The One and Only Humboldt Fog

Award winning artisanal cheese

Janice Kleinschmidt. Arts & Entertainment, Shopping

There are many bries, goudas, and cheddars. But there’s only one Humboldt Fog. Among the cognoscenti, this elegant goat’s milk cheese commands attention. And there’s but one maker: Cypress Grove Chevre of Arcata, which has won numerous awards for its artisanal cheeses

Springtime for Chanel

Glamour and sexiness prevail in this elite resort collection.

Site Staff El Paseo, Shopping

The Chanel Resort 2010 collection, unveiled at Saks Fifth Avenue in The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, has the distinct flavor of Venice’s Lido Beach, one of Coco’s favorite playgrounds.

Ducati: The Lifestyle

Local owners of the famous Italian motorcycles revel in camaraderie, weekend road trips, and passion for the brand’s style

Janice Kleinschmidt. Shopping

Motorcycles line the curb outside Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on El Paseo in Palm Desert. A la Sgt. Esterhaus, Kevin Gettmann instructs the riders to be safe out there. But these are not cops, and their motorcycles are far from standard issue. They’re mostly red — Ducati red, to be exact.

Bob Mackie: An Original

The Steve Chase Humanitarian Award Recipient stands out like his fashions

Rod Hagwood Shopping

Bob Mackie, who will receive a Steve Chase Humanitarian Award during the Feb. 27 event benefiting Desert AIDS Project, has added sheen and shine to all the stars of every generation for the last five decades, crossing right into today’s downloadable divas.

Frasca Jewelers Re-opens for Business

Site Staff Shopping

On the evening of November 12, Frasca Jewelers and its adjoining stores suffered a catastrophic fire. Although the inside of the store was ruined from fire and smoke damage, all of the jewelry was spared.

She’ll Always Have Paris

Site Staff Shopping

After graduating at the top of her class from the Paris Academy of Fashion Design, Fe Zandi became a costume designer for the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.

Davis Street Land Company Breaks Ground

El Paseo Village – Announces New Retailers at The Gardens on El Paseo

Sara Paseo Shopping

Davis Street Land Company, owner and manager of The Gardens on El Paseo, has announced that El Paseo Village is due to break ground on November 2nd, 2009. Signed retail stores include: Juicy Couture, Banana Republic, Kate Spade, Bebe, Lucky Brand Jeans, Janie & Jack and Mastro’s Steakhouse.