Desert Dispatch

07/10/2026

🌴 It’s date shake season in the desert!

Creamy, cold and unmistakably Coachella Valley, the date shake is more than a sweet treat. It’s a taste of more than a century of local agricultural history.

We rounded up some of our favorite spots for a date shake, from old-school classics to vegan versions and over-the-top creations. And if you’d rather stay home, we’ve included an easy recipe for making your own.

🥤 The Sweetest Sip of the Season: A Guide to Coachella Valley Date Shakes

Read it here: https://desertdispatch.beehiiv.com/p/the-sweetest-sip-of-the-season-a-guide-to-coachella-valley-date-shakes
Now the important question: Who makes your favorite date shake? 🌴🥤

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05/10/2026

Some good news to whet your appetite. 🍽️
Palm Springs diners have more to look forward to, with new restaurants and expansions in the works. We’re taking a look at what’s cooking in Desert Dispatch.
Read the story at the link in our bio, and tell us: What kind of restaurant would you love to see open in Palm Springs?
https://desertdispatch.beehiiv.com/p/good-news-for-palm-springs-diners-nine-new-and-upcoming-food-destinations

05/10/2026

https://desertdispatch.beehiiv.com/p/good-news-for-palm-springs-diners-nine-new-and-upcoming-food-destinations

There has been plenty of recent news about Palm Springs restaurants closing, but we have some good news: One new restaurant has already opened, and at least eight additional dining concepts, expansions and storefronts are in the works.

04/10/2026

This month’s issue of Desert Dispatch is out!
Check it out. Subscribe if you haven’t. Link in bio!

04/10/2026

This month's issue of Desert Dispatch is out. Check it out and subscribe if you haven't!

01/10/2026

It’s time! Lulu California Bistro

29/09/2026

✨ More Follies, More Fabulous!
Palm Springs loves a curtain call. Strong ticket demand has prompted the Plaza Theatre to add a 2 p.m. matinee on December 14 to its tribute to the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.
Susan Anton, Donna Mills, Freda Payne and former Follies performers are among those scheduled to appear, celebrating a show that helped define Palm Springs for more than two decades.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 1, at 10 a.m. Buy at the theatre box office to save on Ticketmaster fees.
Read the story in Desert Dispatch:
https://desertdispatch.beehiiv.com/p/more-follies-more-fabulous-plaza-theatre-adds-tribute-matinee

29/09/2026

💧 What exactly is IV vitamin therapy, and how do you know if it’s right for you?
In our first Desert Wellness Report, we look at how IV therapy works, what to expect during an appointment, possible risks and benefits, and the questions you should ask before choosing a treatment.
Plus, PS Vitamin Infusions is offering 20% off your first IV therapy visit.
Read “IV Therapy 101: What It Is, What It Isn’t and How to Know If It’s Right for You” at the link in bio.
Sponsored by PS Vitamin Infusions
CoachellaValley

29/09/2026

💧 What exactly is IV vitamin therapy, and how do you know if it’s right for you?

In our first Desert Wellness Report, we look at how IV therapy works, what to expect during an appointment, possible risks and benefits, and the questions you should ask before choosing a treatment.

Plus, Palm Springs Vitamin Infusions is offering 20% off your first IV therapy visit.

Read “IV Therapy 101: What It Is, What It Isn’t and How to Know If It’s Right for You” at the link in bio.

Sponsored by PS Vitamin Infusions

You have probably seen IV vitamin therapy offered as a way to replenish fluids, support recovery or deliver certain vitamins and nutrients. But what actually happens during an appointment, and how do you know whether an infusion is appropriate for you?

28/09/2026

🌴☀️Sometimes Palm Springs gives you a view that stops you in your tracks.

Three palms reaching through the circular canopy at Palm Springs City Hall, framed by that desert-blue sky. Architecture, sunshine and a little midcentury drama, all in one shot.

One of those reminders that around here, even a trip to City Hall can be photogenic.

📍 Palm Springs City Hall
📸 Jason Ball

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