*And the Oscar Goes To?*…read more What better way than today to surprise my Leading Lady with some Oscars? My wife sampled all the Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars in the store and narrowed it down to one of each. As for her Leading Man? I chose the ARTiChoke HeARTs of Palm Tapenade. As for my Supporting Cast? Mom will be ecstatic when she receives her Highland Butterscotch Sauce Oscar Award. Dad will LOVE the Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce Oscar he'll be awarded. Best Director Nominee, Micheal, who manages the store, managed to captivate my wife for nearly an hour with samples, lessons and the history of all the products. {{{big round of applause}}} Thankfully, Best Supporting Actress Nominee, Hailey, was there today too, to assist all the other customers while Micheal gave his undivided attention to my Leading Lady & Wife. {{{big round of applause}}} Can't say enough about this place...and can't wait to indulge in all the spectacular one of a kind items purchased today. Olivier of Napa Valley on El Paseo, Knocks it Outta the Park. And the Red Carpet too.

Such a nice shop!!…read more At first I thought that it was just olives but there is so much more: sauces,, mustards, "cremes" (sorr of like lemon or other fruit curds", interesting kitchen items, and, of course, olive oil. The customer service is top notch, and as a bonus, the prices are quite reasonable for gourmet food items. The store is nicely appointed and decorated.

Always an annual visit to stock up on our oil and vinegar. Fig basalmic vinegar is a must.read more

An exceptional variety of olive oil, infused vinegars etc. Beautiful shop in a lovely plaza in La…read moreQuinta. Their customer service was welcoming, very helpful and patient. I'll definitely go back, as there were several other items I found that were very flavorful and unique that I'd like to incorporate into my cooking.

On my most recent trip to Palm Desert I stopped in to dine at their cafe. To my surprise it was…read moreclosed permanently according to the posted sign and breakfast options are now premade and available under heat lamps and at a price of $10.50 a pound with the exception of the breakfast burritos. I opted for a breakfast burrito which was made with quality ingredients. The burrito tasted clean, non-greasy and filling. I totally understand why they closed the cafe with the cost of labor and overhead increasing. The new set up is self-service and they still offer a good size dining area and free wifi so you can enjoy a meal or beverage.

Love the made to order sandwiches at the deli counter from Ember & Flame. The bbq smell draws you…read morein and the taste is amazing! We love the cubano substituting turkey for the pulled pork and the roasted turkey sandwich. As good as it looks, it tastes even better!

A great shop for wine, cheese, beer, spirits, and deli lovers! This is an amazing spot to pick up…read moresnacks, sandwiches, or drinks. They carry so many fun, hyper‑local small‑business products, which I love -- way more exciting than grabbing the same old chips you see at any gas station. The staff is friendly and inviting, and the selection is huge. It's also a great place to grab a unique, intentional gift or travel souvenir if you want to bring someone something local from Palm Springs. The sandwiches looked incredible -- I didn't try one this time, but I absolutely would. A fantastic store right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

Wow! Only had a half a day in Palm Springs and needed to find a quick sandwich to take on the road…read more We tried the Wisconsin & the special NY Pastrami Melt. As I was leaving, the guys working told me to leave a review on the special and that they loved constructive criticism... so here is mine... if you don't add this to the permanent menu, you'd be insane. It was phenomenal- we loved both sandwiches but the pastrami was insane. Also, loved the faro salad and potato salad. Will make a stop back next time we are here without a doubt!

I'm from the Philadelphia area where we take our sandwiches very seriously This place has, by far,…read morethe best Italian subs in the desert. They also have a bunch of other great wines, olive oils, pasta dishes, desserts, take-and-bake pizza, etc. There's a lot to love here. Tip: you can buy a bottle of wine there and drink it with lunch. Highly recommend this place - one of my favorite lunch spots in the desert. Also walking distance to 2 great coffee shops and some other fun local businesses. Seating inside is limited but when the weather is nice they have a sizable patio. They're very take-out forward, so don't plan your visit around the weather.

This was our first visit here. We had a delicious lunch; shared the Parma sandwich, two orange…read moresodas, and an apple tart. The sandwich on the rustic ciabatta was outstanding . The tart was good too. They have a nice bakery and lots of Italian food items for sale. Parking was a bit challenging since their lot is small, street parking was full because of the other local businesses, but there was a public parking lot about a block away that worked for us. The ambience is pleasant with four tables inside and about six or eight tables outside if you want to eat there. Service was quite speedy, even though it was a bit busy.

