Hi
I live in New York and travel extensively, and I've had the good fortune to be able to visit the beautiful Palm Springs area twice in the last 4 years.

The only downside of these trips has been the so-so food.

What am I missing??? Is there anything better than 'meh'???

I've looked at some of the recent posts on this area - and see that I've tried a few of the restaurants recommended, but nothing, so far, has wow-ed me. So many restaurants in this area seem to be over-priced, generic, mod-american, with similar concepts and menus.

I would be most grateful for some suggestions of where to get DELICIOUS food.

I don't care if the place is high-end or a street cart.
We eat anything and everything - but would particularly welcome food (and experiences) that are unique to the region.

Also, any recommendations for bars would also be great!

We are driving in from LA and will be staying at the Saguaro (we have previously stayed at the Ace and the Parker). We will be going to the Indian Wells tennis tournament during our trip.

Thanks in advance for all suggestions!

khuzdul - which recirculating hood did you get?
and where did you do your research?
I' need to do the same thing and am not finding a lot out there...

Thanks everyone!
I was definitely considering Rioja and Kevin Taylor.
We will have been driving all day by the time we get to Denver, so I don't think we'll be in the mood to drive another 40 min for Fruition - although it is definitely on my hit list for another visit!
Also - anyone read this list?
http://www.5280.com/magazine/2012/10/...
(so annoying that the list is not on one page!)
Any opinion on whether we should go to any of these over Rioja or Kevin Taylor (which I noticed didn't feature...)?

Thanks for the suggestions, nsxtasy!

We wanted to go to Euclid Hall last time but didn't get the chance, so it seems like a perfect idea particularly because, like you, we will also be heading to the airport late afternoon.

If you have any ideas for standout for dinner, please let me know.

Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions!
We haven't decided where exactly to spend the night - will probably base it on where the best eats are!
so, if anyone has specific recommendations for Alamosa or La Veta - or anywhere else, that would be great! (We are heading up to Denver after, so Taos is probably to far south for us).
Thanks again!

Looking for the BEST of Denver regardless of cuisine type and price range (high or low).

Been to Fruition, Sushi Den and The Kitchen last time we were out there.
Boulder is too far.
As is Colorado Springs.
Also, went to Lao Wang and Pho Duy for amazing soup dumplings and pho, so don't need S. Federal recommendations this time around.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Hello
We are going to be in the area on a road trip.
Any recommendations for great eats?
Thanks!

Thanks for the report!
We'll be sure to check these out.

Hello!
As you can probably see, I have flooded this board with Durango posts...
We are taking a road-trip and will be in Durango on Thanksgiving. Now, we are European, so this holiday does not have a lot of significance for us, but we would of course like to have a nice meal in the evening anyway.
Anyone have any suggestions for places that might be open that night?
Casual, formal, any kind of food is ok - we are just looking for the most delicious meal we can find
All input will be most gratefully received. Thank you.

Any updates to the recommendations above?
We're doing a road-trip and will be in Durango on Thanksgiving - any places likely to be open?
Thanks!

I have the same question!
Any suggestions anyone? Anyone?

In addition to Sorella, Peasant, or L'Artusi, I would suggest:
Osteria Morini
Lavagna

Or, go for pizza:
Focella
Rubirosa

Thanks Kauma - I'll look into it.

alright then. i guess i have my answer.

Thanks again for all the reccomendations!
I have one more question - I will be in LA on cinco de mayo - and I am wondering if, like in NYC, it is just used as an excuse to get drunk on cheap margaritas, OR if there is anything that happens in LA (food, event, etc.) that would be worth checking out - or even an area that would be "festive"? (assuming that that really happens in LA...)
As I said previously, I'll be with my parents, so large crowds and long waits are not really an option.
Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Thanks for the Jitlada recco - always looking for good Thai food!
(Also, in case you are visiting manhattan anytime, I am happy to report that the availability of good Thai food has improved exponentially in the 6 years I have been living here - Zaab Elee (issan), Real Thai Shophouse (bangkok), Kin Shop (modern), Betel (aussi-thai), Pok Pok Wing (err, wings!) - are all great!)

I can see my post has lead to some heated discussion!
I certainly did not want to spark NYC vs. LA comparisons, just find the best of LA - and I would like to really thank all of you who have posted reccos.
I am truely grateful!

