Desert Hot Springs Gets a New Farmers’ Market
The Palm Springs Cultural Center has launched a new Certified Farmers Market in Desert Hot Springs, at 66070 Pierson Blvd.
It’s starting off as a once-a-month affair—with markets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 and Jan. 11—before moving to every other week from Feb. 1 through the end of April. The market will increase access to fresh, affordable produce and pantry staples for residents in an area that has historically had limited access.
For more information on this and the Palm Springs famers’ market, visit certifiedfarmersmarket.org.
In Brief
After a three-month revamp, Counter Reformation—the 22-seat wine bar at the Parker Palm Springs, at 4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive—has reopened. The European-inspired vinoteca is offering small, shareable plates like caviar, crème fraiche and quail egg; and roasted shallot tarte tatin. See the complete menu and find out more at parkerpalmsprings.com/counter-reformation. Please note: Counter Reformation no longer accepts reservations.
Several months ago, we reported that Mark’s Burgers was coming to 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, in Cathedral City, in the former home of AMP Sports Lounge. The restaurant has expanded the footprint considerably and opened its doors, and is now serving all sorts of burger-joint favorites. I really enjoyed my fried chicken sandwich, and a half-order of fries was plenty for two people to share. Get details at marksburgersofficial.com.
Maleza, at the Drift Hotel—at 284 S. Indian Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs—has brought in chef de cuisine Chris Gonzalez to work with executive chef Ysaac Ramirez. Ramirez’s resume includes several highly rated Los Angeles restaurants, including Republique and the now-closed Trois Mec. I am particularly excited to try the grilled persimmons with a black lime vinaigrette, crispy kale and puffed grains. Find out more at malezapalmsprings.co.
Palm Springs staple Trio opened a new outlet at the Acrisure Arena. Pastwich by Trio offers a carb extravaganza—with pasta and a sandwich fused together, in four flavors: spaghetti pomodoro, meatball, eggplant parmigiana and birria. This should keep arena-goers filled up through the hockey game or concert. See for yourself at instagram.com/palmspringstrio.
On the Mark is opening a second location at the new Cotino town center in Rancho Mirage. The owners tell me this location will be more than twice the size of their Palm Springs store, with more space to sit down and enjoy the food. They are also planning to sell both produce and meat. The goal is to open in the fall of 2026; visit www.onthemarkpalmsprings.com and keep an eye on this space for updates.
Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine has opened in the former home of Guacamoles, at 555 S. Sunrise Way, Suite 108, in Palm Springs. The dinner menu leans heavily on Italian dishes, and their Instagram page indicates that they are making fresh pasta. The lunch seems to be a mix of mid-day favorites along with Mexican and Italian food. Check out instagram.com/bougainvilleafc for details.
The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, at 41000 Bob Hope Drive, in Rancho Mirage, has launched a new dining concept inspired by the Coachella Valley’s date industry. Double Date combines California sunshine and Italian traditions into dishes like lamb osso buco with date molasses. The hotel is also in the midst of remodeling what was bluEmber, with plans to reopen it as Desert Pearl in January. Find more information at omnihotels.com/hotels/palm-springs-rancho-las-palmas.
Palm Desert has a new way to get caffeinated. Rutina Coffee, at 44855 San Pablo Ave., in Palm Desert, is serving beautifully crafted coffees in a modern space. Although the website (www.rutinacafe.com) still says “coming soon” as of this writing, Rutina’s Facebook page and Instagram (instagram.com/rutinacoffee) page make it seem they are open.
Mediterranean Delight will soon open in the former home of Le Basil, at 72695 Highway 111, in Palm Desert. We know this because of new signage, but we could find no website or social media pages as of our deadline, so keep an eye on this space for more details.
Desert Beer Company has opened a second location at 82921 Indio Blvd., in Indio. Desert Beer Company Pizza and Pints has a full kitchen and dining space with a menu of pizza, salads and sandwiches; find out more at desertbeercompany.com.
A Bakery, which has been offering local farmers’ market-goers long-fermentation organic baked goods like focaccia, bagels and all manner of breakfast pastries, was a targeting late November opening for their brick and mortar space at 72221 Highway 111, Suite 111, in Palm Desert. Keep an eye on instagram.com/_.abakery_ for updates.
It appears that Tuscano’s and BrewQuinta, at 78772 Highway 111, in La Quinta, has closed its doors; its phone number seems to be disconnected.