Dish The Desert

Dish the Desert

Welcome to Dish the Desert

Welcome to Dish the Desert, your go-to guide for the best bites, hidden gems, and can’t-miss culinary experiences across the Coachella Valley and beyond. What you will Find here

What You’ll Find Here:

Honest, engaging restaurant spotlights
Local food stories.
A taste of travel
A space for food lovers

Links to my writing for the CV Independent

Got a must-try spot? Let me know in the comments or tag me on BluSky! @cdrabkin.bsky.social 

Brunch Spots

Workshop Kitchen and Bar: Classy Day Drinking Meets Wood Fired Brunch

Clean Lines, Bold Flavors Restaurant Name & Website: Workshop Kitchen and Bar Cuisine Type: Modern American, wood-firedMust-Try Dish: Tater Tots with Salmon Roe, Creme Fraiche, ScallionsPrice Range: Moderate to high endAtmosphere: Minimalist, composed, quietly confidentLocation:800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262Insider Tip: This is the brunch you book when you want to day…

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Restaurant News Bites: It’s Almost Date Fest and Greek Fest Time; New Latin Tapas in La Quinta; and More!

February Is for Festivals with Food It is time once again for the annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, taking place at the Riverside County Fairgrounds, at 46350 Arabia St., in Indio, from Thursday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, March 1. Agricultural exhibits highlight the farmers, ranchers and growers in our county, and there are…

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Date Night

Otori Sushi: My Go-To Sushi in the Desert

Fresh, Affordable, and Unpretentious 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Otori Sushi🍽️ Cuisine Type: Japanese / Sushi Bar🌟 Must-Try Dish: Uni (Sea Urchin) with Quail Egg & Fresh Wasabi💰 Price Range: Affordable🎶 Atmosphere: Casual, comfortable, and welcoming🗺️ Location: 68100 Ramon Rd Ste A1, Cathedral City, CA 92234🔥 Insider Tip: They offer fresh wasabi, a rarity even…

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Date Night

Cipolline Osteria: A Cozy Italian Gem

An Evening of Italian Comfort and Timeless Tunes 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Cipolline Osteria 🍽️ Cuisine Type: Italian🌟 Must-Try Dish: Tagliatelle al Ragù💰 Price Range: Moderate🎶 Atmosphere: Casual neighborhood Italian with live music🗺️ Location: Palm Springs, CA🔥 Insider Tip: Don’t skip the Mezcal Negroni—a smoky, sophisticated twist on a classic. Some restaurants feel like…

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Brunch Spots

Biting into Aspen Mills: A Lunch Spot with Big Flavor

A Legacy of Baking Excellence 📍 Restaurant Name & Website: Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe🍽️ Cuisine Type: Bakery & Cafe🌟 Must-Try Dish: The Tuscany Sandwich💰 Price Range: Affordable🎶 Atmosphere: Cozy, casual, and filled with the scent of fresh-baked bread🗺️ Location: Multiple locations in the Coachella Valley (I went to the Palm Springs Location, 555 South…

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Restaurant News Bites: Get Ready for Various Food Fests; Alice B. Owners Help L.A. Fire Victims; and More!

February Is Packed With Food Fests and Events Taste of Jalisco returns to downtown Cathedral City for its ninth year, from Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2. You’ll find food vendors, tequila tastings, carnival rides, a craft market and lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) performances. Admission is free, although there is a charge for the headliner…

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Fine Dining

A Feast Under the Desert Sky

The Perfect Winter Dinner in the Desert 📍 Restaurant: Maleza Palm Springs, 284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262🍷 Partner Spotlight: Palm Springs Bottle Shop—Supporting LGBTQ+, Women & BIPOC Winemakers and Ce Acatl Wines🍽️ Cuisine Type: Elevated Mexican-Inspired Cuisine🌟 Must-Try Dish: Braised Pork Shank with Masa Grits & Ancho Demiglace💰 Price Range: $80…

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