Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival Returns This Sunday
Scoop Palm Springs returns Sunday, Nov 1 to Downtown Park with 20+ ice cream, gelato and paleta makers, 50+ flavors, and 10 tastings included with a $35 ticket. Noon to 4 p.m.
Openings, closings and what’s new in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley restaurants and bars.
Scoop Palm Springs returns Sunday, Nov 1 to Downtown Park with 20+ ice cream, gelato and paleta makers, 50+ flavors, and 10 tastings included with a $35 ticket. Noon to 4 p.m.
Bird quietly opens on East Palm Canyon with a daytime café centered on Onyx Coffee Lab, pastries, light eats, and a modern patio — and a wine program set to roll out as the season picks up.
Alice B., the Michelin‑recognized Midtown Palm Springs restaurant from Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, has permanently closed. The decision wasn’t due to poor performance — instead, Living Out is shifting its hospitality strategy, ending the dining room’s run while Gertie’s Salon & Bar remains open.
Johnny Costa’s returns from summer break this September with a milestone season ahead. The iconic Palm Springs restaurant is celebrating its 50th anniversary, honoring five decades of family tradition, Italian cooking, and local history. A Golden Anniversary ribbon‑cutting ceremony will take place September 10th with the Costa family and community leaders.
Yozu Asian Bistro is set to replace Shorebird on El Paseo, marking a new direction for Wild Thyme Restaurant Group. Opening August 26, the modern Asian concept brings shareable dishes, bold flavors, and an upstairs sushi bar called Cherry Blossoms.
Cotino Bay is set to reshape the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley food scene with a curated lineup of local favorites, regional expansions, and new concepts debuting exclusively in Rancho Mirage. Here’s every restaurant Disney has announced for Cotino Bay so far.
Trio, one of the Uptown Design District’s most recognizable restaurants, has closed after 17 years. Since opening in 2009, Trio helped shape modern Palm Springs dining and contributed to the early farm‑to‑table movement. Its legacy includes community involvement, neighborhood revitalization, and the influence of co‑founder Tony Marchese, a driving force in the local food scene.