It’s hard to believe it’s been almost three months since chef-owner Luca Ricca, his uncle and partner Salvatore Evangelista, and right-hand-woman to both men, Giada Ingegnoso, landed at The River…
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If you’ve ever been to either Sunnylands or to the Rancho Mirage Public Library, you know that these two most beloved landmarks are not only repositories of information for young…
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Something very special happened last Valentine’s Day. And no, I’m not talking about all the happy lovebirds who exchanged rings, vows, or promises—or just shared a delicious dinner in a…
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I love my job. Although, really and truly, how can you call drawing attention to all the fabulous attributes of my beloved home town of Rancho Mirage “a job”?! Everywhere…
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As long as I can remember, 8 has been my favorite—and very lucky—number. But now, thanks to The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa’s Crazy 8 winter promotion, 8…
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As many of you dear readers know already, this year my friend and fellow blogger Potter Palma and I count ourselves among the fortunate contributors to R/M Magazine, the big,…
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One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a travel and tourism blogger for the City of Rancho Mirage is the responsibility I have for alerting my loyal…
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This is getting to be a habit. President Barack Obama traveled to the Palm Springs Valley for the sixth time in three years for a five-day visit from Friday, February…
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As I’ve written here many times before, breakfast is hands-down my favorite meal of the day. Whether I’m meeting clients, entertaining out-of-town friends or family, or simply enjoying daybreak as…
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The sterling Ritz-Carlton brand is certainly no stranger to praise. Still, when one hospitality company earns kudos for 40 of its properties, that’s cause for major celebration. Ritz-Carlton hotels and…
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