WINTER IN THE SUN; PALM SPRINGS LOOSENS UP - mexican restaurant palm canyon where dish used to be

Bernard WEINRAUBJAN.
On 2001, the mayor of Palm Springs, will kleindienst, sat in his corner office at the City Hall in East taquez. The building --
Fiberglass panels and corrugated metal roofs and sand
Fried concrete blocks-
Designed by Albert Frey, he is one of several famous modernist architects whose houses and hotels are re-favored in the desert city.
Outside, the passenger plane slowly dropped from cloudless sky to the newly expanded Palm Springs International Airport.
"Palm Springs used to be called" the waiting room of God ".
"You're here to retire and recreate it," he said . "
Kleindienst, 48year-
Old town officials.
"We work together to expand our base and make sure everyone can enjoy Palm Springs ---
Single or married, family or divorce, gay or straight, black or white.
It is no longer just a traditional rich man.
"It's only a few miles from the stylish Mediterranean --
Korakia Pensione style, a group of private houses converted into 27-
Guest room hotel owner Douglas Smith pointed out various websites for fashion shooting and nodded to the MTV team.
"Brumendar just left . "
Smith bought the newly renovated Palm Springs Tennis Club area property in 1989.
Three years later, he opened as a hotel.
Actress Natalie Portman and Juliana magolis are recent weekend guests, as are fashion-type actors such as designer Tom Ford and Donatella Versace;
Photographer Anne LebowitzK. D.
Singer Lang;
Actress Susan Goodden
The Dalai Lama is one of the top contacts with 11 monks.
All in all, this is not a comfortable place for traditional Palm Beach residents.
The town is not necessarily fashionable, he said.
Smith, "but there is a strange energy here.
This is a strange place.
Don't forget you used to make Sonny Bono mayor.
Liberace has a house here.
You go to a club where there is a model from New York, a doctor from Dallas, a lady with a tilted wig, some photographers from Europe, and a Barry Manilow
Like playing the piano. There's a live-and-let-
This is part of the appeal.
Don't forget you're in the desert, it's beautiful.
''Advertisementhip Hotel--
Most of them are small and cunning. -
All of Palm Springs are booming, indicating that more than 48,000 of the city's population is in the middle of a revival in 1940s.
At that time, with its shabby and even decadent aura, the city became a paradise for movie stars such as Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dana shore, etc, lucille Bauer, Deshi Anaz and bin Crosby, and Darryl F.
Zanuck, once deflated
Regulated in their wall compounds.
Earlier, the Palm Springs Racket Club, built by Charles Farrell and Ralph Bellamy for Hollywood audiences in 1932, was the most popular gathering place. (
The club was also founded to oppose restrictive regulations banning Jewish and black people from staying at top hotels in Palm Springs. )
In 1970s and 1980s, the advertising of the town's central Palm Canyon Avenue was bleak, with cheap restaurants and restaurants everywhereshirt shops.
Many hotels are out of repair.
Newcomers and visitors drive to other towns in the Cochella Valley, such as Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, corchella, Desert Springs, Indian Wells, Indo-La Quinta and Cathedral City. (
In the Desert Memorial Park in the cathedral city, there is a small tombstone on the ground, which reads: "The best has not yet arrived.
Francis Albert Sinatra, 1915-1998.
"While outsiders often see these towns as part of Palm Springs, this is not the case.
The newer towns are independent entities.
But the weak real estate market and the unstable tourism industry at the time proved to some extent that the future of Palm Springs was accidental.
While many American cities in the 1970s s and 80 s are updating and leveling their recent past in cities, Palm Springs has neither the funds nor the desire to ship garbage to the community.
As a result, dozens of families were underrated and highly prolific, sir.
Frey designed about 200 projects in Palm Springs, and modernist architects such as Richard Noosa and Rudolf Schindler were also unscathed.
The houses and other houses were bought by buyers in Los Angeles, 107 miles away, for a relatively cheap price to restore the status of the second house, or in some cases become a hotel.
