Jose Garces, a winner on the Food Network's Iron Chef America show and the recipient of a James Beard Foundation award, concocts delightfully exotic tapas at his Basque-inspired wine bar in the Saguaro Hotel. The inventive small plates include bacon-wrapped Coachella dates with almonds and pearl onions in a Valdeón cheese fondue, jamón ibérico de bellota (cured Spanish ham made from acorn-fed...
A startling, rainbow-hued oasis—the brainchild of Manhattan-based architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat—the Saguaro caters to pet-toting partygoers who appreciate its lively pool and casual- and fine-dining options. Swathed in purple carpets, multicolored striped throws, and orange curtains, the rooms extend the rainbow theme. For a splurge choose a room facing the Olympic-size pool and...
El Jefe Restaurant Review:
El Jefe, with its worn-metal stools and swinging saloon doors, is a creation of Iron Chef Jose Garces. Located at The Saguaro hotel, it embraces the culture and flavors of Mexico City, offering a Distrito Federal-inspired menu. Small plates lend themselves to the communal, lounge-like setting, where guests hover at long wooden tables in anticipation of what’s to come. Plantain chips prove to be...
Tinto Restaurant Review:
What a difference a fresh coat of paint and a clear vision can make, and nowhere is this better evidenced than at The Saguaro, a former Holiday Inn that has a new lease on life. This is the setting for Iron Chef winner Jose Garces’ Basque-style tapas bar, Tinto, which means red wine in Spanish. A mix of deep ebony and chocolate hues, coupled with bursts of lavender, exudes an understated...