Chi Chi (restaurant)
| Chi Chi | |
|---|---|
 Restaurant seating by the hotel's pool, 2024 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Food type | Latin American |
| City | Palm Springs |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°49′03″N 116°32′53″W / 33.8175°N 116.5481°W |
Chi Chi (sometimes Chi-Chi)[1] is a Latin American restaurant at Hotel Avalon in Palm Springs, California.[2] Operated by restaurateur Tara Lazar, the restaurant has indoor and poolside seating.[3][4]
Description[edit]
Chi Chi serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has a lobby bar with signature cocktails.[1] The Michelin Guide described the restaurant as a "chameleon-like Cali-Latin eatery morphing from daytime casual bites to a cocktail-driven gourmet experience at nightfall".[5] The Daily Bulletin described the food as "Mexican regional fare with some Peruvian overtones" and said: "Black, gray and white marble accents with lots of greenery and hanging straw lamps provide a chic romantic ambiance in the patio-covered area, which is quieter than the al fresco dining area."[6]
The food has also been described as "soulful Latin standards with a dash of cheeky California wellness",[7] and as "flavorful California fare".[8] The brunch menu has included Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, a hash with pork belly, and brioche French toast.[9]
Reception[edit]
Fodor's called the restaurant "stylish".[10][11] Business Insider said the food is "worth a try" and recommended the açaí bowl for breakfast.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Blough, Jenna (2019-10-15). Moon Joshua Tree & Palm Springs. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-047-5. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Chi Chi Review - Palm Springs - Los Angeles". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Fodor's Southern California 2016: With Central Coast, Yosemite, Los Angeles & San Diego. Fodor's Travel. 2015-12-15. ISBN 978-1-101-87915-3. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Fodor's California 2016: with the Best Road Trips. Fodor's Travel. 2015-11-17. ISBN 978-1-101-87905-4. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs - Palm Springs Area - a MICHELIN Guide Hotel". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Cohen, David (2016-03-02). "Restaurant review: Chi Chi dishes up Latin-inspired tastes, poolside in Palm Springs". Daily Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Silva, Valentina (2015-06-15). "Destination Food: Palm Springs' Chi Chi Is a Hotel Restaurant with a Latin Soul". Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b Dubin, Alesandra (2020-02-06). "I visit Palm Springs regularly and the Avalon Hotel and Bungalows has become my second home for the chic rooms, manicured grounds, and excellent pools — after trying most rooms, here's my favorite". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ McDonald, Kathy A. (2015-12-29). "Palm Springs Offers More Inns and Outings". Variety. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Fodor's California: with the Best Road Trips. Fodor's Travel. 2022-01-04. ISBN 978-1-64097-444-9. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Fodor's Southern California: with Los Angeles, San Diego, the Central Coast & the Best Road Trips. Fodor's Travel. 2017-12-19. ISBN 978-0-8041-4391-2.