Lots of newer hotels.
Perhaps the most elegant (and expensive)
Willow Hotel is located near the city center with only eight rooms. The Italianate-Mediterranean-
The stylish villa at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains was once home to rich lawyer Samuel Untermyer from New York, who built the mansion in 1927.
Marion Davis later lived there.
Friend of Mr. Albert Einstein
Untermyer is a family guest
Clark Gable and Carol Lombard spent their honeymoon together.
By the 1980s, the house had become ruins.
On 1994, two young ER doctors, Tracy Conrad, from Los Angeles, and her husband, Paul Marut, saw the contract for sale while on holiday in Palm Springs.
"It's almost in a state of disrepair, and we think we can fix the house ---
"We love architecture and design," she said . "Conrad.
"It's too big to live here.
We thought we could turn it into a bed. and-breakfast.
We are completely new.
We might not have done that if we knew.
So far, it is more expensive than medical school.
"The result is a well-repaired B & B with polished red color
Oak floors and very luxurious guest rooms in 1930sstyle.
A room in Gabo and Lombard, library, including a carved cherry fireplace, a private terrace and a silver chandelier in the bathroom.
Great scientists live in Einstein's room, including Art Deco inlaid mahogany furniture and a terrace with floor-to-ceiling windows.
"People thought we were crazy when we first bought a house," MS recalls. Conrad.
The recession hit the town hard.
But now the real estate here is crazy.
Palm Springs is the Hampton of Los Angeles.
"It's only a few miles from North India Canyon Avenue, and visitors in their 50 s are looking for retro --style hotels (
Princess mobile phone)
The film colonies in ballantine' sas and ballantine are popular.
Opened in last February, Ballantine's is one of the first hotels in Palm Springs to embrace kitsch and medieval modernism.
The 14 rooms are very small and have suites full of upscale furniture from Ames, Noel and others.
Vinyl and Fumika are everywhere.
Swimming pool around the blue court.
Classic 1950s B movies are shown in each room.
The ad, once known as Mira Loma, is sometimes used as a meeting point for movie stars and tycoons who want to slip away from a nearby racket club, the hotel is subject to Marilyn Monroe and Veronica Lake etc.
There is now a Marilyn Monroe suite, where she used to live, with pictures of the stars and posters of her movies, as well as Audrey Hepburn's room, rooms in Palm Springs 50 and 50 in France with red and orange sandpile carpets, Bertoia chairs and leg prints on the walls.
Guest rooms: 50 chenille bed covers, Vintage Toaster and radio.
Princess mobile phone has some charm but try to get the message.
British painter and interior designer Sarah Robarts co-owns Ballantine's with her husband and Scottish venture capitalist Fraser Robertson. Ms.
Robarts said the couple came to California from London a year and a half ago, changed their way of life, visited Palm Springs and were fascinated by the desert and towns.
"Many of the smaller hotels are Southwest or cheesy," she said . "Robarts.
"There is nothing in the middle of this century.
There are plenty of buildings but mainly private houses.
The hotel itself is pink and green, too bad.
But look at the building, says Fraser.
Ballantine's success made the couple buy another building a few blocks away and turn it into Ballantine's film colony, the newest hotel in town.
One of the earliest buildings designed by Bauhaus in Palm Springs-
Trained Albert Frey, it has 16 kitchens decorated with original and reproductions of 40 and 50.
"Palm Springs surprised me that it is very different from the image of a very conservative place," she said . "Robarts.
"This is very artistic.
There's a big gay community.
"There is no doubt that the influx of gay tourists and residents has affected Palm Springs.
Like Key West of Florida.
There's also Providence, Massachusetts.
This town is now a popular destination for gay people.
John Williams
The owner of the INNdulgePalm Springs Hotel, also a former chairman of the desert Gay Tourism Association, said there are 34 gay hotels in the area, mainly in Palm Springs.
