Fantasy Springs Casino Pom Restaurant
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 38 enrolled members[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Cahuilla language[2] | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, Christianity (Roman Catholicism) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Cahuilla tribes |
The entrance to Pizza Kitchen at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is on the second floor, where a cluster of eateries are located. The upscale restaurant POM (short for “pomodoro”) uses these. 84245 Indio Springs Dr Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, Indio, Greater Palm Springs, CA +1 760-342-5000 Website Menu Closed now: See all hours All photos (41). The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary cuisine including fresh seafood and specialty sushi selections.You can also enjoy premium USDA steaks, chicken, lamb chops, or our famous pork chop.
- GREATER PALM SPRINGS; CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU; Toll-free: 800.967.3767; p: 760.770.9000; Visitor Center: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Taste specialties of local cuisine in the gastronomic restaurant. At the bar, you can select from a range of refreshing drinks. Serving both food and drinks, Pom, The Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantasy Springs and Pizza Kitchen at Fantasy Springs are situated around 50 feet from the venue.
The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Riverside County, California.[1][3]
Reservation[edit]
The Cabazon Indian Reservation was founded in 1876.[3] It occupies 1,706 acres (690 ha) located in Coachella, seven miles (11 km) from Indio, California and 18 miles (29 km) from Palm Springs. Population on the reservation is approximately 806.[1] The Twenty-Nine Palms Reservation is located immediately to its northwest.
Government[edit]
The tribe's headquarters is located in Indio, California. Douglas Welmas is their current tribal chairman.[4]
Programs and economic development[edit]
The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians introduced high-stakes bingo to their state,[1] after they won the pivotal court case, California v. Cabazon Band. The tribe has no unemployment.[3]
The Cabazon Band owns Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 250 room hotel, POM Restaurant, Pizza Kitchen, The Bistro, Fresh Grill Buffet, JOY Asian Cuisine, a Starbucks, and several casual dining areas, located in Indio.[5] The resort also featured Eagle Falls Golf Course.[6]
The Cabazon Cultural Museum is open to the public, free of admission, Mondays to Saturdays. Since 1981, the tribe has hosted the annual Indio Powwow, with dancing, Cahuilla bird singing, drum competitions, and peon games.[7]
Controversy[edit]
The tribe first came to public attention in 1987 when they won California v. Cabazon Band; however prior to the U.S.Supreme Court's decision 480U.S.202 (1987), the tribe had been the subject of public attention, given claims about events involving John Philip Nichols, The Wackenhut Corporation, and the June 29, 1981 triple homicides of Alfred 'Fred' Alvarez, Patricia Castro, and Ralph Boger.[8][9]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ abcdCalifornia Indians and Their Reservations.San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2011. Retrieved 1 Nov 2012.
- ^Eargle, 111
- ^ abcPritzker, 120
- ^'Cabazon Band elects Douglas Welmas as its new chairman.' indianz.com. (retrieved 10 Dec 2014)
- ^'Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.'500 Nations. (retrieved 14 May 2010)
- ^'Golf.'Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 2010 (retrieved 14 May 2010)
- ^'Cabazon Indians.'Archived May 28, 2010, at the Wayback MachineCabazon Band of Mission Indians. 2010 (retrieved 14 May 2010)
- ^Lane, Ambrose I. (1995). Return of the Buffalo: The Story Behind America's Indian Gaming Explosion. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 174–175. ISBN0-89789-433-2. (See section: (iii.) Bua Report, 'Riconosciuto's March 29, 1981 (sic) arrest'.
- ^Amy Taxin; Gillian Flaccus (2010-01-21). 'Arrest in 1981 tribal murders revives old mystery'. Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
References[edit]
- Eargle, Jr., Dolan H. California Indian Country: The Land and the People. San Francisco: Tree Company Press, 1992. ISBN0-937401-20-X.
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1.
Further reading[edit]
- James, Harry Clebourne (1968) [1960]. The Cahuilla Indians. Morongo Indian Reservation: Malki Museum Press (Westernlore Press). ASINB0007HDH7E. LCCN60010491. OCLC254156323.LCCE99.K27 J3
External links[edit]
- Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, official website
Coordinates: 33°41′35″N116°10′22″W / 33.69306°N 116.17278°W
Welcome to a world of intrigue and JOY. The textures and bold flavors of modern East Asia meld together with time-honored traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai recipes. Dim sum, pho, congee, wok-fried noodles, and curries are just a few of the specialties you’ll find on the menu at JOY. Our world-class chefs created this extensive menu to offer something for everyone. This hidden gem is perfect for a quiet lunch or an exciting night out with friends.
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