Palm Springs
Farm yard
Whether inside or out, the romantic garden party atmosphere at Farm will make you feel like you’ve traded downtown Palm Springs for a quaint café in Provence. Praised for its a la carte breakfast and lunch, Farm also serves a prix fixe dinner Friday through Tuesday.
Hot springs in the desert
Azure Palm Cafe
More than just a healthy extension of its resort and day spa, this zen cafe draws guests in with delicious creativity and made-to-order juice blends.
Cathedral City
Daniel’s Table
Chef and owner Daniel Villanueva forges friendships with farmers, ranchers and suppliers to create daring culinary adventures that enhance the seasonal harvest.
Rancho Mirage
The Penney Restaurant & Bar
A glass of sparkling wine pairs well with the revamped vintage atmosphere, California cuisine and beautiful views at Desert Island Country Club’s elegantly appointed The Penney restaurant. Ask about the library of rare spirits.
Palm desert
Wildest Restaurant & Bar
Napa-style cuisine and a West Hollywood chef are a winning combination for delicious, plant-based dishes. Remember: wine is plant-based, too.
Indian Wells
Baby’s Market
Sliced sandwiches and warm, pressed paninis reach a sublime (if expensive) art form thanks to the culinary skills of Chef Justin Snyder.
La Quinta
Kiki’s
Kiki’s and its friendly waiters have found the recipe for a great evening: thin-crust pizza, classic pasta and “just one more cocktail”, all based on local ingredients.
Indian
Heirloom Artisan Kitchen
Fresh ingredients dance across taste buds at this unpretentious restaurant that serves healthy burgers on brioche, gourmet tater tots and house-made salads you’ll be dying to order. (Try the grilled watermelon salad with pickled red onion and chive oil.)
Coachella
Temalpakh Farm
Treat yourself to the Hulk, a green smoothie, when you pick up a box of organic produce from Augustine’s Cahuilla Indian Farm and Market. Call to inquire about chef-prepared outdoor dinners at the farm.
