MyCityEveryday Palm Springs Fall Issue

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THE LIGHT Dawn of a NEW PALM SPRINGS

WORKSHOP KITCHEN+BAR HARD ROCK HOTEL & MORE

301 NORTH PALM CANYON DR. (NORTH OF THE HYATT)

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EDITOR’S NOTE | OCTOBER 2013

Barren, desolate, and unforgiving, the desert is one of the Bar world’s harshest climates. The city of Palm Springs has challenged those stereotypes for decades, and now as never before, our desert oasis is vibrant, welcoming, and fertile ground for new businesses and ideas. It’s an exciting time to be living in Palm Springs, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.

MELISSA CRONIN

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STEAKHOUSE

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GE SPREAD PeppersThai Cuisine AUTHENTIC THAI

Open Daily 11:30am - 3pm & 5 - 10pm

396 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760.322.1259 I PeppersThai.com

FALL The AstroFire by ModFire at Just Modern

The Old Fashioned Cocktail from Bar

ESSENTIALS Pilates Plus Palm Springs

The Body Deli

The Realization

Dream

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Chef/Owner Michael Beckman Brings Imagination to Life at Workshop Kitchen + Bar

Creativity and craftsmanship come together at Workshop Kitchen + Bar in the Uptown Design District. Serving up food that is "playful, seasonal, and fresh," Chef/Owner Michael Beckman has tapped into the spirit of the new Palm Springs, simultaneously finding inspiration in and adding to the vibrant energy that has recently awakened in our city.

"It started with wanting to make things we enjoy," Beckman says of the restaurant, which recently celebrated its first anniversary. "The food, cocktails, wine. I suppose I've developed a style for them over time. I shopped the farmer's market in Santa Monica and Hollywood for a few years and found them really inspiring. Many people don't realize that Southern California has some of the best produce in the world."

And Beckman would know. His young but already impressive career has included stops at the fourneaux of the 3-star Michelin Lameloise in Burgundy, and the Ritz-Carlton's Vitrium in Berlin, where he worked under renowned Chef Thomas Kellermann, among other places.

After training in Europe, he decided to head back to his home state of California. "As much as I love Berlin," he says, "winters were cold and long, and I became nostalgic for California and my extended family."

Back in the U.S., in Rancho Mirage, a private chef gig gave Beckman the opportunity to let his imagination run wild in the kitchen. "I had 18 kitchens to play with, and really enjoyed the creativity," he says. "I'd cook different menus everyday: from Italian to Thai, Latin, French, Spa, American classics, everything. It's also the first place I worked closely with a nutritionist and I think to this day, my style of cooking is still formed by this. Our guests should be able to eat our food every day, enjoy it, and feel great.

Indeed, a frequently changing menu of food and craft cocktails gives locals reason to stop in to Workshop as often as their diets and wallets allow. Beckman explains, "We change a few dishes each month, but make sure the inflections are all updated with the season more often."

One recent menu featured Pan-Roasted U-10 Scallops in a 5-saveurs sauce with roasted spaghetti squash ($31), and a Lobster, Shaved Brussels Sprout and Fennel Salad with stone fruit, volcano rice, pepitas and herbs ($22). The cocktail menu is equally varied and engaging. Beckman explains, "I feel that if you're not looking at what's going on in the drink world, as a restaurateur, you're outdating yourself be before you open your doors."

Instead, everything at Workshop is of-the-moment, from the fresh herbs sitting on the bar to the ultra-modern, welcoming design, and Beckman's innovative energy ensures it'll stay that way. In sum, he admits, "It's the realization of a dream."

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CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A CALIFORNIA TWIST

DINING

LIVE MUSIC

DANCING

“Palm Springs Just Got Cooler”

Woodman Shimko Gallery 1105 N. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262 760.322.1230

Live Music.

Craft Cocktails.

Dinner Served Late.

Monday to Saturday: 4:00PM to 2:00 AM Sunday: 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM 340 North Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 537-7337 barwastaken.com facebook.com/barwastaken twitter.com/barwastaken instagram.com/barwastaken

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macarons daily

5 - 5:30 monday - saturday all cupcakes half off

gourmet cupcakes & desserts over the rainbow desserts 1775 E. palm canyon rd. ste. 150 palm springs, ca 92262 (located in the smoketree shopping center) | 760.322.cake (2253) www.overtherainbowcupcakes.com

Authentic

Traditional

Italian Cuisine 68718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 328-2300 TrilussaRestaurant.com

Fine Dining WORKSHOP KITCHEN + BAR Farm to Table Cuisine 800 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-459-3451 workshoppalmsprings.com

Choice Destinations

THE FALLS Steakhouse 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr. 2nd Floor // 760-416-8664 thefallspalmsprings.com

PURPLE PALM Mediterranean 572 N. Indian Canyon Dr. 800-557-2187 colonypalmshotel.com

CHEEKY’S Seasonal and Locally Grown 622 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-327-7595 cheekysps.com

SPENCER’S American 701 W. Baristo Rd. 760-327-3446 spencersrestaurant.com

Brunch GIUSEPPE’S Italian 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-537-1890 giuseppesps.com

Casual Dining ZIN AMERICAN BISTRO Contemporary American 198 S. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-322-6300 pszin.com

CITRON Contemporary American 415 S. Belardo Rd 760-320-4117 viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

JAKE’S Contemporary American 572 N. Indian Canyon Dr. 800-557-2187 colonypalmshotel.com

in Palm Springs Nightlife / Bars BAR Craft Cocktails and Whiskey 340 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-537-1890 barwastaken.com

HARD ROCK HOTEL Hotel Lounge 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr. 760-325-9676 hrhpalmsprings.com

BIRBA Al Fresco Cocktails 622 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-327-5678 birbaps.com

Shopping Home JUST MODERN Mid-Century Modern 901 N. Palm Canyon Dr. #101 760-322-5600 justmoderndecor.com

DEKO Exotic Home Accents 464 S. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-325-3600 dekopalmsprings.com

RAYMOND LAWRENCE

Home Goods Pop-Up Boutiques

830 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-322-3344 raymond-lawrence.com

Shopping Apparel WIL STILES Apparel & Accessories 875 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-327-9764 wilstiles.com

DÈJÀ VU Vintage Finery 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-699-5365 dejavuroom.com

BOBBY G’S Contemporary Menswear 160 S. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-322-2525 bobbygsofpalmsprings.com

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760.327.9000

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HARD ROCK HOTEL

s g n i r p S Palm SETS THE STAGE FOR A NEW

“This is an exciting time for us,” the hotel's owner, Andy Carpiac of Kittridge Hotels & Resorts says. “We're thankful to the City of Palm Springs and to all the people who worked hard to make the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs a reality. We're officially open for business and we’re looking forward to becoming a distinctive and vibrant hotel and entertainment destination on the West Coast.”

From the first steps in the lobby, it's clear that the Hard Rock (located at 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr.) is in a class of its own. Sculptures made of cymbals and retro speakers greet guests, along with dozens of celebrity memorabilia items that were pulled from the Hard Rock Vault in Orlando, Florida.

Coachella promoters Goldenvoice have signed on to provide big-name entertainment, and guests can also request electric guitars or DJ set-ups to jam out in their own rooms (of which there are 163). The newly renovated pool area and buzzing lobby lounge are also sure to host exciting live performances by local artists and parties year-round.

In short, the hotel is fun, fabulous, and definitely worthy of a standing ovation. But for Palm Springs, it’s only the opening act.

Visit www.hrhpalmsprings.com for more info.

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