken, Grilled Squash, Grilled Scallions, and a Red Butter Sauce. He said it was the best chicken he’s had in a restaurant.
Vicki had the Smoked Salmon Tacos with Smoked Salmon Belly, Frisee, Shaved Radish, Strawberry Salsa, and Cream.
Joel had the Pork Loin and Potatoes. Breaded Pork Loin, Mustard Seed, Warm Potato Salad, Pickled Onion, Fresh Parsley, and Grilled Lemon.
Everything was cooked perfectly, and everyone was a happy camper.
One note about the service. Our server, Tonya, was truly the epitome of professionalism. She was personable, knowledgeable, and probably the best server we’ve had in a very long time. One of my team members, Lauren, had dinner there last week and echoed our thoughts about Tonya.
DSRT CLUB is an excellent addition to the desert dining scene, and we are looking forward to returning soon.
DSRT CLUB
760-777-7424 [email protected] 78075 Main St. #105 La Quinta, CA 92253
https://desertclublq.com