29 Palms Beer Company

From the owner of Grnd Sqrl in Twentynine Palms comes a sophisticated brewpub and coffee shop serving Jones Coffee, hearty meals like smashburgers and loaded hot dogs, and a rotating selection of beer. Four beers are brewed on-site. 

Alana Bar + Tapas

An assortment of tequila and mezcal drinks mingle with delicious tapas on the menu at this Mexico City–inspired eatery. Periodically, a DJ turns the intimate space into a lively late-night dance party. 

Hot Lips Coffee Shop

Cathedral City native Tara Uziel’s vibrant coffee shop blends late-1960s hippie flair with ’70s disco vibes. Standouts include cortados made with freshly ground beans from Equator Coffees and matcha lattes made with Maya Tea. 

Italica

A photo of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci sets the tone at this high-end Italian bar and restaurant hidden behind a silver door in downtown Indio. Partake in wine dinners and visit after dark for DJ sets.

Ponzu Sushi

This outpost, walking distance from Palm Springs Art Museum, features a lively sushi bar with a variety of saucy signature rolls, like the Are You Kidding Me, rolled with hotate scallop, snow crab, and asparagus tempura and topped with bluefin, crispy onions, greens, and truffle ponzu. 

navigator

Palm Springs Surf Club’s newly rebranded restaurant, led by chef Michael Hung, features a surf-inspired menu with dishes like sea bass in a banana leaf, a tuna melt on sourdough with caramelized shallots, and crispy wagyu “cigars” with yogurt sauce. 

The Blushing Peony

Chef Katherine Gonzalez, of Chúla Artisan Eatery in La Quinta, presents artfully crafted small plates at this new café in Indian Wells. Expect modern Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with a Spanish twist, perfect for brunch with friends.