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PASADENA HUMANE

I lived in Pasadena for 13 years and in that time adopted several cats from Pasadena Humane, so the organization is very near and dear to my heart. Following the Eaton Fire, the facility took in hundreds of displaced and injured animals and is currently in need of monetary donations as it continues to provide emergency services and shelter. Locals who come across injured wildlife can text the society for assistance at (626)344-1129. For help with all other animals, contact animal control at (626)792-7151 ext. 970.

Endless Instagram scrolling has led me to many other fabulous rescue groups also in need of donations, including The Labelle Foundation (currently offering free pet care and supplies), Animal Wellness Foundation (run by vet Annie Harvilicz, who is housing countless displaced pets), In Defense of Animals (a group working on the frontlines to provide emergency aid and safe haven), & Friends of Normie (which is seeking fosters for over 100 displaced cats they rescued combing fire-ravaged neighborhoods). Cleo & Hooman is also busy compiling a database to reunite lost animals with their owners and Vetster is offering free virtual vet appointments for pets of fire victims.

With so many scrambling to find shelter, the Hotel Association of Los Angeles has compiled a helpful list of lodgings offering discounts to those displaced by the fires. (Most properties also accept pets.) The list is organized via a Google spreadsheet and updated regularly. The city of Anaheim has also put together a similar resource for local hotels offering special rates, as has Visit Greater Palm Springs for desert-area lodgings doing the same. Those looking for more long-term stays can contact Cohost of the Desert, an Airbnb property management firm that is going above and beyond welcoming fire victims to the valley.

In my previous life, I documented filming locations and historic places for nearly two decades on my blog Iamnotastalker. So many of those sites have tragically fallen victim to the fires – a devastating blow to the rich fabric of the city. The Los Angeles Conservancy is currently assessing the scope of the damage and asking for help from locals who can provide boots-on-the-ground information by filling out Fire Impact Forms detailing notable lost sites. The data will help the Conservancy determine where to allocate resources as the city rebuilds.

Wildfires are something I’ve had the luxury of never really having to worry about. But after seeing that the Eaton Fire had stretched to within one literal block of my former Pasadena residence, I realized how woefully underprepared I had been. Not only do I now have a go bag prepared for emergency situations, but Watch Duty has secured prominent placement on my phone. The highly regarded app provides vetted real-time fire alerts far more detailed and timely than those furnished by other outlets, offering a small bit of peace of mind in emergency scenarios.

Looking to volunteer? Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network has you covered with a detailed spreadsheetchronicling daily volunteering opportunities across L.A. County. Updated regularly, the list catalogs countless ways to offer support, from sorting through donations at various dropoff centers to transporting goods to local shelters to translating opportunities. Organizations needing volunteers can also submit requests via the same document.

Seconds Market has devised an inspired way to help by connecting donors wishing to contribute clothing to the many in need. Sign up online and the company will match and put you in touch with a like-sized fire victim, creating an extremely intentional and personalized way to donate, as well as offering a “sense of normalcy and hope” to the countless affected. So far over 75,000 people across the country have signed up to be matched with a person in need! As a veritable clotheshorse myself, this program speaks to my heart. Sign-up info for both donors and applicants can be found here.

In a similar vein, 14-year-old Pasadena resident Avery Colvert created Altadena Girls to help her friends and schoolmates through this trying time. The teen has amassed a huge collection of clothing, toiletries, makeup, and beauty products (much of it brand new!) at a “neatly categorized” boutique-like Boyle Heights warehouse, where fire victims can “shop.” Colvert told the L.A. Times, “I started this to help girls affected specifically by the Eaton Canyon fire who lost their homes feel like themselves — and feel confident again.” Her efforts have inspired a similar Altadena Boys pop-up to assist males in need.

I graduated from high school in 1978 and started Long Beach State that same year. I drove right from Palos Verdes to my dorm and then lived in Long Beach/Seal Beach from 1978 to 1989, when I came out here. I thought it would be a four-month thing to help my parents as they transitioned to a new location in Indian Wells and phased out their Rancho Mirage store. They had four months of two leases overlapping right in the prime of the season. So, I put my stuff in storage, left the restaurant I was managing in Seal Beach and headed here.

Just two weeks shy of my four-month stint, a guy walked into the store selling gift cards to Gold’s Gym. I bought one, but when I got to the gym, it ended up being bogus. The guy at the counter was very nice, though, and let me work out anyway. Semi-defeated, I got on a Lifecycle and it wasn’t long before I noticed this cute blonde boy running around with a lot of energy. He had a great personality, I could just tell. I heard him talking about tennis and I had played on the tennis team at PV High. So I walked up to him and challenged him to a match. And he said yes. We played tennis the very next night and just hit it off. And I immediately knew he was the one.

