There are two new places you can get boba at that just recently opened its doors in the Coachella Valley. In one of these places, you can even get a popular Japanese dish called taiyaki. Taiyaki is on the menu at Happy Tea Cafe. Ann Pham, the owner of the cafe brought this Japanese traditional
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DJ’s Louisiana Kitchen is a pop-up food vendor that serves many comfort fried foods in the Coachella Valley. Among the options are fried chicken sandwiches, fried fish, fried fish nuggets, boneless wings, and one of its popular items on the menu is bayou fries. While there are plenty of options at DJ’s Louisiana Kitchen, for
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A Palm Springs coffee shop opened its doors almost one year ago mid-pandemic and since then, it said it has come across some struggles, but still able to make it work to get its Latin-inspired drinks to its customers. Cafe La Jefa is not your average coffee shop because it focuses on making its drinks
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Restaurant Fernanda’s in Cathedral City is having to close its doors one day out of the week because of a national staffing shortage. Several restaurants and businesses are facing the same staffing crisis as the pandemic lingers. Now many of them are being forced to close their doors once again. However, this time it’s only
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After having to shut its doors for some time at the height of the pandemic, Brandini Toffee bounced back just in time for the holidays. The toffee factory has workers as early as 5 am starting production for the day. This has been to get thousands of pounds out the door to its other stores
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Chef Tanya’s Kitchen (CTK) in Palm Desert and Palm Springs is bringing vegan to the table this Thanksgiving with its plant-based food alternatives. From chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, and the main course this year, the “vellington”, CTK is making sure you have vegan options this year. “This whole festivity is about the centerpiece which
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Anytime Indoor Golf (AIG) is giving golf lovers somewhere to practice their craft in Palm Desert using its new simulator, and to be able to do so with friends or family. While some local small businesses were forced to permanently close its doors due to the effects of the pandemic, Anytime Indoor Golf is just
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The Kids Business (TKB) Bakery persevered during the pandemic to make ends meet, and now the owners, which are made up of three siblings, are closer than ever to finally opening up the bakery at a larger location. “We’re known for our biggest baddest sandwiches.” That’s how Nathan Sippel, TKB’s owner, and the middle child
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With fall just around the corner, we’re inching closer to more outdoor activities in the fresh air, and a bike rental company can’t wait to see what’s in store. You can have a family gathering, a romantic ride, or bond with friends while taking a ride across the city of Palm Springs. Bike Palm Springs
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Mental health is taking a front seat as the pandemic continues, and Ecore Fitness is trying to get people out of their funk and into their facility to work it all out. It’s dedication and drive that get people through the doors of Ecore Fitness. The Pilates studio offers different types of classes Monday through
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A Cathedral City churro shop managed to thrive even though it opened up only a week before the pandemic began. Choco Churros is located off E. Palm Canyon Drive and is known for its delicate treats. It offers ice cream, coffee, churros, and a variety of other deserts. But it’s the story of how this
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Our June Coachella Valley Spotlight grant recipient is Mama’s House Palm Desert, which provides housing for women in crisis pregnancies, as well as counseling services and better-parenting services for families. The home can house up to ten women, and plans are in place to enlarge the facility to accommodate up to twenty women in need.
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UPDATE: A preview for a full length feature film played in front of mostly empty seats at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. But, come late June, organizers for the 27th annual Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films hope the seats will be fuller with patrons socially distanced to help protect against the spread of
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As valley businesses continue to reopen in the red tier, many have new modifications in place. CV Local Links is a resource online where you can explore fun activities, see which valley businesses are open and what has changed due to the pandemic. On CVLocalLinks.com you can scroll through a variety of restaurants, shops, hotels,
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While many businesses struggled during the pandemic, Tamara Sullivan and Marisa Rivera from Palm Desert found the pandemic to be the perfect time to open their dream business, a SkinCeuticals SkinLab right in the heart of El Paseo. “Marisa and I are very driven,” Sullivan said. “We don’t like to take no for an answer.
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The Real Italian Deli has two locations in the Coachella Valley. One in Palm Springs and one in Palm Desert. The Palm Desert location is right along San Pablo Avenue. The revitalization of the street and brining in the Farmer’s Market has helped The Real Italian Deli and their bakery gain more business, even during
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