Summer dining in the desert

More and more restaurants are staying open, serving desert lovers who enjoy the warm nights on misted patios with chilled soups, fresh cocktails and delicious deals.

Even restaurants that have never closed during the summer Melvyn's Restaurant at the Ingleside Inn has been open every day for the past 37 years say more and more residents and visitors are sticking it out through the heat.

A lot of people will not travel overseas or make other expensive trips since the economy is still not as good, she said. Since we have great hotel packages and good restaurants with affordable prices in Palm Springs, visitors love to come here during the summer time.

Pinocchio's boasts cheap eats and drinks all year-round, with bottomless champagne at $3.95.

Bargain hunters should also watch for special prix fixe menus.

The three-course menus at Escena Lounge & Grill in Palm Springs, at Acqua Pazza California Bistro in Rancho Mirage, and at Pacifica Seafood in Palm Desert are a great excuse to get out of the house.

Here's a taste of The Desert Sun's favorite summer offerings throughout the valley:

Johannes, while closed on Mondays, will be open all summer long with deals like a three-course $34 prix fixe menu or $28 two-course summer menu.

Eat at the bar for schnitzel starting at $10.

Where: Johannes is at 196 S. Indian Canyon Drive

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