Catherine Downes, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/catherine-downes/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:06:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Catherine Downes, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/catherine-downes/ 32 32 The Dish: Pan-Seared Quail at Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/the-dish-pan-seared-quail-at-wildest-restaurant-bar-in-palm-desert/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=783182 Wildest Restaurant + Bar owner Charissa Farley presents one of her favorite new items on the menu.

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]]> Photographer, Beekeeper Strive to Protect Coachella Valley Bees https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/environment/photographer-beekeeper-strive-to-protect-coachella-valley-bees/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:11 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=727388 Worlds apart, two bee enthusiasts work to safeguard striped pollinators in the Coachella Valley and beyond.

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]]> New Restaurant “Livs” Coming to Palm Springs Art Museum https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/new-restaurant-livs-coming-to-palm-springs-art-museum/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726172 Celebrated chef Gabriel Woo’s next venture — named after his daughter — will re-imagine the culinary offerings at Palm Springs Art Museum.

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]]> Beautiful Wedding Cakes in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/beautiful-wedding-cakes-in-greater-palm-springs/ Wed, 10 May 2023 01:57:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=719234 Two home bakers dish on what’s new in the world of wedding cakes.

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]]> Ronn Burns of Vaso Bello Celebrations Talks Floral Trends https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/ronn-burns-of-vaso-bello-celebrations-talks-floral-trends/ Tue, 09 May 2023 03:06:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=719276 “I’ve noticed a shift away from playful, leafy overgrown foliage and back to abundant flowers.”

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]]> Where to Get Brunch in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/where-to-get-brunch-in-greater-palm-springs/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=715688 When we do brunch, we do it in high style. From lobster to strawberry compote to caviar, the offerings on these morning menus beg you to indulge.

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]]> 29 Hours in Twentynine Palms https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/twentynine-palms/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:14:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=707666 The road less traveled leads to a rustic town with a bounty of culture to uncover.

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]]> What Cocktail to Order at Greater Palm Springs Mexican Restaurants https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/mexican-restaurant-cocktail-palm-springs/ Thu, 26 May 2022 23:49:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=700378 Chase your classic meal with an equally traditional beverage.

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]]> Mexican Food We Love https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/mexican-food-palm-springs/ Thu, 26 May 2022 21:54:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=700290 We tasted classic dishes at restaurants across the Coachella Valley. These are the places and flavors we recommend.

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]]> Wildcrafted https://www.palmspringslife.com/wellness/desert-supreme-palm-springs/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:42:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=697531 The husband-and-wife team behind Desert Supreme produce natural skincare products that pay homage to the Coachella Valley landscape.

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]]> Kicky Cocktails https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/coffee-cocktails-palm-springs/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:38:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=697483 Get your buzz on — in more ways than one.

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]]> Savory Devils https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/deviled-eggs-palm-springs/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:29:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=695211 Head to these hot spots for an egg-ceptional bite.

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]]> High Roller https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/hotels-resorts/pivat-cigar-lounge-rancho-mirage/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:14:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=694803 Pívat Cigar Lounge reopens at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage with more space to indulge in smoking, gaming, drinking, and noshing.

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]]> Analog Kids https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/hi-desert-film-lab/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:23:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=691198 Joining their roots in photography, a High Desert couple creates a space for making pictures the old way.

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]]> Lovin’ It https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/valentines-day-palm-springs/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:03:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=691064 Valentine’s Day in the desert — or any day, for that matter — will be lovely if you treat yourself to these local indulgences.

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]]> Proud Marys https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/bloody-mary-palm-springs/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:03:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=689204 Whether you’re in the mood to savor breakfast in a glass or pair tomato juice with mezcal, these over-the-top concoctions satisfy every type of Bloody Mary craving.

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]]> High Desert Holidays https://www.palmspringslife.com/shopping-style/hi-desert-daydream-twentynine-palms/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 02:39:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=687254 From shopping at totally quirky boutiques to escaping your in-laws at a hip, new pink bar, here are six reasons to head north this season.

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