Guests enjoying their time at the newly opened Mojave Gold in Yucca Valley.
Mojave Gold, a new multi-use venue in Yucca Valley, has opened, offering a restaurant, lounge, and concert space for 500 guests. With a sustainable menu from chef Beren Ekine-Huett, highlights include lamb meatballs and unique cocktails. The venue aims to enhance local dining options and plans to expand its offerings with brunch, making it a valuable addition for locals and tourists alike.
Mojave Gold, a new multi-use venue in Yucca Valley, opened its doors on May 31, 2023. Designed to accommodate up to 500 guests, this space functions as a concert venue, lounge, and restaurant, aiming to enhance local dining and entertainment options. The establishment features a sustainable menu curated by chef Beren Ekine-Huett, formerly of Workshop Kitchen and Bar.
The restaurant’s menu offers highlights such as lamb meatballs with chimichurri, steak frites, and a decadent smoked date sticky toffee pudding. The bar boasts an array of original cocktails, including the unique Wildflower Sour, setting a vibrant atmosphere for patrons. With an interior design that harmonizes 1970s glamour and natural desert tones, Mojave Gold presents an inviting environment for both locals and visitors.
On June 4, De La Nonna launched a new location in Big Bear within the refurbished Hotel Marina Riviera, serving classic Italian cuisine complemented by picturesque lake views. The menu features focaccia sandwiches, thick Sicilian-style pizzas, and new offerings such as tin fish and crackers.
Also on June 4, Sogo Roll Bar opened its second location in Highland Park, providing a menu focused on sushi with options like hand rolls, cut rolls, and donburi, along with starters like cucumber salad. This establishment is a collaboration between David Gibbs, Kiminobu Saito, and industry veterans Sarah Dietz and Dustin Lancaster.
Fast-casual restaurant Happies Hand Made debuted on June 6 in the Arts District, featuring signature dishes such as spicy Sichuan-inflected fried chicken tenders and a variety of frozen cocktails. Similarly, Bar Issi opened on the same day at the Thompson Hotel in Palm Springs, presenting a Cal-Italian menu crafted by restaurateurs Marissa and Matt Hermer.
Santa Monica now boasts Diner Antonette, which opened on June 18. This new concept combines a diner with a retail wine shop and gift boutique, offering dishes made with seasonal ingredients and named in honor of the owner Bob Lynn’s late mother. On the same day, Men & Beasts launched in Echo Park, featuring a menu accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets with dishes such as seitan char siu.
Goleta’s Ritz-Carlton Bacara welcomed Marisella on June 26, specializing in locally sourced seafood with a California coastal influence. Also on June 26, Bar Bacetti opened in Echo Park, connected to Bacetti Trattoria, offering easy cocktail pairing options with pizza.
Mojave Gold is dedicated to sustainability and aims for a zero-waste kitchen. The venue plans to expand its menu to include brunch by August, appealing to a wider range of guests. Founder Greg Gordon designed the space using reclaimed wood from the Hollywood Bowl, adding historic charm to the modern establishment.
The opening of Mojave Gold provides a welcomed dining option for local residents who previously traveled to Palm Springs for similar experiences. The increased population and tourist activity in the surrounding areas, particularly around Joshua Tree National Park, have significantly impacted local businesses and community dynamics, with more dining establishments emerging to serve the growing demand.
David Catching, co-founder of Rancho de la Luna, underscores the evolution of Joshua Tree’s food scene, noting the growth in dining options and tourist traffic in the area. In addition, the Beneath The Desert Sky Concert Series is set to highlight local musicians, with performances scheduled at the Indian Cove Amphitheater within Joshua Tree National Park, further enhancing the local cultural landscape. Tickets for events can be acquired via the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s official website.
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