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94 w i n t e r 2 014 U n tac k e d some typical soCal fare: salads galore, along with omelets, burritos, pancakes and sandwiches. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., so there's time to stop on the way to ermal if you're not in the first class. "e first few times i went out there, everyone was asking me if i'd tried a date shake yet," slade says. "finally, i did. it's impossible to explain what they taste like until you've tried one, but once you've had it, you'll crave them con- stantly after that—especially when the temperatures have been above 100 all day at the horse show." make sure to leave a little extra time to browse the kitschy and fun gift store, where you can pick up some dates, and other California produce, to take home. 80-225 Highway 111, Indio. (760) 347-0996. shieldsdategarden.com. LG's Prime Steakhouse lg's offers nine different usdA prime sizzling steaks and boasts a rare, on- premise dry-age facility for its two por- terhouse offerings, the 24 oz. "Jewel in the Crown" and 30 oz. "e gold strike 49er." But if red meat isn't your thing, fear not, as lg's has a wealth of yummy options for those less-inclined carnivores. try the "Wagon Wheels" (giant onion rings), Colos- sal poupon lobster tail, roasted chicken breast or simply enjoy lg's famous Caesar salad, made from scratch right in front of you. "Where else can you get such a great Caesar salad made table-side to your own specifications?" asks rider montana Coady. "e won- derful servers at lg's really make it feel like home." lg's wine list also offers more than 350 selections, the largest of any steak- house in the Coachella valley. With over 100 napa valley cabernets to choose from, you'll always find the perfect bot- tle of wine to accompany your meal. 78525 Highway 111, Suite 100, La Quinta. (760) 771-9911. lgsprimesteakhouse.com. Okura e horse show crowd is obsessed with okura, and for good reason: is robata grill and sushi bar has earned e Desert Sun's "Best of the valley" award in the Japanese restaurant category for eight years in a row. "it's a great place to bring friends or clients, and you can come straight from the show," says Joe norick, a marshall & sterling insurance representative. norick suggests starting off with the Jalapeño Bomb and the Kobe Beef Car- paccio, and then diving into rolls like the Baked Alaskan, citY guidE Jon eDwArDs PHoto LG's Prime Steakhouse Okura