I know, I know, there's probably no chance that you're out this way, in the middle of the desert,…read moreon a native land site with nothing around. But if you are, Temalpakh Farm has extremely fresh, home grown produce and some other products produced by fellow Native Americans from the Western US. How did I get here? I went to Desert X 2025 (which I adore) and one of the art installations was on this site. Yes, they make you drive to weird and wonderful places for the biennial art scavenger hunt. The farm site has a new parking lot, an elevated outdoor seating area that is great for hosting company events or parties (as long as it is not in the hot summer months) and even a pond with a water fountain that might double as part of their irrigation system. When I was was there in May, some of the seasonal produce included heirloom tomatoes, squash blossoms, butter lettuce and artichokes. What could possibly be the best thing in the farmer's market is their smoothie stand. This being the palm desert, a majority of their freshly made smoothies have dates in them! Palm Tree Brew (coffee cold brew, unsweetened almond milk, banana, dates, mesquite powder, honey, date syrup, salt) - Okay, a coffee date shake is not for everyone, but if that's your thing, they make a great one. It's a perfect balance of everything, you can taste the coffee, the dates, the banana, the honey. All the ingredients were fresh, served smooth blended, nice and cold. A safer bet for most would be to stick with one of the other fruity date shakes here. Palm Tree is general date shake, Berri Crunch has mixed berries and dates, the Hulk has dates, spinach, kale, carrots, avocado, apple juice and pineapple juice, Green Feather has dates, banana, apple, avocado, kale, spinach and Farm's Dragon has dragon fruit, dates, pineapple, banana, chia/flaxseed and shredded coconut. This farm is under the same ownership group as the local Native American casino nearby. If you happen to be near the area, check out this farmer's market!

I had read about Temalpakh Farm and we have wanted to visit for a while…read more Today we drive out to the farm, which is just south of Augustine Casino on Van Buren. The physical farm is very beautiful with fruit trees everywhere. The market is clean and bright, full of items I would like to buy and also give as gifts from local farmers. I saw vegetables and handcrafted oils, soaps, native basketry, and the beautiful smoothie bar. I bought the most fragrant kale, plump green onions, russet potatoes, berry with ginger jam and a spicy hot sauce. The farm brings in products from other local businesses. The farm is easy to reach from Indio or Palm Desert. Having organic treasures like this is such a treat. Do check it out.

Such a great fair with awesome vendors! Had the pleasure of trying the freshest lemonade I've ever…read moretasted from "The Lemonade Stand" Great family, great flavors and super fresh.

The crowds are coming back. As the summer season is slowly fading, not the heat. The business along…read morethe main strip are back in business from their summer break. Villagefest is back to life. During the summer it does die down a little as the heat is a major factor. Some vendors do take a break as well. But with summer ending, the place is starting to pick up again. Vendors are returning and the fest is starting to come alive again. It's nice to walk along the boulevard with restaurants opening back up from summer break. The students are back with their band serenading bystanders walking by. A nice little treat while shopping the vendors. Even though it's still hot, it's way more manageable than the heart of summer. You still have the food section to one side which I feel like there was more this time compared to the past month. Majority of the vendors are regulars as they're always at the same spot. A fun little break on a Thursday night to check out. Grab dinner along the boulevard or cocktails at any of the restaurants. But if you want to try the vendors, there's loads to choose from. Asians, Mexican, BBQ, sushi and so on. A good selection to choose from.

Saguaro Drag Brunch!! OMG what can I say!! It was literally…read moreone of the best drag shows I have attended and let me be clear, I have attended many. The location is great and the opportunity to meet and greet with the performers was great. The actual brunch staff from El Jefe cantina were amazing as well. Food was good and fairly priced. It was organized. I give a big applause for management/ ownership of the Drag company that puts this show on... all the performers were amazing, the energy & talent is top notch!! Keep doing what you're doing! So good! Venue was clean and all is friendly. I highly recommend this show and also this re

Just as advertised: great for bachelorette parties! All others: BEWARE!…read more The "meet and greet": totally disorganized. Can't say much for brunch and "show." We needed to escape.. (Left $140 on the table.)

Stopped in for the first time and will definitely be back the next time we're in town…read more The vanilla latte was excellent--smooth, flavorful, and expertly made. We couldn't resist trying a couple of desserts, and both were fantastic. The lemon meringue tart struck the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while the espresso mousse was rich, creamy, and packed with coffee flavor. The café has a welcoming atmosphere, and everything we tried was top-notch. Looking forward to our next visit. I should mention that it is also a wine bar Pictures not posting will update when they upload

We ordered the pecan dessert and delicious latte that had nuttela. This place is awesome, because…read morewe received the white glove treatment. I was sitting waiting for my drink and the dessert, and did not expect the owner to walk over to me to bring my drink and pecan dessert. Owner is very friendly and she always had a smile on her face. If I ever visit this shopping area again, I will be sure to stop by.

Wrnt for lunch Food and service was great. Good value for…read morethe money. Nice portion size!!!!

