After what felt like the longest January in history, February managed to sail by, and, now, St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us! That’s right, it’s time to dust off your moss-colored duds! Not keen on wearing green for the holiday? You can celebrate by dining green instead at the spots listed below, all local favorites of mine and gorgeously accented in emerald hues, providing an ideal St. Patty’s Day backdrop.
xo, Lindsay
GRAPEFRUIT BASIL
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa’s signature eatery offers an “island-inspired menu” in a truly spectacular setting! Whether seated in the sophisticated dining room or outside in the verdant olive grove, the atmosphere is idyllic. The menu items are equally excellent (the Spaghetti Squash and Miso Avocado Toast are personal favorites), not to mention completely affordable – a rarity in the desert’s current restaurant climate
DSRT CLUB
With a nostalgic vibe inspired by La Quinta’s fabled (but sadly now defunct) Desert Club, this Old Town hotspot gorgeously blends new and old, with channeled booths, historic prints, vibrant tilework, a central bar, and an abundance of palm leaf wallpaper. Established by Chris and Anita Chmielak (who are also behind RD RNNR), DSRT Club boasts an elevated menu (I love the Half “Red” Chicken) and a fun supper club feel.
THE PINK CABANA
Comprising one of the Valley’s prettiest backdrops, this space is the work of Martyn Lawrence Bullard(the celebrated designer currently revamping Erika Jayne’s house on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), who looked to the tennis and racquet clubs of Palm Springs’ heyday for inspiration. Awash in warm pinks and greens, with an emerald-tiled bar serving as a gorgeous focal point, you can’t beat the ambience or stellar Mediterranean fare!
PORTA VIA
This El Paseo staple, elegantly appointed by Sophie Goineau, features a thoroughly modern take on midcentury design. With a look inspired by the exquisite stylings of the Sunnylands Estate and the Elrod House, the interior boasts plush banquettes, terrazzo flooring and marble counters, all sporting a warm pistachio hue, alongside recessed planters, Herman Miller sconces, and floating walls, making the restaurant’s aesthetic as appetizing as the fare!
CANOPY WINE LOUNGE
This chic Christopher Kennedy-designed lounge opened in late 2023 and promptly became one of my downtown PS favorites. Heavily stylized in earth tones like “cactus greens” with polished accents throughout, including a massive garden mural, Canopy is a genuine haven of design and libation. An excellent selection of mocktails is also on the menu for those not wanting to imbibe.