By Crystal Harrell
Wildest Restaurant & Bar invites you to celebrate the New Year with an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, live music, and vibrant entertainment. The restaurant’s exclusive New Year’s Eve event features an extraordinary pre-theater prix fixe dinner, iconic live performances, and a dazzling midnight celebration, promising a night to remember.
Enjoy a night of elegance and flavor from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a carefully curated prix fixe dinner priced at $135 per person, inclusive of tax, gratuity, and a glass of French Burgundian Bubbles. Highlights of the menu include Wildest Bellini’s with Tsar Nicoulai sustainable caviar, Truffle Grilled Romaine Caesar, Choice of entrees such as New York Steak, Lobster Tail Risotto, or Sous Vide Duck Breast, and decadent desserts like Honey Milk Panna Cotta and Flourless Belgian Chocolate Cake.
The evening lineup offers a perfect mix of talent. Start the celebration with an electrifying performance by opening act DJ Alfredo Hernández (performing at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM), best known for his time with legendary bands such as Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Brant Bjork and the Bros, and Whiskey & Knives, Hernández brings his extraordinary talent and energy to the Wildest stage. Currently a member of the band Avon, his set promises a thrilling start to your New Year’s Eve experience.
From 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM, immerse yourself in the electric energy of Jesika Von Rabbit, the High Desert’s cherished singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of Gram Rabbit. A creative force and entertainer extraordinaire, Jesika brings her innovative sound and captivating stage
presence to Wildest, ensuring a show that will dazzle and delight. Join the celebration – with or without dinner. Dinner and show tickets are available exclusively on the Wildest website at www.wildestrestaurant.com. Show-only tickets are priced at $40, including a complimentary drink. Entry begins at 9:00 PM.
For those skipping dinner, guests can indulge in Wildest’s late-night light bites and dessert menu, available throughout the evening. Tickets for dinner and the show are limited, so reserve your spot by visiting the website to secure your place at the premier New Year’s Eve event in the Coachella Valley.
WILDEST succeeds in pairing a ‘Napa-style’ with-a-Palm-Springs-flair farm-to-table dining
experience by offering a delicious twist on locally sourced food, a fun, unique, and approachable
wine list, extraordinary cocktails, great music and entertainment, attentive and friendly service,
and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The menu offers not only carefully sourced meat, poultry, and fish, but a wide selection of plant-
based, gluten-free, nut and seed free, and dairy free options. Co-owners Bill Hay and Charissa
Farley-Hay and Executive Chef Trilby Trato are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients,
supporting local producers, and continuously innovating the menu to provide a diverse and
exciting range of culinary delights.
“We believe that happy employees create happy guests. Our goal is to create memorable
moments and build lasting relationships with our guests, employees, and the communities we
serve. We believe in the power of good food to bring people together, and we are dedicated to
exceeding our guests’ expectations in every way possible,” expressed Charissa.
Wildest Restaurant + Bar is located at 72990 El Paseo, Suite 3 at the intersection of Highway 74.
They are open Wednesday through Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are
recommended. They also offer catering and can be reached at (760) 636-0441 or by visiting
www.wildestrestaurant.com.
