Dining with The Davids

09/30/2026

We brought 18 Taste Buds to Low Desert Modern Mexican for a 10-course tasting, and the votes were tight. From their hearty tortilla soup to the dish that took #1 overall, here’s what our Taste Buds say you should order.

Bonus: there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, too.

What’s YOUR favorite dish at Low Desert?

📍 Low Desert / Modern Mexican
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 405
Palm Springs, CA 92264

09/26/2026

Bird has officially landed in South Palm Springs. ☕️

Located right next door to Mr. Lyons, this new neighborhood café from F10 Hospitality is serving Onyx Coffee Lab, breakfast and pastries from 6am–3pm, seven days a week.

And that pet-friendly patio with a view of the San Jacinto Mountains might be reason enough to stay awhile.

This is only phase one. Owner Steen tells us evening hours are coming before the end of the year, with w**e, b**r, dinners, private events—and eventually pizza by the slice and whole pies.

📍 211 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite C, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Welcome to the neighborhood, Bird. 🐦

09/25/2026

Lola’s at the Cove brought some serious competition to the table. 🌴

We took 16 Taste Buds to Old Town La Quinta and put the menu to a vote — from gorgeous shish*to peppers and crispy Brussels sprouts to a show-stopping paella.

But the Brazilian steak skewers with chimichurri took the win for mains and were voted our overall favorite dish of the night. 🏆

And dessert? The caramel-filled churros with vanilla bean ice cream won by a landslide.

📍 Lola’s at the Cove
78015 Main Street, Suite 109
La Quinta, CA 92253

What would you order first?

09/24/2026

For 14 years, Dorina has filled this tiny market with foods from Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Germany and beyond — including things her customers sometimes haven’t tasted since they left home.

But what stayed with us most wasn’t what was on the shelves.

Dorina told us that when someone in her community is struggling and can’t afford what they need, sometimes she simply gives it to them.

Because to her, they’re not just customers. They’re her community.

So if you’ve been looking for a taste of home — or you just want to discover something you’ve never tried before — go meet Dorina. And if she doesn’t carry what you’re looking for, ask her. She’ll try to find it for you.

📍 4556 E Camino Parocela,
Palm Springs, CA 92264

Sometimes supporting local means making sure places like this are still here when someone needs a little piece of home.

09/15/2026

We made some big updates to our website and announced a new upcoming Taste Buds dinner.

⭐️You can now buy tickets to upcoming Taste Buds events directly through our website.

⭐️ You can watch all our videos ad-free on the new video page and no need to sign in to a social media account (so your friends who aren't on FB can still watch)

⭐️ We just announced an upcoming tasting at Low Desert Modern Mexican & Lola's At The Cove

https://diningwiththedavids.com/events

09/12/2026

Yozu Asian Bistro is bringing something new to El Paseo—and we went back for an eight-course tasting to see what this kitchen can really do.

Favorites included the twice-fried Korean chicken wings, BBQ pork belly bao buns, fall-off-the-bone sticky ribs, A5 Wagyu meatballs and the hash brown roll. And both Davids agreed: save room for the yuzu key lime pie.

The two-level space has several distinct dining areas with fantastic views of El Paseo. One tip: some rooms are livelier than others, so if you prefer a quieter table, mention it when making your reservation.

📍 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Reservations available on OpenTable.

09/11/2026

There’s a lot more hiding inside Fil-Am Oriental Mart than you might expect. 🇵🇭

This family-run Cathedral City market has been here for 35 years, serving Filipino favorites, hard-to-find Asian ingredients, pan de ube, and their wildly popular halo-halo.

The food-to-go menu changes daily, so follow their Stories on Instagram and Facebook to see what they’re cooking each day.

If Filipino food is outside your comfort zone, even better. Go try something new.

📍 34-010 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

09/10/2026

18 Taste Buds. 10 courses. Three clear winners.

Grandma’s Meatballs, the Smash Burger, and that signature Bread Pudding took the top spots at The Hideout Kitchen + Bar, tucked upstairs at The Gardens on El Paseo.

📍 73595 El Paseo, Palm Desert

09/08/2026

🌴 Our next delicious evening is here! 🍽️✨
Join Dining with the Davids at Lola’s at The Cove for a globally inspired tasting experience in Old Town La Quinta.

📅 September 22
⏰ 7 PM
🎟️ $100 per person
🪑 Only 14 seats available

We’ll taste our way through 10 dishes, with approximately two bites of each item:
🌶️ Crispy Brussels sprouts
🔥 Shish*to peppers
🍉 Pickled watermelon
🐟 Ahi tostada
🥩 Brazilian steak skewers with chimichurri
🥘 Chef’s signature paella
🥟 Chicken empanadas
🍨 Churros and ice cream
🍓 Strawberry shortcake
🥧 Apple pie

👗 Dress code: Smart Desert Casual
Shorts are welcome, but please no T-shirts.

📍 Lola’s at The Cove
78015 Main Street, Suite 109
Old Town La Quinta, CA 92253

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/diningwiththedavids/2407497

09/03/2026

Ever wanted to attend one of our Taste Buds events? We just announced one at La Fe W**e Bar in Palm Desert on September 15th at 7pm. For menu details & tickets, please click the link.

Taste Buds @ La Fe W**e Bar – La Fe W**e Bar, Tue Sep 15, 2026 - Taste Buds at La Fe W**e Bar Join us for an intimate evening of great food, w**e, and conversation at La Fe W**e Bar in Palm Desert. Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m.La Fe W**e Bar — 73900 El Paseo, Palm Desert$85 per pers...