I am writing to bring attention to an extremely disappointing and humiliating experience at Las…read moreCasuelas in Palm Desert on Cinco de Mayo. My daughter and I stood at the entrance for several minutes without being greeted. During that time, the manager was visibly overwhelmed and speaking harshly to the young hostesses, who appeared uncomfortable and trying to maintain composure. Despite this, no one acknowledged us until I offered a friendly "Happy Cinco de Mayo," at which point a hostess kindly stepped in to seat us. Unfortunately, the situation escalated. Twice, as we were being seated, the manager abruptly intervened -- placing reserved signs down and yelling at the hostess, myself and daughter we could not sit there. His tone was harsh, dismissive, and unnecessarily confrontational. This happened two times at two different tables that we were escorted to by the hostess and in front of my young daughter. Needless to say it was both uncomfortable and humiliating. I have never experienced a restaurant manager behave with this level of disrespect toward a guest, especially a woman with her child. I felt embarrassed and heartbroken that my daughter had to witness this. When I calmly approached him to understand the situation, he responded by stating they had "400 reservations," followed by dismissive and aggressive body language that made it clear we were not welcome. The interaction ended with us leaving and both tears. My daughter said "I'm scared mommy, why was that man so mean". A guest from the restaurant who was dinning and witnessed the incident came out just to see if we were ok. Equally concerning was how he treated his own staff, especially female staff setting a negative and unprofessional tone throughout the front of house. As someone from a fourth-generation family in the restaurant industry, I find this especially disheartening. I would be deeply concerned if any manager in our organization treated a guest or employees this way. I understand holidays are demanding, but being busy does not excuse a lack of basic respect and professionalism. I am sharing this in hopes that upper management addresses this directly. No woman / person and her child should have to experience this kind of treatment.

3 Lobster tails for $39, what a deal. 3 different flavors. All were delicious. They weren't small…read moretails, they were decent size

Delicious comfort foods & on weekends Lobster Plate. Service is friendly & prompt. Dinning Room is…read morecool & super spotless! Bring the whole family & dine your favorites!

Phenomenal selection of fresh and dried mushrooms, including Lion's Mane! I originally sought out…read moreCanyon Creek after blowing my mind on a mushroom steak at the Ritz-Carlton--they're the supplier, so I had to visit directly. The owner and staff are incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and happy to educate. You get clean facilities, fair prices, and top-tier quality tucked right into an industrial spot off the 10 in Palm Desert. I'm definitely becoming a regular, way beyond just their Sunday farmers markets.

What a treat, learning about the mushroom growing process and seeing their amazing products. I was…read morewanting to visit this desert mushroom farm for so long. It's wild having it local. Ate most of the bag of mushroom jerky before I ever got home. So good. Still have my dried mushrooms and fresh lions mane and brown mushrooms for cooking. I'll be back for more varieties soon. They have a farmers market there on Sundays that I need to visit too.

Great product, service and mission. Through their hard work at their special date farm, Sam Cobb…read moreand his family are helping to keep California a special place.

Beautiful tour with the charming one and only real deal Sam Cobb, visionary farmer. Enjoyed…read morelearning about the dates, the trees, and how it all began! Tasting dates at the end was very good, such diverse textures and flavors, but just being there was a great experience as the trees are lovely with real presence. Shaded nicely on a hot day. They recommend close-toed shoes to be safe but if you're sure-footed sandals seem fine to me. Getting photos was also great fun! His wife is sweet also, happy to meet them both.

Great views and service but bad wines and bad prices. Would pass. It's attached to a hotel.read more

Seven (7) Tasting Flights available ranging from $29 - $99 (see my pics)…read more Beautiful, upscale tasting room located just off the Thompson Hotel's lobby in downtown Palm Springs. Valet parking is available for $10. WINE & FOOD: Vanessa poured for us and was an excellent host and wine educator. She greeted us with a complimentary pour of their 2024 Walt Rosé of Pinot Noir before delving into our wine background, experience, and explaining the various flights. She took the time to get to know us and made excellent recommendations. My wife and I shared the L'Amour de Blancs flight ($29), the Elegant Expressions flight ($59), and the Taste of Terroir flight ($99). Each flight consisted of three generous pours, and as we went through, Vanessa even poured a few extra Pinot Noirs she knew we'd enjoy. The wines are extremely well-made and quite elegant, offering a good balance of acidity, tannins, and flavors. Along with the wines, we also tried several items off their Savory Bites menu: Marinated Olives & Nuts ($10), Soppressata Croquettes ($15), Wild Mushroom Pâté & Black Truffle ($18), and the Duck Confit Crostini ($18). Everything was delicious and for those who might be unsure, the menu offers wine paring suggestions so you can't go wrong. We had an excellent, leisurely experience and enjoyed it so much, that we became members. Membership offers discounts on wine, food, and merchandise, and even a discount at the fine dining restaurant located on the second floor of the hotel. We're excited to be new members and look forward to many more adventures at this Hall Wines location.

The food and wine festival was amazing. Great atmosphere and a great variety of delicious wines. I…read morewould highly recommend going to the next one!

From the owner: Wine Fest in Rancho Mirage, and food and musicread more