Dish Detective Winner Revealed: Melvyn’s in Palm Springs Unmasked

It’s time to reveal the winner of this week’s Dish Detective contest on Instagram, created in partnership with local food reviewers Dining with the Davids. Each week, they share mouth-watering photos and clues from a Coachella Valley restaurant — and if you guess correctly, you’re entered to win a gift card.

Contest entries closed Thursday at noon, and here’s a look back at the clues that had everyone guessing:

Clue one: A decadent French onion soup layered with slow-cooked onions, a rich broth, and a perfectly melted cap of gruyere.

Clue two: A dramatic tableside classic — Steak Diane — seared with intention, enhanced with buttery mushrooms, cream, and a flick of the wrist that turns the pan into a spotlighted stage.

Clue three: Bananas Foster, a show-stopping dessert caramelized in butter and sugar, splashed with brandy, flamed for excitement, and finished with vanilla ice cream.

The restaurant behind these iconic dishes? Melvyn’s in Palm Springs.

Huge congratulations to all the foodie detectives who got it right — but there can only be one winner. This week, the gift card goes to Iliana (no last name provided). Congratulations, Iliana! Enjoy a fantastic meal at Melvyn’s.

Be sure to follow NBC Palm Springs and Dining with the Davids on Instagram for your next chance to win. New clues drop Monday morning — happy sleuthing!

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