Misters Add to Luchador Brewery Company’s Mystique

In legendary lucha libra culture, a larger-than-life masked persona emerges from a cloud of mist to wow crowds with high-flying wrestling techniques. Lucha libre, Mexico’s vibrant and theatrical wrestling culture, is a beloved national pastime steeped in tradition and colorful spectacle with a mix of athleticism and folklore. Rooted in the 1930s, it features high-flying acrobatics, masked heroes (técnicos), and villainous rudos who engage in dramatic storytelling through combat. Luchador Brewing Company pays inspired tribute to the nostalgia of Luchador wrestling with its popular Coachella Valley location …complete with misters! This may or not be a coincidence, but we are happy to continue spreading these myths.

Luchador Brewing Company’s custom brew system comprises eight five-barrel brew tanks in Chino Hills and four ten-barrel tanks in Cathedral City. They have 15 rotating taps featuring a wide selection of beers & seltzers, all made in-house, and a solid selection of wine by the glass and bottle. Their in-house, interior food truck is named El Camión, a Spanish term that translates to “The Truck” in English. At Luchador Brewing, the name represents their in-house food truck that serves Mexican street food. The food truck located inside the brewery is central to the brewery’s unique dining experience, offering a menu inspired by traditional Mexican flavors. The concept aligns with Luchador Brewing’s overall theme, blending Mexican culture, street food, and craft beer.

“¡Viva la Lucha Libre!” –

This phrase celebrates the excitement and spirit of Mexican wrestling, translating to “Long live Lucha Libre!” Fans often chant it during matches. Luchador Brewing Company serves up the same excitement with its assortment of tasty treats.

 Popular brews include:

1. El Lobo Mexican Wolf Lager – A flagship beer that supports wildlife conservation efforts through donations for every pint sold.
2. La Máscara – A smooth, flavorful Mexican lager inspired by traditional Tijuana flavors.
3. El Campeón – An IPA known for its bold hop character and balanced bitterness.

Popular menu items are:

1. Taco Al Pastor – Marinated pork roasted with pineapple, onion, cilantro, and guacamole, providing a classic flavor combination.
2. Carne Asada Fries – A hearty dish featuring seasoned beef atop crispy fries, smothered with cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
3. Luchador Dog – A specialty hot dog with bold flavors, offering a fun twist on the street food experience​

Misters, Myths, & #CervezaMasMacho

The restaurant floor plan sports an open, creative, fun feel with plenty of seating inside and an outdoor area that gives a chill atmosphere vibes. Guests can enjoy a bite and a brew at Luchador’s long bar or on their lively outdoor seating area cooled by refreshing misters.  Koolfog misters let off a plume of fog that invites lucha libre imagination while keeping visitors comfortable on the wrap-around patio. Super friendly staff provide excellent service to the hungry and thirsty crowds while encouraging folks to gather, socialize with friends, and hang out under the misters. So, grab your friends and head to Luchador Brewing Company, where you can channel your inner Mexican wrestling warrior and give cheer to lucha libre culture. You can even buy merch for the creation of your new alter ego…maybe a larger-than-life dancing and acro-wrestling phenom that has “arrived” in a cloud of mist. Saludos a Luchador!

Restaurants with misters are not a new concept for businesses in the Coachella Valley. Yet, they can make a big difference in getting folks in the door…and keeping them in their seats. The desert is bursting with culinary treasures. In fact, you can literally taste your way across the Coachella Valley. But businesses without misters can suffer in warmer weather, especially during those scorching summer months.

That’s because robust restaurant misters can signal:

1. The establishment is open by providing a highly visible cue.
2. Al fresco dining is an option.
3. The restaurant utilizes all its seating to move guests in and out – an important feature for popular restaurants with usually long wait times.
4. The restaurant is willing to invest in the details that keep guests comfortable.
5. A restaurant takes pride in all levels of its operations, indicating: “It’s cool to be cool.” And that’s good.

Si Bon Misters Are So Good
Si Bon is in Rancho Mirage. Even on the hottest days, Si Bon’s invites patrons into its busy eatery to enjoy the best Belgian-French inspired fine food and beverages in the most comfortable setting. At once modern and traditionally romantic, Si Bon is an intimate and unpretentious venue bursting with unique dishes, wine selections, and a relaxed ambiance that encourages visitors to stay, chat, and savor the café culture experience.

From the parking lot, visitors can see its misters cooling the air from between large shade sails that flank the café’s magical outdoor patio. Koolfog designed the misters for Si Bon to optimize the areas that could benefit from high-rise evaporative cooling wrapped around the outside ceiling rims. The awning misters that float a cool breeze over the sunnier part of the patio (and face towards a busy traffic street) provide a “can’t miss” visual impact while creating a cool space to chill. Classic French styled chairs, colorful art, natural material accents, big shade awnings, and a cool space for lingering over conversation and a café au lait represent quintessential French design detail. 