I wish we had a Clarke's in every city! Their fresh produce is second to none, as is their product…read moreselection overall. I am confident their products are well curated for healthier ingredients and reasonable prices. I spend a bit of time in the supplement section updating my apothecary and the helpful support and advice I receive is always welcome. Everyone is friendly and Clarkes is clean. Bonuses: vit B shots on Fridays , complete makeup and healthy skincare options, and a yummy cafe! Stop in an check them out!

I was super impressed coming into Clark's today and honestly am super jealous I don't have one…read morewhere I live. This is the Mecca of nutritional supplements and health foods store. Think Sprouts or Whole Foods but 2x on the variety and supplements. This store is extremely organized and well labeled. Being my first time I initially thought it would be a bit overwhelming to navigate this store but their isle layout and big signs made shopping much easier than I anticipated. Also the staff were available and helpful! This is always a big plus when staff can be found stocking shelves and are willing to make eye contact to help you lol. They have a large dry goods section with sauces, Pastas, chips, drinks and spices. Also their wellness isles with protein powders, supplements and health foods is bigger than anywhere I've ever seen. I'd say their only sections that weren't super big were their meat counter but that seemed reasonable to me. You are really coming here to get more unique items and brands that some big retailers just aren't carrying yet. I found some Wasa crisp bread crackers here that have been hard for me to find lately so that was a nice surprise. Again, really impressed with their staff and customer service. 5 stars for willingness to help and also having adequate staffing to support multiple customers at once. Checking out at the register was a breeze and they have an ample parking lot. When I come down to the desert I'll definitely be stocking up on dry goodies here.

What an incredible find in Palm Springs! Hands down, this serves the best sandwiches in the…read moreCoachella Valley. "The Marla" is easily the best tuna sub I've ever tasted--so fresh and bursting with flavor. Since they always have a steady line of people taking their time to explore the incredible selection of authentic Italian delicacies, ordering ahead for cashier pickup is the way to go. The shop is packed with amazing treats, from fresh focaccia and pizza to fine cheeses, cured meats, desserts, and imported pantry staples. Think of it as a neighborhood-sized version of Eataly. To top it off, parking is easy, the staff is welcoming, and the prices are surprisingly fair.

Fave spot for sammies. I get the meatball sub or the pesto. And I just tried the Peroni beer it's…read moreperfect and lightweight almost like a Stella. Pretty sure it's wheat free. Great service too! They're always so sweet and welcoming. Overall cute lunch spot, love it here

The food is very good. Unfortunately they are closing on June 13th for the summer. I ordered a fish…read morewith bucatini pasta but they were out. I switched to linguini and the meal was delicious. My wife ordered the Chicken Parmigiana which is usually our go to meal and it did not disappoint. I like that you have a choice of pasta or spinach and if you ask they will give you both in a smaller portion of each.

Service and Food Really Good Local Spot! Tha Best Carrot…read moreCakein Palm Desert. We will return soon.....

It's a lively bar and there are no reservations. The seating is on high-top chairs. I don't…read morenormally like sitting on those because my legs get their circulation cut off because my feet don't reach the rung bar. But my feet did reach and they were comfortable. Wonderful choices in the Happy Hour menu. We had a salad which was huge. I had a filet mignon which was delicious and cooked perfectly. The customer service was excellent.

We very much enjoyed this bar/restaurant. First of all this area of Palm Desert was so lively and…read morehad a great vibe. We got seated once our entire party of 4 arrived. They had a chalkboard wait list that we could list our name on. We got seated right away and had immediate and attentive service. Happy hour starts at 4 for the whole night. I did not think it was necessarily happy hour prices though. For example, a good glass of red was $10. Our entire bill for a meals for a party 4 with a bottle of wine and other cocktails came to $210 total. The portions were pretty small so it's easy to be part of the clean plate club. We loved the Ravioli Neru and the spaghetti bolognese. We definitely would go back.

