Welcome to Dish the Desert
Welcome to Dish the Desert, your go-to guide for the best bites, hidden gems, and can’t-miss culinary experiences across the Coachella Valley and beyond. What you will Find here
What You’ll Find Here:
🍽️ Honest, engaging restaurant spotlights
🌵 Local food stories.
🌍 A taste of travel
📢 A space for food lovers ✍️Links to my writing for the CV Independent
👉 Got a must-try spot? Let me know in the comments or tag me on BluSky! @cdrabkin.bsky.social
Tiki Time at The Reef: Fish, Chips, and Supporting Restaurants That Support US
Escape to a Tiki Hideaway 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: The Reef🌟 Must-Try Dish: Uni (Sea Urchin) with Quail Egg & Fresh Wasabi💰 Price Range: Affordable🏝️Atmosphere: Tiki Bar🗺️ Location: 411 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264🔥 Insider Tip: Grab a patio seat for a view of the pool! Inside the Caliente Tropics Hotel,…
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Otori Sushi: My Go-To Sushi in the Desert
Fresh, Affordable, and Unpretentious 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Otori Sushi🍽️ Cuisine Type: Japanese / Sushi Bar🌟 Must-Try Dish: Uni (Sea Urchin) with Quail Egg & Fresh Wasabi💰 Price Range: Affordable🎶 Atmosphere: Casual, comfortable, and welcoming🗺️ Location: 68100 Ramon Rd Ste A1, Cathedral City, CA 92234🔥 Insider Tip: They offer fresh wasabi, a rarity even…
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11 Days a Week: Feb. 6-16, 2025
Coming up in the next 11 days: a lot of Major League Soccer; a celebration of the caftan; and more! 11 Days a Week: Feb. 6-16, 2025 – Coachella Valley Independent
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Cipolline Osteria: A Cozy Italian Gem
An Evening of Italian Comfort and Timeless Tunes 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Cipolline Osteria 🍽️ Cuisine Type: Italian🌟 Must-Try Dish: Tagliatelle al Ragù💰 Price Range: Moderate🎶 Atmosphere: Casual neighborhood Italian with live music🗺️ Location: Palm Springs, CA🔥 Insider Tip: Don’t skip the Mezcal Negroni—a smoky, sophisticated twist on a classic. Some restaurants feel like…
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Biting into Aspen Mills: A Lunch Spot with Big Flavor
A Legacy of Baking Excellence 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe🍽️ Cuisine Type: Bakery & Cafe🌟 Must-Try Dish: The Tuscany Sandwich💰 Price Range: Affordable🎶 Atmosphere: Cozy, casual, and filled with the scent of fresh-baked bread🗺️ Location: Multiple locations in the Coachella Valley (I went to the Palm Springs Location, 555 South…
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11 Days a Week: Jan. 30-Feb. 9, 2025
Coming up in the next 11 days: The Hayds head for the high desert; Tour de Palm Springs pedals on; and more!
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Restaurant News Bites: Get Ready for Various Food Fests; Alice B. Owners Help L.A. Fire Victims; and More!
February Is Packed With Food Fests and Events Taste of Jalisco returns to downtown Cathedral City for its ninth year, from Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2. You’ll find food vendors, tequila tastings, carnival rides, a craft market and lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) performances. Admission is free, although there is a charge for the headliner…
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A Feast Under the Desert Sky
The Perfect Winter Dinner in the Desert 📍 Restaurant: Maleza Palm Springs, 284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262🍷 Partner Spotlight: Palm Springs Bottle Shop—Supporting LGBTQ+, Women & BIPOC Winemakers and Ce Acatl Wines🍽️ Cuisine Type: Elevated Mexican-Inspired Cuisine🌟 Must-Try Dish: Braised Pork Shank with Masa Grits & Ancho Demiglace💰 Price Range: $80…
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