Food & Drink

Slinging hash with Tom Colicchio

ne producer on “Top Chef” has say in who's eliminated — but only because Tom Colicchio is also the head judge.

A meal at Cello's is a symphony

When Cello's in Cathedral City was forced to expand after just two years in business, owners Tom and Bonnie Barkley decided that it was also about time they showed off their executive chef, Herb Parrott. So they placed the chef's table right in the middle of the dining room.

• Feb. 17, 2012

Annual chili cook-off to help Food Now

Cooks will face off Feb. 25 in a chili cook-off to benefit Food Now.

• Feb. 16, 2012

Change of locale was a good move for Kabobz

Hidden away in the south side of the Palms to Pines shopping center nearer to El Paseo than Highway 111, Kabobz Mediterranean Restaurant has garnered a loyal local following since it relocated here four years ago.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Roc's serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner ... and polo

Fireman-turned- restaurateur Roland O. Cook, who launched his popular Roc's Firehouse Grille first on El Paseo in Palm Desert, recently ponied up to take over the lease at the Eldorado Polo Club's Cantina.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Over the rainbow: Owner of cupcake shop experiment with flavors

PALM SPRINGS — Some artists are inspired by the sounds around them — waves crashing, birds chirping, the rhythmic pulse of city life.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Stuart's Gingertini offers bold bites of fruity flavor

If Stuart Anderson had his way, the Drink of the Week would be a gin martini, straight up.

• Feb. 14, 2012

Bold, memorable 'tall boys'

As faithful as the tides, eclipses and sunrises, we have Lagunitas Brewing's 22-ounce bottles.

• Feb. 14, 2012

A soup that seduces body, heart and soul

Whether it's a bisque, a broth or some fancy-pants potage, there's just something about soup that warms both body and heart.

• Feb. 14, 2012

Seize Carpe Diem's recipe!

Dear SOS: My husband and I recently visited downtown Napa. The amazing chocolate dessert at Carpe Diem is absolutely the best chocolate dessert I've ever tasted! And I am not a big dessert person. Satin-smooth chocolate with a texture between a pudding and souffle, but better. Not too sweet and topped with a small drop of whipped cream and then sprinkled with perfectly roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Divine.

• Feb. 14, 2012

A tasty vegetarian dish for children

It's a familiar refrain. One day a child's favorite foods are chicken tenders or pizza with pepperoni, the next day the same kid swears off meat — forever. And cannot be persuaded otherwise.

• Feb. 14, 2012

Wine of the Week: A bright, smooth Coastal Pinot

Wine of the week: 2010 Jack Hammer Pinot Noir

• Feb. 14, 2012

Ribbon-cutting today for Starview Restaurant

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet is slated to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Starview Restaurant at 2 p.m. today.

• Feb. 14, 2012

Tinto opens at The Saguaro hotel of Palm Springs

Tinto, the wine bar and restaurant at The Saguaro hotel of Palm Springs, opened today.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony for Starview Restaurant in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet is slated to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Starview Restaurant at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival to feature TV chefs

PALM DESERT — Television chefs will appear at the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, an event spokeswoman said Friday.

• Feb. 11, 2012

Create easy, handmade chocolates

Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test anyone's love.

• Feb. 9, 2012

Food lovers enjoy delicious options on Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day on Tuesday, many restaurants and resorts have romance on the menu with special sweet offerings.

• Feb. 8, 2012

Restaurants offer sweet holiday meals

Celebrating love on Valentine's Day is a perfect reason to take your sweetheart out to dinner.

• Feb. 8, 2012

Sweet treats on tap

With Valentine's Day on Tuesday, many restaurants and resorts have romance on the menu with special sweet offerings.

• Feb. 8, 2012

Pair of eateries share vision

Tara Lazar and Marco Rosetti turned a quest for comfort food into two popular Palm Springs eateries with a shared vision.

• Feb. 8, 2012

Drink of the Week: Share the love with a Blushing Lady Martini

If you're looking for love next week, allow me to suggest the Blushing Lady Martini. Valentine's Day is a fine time to whip up this tasty treat. Give in to the timely pink cocktail and thank me later.

• Feb. 7, 2012

Beer no longer go-to drink for football fans

Super Bowl Sunday promises to be another epic day in the annals of gluttony, with Americans consuming 1.3 billion chicken wings, 2,000 tons of popcorn and enough avocados to cover the floor of the Indianapolis stadium 28 feet deep.

• Feb. 4, 2012

FrickleBurgers a feast on a bun

FrickleBurgers owner Michael Zoll is passionate about burgers. But his Cathedral City restaurant offers much more.

• Feb. 2, 2012