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El Paseo Welcomes 4th of July with a Bang
El Paseo presents a variety of dining, retail and fun to make a memorable 4th of July.

From El Paseo:
PALM DESERT, Calif. (July 23, 2016) – El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, presents a variety of dining, retail and fun to make a memorable 4th of July. From specialty restaurants with July 4 themed celebrations and special dinner menus, to red, white, and blue attire and more, there are a number of options to prepare for and enjoy the holiday.
El Paseo’s exquisite restaurants including Piero’s PizzaVino, Ristorante Mamma Gina, Café Des Beaux-Arts, WP Kitchen + Bar, il Corso and many more have the perfect setting to experience 4th of July in the desert. Wilma and Frieda’s on the second floor at The Gardens is featuring a “Dinner and Fireworks” special for this celebration. The Palm Desert Civic Center fireworks will be visible from the second floor of The Gardens, and can be enjoyed over this pre-fixe dinner that includes a Popsicle Sparkler and Buffalo Puppy Sliders, a delectable artisan garden salad, and as the main course, a BBQ Beef Brisket with Five Cheese Mac & Cheese. The dessert includes a house made savory Peach Crumble topped off with cool ice cream. The cost is $55 and reservations are required.
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El Paseo also offers a plethora of shops to prepare for 4th of July celebrations. A few notable shops include Diane’s Beachwear and 4 Seasons Swimwear for the perfect places to find that red, white, and blue bathing suit. While Sunglass Hut, Spectacular Shades and Sunoptics offer a variety of sunglass styles for that perfect look and to protect eyes in the summer sun and on the 4th.
For party hosts who want to spice things up on the 4th there is Savory Spice Shop, Williams-Sonoma, and Upper Crust for flavorful spices to add to party dishes. For sweet things, Pastry Swan Bakery offers a red velvet cake and a variety of tasty treats. And, to top off the celebration there is Palm Desert Tobacco which stocks a variety of cigars – full-bodied, rich, or smooth, to a tangy and dry cigar.
More popular than ever folks love to decorate their homes for this holiday, and will find the perfect red, white and blue décor at Pottery Barn, Trestle, and Griffith Interiors, as well as other retailers. Such items include dishes, pillows, throw blankets, towels, wall hangings and other treasures.
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With pre-party prepping, holiday dining, and fashionable finds on El Paseo, this can be a 4th of July to remember with the convenience of everything in close proximity – all with a perfect San Jacinto backdrop.
Year-round El Paseo presents a unique outdoor shopping experience, delectable dining, and cultural entertainment. Visitors and locals alike will find culinary delights, keepsake treasures, and engaging special events and activities.
For more information about El Paseo, including a complete directory of restaurants and shops, visit www.ShopElPaseoPalmDesert.com and www.ElPaseoElle.com.Follow El Paseo on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and find out more on El Paseo’s blog.
About El Paseo
El Paseo offers an upscale shopping experience and much more, boasting over 250 retailers. Among the many celebrated retailers are boutiques for men and women, home furnishings, accessories from shoes and handbags to jewelry and collectibles. And, to quench the desires of discerning palettes, the mile-long drive is lined with a variety of exceptionally recognized restaurants. www.ElPaseoElle.com.
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