Restaurant of the Week Segment – August 25, 2025

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks”, “Pine’s Café” and “The Lookout Lounge” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the #8 IN THE WORLD place for cliff-side dining by Architectural Digest and the temperature at the Top of the Tram is 40 degrees cooler than on the Desert Floor. In the 60’s and 70’s. You can buy a jacket at the gift shop if you need. Great place to send your visitors.
– DISCUSSION w/ how to deal w/ all the crowds. Make a reservation.
– REPORT that the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles. Can even see the Pacific Ocean from the Top of the Tram!!!
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks; rib eye, lamb, salmon, a real tiramisu, a warm apple tart, glutton-free chocolate cake w/ a caramel center.
– DISCUSSION of food @ Pines Café; more cafeteria style; grab ‘n go, sandwiches, salads, ribs, herb chicken, pizza, nachos. Ride ‘n Dine (tram ticket and dinner @ the Pines Café) starts @ 4:30 PM; ribs, burgundy beef, chicken, vegetarian lasagna.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ the Lookout Lounge. Best view of the forest and the valley. Peaks menu is served here as well.
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that they can handle 120 folks for corporate, wedding, etc., private events.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested; CALL because Open Table does not have all the tables available.
– DISCUSSION to plan your Holiday Parties now.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

John