Her reviews appear weekly. It's not a private club. Lunch at Gigi's is a relaxed and welcoming experience, in spite of the posh decor.
Broad windows look out over window boxes of red geraniums and flower beds.
Executive Chef Luis Garica is the culinary talent here. Known to many local diners from his work at Palm Springs' Marquis Hotel and Malvyn's at Ingleside Inn , he proudly also lists training at the College of the Desert culinary arts department on his resume. The lunchtime experience always includes full service, goblets of iced water with lemon, fresh roses at the table and a basket of warm bread, from garlic sticks to crusty French rolls. And there's always a preliminary complimentary chef's canape. There is a full bar here, with fine wines served by the glass.