Devour the Desert 

A Palm Springs Food & Culture Journal

The Local Flavors | The Best Palm Springs Happy Hours: A Civic Institution Disguised as a Cocktail

The Local Flavors | The Best Palm Springs Happy Hours: A Civic Institution Disguised as a Cocktail

In many places, happy hour is a financial strategy.

In Palm Springs, it borders on a civic institution.

Palm Springs may not have invented happy hour, but it has certainly embraced it with unusual enthusiasm.

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The Local Flavors | The Cheese Blintzes at Liv's

The Local Flavors | The Cheese Blintzes at Liv's

Nestled inside the Palm Springs Art Museum, Livs Palm Springs occupies one of the city's most charming dining spaces. Part museum café, part neighborhood gathering place, part hidden oasis, it somehow manages to feel both sophisticated and relaxed.

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The Local Flavors | A 48-Hour "Design & Dine" Itinerary in Palm Springs

The Local Flavors | A 48-Hour "Design & Dine" Itinerary in Palm Springs

To really see Palm Springs, you have to look past the signs on Palm Canyon Drive. Locals know a lot of the magic is in the interplay between Mid-Century Modern architecture and the desert’s gourmet "hidden gems.” Use this 48-hour itinerary—inspired by our guided walking food tours—to eat like an insider while walking through history. Joining one of our walking food tours will give a lot more insight into our local food culture and history, but here’s some ideas to do on your own, in addition to a tour.

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 The Local Flavors | Why Palm Springs Is California’s Newest Foodie Capital

 The Local Flavors | Why Palm Springs Is California’s Newest Foodie Capital

We’ve long been known for our pools, celebrities, golf and mid-century modern architecture, along with old-school steakhouses and "date shakes.” But things are changing. Think elevated food prepared by chef-led restaurants, artisan wine and craft cocktails. Our little oasis is becoming a culinary destination rivaling much bigger cities.

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