food+drink

Rutina Coffee

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
June 7, 2026

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Returns

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
May 27, 2026

Porta Via Palm Desert

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
May 4, 2026
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Desert Kid Coffee

By Jorge Perezchica As festival season descends on the Coachella Valley, a new kind of gathering space is already generating buzz in Palm Desert ahead of its soft opening—one built not just on coffee, but on connection, creativity, and a deep sense
April 7, 2026

You Gotta 1/2sie

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
March 21, 2026

The Blushing Peony

By Jorge Perezchica Tucked into a quiet corner of Indian Wells, The Blushing Peony feels both polished and inviting—a casually elegant space where brunch stretches into long conversations, small plates arrive at the table to be shared, and a glass of bubbles
March 11, 2026

Peso Pluma Burger

Fans of regional Mexican superstar Peso Pluma have a new way to celebrate his upcoming Coachella Valley performances—by taking a bite out of a burger inspired by the artist himself. In anticipation of Peso Pluma’s Dinastía by Peso Pluma & Friends Tour
March 10, 2026
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Porta Via Returns to BNP Paribas Open

From March 4–15, the energy at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden won’t just come from center court. One of the tournament’s most anticipated culinary experiences is back as Porta Via reprises its full-service pop-up restaurant and bar inside Stadium 1. A beloved Southern California institution —
February 26, 2026
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