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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As many fans of this delicious epicurean outpost know, there’s lots happening at Cello’s Pantry on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The working kitchen of seasoned restaurateurs, caterers, and husband-and-wife team Tom Steferak and Bonnie Barkley is also a gourmet deli, coffee and sweets bar, and gift shop. Additionally, it’s where I stop off any…
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Don’t let those other city names fool you! The Palm Springs Life event titled Palm Desert Food & Wine is well-connected to the City of Rancho Mirage. That’s because, first off, this gastronomic gala—taking place on renowned El Paseo (the Palm Springs Valley’s Rodeo Drive) is presented by our very own Agua Caliente Casino Resort…
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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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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 in Rancho Mirage via their home country to spread joy—or gioia—to desert aficionados of genuine Italian cooking. Personally, I’m just happy to hear that more…
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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 I turn there’s something to boast about, whether it’s our gorgeous resorts; a year-round, never-ending parade of events; the Palm Springs Valley’s spectacular weather; or…
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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, bold, and beautiful glossy published by our fair city each year. You know, the one that’s mailed to every resident and stocked in every resort.…
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Omni Hotels’ Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage continues its Taste of Rancho Pop-Up Dinner Series with Burgers & Blues on Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. “Burgers and Blues is the perfect desert experience,” Executive Chef Robert Nyerick told me recently about the event, which goes for $40 per person. “Great…
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Just as my dear friend and fellow blogger Diana Dodge trumpeted her contributions to the 2016 issue of R/M Magazine, so do I want to boast a bit about the burger roundup I completed for the publication. Again, the images accompanying this story—wherein I sampled, then reported on, a burger from virtually every Rancho Mirage…
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If you’ve so far hesitated to have a meal at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage’s signature restaurant State Fare Bar & Kitchen for fear that the check may be prohibitive, think again, dear dining friend, think again. Now through March 24th, Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., you and your table mates may have…
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