Held on November 12 & 13, 10am-4pm at the Rancho Mirage Community Park, the Italian Festival is a community event to celebrate the Italian heritage and culture! With this event, Desert Arc is acknowledging the generous donation of land for our current campus from the Western Italian Golf Association in 1983…and the Italian heritage of…
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As the temperatures begin to dip and snowbirds start their annual southern migration, the social and cultural season perks up in the Palm Springs Valley. And one of the first major events in my fair city of Rancho Mirage is the Annual Art Affaire, the juried show that brings more than 100 award-winning local, national,…
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We already know that The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa—with its super-pet-friendly policy (no extra charge for four-legged guests), trademarked Westin Heavenly Dog Bed, and full menu of freshly-made pooch meals—is a dog’s best friend, accommodations-wise. So, how could it get better? By putting on a special event on National Dog Day, that’s…
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Boy, this has been a big year so far for local Rancho Mirage confectioner Brandini Toffee. First off, new products keep flying off the shelves. In addition to the original toffee simply made of sugar, butter, chocolate, and almonds, the entire array now includes the relatively new and best-selling popcorn, plus brownies, pretzels, chocolate almond…
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I was one of the very few lucky ducklings who got to be among the first to sample Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse’s brand new “Babe’s Brandini Toffee Brown Ale” at the restaurant’s headquarters at The River last week. If the names “Babe’s” (www.babesbbqandbrewhouse.com) and “Brandini” (www.brandinitoffee.com) ring bells, it’s because they are two of the…
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There’s a new Thai in town—and it’s terrific! Longtime desert restaurateurs Ally, husband Charlie (who spends his time in the kitchen), and Charlie’s sister Tuk unveiled their Highway 111 eatery last New Year’s Eve, and have been doing bang-up business ever since. The restaurant is open for its regular menu from 11 a.m. to 2:30…
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Two of Rancho Mirage biggest and best epicurean brands—Babe’s (California’s 2015 Brewery of the Year) and Catalan (the Mediterranean restaurant celebrating its fourth spectacular year)—join forces on Tuesday, April 5 for “Pigs, Paella, & Brews.” Held at Catalan on Highway 111—doors open at 6:00 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.—the $49-per-person event (exclusive of tax…
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I love multi-tasking! And three of my favorite things to do at once are eating, drinking, and learning. I recently had the opportunity to indulge in this unbeatable trio at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage. Chef-owner Drew Davis and his wife, Cynthia, have chosen to open up their eatery for regularly scheduled “Lunch &…
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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 Rancho Mirage restaurant followed by a romantic night at one of our city’s four deluxe resorts. I’m referring to the official dedication of the new…
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Gluttony knows there’s nary a reason to ever travel outside of Rancho Mirage city limits to nourish your inner foodie. That’s because my hometown has restaurants of every stripe. Every cuisine. Every price point. Every atmosphere. All that said, I must admit that I recently ventured to Palm Springs come dinnertime. I did so to…
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