Voila!! The Food Is Good Too!!
From crepes to homemade waffles and desserts, Si Bon serves up mouthwatering, delicate, and delicious dishes. It also offers scrumptious craft cocktails, Happy Hour sips, breath-taking Brunch menus, and special cooking demonstrations. In addition to off-site catering, Si Bon’s talented Chef Philippe Caupain hosts amazing cooking demonstrations where dinner with wine is served following an immersive presentation. Guest chefs may make an appearance on such evenings with a prix fix event dinner and wine combination set at $125 per person.

A Menu’s Taste of French Staples with a Desert Twist:

Si Bon Raspberry Margarita
With Patron Silver Tequila, Fresh Lime

Mexican ‘Truffle” Crepe
With Duck Confit, Porcini Mushrooms and Huitlacoche

Steam Black Mussels with Chorizo

Waffle Tartlet With Fresh Berries..a la Mode

Upscale. Chic. Welcoming Misters. The casual elegance and fabulous fare from this fine European bistro screams “Si Bon”.

Enzo’s Bistro & Bar in Rancho Mirage stands as a culinary gem, captivating diners with its distinctive charm and exquisite cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Rancho Mirage’s scene landscape, this establishment exudes an inviting ambiance that seamlessly blends sophistication with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known as an authentic Italian neighborhood restaurant, the family-owned eatery pairs handmade pastas, artisan pizzas, and delicate dishes with a wonderful California wine selection. The restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that captivates patrons with its charming ambiance and a sophisticated, as well as a state-of-the-art patio misting system. Enzo’s outdoor patio area provides an idyllic setting for diners to savor their meals al fresco.

A Patio Misting System with a Purpose
When an establishment seeks out a patio misting system, it’s for the main purpose to comfortable cool guests. The added benefit is more seats for customers, a fun scene to attract passerby’s, and a visual cue to attract hungry foodies. Koolfog’s outdoor patio misting system has been meticulously designed to meet the custom specifications of the restaurant’s structure as well as it’s specific needs to cool ambient temperatures with our leading outdoor cooling technology. The misting lines are discreetly set in the eaves of the portico structure with mist nozzles measured and spaced to provide for optimum coverage.

As the sun sets over the desert, the patio misting system comes to life, enveloping the outdoor space in a refreshing cool mist. This innovative feature ensures that guests remain comfortable even during the hotter months, creating a memorable and enjoyable dining atmosphere. The patio misting system at Enzo’s not only enhances the comfort of diners but also adds a touch of luxury to the overall dining experience. Guests can relax and unwind, knowing that they can escape the desert heat while indulging in Enzo’s delectable menu offerings.

Tips for Dining Under the Misters
Whether you’re ready for lunch or dinner, check out their Antipasta Menu. You’ll find mouthwatering dishes you won’t want to pass up. Our Koolfog Taste Team has been known to savor our time under the outdoor patio misting system to order a variety of Antipasto dishes to share. We recommend a family-style feast consisting of Enzo’s traditional antipasto della casa, calamari fritti, bruschetta, polpette (meatballs), and cavoloni (brussel sprouts). Of course, leave room for excellent pasta and pizza.

Anyone For a Patio Party?
Enzo’s is renowned for its commitment to culinary excellence, offering a menu that showcases a fusion of traditional and contemporary flavors. The chefs at Enzo’s skillfully craft each dish with precision and creativity, ensuring a gastronomic journey that tantalizes the taste buds.  They also are ready to create a one-of-a-kind experience from stationed appetizers to plated dishes in their spacious, beautifully designed banquet room that is connected to their stunning outdoor patio.  Even in high temps, the patio misting system provides for a comfortable, year-round, celebrations for those seeking an exquisite culinary experience in the Coachella Valley.

Beyond its culinary prowess and inviting atmosphere, Enzo’s boasts a knowledgeable and attentive staff, dedicated to providing impeccable service. It stands as a testament to culinary artistry and hospitality, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike. Whether it’s a romantic evening for two or a gathering of friends, Enzo’s dining areas and invigorating outdoor patio misting system transforms an ordinary meal into a sensory delight. 

Catching a summer baseball game just got a bit cooler, literally, in Palm Springs. The desert summer temperatures are scorching and create many challenges in organizing healthy outdoor activities. But management at Palm Springs POWER Baseball has hit a home run in its investment in misters to ensure that America’s favorite sports past-time can “play ball”!

