New Places to Shop for Food!
At least three new Coachella Valley markets are now open or in the works.
First up: Haines Packing Company opened in December at 79775 Highway 111, Suite F103, in La Quinta; this independently owned, Alaska-based company focuses on sustainable seafood, with everything purchased directly from fisherfolks and artisan seafood producers. Learn more about them at hainespacking.com—or go into the store to see what they have.
Spice Rack, an Indian grocery store, has opened in Cathedral City at 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite E101-102, with a wide variety of Indian pickles, frozen foods, spices and snacks. This is a fun shop and well worth checking out. The website spicerackcv.com doesn’t have a lot of information, so go in and get inspired.
Finally, Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Palm Springs, in the former Bed Bath and Beyond space, at 5200 E. Ramon Road, just a couple of doors down from Aldi. Scheduled to open by the end of 2024, this grocery store is known for offering organic, gluten-free, plant-based, non-GMO products at affordable prices. Learn more at sprouts.com.
March Means It’s Time for Two Iconic Food Fests
Taste of Tennis is back at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane, in Indian Wells, from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, March 4. Top Chef alum Angelo Sosa will debut two new restaurants at the resort, Tia Carmen and Carmocha, during the event. Taste of Tennis celebrates both cuisine and tennis (most notably the BNP Paribas Open, which starts the same week); guests, including current players and tennis legends, will enjoy music and savor delicious bites and signature cocktails. Learn more at get tickets, which are $250, at tasteoftennis.com/indian-wells.
Palm Desert Food and Wine returns to The Gardens on El Paseo from Thursday, March 21, through Sunday, March 24, with some impressive celebrity chefs, including the Food Network’s Tyler Florence, and Dominique Crenn, of three-Michelin-star restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. Tickets to individual events range from $40 to $250; get them, along with more information, at palmdesertfoodandwine.com.
Become a Better Cook
If you have always wanted to make pasta at home, but don’t know how—or you want to improve—executive chef Jeremy Loomis at Trio, 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, can help. He has launched a series of two-hour classes, during which he shares his passion for pasta-making. The classes, which range in price from $95 to $125, include wine, a two-course lunch, hands-on instruction, recipe cards and a bag of pasta to take home. Reservations may be made by calling 760-864-8746. Learn more at triopalmsprings.com/special-events.
In Brief
The space formally occupied by Shame On the Moon, at 69950 Frank Sinatra Drive, in Rancho Mirage, will soon reopen as Foxy’s Kitchen and Bar. The team is planning on an April 15 opening. In the meantime, they have started a wine club with all sorts of interesting benefits. See the full menu and learn more at foxyskitchenandbar.com … New to La Quinta: Ms. Boba, at 79485 Highway 111, serves a variety of milk tea, smoothies and slushies. Learn more by searching for Ms. Boba on Facebook. … Shorebird Coastal Kitchen, with locations in Newport Beach andSedona, Ariz., has opened a third location at 73061 El Paseo, Suite 8, in Palm Desert. The restaurant offers a wide range of seafood as well as land-based proteins; this looks like a great addition to the valley’s dining scene. Learn more at shorebirdrestaurant.com. … The Pantry at Holiday House, at 200 W. Arenas Road, in Palm Springs, has started brunch service on its patio—with a South-of-France flair. The sweet and savory menu pairs perfectly with rosé wines and champagnes. Highlights include the “shellfish plateau” for sharing, Dutch baby pancakes, and fried chicken and waffles. Check out all the deliciousness at holidayhouseps.com/dine. … Tony’s Burgers is opening a second location at the former location of Pete’s Hideaway, at 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. It’ll be called Tony’s Grill and Bar, and I am told they are trying to open by the end of March. Watch tonysgrillandbar.com for updates. … Finally, a farewell, of sorts: Rick’s Restaurant and Bakery, at 1973 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs—an institution for nearly 30 years (and my favorite breakfast spot)—is closing its doors due to the end of its lease. Thankfully, the owner’s other restaurant, Rick’s Desert Grill, close by at 1596 N. Palm Canyon Drive, will begin offering breakfast. See the full menu at ricksrestaurant.biz.
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