The moment you enter the bright, clean space occupied by new restaurant Haus of Poké in the Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center at Highway 111 and Bob Hope Drive, you see the following written on a large sign: “Poké/poukei/ is a raw fish salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine, and sometimes as an…
Ever since rooftops started popping up on Rancho Mirage’s Restaurant Row more than four-and-a-half decades ago, the city’s been known as a Palm Springs Valley gastronomic magnet for foodies near and far. Today, the culinary offerings within our borders are nothing if not diverse—from classic standbys such as Lord Fletcher’s (www.lordfletcher.com), Wally’s Desert Turtle (www.wallysdesertturtle.com),…
As much as I love Rancho Mirage and the entire Palm Springs Valley, you know I have been known to escape to the cooler coast now and then. When I’m anywhere near San Clemente (midway between Los Angeles and San Diego in Orange County), I make it a point to have lunch and/or dinner at…
The 2017 issue of R/M magazine—that gorgeous, 96-page glossy magazine that came out a month or so ago—has a dining story titled “Top of the Morning,” which lists all the best go-to places to break fast in the ayem. Named are our big fabulous resorts, of course, and other can’t-miss places. But Rancho Mirage also…
Join us as we wine and dine through our Taste of Rancho Dinner Series! A Taste of Fashion Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $45++ (tax and 18% gratuity per person) Experience a fashion show as you brunch and enjoy Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s. Please call (760) 862-4518 to make your reservation…
Taking a small (maple) leaf from the popular The Fox & Fiddle chain of pubs North of the Border, husband-and-wife team Kurt Gardner and Carmen Shaw—Canadian expats and longtime Rancho Mirage residents—are the savvy restaurateurs who obtained the right to establish their version of the brand throughout California. Their first outpost opened February 20 at…
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is once again rolling out the red carpet to guests with their 2017 “Taste of Rancho” dinner series beginning in February. For the third year, Omni is offering a fun way to explore this beautiful 240-acre resort with epicurean events in different locations throughout the property. “Burgers &…
It turns out diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend. They’re pretty cozy with Rancho Mirage, too. How do I know? Because the Automobile Club of Southern California has just unveiled its list of eateries and accommodations that scored its Four-Diamond rating for 2017. Per the organization’s website, “One of the hallmark services AAA offers…
Two things you dear readers may not know about me: One, I have a very long holiday list, and two, whenever I can, I like to wow the loved ones on it by doing my shopping from local sources. And by “local,” I mean from my beloved home town. Thankfully, there are a lot of…
If you took part Cocktail Week July 8th through 17th, you know that the Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage promotion is a big hit. If you didn’t purchase a $10 wristband (a portion of which went to local charities such as Desert AIDS Project, American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter,…