Stylish oasis for sun-drenched leisure

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

The Palms Cafe in Rancho Mirage, on Route 111 just past Cathedral City, offers great breakfasts and lunches with generous portions.

Nab a seat on the patio, order a spicy Bloody Mary and enjoy huevos rancheros, chorizo and egg burritos or American-style fare. (thepalmscaferm.com/)

For lunch, the Pines Cafe atop Mount Jacinto has informal dining, while the Peaks Restaurant features fine dining, with lunch entrees moderately priced.

If brunch is the order of the day, fuel up at LuLu California Bistro at 200 South Palm Canyon Drive, where the three-course $19.99 deal features luxurious items such as a smoked salmon omelet with caviar or seafood eggs benedict. (www.lulupalmsprings.com/)

Or settle in for an aperitif before heading to dinner.

A popular dinner choice with locals, especially on Fridays, is the bustling pan-Asian hot spot Wangs in the Desert at 424 South Indian Canyon Drive. (www.wangsinthedesert.com)

Enjoy one of the imaginative drinks while waiting for a table. Choosing from the copious menu is made a bit easier with dishes divided into categories of fire, savory and sweet.

A true taste of Palm Springs' culinary history can be sampled at Las Caseulas Terraza at 222 South Palm Canyon Drive. One of the area's oldest Mexican restaurants, it offers all the usual choices plus specialties such as camarones chipotle and ceviche tostada. (lascasuelas.com/)