Sunday, May 13, 2018

Weekend Getaway at Pechanga Resort & Casino: Day 2 – Coveside Grill


The services in this post were provided by Pechanga Resort & Casino but the opinions expressed here are my own.

After a morning of trying our luck at the slot machines and a quick nap, it was time to head downstairs for lunch. The Coveside Grill is a full-service restaurant in the new 4.5-acre pool complex, The Cove, with lots of warm-weather and pool-friendly food to choose from. The great thing is that you can take a seat in the restaurant or be served poolside. The restaurant is situated right on the edge of the complex with a view of the pool or the golf course. The décor nicely matches Temecula’s landscape with succulent wall décor.

Here is what we ordered:

Roasted Garlic & Herb Hummus is served with fried Naan bread, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and cucumbers. This was one of the best hummuses I’ve ever had. The roasted garlic and herbs gave it such an umami flavor that we couldn’t stop eating it. The texture was creamy and worked perfectly as a dip for the crudités. This was also the first time I had ever tried fried naan before. Delicious! Rating: 5/5

Caesar Salad made with romaine hearts, herb croutons, and asiago cheese tossed with Caesar dressing. You can add grilled chicken, grilled steak, or seared ahi tuna. The ahi was seared perfectly and had melt-in-your-mouth sushi-grade texture. It was warm at high noon, so the salad was rather refreshing. The Caesar dressing was good as well, not too lemony. Rating: 5/5

Mom craved the Hot Dog, an all-beef sausage served with house potato chips. She opted to swap the potato chips in favor pineapple-mango slaw. The hot dog hit the spot with a meaty, juicy bite. The slaw was refreshing with the sweet flavors of pineapple and mango plus had a nice crunch from the cabbage. Rating: 4.5/5

Frozen Yogurt was scooped and topped with M&M’s and cereal. I haven’t seen frozen yogurt scooped in a long time. I am used to having it swirled into a cup from a machine. It was creamy and ice cold, a cool relief to the hot afternoon weather. The M&M’s and cereal added a nice texture and hit our sweet spot. Rating: 4.5/5

Rice Crispy Bar was served so fancifully in triangles dipped in white and dark chocolates, then surrounded by mini M&M’s. They clearly used a lot of marshmallow as each bit was gooey and creamy. I could eat these anytime! Rating: 5/5

With our appetite satiated, it was time to head back into the air-conditioned hotel and check out some of the shops. I’m always on the lookout for the cutest souvenir for my nephew!

For more information:
Coveside Grill at Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
+1.888.PECHANGA
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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