He says, “The response to our buffet has been tremendous. The result is fresh and delicious lobsters for Pechanga’s guests on Thursdays. Buffet chefs cook small batches at a time and the remaining lobsters are kept alive in tanks. As soon as they land, they are put on a delivery truck and immediately transported directly to Pechanga. He pointed out that the lobsters are caught one day on the East Coast, refrigerated, packaged, and then shipped live across the country where they land at LAX on Wednesday nights about 24 hours after being caught. We met with the buffet’s personable chef, Francisco Duarte-Piza, who is obviously thrilled to be offering Pehcanga’s guests this new seafood buffet. Yes, we were getting full, but who could turn down the chocolate mousse, carrot cake, cheesecakes and other tempting desserts? Then of course we had to sample some Italian pasta and the Asian stir-fry. We were tempted to have a second lobster, but there was so much else to try such as the delicious snow and Dungeness crabs, which we cracked ourselves. The lobster could not have been more tender and flavorful. Before we were too full, we moved on to the beckoning lobster plate. Then we sipped on chunky clam chowder and a plate of tasty shrimp with cocktail sauce and tangy ceviche. We started with a fresh lettuce salad and bruschetta with a variety of toppings.

Pechanga’s other traditional dining stations were also available with enticing Mexican, Italian and Asian dishes plus a healthy salad bar and an extensive selection of delectable desserts. In addition, we helped ourselves to other seafood treats such as gourmet sushi, oysters, salmon, snow crab, calamari, Dungeness crab, clam chowder, ceviche and steamed shrimp. The lobster melted in our mouths and it was wonderful to know we could keep going back for more.

The just-cooked Maine lobster is served in a net bag in an East Coast lobster bake style with roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, and melted butter on the side. Last week we enjoyed this buffet and savored every morsel. Lobster, lobster and more lobster! Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, ships in 2300 live Maine lobsters a week for its scrumptious new Lobster & Seafood Extravaganza Buffet that was recently launched on Thursday nights. Pechanga Offers Scrumptious Lobster on Thursdays

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