Palm Springs Valley Gets Its Michelin Man
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…
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Gioia Brings Joy and More Authentic Italian Food to Rancho Mirage
It’s fitting that the Italian word “gioia” means “joy,” because it seems everyone at this new Neapolitan eatery at The River in Rancho Mirage is full of this infectious emotion:…
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Fall for Rancho Mirage’s Pinzimini All Over Again
The fall season may not bring brilliant kaleidoscopic foliage to the Palm Springs Valley, but in many of Rancho Mirage’s best kitchens, it brings change of a culinary sort. To…
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Rancho Mirage’s Fleming’s is Always Hopping
How do I love Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar? Let me count the ways. First of all, it’s where some of the best beef in the Palm Springs Valley…
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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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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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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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A Little Taste of Quebec Comes to Rancho Mirage
When I used to work as a flight attendant, one of my favorite layover cities was Montreal. Not solely because its European flair and flavor can’t be beat anywhere in…
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Maracas and its Many Menus
Any good foodie who’s ever dined at Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill (located in the Monterey Marketplace nearby Costco and Home Depot in Rancho Mirage) knows that it’s traditional not…
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