“A cool feature at the stadium?  Some areas of the stands have misters. Of course, misters are common at Palm Springs establishments due to summertime temperatures well into the triple digits, but, still, I think it’s really cool that misters were incorporated into the stadium. What a blast!”  – Yelp Review

Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Palm Springs POWER Baseball facility is a state-of-the-art sports complex located in Palm Springs, California. In addition to providing a venue for various events, it is a popular destination for baseball enthusiasts and athletes of all ages. It is home to the POWER baseball team, champions of the 2023 California Collegiate League summer season. This is a fantastic program that has seen many future Pros play through. The POWER program also offers lessons and opportunities to expose youngsters inspired by the game. The POWER Baseball facility offers top-notch amenities and a wide range of services to cater to the needs of players and spectators alike. These fields are meticulously maintained to ensure optimal playing conditions. The facility also features spacious dugouts, batting cages, and bullpens, providing players with everything they need to enhance their skills and performance. In addition to the excellent playing surfaces, the facility offers a variety of amenities to enhance the overall experience. Spectators can enjoy comfortable seating areas, concession stands, and restroom facilities conveniently located throughout the complex. The grounds are equipped with high-quality turf, lighting, and misters to cool those in the stadium.

Misters Make All The Difference
“Bring on the heat” takes on new meaning for those faced with playing in 100-degree-plus weather and the thought of sitting through nine “red-hot” innings can be a tough sell. Placing misters throughout the property has allowed for a truly cool baseball experience as well as a “sweet spot” for hosting various tournaments and events. The misters can be a lifesaver as they can drop the ambient surrounding air temp, sometimes 10, 20 degrees. On any given game day, visitors may see company team building events or groups socializing under the misters with a POWER BBQ. What baseball game would be complete without hot dogs, peanuts and “Cool-Up” ice cream! The POWER concession stand serves all of your ballpark favorites and many more! Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, Cracker Jacks, sunflower seeds, peanuts, chips, candy, ice cream, soda, Gatorade, water, and beer, as well as made-to-order salads.

Each July 4^th the Palm Springs POWER and the City of Palm Springs launch a special celebration for residents and visitors to the Coachella Valley. The home game places the Power players to compete mid-league and after the game, there is a spectacular firework extravaganza to light up the night!

“Stadium in the misty moonlight. SO fun! Great event while visiting the desert. The misters above the seats were perfect.”- YELP Review

Definitely put this “Little/Big League” experience on your list of “fun in the sun” happenings to share with family and friends. And enjoy the Koolfog misters!

Misting companies have made the Coachella Valley their home for decades. Offering spectacular cooling effects to water features, outdoor dining spaces, and patios throughout the desert, misting companies like Koolfog have added to the fabric of desert lifestyle experiences. A unique part of desert culture is its reputation as a place to attend to the mind, body, and spirit. This has been influenced by the heritage of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians as well as their tradition of “taking to the waters”, a soaking ritual practiced for thousands of years. Rich in hot mineral springs, known for their physical and spiritual healing benefits, the Agua Caliente people take pride in the sacred waters on their land.

Healing & Cooling Waters
Koolfog is excited to be a leader amongst the valley’s misting companies that have applied evaporative cooling technology to regional destinations. In early spring, The Spa at Sec-he opened at Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in Palm Springs. The Spa is a celebration of the sacred healing waters of the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring and is a central theme throughout the 73,000 square foot wellness complex. The Sec-he Spa is home to a peaceful setting for guests to indulge in cutting-edge therapies and enjoy a host of amenities designed to pamper both men and women including mineral baths, a eucalyptus steam room, a menthol sauna, aromatherapy showers, halotherapy salt caves, men’s and women’s whirlpools, fitness room and flotation rooms. The outdoor environment features a resort-style waterfall pool, a zero-edge mineral pool, outdoor whirlpool and both indoor and outdoor dining. The state-of-the-art custom misting systems have been strategically placed to keep visitors refreshed in the desert’s dry seasonal atmosphere.

Misting Companies Create a Tranquil Spa Ambiance
Creating an inviting atmosphere is one of the things misting companies, such as Koolfog, try to accomplish with the design and installation of each misting system. When designing a misting system for a destination spa, attention to ambiance and comfort is a priority. Detail in creating a subtle sensory experience allows guests to see, hear, and feel a subtle mist that leaves one refreshed without getting wet. A spa invites its patrons to enter into a sanctuary to rejuvenate and relax the body and soul so it is extremely important for misting systems to seamless blend functionality with aesthetics. Koolfog has a reputation as the best of the best in luxury amenities with the highest quality products integrating innovation, aesthetics, technology, and customer service. With flourishes of mist and fog splashed in display at some of the most exclusive properties in the world, misting companies have made their mark on the desert scene. From golf courses to pool patios and fine outdoor dining areas to luxury resorts, it would not feel like the desert without a hint of mist. Koolfog is proud to work with valued customers such as The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian projects and we are thrilled with the opening of The Spa at Sec-he.