food+drink

by Jorge Perezchica “I think the secret to the success of any restaurant is that it’s not just about a meal anymore.” Liz Ostoich, co-owner of Tac/Quila in Palm Springs, believes dining should be about something much bigger: creating an experience. “People

By Jorge Perezchica Along Highway 111 in Palm Desert, Chez Pierre Bistro sits in a space where movement and stillness quietly overlap. Through its windows, the steady rhythm of passing traffic drifts by just beyond the dining room—cars sliding through the desert

When Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill first met on International Women’s Day in 2009, neither imagined their journey together would eventually lead them to a quiet stretch of desert highway in Flamingo Heights—or to one of California’s most celebrated destination restaurants. “We

By JorgePerezchica Long before the lines stretched out the door, before the handcrafted lattes, community events, and bustling mornings on San Pablo Avenue, Rutina Coffee began as something much simpler: a daily ritual between a husband and wife. Coffee wasn’t originally about

Food lovers across the desert are getting ready for one of the tastiest events of the year as Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns May 29 through June 7, bringing together some of the Coachella Valley’s most celebrated restaurants for ten days

Spring celebrations take center stage this May as Agua Caliente Casinos transforms its Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage properties into destinations for festive dining, live music, and weekend gatherings. Cinco de Mayo Comes Alive on Tuesday, May 5The energy begins

Porta Via Palm Desert is setting the table for two of May’s most anticipated celebrations with a blend of California freshness and Italian-inspired comfort. On May 5, Chef Frankie Perez brings Cinco de Mayo to life with a limited-time menu that leans

If you’ve ever searched for shade, caffeine, or anything remotely refreshing in the middle of a Coachella afternoon, this might be one of the most useful additions to the festival yet. For 2026, Starbucks is officially stepping into the desert as the

By Jorge Perezchica Step into 1/2sies Co. in La Quinta, and it’s immediately clear this isn’t your typical doughnut shop. Just inside the entrance, a glowing neon sign on the left wall reads “Doughpamine & Chill,” set against a vibrant mural of a dripping