Bite Size Updates is the live timeline for Palm Springs dining news — restaurant openings, closings, chef changes, menu releases, specials, and food updates from across Greater Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Updated continuously with the latest local dining information.
Greater Palm Springs Dining Updates 7/26/26
- Billy Reed’s new ownership expected to be in place by August 1st
- Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage runs July 23rd to August 16th
- Clandestino is exanding its space with more indoor dining capacity
- Cuvée on El Paseo (a spinoff from The Wine & Cheese Shop) plans to open Fall 2026.
Greater Palm Springs Dining Updates 7/19/26
- Billy Reed’s (North Palm Springs) currently in escrow pending new owners. Had been continuously owned by founder (Billy Reed) since 1975.
- Coming Soon: J’s Deli on El Paseo (Palm Desert)
- Coming Soon: Yozu Asian Bitro on El Paseo (Palm Desert) – this a rebranding of Shorebird under the same owner
- Coming Soon: Lord Fletcher’s (Rancho Mirage) currently under remodel pending open under new ownership
Greater Palm Springs Dining Updates 7/12/26
- Mi Cultura to open a second location in Indio
- Guamúchil to open in Palm Springs – in the old IHOP location