Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 30, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– REPORT that Willie has sold “1501” and the new owners are keeping it much the same.
– DISCUSSION that “849” is almost 9 years old.
– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.(manager is Tom Collins)
– REPORT that there will be SOME new changes the end of the month and then the prices will go up a bit.
– REPORT on Tyler’s review of the fabulous hamburger.
– REPORT that all the pastry is prepared @ Willies, that has 2 kitchens. Albert now manages the kitchen.
– DISCUSSION of the vegan items on the menu…i.e. the cauliflower “steak”.
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT that they are open from 11 AM to 9 PM.
– REPORT on the casual bar/lounge menu w/ discounted prices and the great patio.
– CHILDREN’s menu available.
– REPORT on the venue for all kinds of events. Booking now for up to a year ahead.
– REPORT that they are open FOR DINNER ONLY. Great valet parking.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).
– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour (discounted) prices and casual dining in the Bar/Lounge. Starting the 3rd Season.
– REPORT that they will are open EVERY NIGHT NOW.
– DISCUSSION of the Lounge Menu.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch 11AM.
– REPORT that there is a 3-course Summer menu there. $50.
– REPORT on the popular PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service w/ all the “proper” components. Willie’s TEA has been compared to European Fare from 3 to 5 PM. Reservations required. Everything is made fresh.
– WILLIES is also open for special events, parties and celebrations.
– CHILDREN welcome. Willie has hi-chairs.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

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