This Italian Restaurant is off Highway 111 & Palm Desert drive…read more We got a reservation on Mother's Day last Sunday, as we enter we were warming & kindly greeted. As our host walked us back to our table. I noticed how beautiful, classy, chic, superb, super clean it was, and so wear the restrooms. This Italian restaurant is huge, Everything inside was super elegant! As we sat down, we were greeted by our waiter Jack. Jack asked us if we had any questions, he answered them all beautifully! So we ordered Bocconcini di Mozzarella Caprese, Shrimp Dijon della Casa, 2 Linguine alle Bolognese, Fresh Minestrone Zuppa, Gnocchi al Pesto, fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, Fettuccine Alfredo with sausage, Risotto Tutto Mare, Risotto con Funghi with chicken, 2 order king crab legs. Their signature Bread is so delicious!! Everything was so mouth watering & highly delicious!! Everything explodes in your mouth, the savory tastes, I wished I could have eaten more, I was full! I also want to make a note, I normally do not eat crab at all. Once I tried & tasted the king Crab I was floored it's the best crab I have ever had! On top of that, Uriel was constantly making sure are glasses of waters, sodas, alcohol were always full without us asking us he was on it ! Castelli's is now my #1 Italian place to go to! Highest quality of their food, portion size was incredible, hospitality amazing! Their price points are so spot on! I highly recommend anyone who looking a a fabulous & delicious place to eat please come here! Jack & Uriel were so polite, kind, sweet, caring, super down to earth ! These are your rare diamonds please treasure them well! I would love to Thank Castelli's & their staff for our wonderful Mother's Day Dinner, with deliciousness & awesomeness on the side! I would especially love to Thank Jack, Uriel, Juan for making sure we had everything we needed ! You guys Rock! We definitely will be back again!! Can't wait!! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to visit here! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers

Castelli's is a large, popular spot in Palm Desert, with live music, a busy bar scene, and a menu…read morethat aims to hit just about every category of Italian-American cuisine, succeeding almost all of the time. The valet is friendly, the hosts are accommodating, and the entire staff of servers is polite, professional and proficient. It's a well-run enterprise, and locals surely appreciate the combination of quality and efficiency. We arrived early for our reservation, but were told our table was ready. To be honest, I was a tad disappointed that we were seated on the enclosed patio, which is a perfectly lovely area but totally removed from the live music and jovial energy of the main room. I could have requested a change, but seeing no seats available at the bar, I knew that a wait would be a duller affair, so we adjusted to the more subdued atmosphere. Our server, Robert (always polite and professional) was a bit harried at first, but warmed up as things went along and proved to be a most amiable waiter. The pour on my wife's glass of wine was astoundingly large (she never finished it), and though my martini had traditional dimensions, it was quite properly made and very satisfying. Everyone mentions Castelli's garlic bread, presented gratis where other places would provide plain bread & butter. But it's not just the price that's right; these slices of buttery, garlicky crostini are about as foodie fantastic as any bread service you're likely to get at a neighborhood spot. They're also the backbone of the appetizer I ordered: Escargot Italiano. When I asked what made the escargot "Italian" (fearing some deployment of tomatoes), I was told it was the usual preparation, but with crostini instead of shells. Well, that wasn't 100% true, as the preparation also included freshly shaved Parmesan cheese that emulsified the garlicky butter sauce, making it thicker, richer, and a much more luxurious bite. Using the house garlic toast to then soak up the extra sauce may have been gilding the lily, but I figure that was my compensation for not hearing the live music! For our main, my wife and I shared one of the daily specials: a trio of Filet Mignon Medallions served with a Marsala wine sauce over Fettuccini Alfredo (the house specialty pasta). This was a very generous portion that neither of us could have finished on our own, and the optimal entree for going halfsies. The fettuccini was quite properly prepared, with the al dante pasta clinging nicely to a rich, flavorful sauce. The beef was tender as can be and cooked to a good medium rare. This was very good steak... but... the Marsala sauce was off. My wife had no issues, but I found it very acidic and unpleasant. I don't know if there was an extra ingredient at play (balsamic?) or if the alcohol wasn't fully cooked out, but something made this sauce very sour to me, and it really undermined my enjoyment of the beef. Not a Cardinal sin, but I found myself wishing I'd ordered something else. So why am I still giving Castelli's 4 stars? Because so very much about the meal was 100% on point; a few miscalculations (whether theirs or ours) doesn't mean I wouldn't come back. I'd just be sure to sit inside, and I'd probably opt for the Veal Parmigiana, which looked darned near perfect when delivered to a neighboring table. And because the staff is doing good things... if one thing was off, they still deserve a bit of grace.