{"id":911,"date":"2013-12-28T19:25:21","date_gmt":"2013-12-29T02:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/?p=911"},"modified":"2013-12-28T20:41:09","modified_gmt":"2013-12-29T03:41:09","slug":"massage-at-somatherapy-nov-20-2013dinner-at-lulus-nov-20-2013dinner-castellis-nov-21-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/massage-at-somatherapy-nov-20-2013dinner-at-lulus-nov-20-2013dinner-castellis-nov-21-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Massage at Somatherapy \u2013 Nov. 20, 2013\/Dinner at Lulu\u2019s Nov. 20, 2013\/Dinner Castelli\u2019s Nov. 21, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Massage at Somatherapy \u2013 Nov. 20, 2013<\/p>\n

I met Margaret Hines at the Women\u2019s convention, where I got a mini chair massage. She was so nice and invited me to her school to experience the 1-hour treatment.<\/p>\n

This is the best deal on the planet, $25.00 for an hour massage! This was not just any run of the mill massage, I have to say, it was one of the best ever. At the school, there is a very nice serene room, with quiet tranquil background music. Margaret is a master, she hit every pressure point and muscle and kept asking me if I was ok. I was better then ok, I was fabulous! I\u2019m telling you, this massage will rejuvenate you, and for the price it really doesn\u2019t get any better then this. So when you\u2019re in the desert don\u2019t get fooled by pricey spa type treatments, just call Margaret and she will make you feel like a king or queen.<\/p>\n

Somatherapy
\n70225 Highway 111 Suite B&C
\nRancho Mirage, CA. 92270
\n760-321-9214
\nwww.somatherapy.com<\/p>\n

Dinner at Lulu\u2019s Nov. 20, 2013<\/p>\n

Right in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, it doesn\u2019t get any cooler then this. Kind of like a throwback to Modernism but with a Disneyland twist. All the fantasies you would want in one place, very stylish, but upscale and funky at the same time.<\/p>\n

There is a love story here, between manager Willie and his partner Albert Gonzales. Albert walked over to my table and said that the food was making him salivate. He is hysterical. Willie and Alberto met at a Circle K store 8 years ago and it was love at first sight. They manage to balance their busy social lives with work. The love between them really shines through and when you first meet both of them you can see hearts dancing all around them.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I tried:<\/p>\n

Skewer of Peppered Filet Mignon with strips on a caramelized and grilled green apple, served with a Wasabi-mustard sauce. They use choice Filet in this appetizer and it shows, a great starter.<\/p>\n

Skewer of Shrimp and Scallops on a grilled pineapple served with wasabi-Asian sauce. The scallops are seared and the shrimp is tender and light. There is also an Asian slaw underneath which really make this dish delightful.<\/p>\n

Wild Mushroom Soup, with a touch of white truffle olive oil and chopped chives. The true test of a good restaurant is their soup. Seems simple enough but many chefs can screw it up. This soup was a masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Corn Chowder Soup with a creamy and kernel-rich blend of great ingredients and fantastic corn flavors.<\/p>\n

Iceberg Wedge with hickory smoked bacon and Roquefort cheese dressing. What I like about this salad is that the lettuce is served really cold, and the dressing was not too overpowering.<\/p>\n

Pizza with Smoked Salmon with dill cr\u00e9me, onions and caviar. I have had this pizza at Spagos, and this one is right up there with
\nWolfgangs creation, nice!<\/p>\n

New England Lobster Roll, lobster meat with our homemade mayo, celery, chives and diced tomatoes, served over your choice of three New England rolls. You can also get this with romaine lettuce hearts, next time I would do that. I love the lobster but the bread was just a bit much for me.<\/p>\n

Domestic Kobe Beef Burger American Kobe Beef, thousand island dressing with grilled red onion, fresh sliced tomato and lettuce, served with French fries and garnished with cornichons. You just can\u2019t go wrong with a Kobe burger, they always take special care in delivering the best burger, and this one is just marvelous.<\/p>\n

Lasagna Bolognese Arturo Style, topped with their kielbasa sausage, very hearty, and the sausage adds a great surprise.<\/p>\n

Grilled Pork Chop, topped with maple syrup and baked apple glaze, served with mashed red skin potatoes and
\nfresh seasonal vegetables. The pork chop itself is so firm, yet tender, and the amazing sweet glaze just gives it a very positive lift.<\/p>\n

BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Arturo’s secret sauce, served with mashed red skin potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. These ribs just fall off the bone; the secret sauce will blow your hair back.<\/p>\n

Filet Mignon 10 oz. grilled filet mignon, served with a light roasted garlic topping, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, mashed red skin potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. So many steaks so little time. This is just one more of the best of the best steaks I have tried since I have been on this journey.<\/p>\n

Desserts:
\nFlourless Triple Chocolate Cake, this was astounding, so rich, and so
\nmuch chocolate, wow.<\/p>\n

Floating Island, just when I though all of my dreams had come true, out came my very fantastic server with an addition. Served in the largest margarita glass in history, comes this creamy decadence. Floating cr\u00e8me with a very mysterious center, all I can say is save room; I am not going to give the surprise away.<\/p>\n

Here are the Cocktails I tried:
\nKey Lime Pie, Smirnoff Whipped Vodka, fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, and a splash of half and half. I loved the consistency of this cocktail, with all of its great froth.<\/p>\n

Cadillac Margaritas, with 1800 Reposado, Cointreau, Daily\u2019s Sweet & Sour and a float of Grand Marnier. Very high end and very drinkable.<\/p>\n

Here are the wines I tried;<\/p>\n

Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood, Sonoma, this wine is always a crowd pleaser and went great with the New England lobster roll.<\/p>\n

Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve, a great wine to pair with the skewer of shrimp and scallops, just the right amount of butter and vanilla flavors.<\/p>\n

Chardonnay, St. Francis, Sonoma, a good pair with the pizza with smoked salmon<\/p>\n

Cabernet Sauvignon Simi, Alexander Valley, good combination with the Filet Mignon, captured all of the berries and smokiness in the meat.<\/p>\n

Zinfandel, 7 Deadly Zins, California, I liked this wine with the grilled pork chop; it enhanced the sweetness in the sauce.<\/p>\n

Malbec, Dona Paula, Argentina, went great with the Kobe beef burger; with it\u2019s natural built in flavors.<\/p>\n

Shiraz, Greg Norman, Australia, this was a stellar pairing with the Lasagna Bolognese.<\/p>\n

The chandeliers were left over from the Ritz Carlton when it closed not too long ago. The artwork has a confetti look to it, which adds fun to the Large black and white photos of Richard Gere and other notable Hollywood stars that adorn the walls. I sat in the big over stuffed white booths against the wall, which gives you a panoramic view of all the diners. It is Las Vegas meets the Jetsons!<\/p>\n

Barbara and Jerry Keller, who also own Aqua Pazza, have really struck gold here. The building has had a stormy history; first it was Muriel\u2019s Supper club, then Atlas for 2 years then Kopycats for 3 years, then was abandoned for 5 years, and considered to be an eye sore in downtown Palm Springs.<\/p>\n

On this night, the restaurant Kaiser Grille right across the street was empty, and Lulu\u2019s was all a buzz. You really can\u2019t find a more fun place in Downtown Palm Springs. Lively and full of great food, this place will rock your world!<\/p>\n

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