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c h r o n o f h o r s e . c o m w i n t e r 2 014 95 >> the hamachi Jalapeño and the madonna. "eir signature roll is awe- some," adds rider heidi Kane. "i look forward to it every time we go." 78370 Highway 111, #150, La Quinta. (760) 564-5820. okurasushi.com. La Quinta Resort & Club one of the most popular places to dine and stay during the hits ermal cir- cuit is la Quinta resort & Club, nestled at the foot of the spectacular santa rosa mountains. only 12 miles from the show, this pet-friendly hideaway is a Waldorf Astoria property and comes with all the luxe accoutrements one would expect, including 41 pools, a top-notch spa and several restaurants. "i love the Adobe grill—the set- ting is so beautiful," says rider Caroline Ann lynn. "it's the perfect spot to grab a drink with my friends after the show. i especially like the pepino diablo, made with jalapeño-infused tequila." e morgan grill is another staple for the equestrian crowd. "ere's a won- derful ambiance and great food," says montana Coady. "i love their salmon steak and ginger-scented Coachella sweet corn." 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta. (760) 564-4111. laquintaresort.com. Cunard's Sandbar "everyone who is anyone eats at Cunard's on ursdays," explains mer- edith herman of Burgundy farms. "it's the coolest place in ermal!" is is the general consensus on Cunard's sandbar, an unassuming haunt with consistently good food, a warm and friendly atmo- sphere, and a nightly live piano player. e menu is eclectic, with offerings ranging from new york steaks to panko-crusted sole to crispy roast duck to mediterranean pasta. Bob Cunard, who founded the res- taurant 33 years ago, still makes it a point to personally welcome patrons to his establishment, and he especially enjoys the hits crowd. "We love the horse show gang," he says. "ey return to the sandbar every year." 78-120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta. cunardsandbar.com. Cunard's Sandbar La Quinta Resort & Club

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