So far, for the 4 evenings, I am deciding between:
Red Medicine
The Spice Table
Animal
Son of a Gun
Gjelina
Park's BBQ
Picca
INK.

The lunches are less fixed but, thanks to all your reccomendations, will involve a LOT of tacos, Mexican seafood, maybe some persian, and maybe some beachside seafood too.

Just one add on:
i know that LA has a sizable iranian/persian community - would anyone have any reccos for restaurants from that region?
A long time ago, my parents lived for a few years in Iran and speak farsi - I'm sure they would love to eat some of the dishes they remember.
Thanks!

Thanks! Are the open on Sundays? - might be a good idea for lunch before heading to the airport

humm... that's what i was thnking - although it does look delicious...

This place is exactly the sort of thing I had in mind!
Thanks for posting the review!

Thanks to the link Servorg!
I should have known that I couldn't possibly out-"food geek" this board!
And I definitely mean that as a compliment :)

I LOVE Okonomiaki!!! And, I have'nt found a decent on in NYC.
The Dutch do a fancy one for brunch, but it was a hugh disappointment :(
Do you have a recommendation and - not to be a total food nerd, but - do you know if they do osaka style or hiroshima style?
Thanks!

Not vegetarian and would LOVE to get some Vietnamese - we lived in HK for a few years, and went to Vietnam 4-5 times - and I have yet to find vietnamese food that even comes anywhere close to what I had there, so would love reccos if you have them!

Not sure about Indian as my parents eat indian at home every day, and area they live in the UK (west yorkshire) has an enormous indian and pakistani population, so great indian restaurants.

That being said, they will probably have a craving for it by the end of the trip, so if we wanted to go somewhere that's great but not just standard north indian/pakistani/pujabi food, where should we go? (PS i am not a big fan of dosas, idllies etc.)

Thanks!

Thanks wienermobile!
Seem like Park's BBQ is universally recommended on this board. Just one question - my parents don't eat beef (Hindus) - is it still worth going?

And - Gjelina sounds incredible! I will try to get a booking.

Thanks!

Thanks - I will do!
But, just for my reference, if you have favs in any of the above categories, I'd love to hear them :)
And - I'm intrigued by "the rules".
I will research right now!

First of all thanks everyone for your recommendations - I will do more research on the board to find which regional mexican places to go to!
As for what i would recommend to and Angelino visiting NYC - a small sampling:
low end:
- x'ian famous food
- keste
mid:
- savoy (now back forty west)
- buvette
- osteria morini
- mailino
- momofuku saam bar
- aldea
- red cat
- red egg
- market table
- po
- kuma inn
- sorella
- txikito
- torrisi
high end:
- eleven madison
- le bernadain
- marea
- SHO

Hi all,
I am starting to trawl through this board, but wanted to put the question out there, in case someone has been/entertained someone in my position and has a hit list...

The Situation:
I will be visiting for 4 days in May.
I will be with my husband (who is Italian) and my parents (who are Indian but live in the UK - I am also originally from the UK)
We will be staying in a hotel in Beverley Hills, but will have a car and are definitely willing to travel for great eats.
We ate and enjoy all types of food and different cusines.
We don't have any budgetary restrictions and would be just as happy in a roadside shack as a 3 Michelin star type of place.
It will be my parents' first visit to LA.
I am looking for the best of the stuff that is not available, or not great, in NYC.

The Ask:
So, that would mean that I do NOT really need reccos for Italian or French (unless someone disagrees!), BUT do need reccos for Mexican and Korean (before anyone says anything, I know that these are getting better and better in NYC!).
I would also LOVE reccos for other restaurants that you think are outstanding - especially if it is the kind of food/type of place/kind of atmosphere that I would be hard pressed to find in NYC.

All tips and reccomendations will be most gratefully recieved!

Love this restaurant! - and disagree about the portion sizes - atleast on my visit, we ordered 2 apps and 2 mains and left very much full, and I thought that the prices were actually on the low side for Soho.

It was a bit empty - probably due to the lack of attention it is getting int he food media - hopefully they'll get a couple of good reviews soon. would hate to see this one leave my neighbourhood.

thanks everyone for your suggestions.
We are staying one night in Annapolis and one night in Easton.
i have norrowed in down to either Robert Morris Inn or Bartlett Pear Inn for dinner when we are in Easton.
Which should I choose?
And in Annapolis, the consensus on the boards seem to be O'Leary's Seafood - does anyone have any better ideas?
Thanks again!