It seems every summer when the snowbirds come back to enjoy our lovely winter weather, plenty has changed. Restaurants close to sadly not reopen, brand new ones come in their place, more businesses and retail are built, and others thrive and grow with new facilities and expanded services. All of that is a wonderful side effect of growth in the Coachella Valley! So what popped up this year that you may not have tried yet? Let’s take a look:

O’Caines Irish Pub in Rancho Mirage opened earlier in 2019 in the Gelson’s shopping center off Bob Hope and Gerald Ford. They offer authenic Irish food and great drinks in a warm atmosphere. They’re already a local favorite and offer a plenty for fun and social enjoyment. Give them a visit!

The Sandbox Kitchen in Rancho Mirage is a brand spanking new family restaurant located across from Eisenhower hospital on John Sinn and Country Club drive, two blocks from the Bob Hope stoplight. This place is for food lovers of comfort foods and cold drinks. Tacos, burgers, cocktails, sandwiches, you name it, the Sandbox has it!

The Desert Beer Company is also a brand new addition to our thriving desert area, located off Country Club near Eos Fitness. Their specialty is fine crafted beer and sports nights to enjoy with a cold one. Come on in and see what their selection has to offer you.

And the newest of all is Little Bar! Just opened it’s doors this September. The aptly named Little Bar can be found in Palm Desert parallel to HWY 111 next to Mimmo’s Italian restaurant and Tanpopo Japenese cuisine. As you guessed they are bar but also serve great dinners like classic American favorites of steak and burgers. You have to try this cool, new place!

Many of your old favorites are opening soon so get eating! Have a great season, Palm Desert. Hope to meet more of you soon.