Si Bon Belgian Bistro…So Good!
How European is Si Bon Belgian Bistro in Rancho Mirage? For starters, chef/owner Philippe Caupain and his wife, Edith, have chosen to label all the ingredient bins in the kitchen…
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Scandinavian Designs: A Perfect Fit for Desert Living
Some things just never change—but a few do! Take, for example, one of the Palm Springs Valley’s favorite furniture stores on Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage. Known since it…
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Jazz Concert Series Returns at Westin Mission Hills
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa recently released news of its fall line-up for “The Grooves at the Westin.” In partnership with Apaulo Music Productions, the popular jazz…
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There’s Always Something New at the Old Spaghetti Factory
Since it’s been around for an impressive almost 47 years, I think it’s safe to say the world-renowned Old Spaghetti Factory has proven itself—and then some. With a warm atmosphere,…
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Rancho Mirage Theatre Thrives
Take just one look at the Desert Theatre League’s (www.deserttheatreleague.org) nominations for its 2015 Desert Star Awards (to be handed out on the evening of Sunday, October 11) and it’s…
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Desert European Motorcars Expands – Jaguar and Land Rover!
Although often tempted by the plethora of fabulous autos available at dealerships in the Palm Springs Valley, I just don’t have it in me to switch from my beloved Jaguar…
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Handcrafted Syrups Make The Ritz-Carlton Even More Special
“Ours is absolutely the only bar in Rancho Mirage to handcraft its syrups and use fresh juices in all of its cocktails,” head bartender Neil Goetz of State Fare Bar…
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The New and Improved Catalan Opens
How do you improve on perfection? I’d say a Palm Springs Valley first—like placing a whole roasted suckling pig on your menu—would do it. But I’m getting ahead of myself……
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Sinatra at Sunnylands
Anyone who’s a fan of that singular sensation known under aliases such as Ol’ Blue Eyes, The Chairman of the Board, and The Voice—yes, I’m singing songbird Frank Sinatra’s praises—knows…
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Modernism Week Kicks Off With A Fall Preview
The Palm Springs Valley will once again be the place to be on Columbus Day weekend 2015 (October 9 – 12), when thousands of happy “modernistas” from coast to coast…
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