Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Following an extensive renovation, The Amigo Room is officially open. Nestled inside the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs and inspired by the mid century modern era, this reimagined cocktail hideaway embraces a welcoming ambiance for guests and locals alike to sip and savor from the new cocktail and bar menu. The space itself is a sleek design-forward desert retreat featuring earthy tones of terracotta, sage and sand, complemented … Continue reading Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Top flavors for your next poolside party

Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party

We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

Baseball used to have a term for a pitcher who came into the game at a crucial moment in the late innings to try to save the game, often with runners on base or a dangerous hitter at the plate. The relief pitcher was called a fireman. This article is about the recent fires. And beer.   The devastation of the January wildfires will haunt Los … Continue reading We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum

In 2024, Perry’s Fine Wines & Liquors expanded to Palm Springs from Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA, a cornerstone of the community since 1934. This past week (March 19, 2025) Perry’s announced the release of Perry’s new Chardonnay, created in support of Palm Springs Art Museum. Launched to celebrate the union of fine wine and fine art in Palm Springs and the wider Coachella Valley, Perry’s will donate $1 from each bottle sold to Palm Springs … Continue reading Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum

More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada

The article Banff Bites and Sips was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine in the Jan. – March 2025 issue (Pages 54-57). While the Northern Lights unexpectedly streamed in surreal colors during my visit to Banff in October and the stunning turquoise glacial lake and mountain view setting felt like stepping into a postcard at every turn, the thriving culinary scene is another reason … Continue reading More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada

Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

This article on Ljubljana was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (January – March 2025) on Page 13. Ljubljana’s Old Town feels like a mini Paris. Spend a few captivating days in Slovenia’s small fairytale capital filled with Medieval and Baroque buildings standing side by side and an illuminated river with a romantic stretch of outdoor cafes, restaurants, and bridges. Dine on local dishes … Continue reading Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

Delicious Surprises

Some people love surprises, some people don’t. But if you love discovering bold new flavors, exotic foreign cuisines, and creative takes on traditional dishes, you have to be willing to be surprised. It’s this adventurous spirit that keeps my passion for food alive and drives me to keep exploring the dining scene.  This adventurousness manifests in many ways, but I want to share one shining … Continue reading Delicious Surprises

Four centrally located LA restaurants to meet midway for a memorable bite

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support Los Angeles restaurants. Meet your displaced fire friends and treat them to a meal at one of these casual restaurants. Haute Mess for sandwiches, pastries, and vino By far, Haute Mess makes the best sandwiches we have recently devoured in Los Angeles. Located on Beverly Blvd right across from Erewhon, this European-esque market and cafe is a … Continue reading Four centrally located LA restaurants to meet midway for a memorable bite

Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

Tis the season to be merry and socialize. Share a meal. Make new friends. Dine under the stars, in view of the ever changing dreamy mountainscape. Palm Springs may be the easiest place to find community. Start with a sensational feast. Spanish Paella dinner at Villa Royale‘s Del Rey Del Rey, the speakeasy bar and cozy restaurant at sexy adults-only hideaway hotel Villa Royale, returns … Continue reading Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner