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.
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Rooster and the Pig: Vietnamese Tradition Meets Palm Springs Spirit
There are a few good Vietnamese restaurants in Palm Springs, but Rooster and the Pig stands apart. Lines form before opening for fresh, market-driven dishes — Spicy Okra, Sweet Potato Sesame Balls, Sauteed Eggplant, Pan Fried Tofu and Shaking Beef — served in a low-lit, high-energy room built for sharing.
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Beaton’s: The Speakeasy Behind Bar Cecil With Food Worth Seeking Out
Tucked behind Bar Cecil, Beaton’s is more than a stylish speakeasy. A menu of creative small plates, late-night hours, and a surprisingly approachable atmosphere make it one of the most compelling new dining options on the South Palm Canyon bend.
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The Heyday: Palm Springs’ Most Talked‑About Smashburger Spot
Palm Springs’ most talked‑about smashburger destination delivers a focused menu, a standout Western Bacon, and an all‑day buzz inside its retro‑modern North Palm Canyon home.
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Alice B. Permanently Closes: What It Means for the Palm Springs Dining Scene
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.
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Best Coffee Shops in Palm Springs: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Independent Coffee Scene
Palm Springs now has a strong lineup of independent coffee shops, each offering its own style, atmosphere, and approach to great espresso. This local guide highlights the best cafés across the city — from colorful patios and quiet work spots to bakeries, social hangouts, and scenic desert settings.
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Best Lunch in Palm Springs: Where Locals Actually Eat
28-year local’s picks for lunch in Palm Springs — 25 favorites from downtown counters to Uptown patios, all within a 2-mile walk. Michelin-listed to hidden crepes.
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The Uptown Design District: Where Palm Springs’ Glamorous Past Meets Its Dynamic Culinary Future
Uptown Palm Springs has become one of the city’s most exciting dining corridors. From historic buildings like the El Paseo and Cary Grant’s former guesthouse to modern favorites like Workshop, Birba, Eight4Nine, Sandfish, and Trio, this guide explores how restaurants shaped the identity of North Palm Canyon.
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Cheeky’s Palm Springs: The Breakfast Hotspot that Defined the Modern Uptown Dining Scene
Cheeky’s helped define modern Palm Springs dining with its farm‑driven brunch culture, weekly rotating menu, and iconic Bacon Flight. A look at the daytime hotspot that transformed Uptown into the Design District.
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The Desert’s Third Place: Why Koffi Is the Ultimate Palm Springs Coffee Experience
A local’s guide to Koffi, Palm Springs’ defining independent coffee presence. From fresh‑roasted beans to five distinct cafés across the valley, here’s how this desert coffee institution shapes the way Palm Springs starts its mornings.
