The Oasis at Death Valley

Death Valley Dining Oasis Feeds Thousands in the Hottest Place on Earth | Eater LA

"Set in the middle of some of the most inhospitable land on earth, the Oasis at Death Valley reads like a surprising, lush contradiction: a former mining outpost turned manicured resort with lawns, shaded poolside lounging, and an 18-hole golf course just hours from Los Angeles. I found nearly a dozen dining options across the massive complex, plus a grocery store, catering operation, wedding venue, and what feels like the most isolated yet substantial restaurant scene in the continental U.S. The Oasis is actually two resorts—the Ranch and the Inn—bisected by State Route 190, and operates like its own small town with roughly 300 year-round employees, subsidized utilities, large peak-hour dining capacity (as many as 600 seated at once), and a steady churn of seasonal and J-1 exchange workers who keep half a dozen kitchens and the property’s services running." - Farley Elliott