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We were looking for a holiday-ish date night and nothing says Christmas in the desert like strolling the luminaries at the Desert Botanical Gardens with a cocktail in hand.
During the annual holiday event, there are several drinking and dining options available.
The Patio Cafe, which offer snacks and wraps in a casual outdoor patio setting, has added several delicious sounding soups to the menu that might be just the thing to take the chill off an evening walk. At the cafe window, we spotted holiday cookies and tempting bags of kettle corn.
For those looking for a more substantial meal, and indoor seating, there is also a buffet at Dorrance Hall where for $16.50, visitors can fill up on hearty fare like chicken pot pie topped off with steamy cups of hot chocolate.
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