In addition, the Palm Springs tourism bureau has made efforts to attract gay tourists. (
Hotels in the gay market account for nearly 10% of Palm Springs hotel check-in tax. )Mr.
Williams walked around the hotel, several naked men swimming in the pool, moved from Hawaii to Palm Springs in 1995, and, like many others, found the town affordable enough to buy a hotel House.
Now the growth of tourism-
And buying houses--
Thanks to the prosperity of the economy in the 1990s S, the economy accelerated.
Strangely, Palm Springs has a split personality.
The town often voted for Republicans, and it is likely that many wealthy golf lovers are conservative.
But the quirky nature of Palm Springs, coupled with the arrival of new residents, gives it the spirit of freedom. Dr.
Janice Laer, executive director of the Palm Springs Desert Museum, which is the cornerstone of the town's culture, started working at the Museum 17 years ago. (
The museum has just completed a very successful exhibition by artist and sculptor Duane Hansen. )
"When I first came here . "
"I 've been thinking, 'How do I live in this place? '
Everything seems so narrow to me.
This is not the case at all.
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Of course, the revival of the community has also led to the revival of restaurants.
High with tradition
Expensive restaurants such as Le Vallauris and Johannes in Palm Springs, Cuistot in Palm Desert, and the other end of the price range, very popular restaurants such as Thai smiles andA mid-
Davey's Hideaway is a reasonably priced and comfortable restaurant with traditional top-notch ribs and lamb chops, and probably the most typical in Palm Springs.
On the most recent evening, the crowd mixed leisure with slightly formal things: Tables for wealthy couples with diamond-clad women, tables for three or four gay men, there are still a few young couples.
The food was simple and clear, and the atmosphere was friendly.
At present, fashionable people seem to prefer Provence in Palm Springs.
For the Palm Springs experience of 1950s, order a cup of Martini in the bamboo lounge of the Melvyn bar or racket club at the Ingleside Inn, where the lobby is packed for such a long time
Previous visitors included Lucille Ball, Clark Gable and Natalie Wood.
Despite the popularity of Palm Springs again, it is inaccurate to say that Palm Springs and the area suddenly become super cool and super fashionable.
It is still a place with a huge golf resort, and the town is full of buildings for surgeons, dentists and financial advisers.
A tourist walks on a quiet Palm Canyon Avenue. Another early morning, a bright storefront was seen in the dim light of dawn, with nurses and dialysis patients visible through the window.
The desert is still a mecca for golfers: there are more than 100 golf courses in the area.
Visitors who want tennis, a health club and vacation facilities prefer 884-
Marriott Resort & Spa Palm Desert Springs
Carlton and Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage and Hyatt House champions resort in Indian Wells.
There are also a lot of SPAs here, among which the more luxurious ones are murve Griffin resort in Palm Springs and Givenchy spa. (
After actor Robert Downey Jr.
Arrested there over the Thanksgiving weekend and charged with drug possession, the number of bookings has increased significantly. )
Stewart Weiner, editor of the monthly magazine Palm Springs Life, which covers the area, moved to the area with his family from Los Angeles in 1994.
"There is still a rustic atmosphere in this place and you are still talking to strangers on the supermarket line," he said . "Weiner.
"But we are a little angry now.
Golf is popular.
People are interested in modern architecture in the mid-50s and Hollywood nostalgia.
I went to a restaurant last night and everyone was speaking French and German.
This did not happen a few years ago.
"Hotels with the air of the old HollywoodThe are now in high season in Palm Springs and continue until Memorial Day, with desert temperatures starting to climb.
Palm Springs Tourism Bureau has an efficient website (www. palm-springs. org).
By calling (800)347-7746.
Of the smaller hotels in town, where is the most luxurious 8-
412 West Tower Quez Road ,(760)320-0771 or (800)966-9597, fax(760)320-
0780, www.
The willowspalmsprings.
Com, a villa full of antiques;
Some have lush garden terraces.
