Grilled chicken cooked in ginger, served with sweet chili sauce. $12
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
This was probably the most basic and boring chicken lettuce wraps I’ve ever ordered. The chicken had that squishy texture that reminds me of the frozen pre-cooked variety found at grocery stores. Yuck!
Mt. San Jacinto hiking trail flanked by bush chinquapin (Chrysolepis sempervirens, Fagaceae).
Blackened and slow roasted, served with pineapple relish. $14
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
Hmm, this was pretty dry! It had ok flavor, but nothing very redeeming. I’d say it was a failed dish overall.
Going up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Patron tequila, refine sugar free margarita mix served on the rocks. $10
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
I appreciated that this margarita was sugar free, but I wasn’t a fan of the flavor. The sugar substitute in the mix tasted a little funny. I think I’d rather scarifice having the sugar to get the correct flavor next time.
Sunset at the Escena Gold Club.
Pan-fried, served with sesame-ginger dipping sauce. $10
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
The happy hour food at Escena was not nearly as good as their lunch fare. These potstickers were boring and even the sauce was generic.
Approaching the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Fresh made white meat chicken salad served on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese. Side of fresh fruit and a kosher pickle. $11
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
Wow, this chicken melt was SO good! I think the caramelized onions in the melt totally put it over the top. I was also happy with all the fruit they put on the plate.
Fresh made potato chips with Russian dressing. Complimentary
Omg, these were frickin’ amazing!
Sunset at the Escena Golf Club.
Shredded napa cabbage, carrots, red peppers, mandarin oranges, caramelized almonds, cilantro, green onions, wontons and grilled chicken tossed in soy-ginger vinaigrette. $13
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
Wow, this was like a huge Asian chopped salad! And a very good one at that. I loved the perfect combination of all the different textures and flavors.
The view from our table – absolutely beautiful!
Garnished with olives, lemon, lime, and celery. $8
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
We came here for a late lunch after a morning of shopping and we were surprised how nice it was. It’s just down the road from the PS house, so it was nice to discover a new nearby place to eat and relax. It was super sunny on the patio so this bloody mary was welcomed! It was on the large side and very tasty – score!
Escena Golf Club. With a view like this, you can’t help but eat and enjoy yourself.
Vittle Monster 