Devour the Desert 

A Palm Springs Food & Culture Journal

The Local Culture  | When Palm Springs Exhales
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The Local Culture | When Palm Springs Exhales

Every year, sometime around early June, Palm Springs exhales.

The snowbirds head north. The festival crowds disappear. Restaurant reservations become easy to find. Businesses close for the season. Parking spots materialize like miracles. The traffic on Palm Canyon Drive dwindles to a trickle.

And suddenly, the city feels empty.

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 The Local Flavors | Why Palm Springs Is California’s Newest Foodie Capital
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 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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The Local History | Meet the Pioneer Women Who Created Palm Springs
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The Local History | Meet the Pioneer Women Who Created Palm Springs

Before Palm Springs was a mid-century modern oasis filled with Hollywood glitz, it was a rugged, isolated desert outpost. The oasis of palm trees and hot springs was a challenging place to live, yet in the early 20th century, a remarkable group of determined women settled this arid valley, laying the foundation for the glamorous resort town we know today.

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