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My party of 2 spent $342 at the Michelin-star pop-up in Coachella's VIP section, and a $21 burger was the highlight

Malik PeayApr 21, 2023, 20:23 IST

I had a Michelin-star meal on Coachella campgrounds and it was worth every penny.Malik Peay

Michelin-starred Camphor has a VIP pop-up restaurant at Coachella's Music & Arts Festival 2023.
My friend and I paid $342 (before tax and tip) for the 12-course tasting menu and burgers.

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Fine-dining spot Camphor hosted a pop-up at Coachella.

I'd never think Coachella would have a Michelin-starred restaurant on the festival grounds.Malik Peay

The Camphor pop-up didn't really resemble the restaurant's main location.

The pop-up was very airy and light.Malik Peay

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My friend and I reserved a table indoors for 6 p.m. on Friday.

I suggest making a reservation online based on when your favorite artists are performing so you don't miss them.Malik Peay

We started with an amuse bouche and a portion of bread and bordier butter.

The start of the meal was simple.Malik Peay

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Next was a tasty gem salad.

The gem salad had a nice crunch.Malik Peay

The next two starters were delicious takes on seafood classics.

The tuna tartare was served with crisps.Malik Peay

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Then we slurped down tangy oysters.

The oysters were tasty.Malik Peay

Before the mains, slices of bread and saucisson came our way.

The food kept coming.Malik Peay

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Our favorite main courses were the scallop demi lume and the rib eye.

The rib eye was incredible.Malik Peay

The vegetables were impressive as well.

Asparagus and spinach were the stars here.Malik Peay

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I don't love artichokes but the artichoke-gratin course changed my mind.

The artichoke gratin had plenty of cheese.Malik Peay

Our meal concluded with ice cream and tarts.

The dessert was refreshing.Malik Peay

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Lastly, we ordered Camphor's famous Le Burgers.

We'd heard people raving about the burgers so we were pumped.Malik Peay

Camphor's pop-up was such a special experience.

Le Burger was a highlight for me and it wasn't even part of my tasting menu.Malik Peay

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