The most expensive is Marion Davis's room with a magnificent fireplace, carved king of Grace
The spacious bathroom has a size bed and a recliner and silver chandelier.
Hotel facilities include 3
Breakfast, wine and appetizers. A 30's-
The stylish pool adds to the atmosphere of old Palm Springs and even old Hollywood.
Seasonal prices range from $295 to $550.
Sometimes it is difficult to book a room for the weekend.
Located far from the street of Korakia, 257 Patencio Road ,(760)864-6411, fax (760)864-
4147, consisting of two villas, bungalows and guest houses.
1924 Morocco-
Fashion villas are especially popular among the fashion crowd, mainly from Los Angeles and some from New York.
Across the street from the Mediterranean-
A stylish villa that once belonged to early screen star J. Carrol Naish.
The atmosphere is sometimes emotional and sometimes commercial. (
Fashion photographers and models seem to be frequent. )
In the evening, torches burn by the pool.
There are arches on the nine-fold.
Rooms with stone floors, feather beds and Mediterranean-Furniture Style.
Price: generally $119 to $369. The 14-
Ballantine's hotel is located at 1420 North Indian Canyon Avenue, about 7 blocks from its sister hotel Ballantine's film colony and at 726 North Indian Canyon Avenue,
Reservations for both ,(800)780-3464;
Information, www.
Balan hotel. com.
In a small room in Ballantine's (
And smaller bathroom)
Contacts were made in 1950s.
Marilyn Monroe suites is about $265 per night.
For the same price, there are musical suites in 1950s with photos of Fred, ginger and Gershwin, as well as the Kevin to refrigerator, Crosley Radio and lava lights.
Other rooms including Fairbanks Inn Douglas Jr. Room (
According to a brochure, he used the previous hotel for distribution on the website
Cheaper (from $139).
In the building designed by Albert Frey, this updated, larger film colony also has 50 themes.
Although the price of the townhouse is $395, the price is similar to that of Ballantine.
Palm Spring, 601 Palm fall Road (760)327-1408, fax (760)327-
7273 is a gay hotel located in the hot spring area of the town with 22 guest rooms.
$109 in doubles;
$125 with kitchenette;
$145 to $165 in suites.
There are dozens of restaurants in Palm Springs, each at a price.
At the top is Le Vallauris, 385 west tower Quez Canyon Road (760)325-5059, an old-
School French restaurant with lovely garden.
The specialties include seafood, beef and lamb.
Dinner for the two will cost at least $150.
The Provence La Provence at 254 North Palm Canyon Avenue is not too expensive or formal, and is very popular with new and fashionable people ,(760)416-
7784, mainly serving Provence cuisine.
Dinner for two, about $115, wine.
Enjoy a delicious steak at David's hideoutand-potatoes (And fish)
Restaurants at 292 East Palm Canyon Avenue760)320-
4480. two glasses of wine are about $70.
And one of the most crowded and informal places in town. -
Some of the best food-
Does the Thai Smile at 651 North Palm Canyon Avenue ,(760)320-5503.
Try Thai fried noodles.
Dinner for two, about $30, beer.
Half-
There are a dozen good Mexican restaurants in town, but the most popular among the locals is El Mirasol, 140 East Palm Canyon Avenue (760)323-0721.
Rocon moles and pies will satisfy the desire of Mexican cuisine.
Dinner for two, $30, beer.
An article in January.
About Palm Springs, the training of architect Albert Frey was wrong, where he designed about 200 buildings.
Received A letter from Sandra A on March 1.
Mr. Kocher's daughter.
Fred's partner, one.
Lawrence Kutcher pointed out that,
In the Bauhaus era, Frey realized the development of architecture in Germany. he was not the Bauhaus --trained.
He studied in his native country, Switzerland.
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A version of this article was printed on page 5005011 of the National edition on January 14, 2001 with the title: winter under the sun;
Palm Springs is loose.