Specializing in internationally influenced seafood dishes, brothers Ruben and Ozzy Lopez build on their reputation honed at Beach House, Shanghai Red’s.

As polished silver, tuxedoed bellmen, and pressed linen napery go the way of handwritten thank-you notes, Palm Springs historian Peter Moruzzi celebrates and inspires midcentury elegance in his latest book, Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants.

Modernism has sparked a revival of cool, retro restaurants beyond Palm Springs’ Uptown District.

The ancient Mayans are known for a number of contributions to modern society, but none is more cherished than the combination of chocolate and chili peppers.

Some of Palm Springs’ hippest restaurants enjoy the spotlight each February during Modernism week. These sharp-looking establishments serve up cuisine and ambiance that celebrates America’s post-war era of optimism and creativity.

Despite some financial ups and downs, Broke Eatery has fans of creole cuisine craving jambalaya, cornbread and twice-cooked pork ribs.

Best known for his acting in “Dune”, “Twin Peaks”, “Sex and the City” and “Desperate Housewives”, Kyle MacLachlan’s wine venture casts him as a traveling salesman.

Cork & Fork is the perfect location to steal away for a girls’ night out, a romantic first date or an ideal spot to bring someone who is new to the area.

From Gourmet Magazine to MasterChef finalists, and even a Soap opera star, the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert offers something for everyone.