In the meantime, the Rancho Mirage store continued to be busy and I finally told my parents, “So many people have come in and said, ‘You can’t close this store! We won’t drive all the way to your other store.’ Whether I stay or not, you guys need to think about keeping this location.” But they couldn’t do it without my help. So I figured, “I kind of like it here. And I really like this boy. I’m almost 30, I’m not married. I’m going to just go ahead and give it a go!”

For the next ten years, we had two stores. I ran the Rancho Mirage one. And it was great! My dad was very competitive and we would have contests every day of who could sell more. Each night, we’d compare and sometimes it was uncanny! We’d be just pennies apart. Sometimes, I’d cream him. Those 10 years were just the best. And I eventually married the tennis player from Gold’s and we had three boys. 

My dad decided to retire. So we asked both landlords what kind of deal they could give us and our Indian Wells landlord made the better offer. We closed the Rancho Mirage store in 2000. Flashing forward, my dad passed away in ‘06, and my mom passed away in ‘09. 

Prior to that, my parents had really wanted to do cooking classes, but they just never got it off the ground. After they passed away, I found a notebook filled with names of people interested in taking classes. We were located in a smaller storefront in this same center at the time. And one morning, I saw that my current space was going out of business and I thought it would be the perfect spot to relocate and build a kitchen. I immediately called my husband, Gary, and he was on board. So we made the deal and officially opened the new store in 2009. We’ve been doing cooking classes ever since. 

So the kitchen is kind of a tribute to my mom and dad. I had a mural painted on the main wall 35 years ago with them standing in the doorway. It’s like they’re always there. 

And I can constantly hear my mom saying, “Janet Ellen, you’re burning the candle at all three ends again!” They would get mad at me because I had three kids and was running the store. But I love every part of my life. Over the years, all three sons have worked here. My oldest son, Ryan, worked here for a year before heading to Cal State Monterey Bay. My middle son, Evan, started working here during the shutdown and stayed for three years. And my youngest son, Troy, has been here for over two years now. My husband has been absolutely instrumental in running the shop, too.

Never. Never. When we hit 25 years in 2004, I decided to have a big party to honor that achievement. I brought in manufacturer reps, vendors and inventors and had little tables out front where people could show off their wares and demonstrate products. And that was the beginning of our anniversary party. Every year since we have had a celebration on the second Saturday of November. This year was the big one! 45 years! We had 20 tables with vendors. Chefs every hour on the hour in the kitchen cooking something up. We had lines to the back of the store all day. More than 700 people attended. Every year, it keeps growing and growing. The vendors always ask me when the next party is. They’ll clear their calendar to come and fly in from all over. [Pictured – the 25th anniversary party with Jan, her husband, sons, dad (Phil Carter), mom (Charlotte), and brother (Joel).] 

The people, the customers. We’re a family business, going on three generations and so many of our customers knew my parents. They love coming in and seeing the owner’s daughter and grandsons running a business they’ve been going to for decades. When I do speaking presentations, I always ask for a show of hands of people who used to shop in our Rancho Mirage store and there’s always more than a handful. The loyalty behind that is just incredible. The customers are really what keep you going. I love hearing their stories.

The second thing I love about this business is when I get to go to the buying shows because I get to play the customer – walking the aisles, meeting the inventors, sampling the new gadgets and figuring out what I can bring into my store. It’s overwhelming and energizing at the same time.

When I go to these big housewares shows, I spot the vendors attracting the biggest group of buyers and then just keep walking! I look for the little booths at the end caps. Because those are the brand new inventors. And I’ll ask them about their products, how they came up with the idea, how they created it.

Not that I don’t order things that the big guys are ordering because, of course, I have to have a lot of that, too. But I really try to source the most unique, hard-to-find items.

The Zyliss chopper (pictured). It’s always going to be a favorite. And the newest thing that my people are going crazy for is the Dreamfarm Fluicer. It’s a flat juicer. All my chefs use it in our cooking classes. It’ll squeeze out a lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit, but because it’s a two-handed product, you can get 25% more juice! And because it’s flat, it fits in your drawer a lot better than most juicers. Dreamfarm has become one of my new favorite companies. They are based out of Australia and they just build the better mousetrap.

ScanPan cookware. It’s made in Denmark and is such a joy to cook with! We’ve carried it for 45 years and use it in every cooking class. All my chefs love it. They’ve all purchased it for themselves to use at home. I have a customer who is from New Zealand. Some people will have pictures of their dogs or their grandkids on their phones, but she has pictures of what she’s cooked in her ScanPan. She’ll show the photos during classes. She has pulled up so many pictures of what she’s cooked in her ScanPan.

Food items. We carry really wonderful oils, vinegar, pesto sauces and pasta. A lot of people came in to order gift bags or gift baskets. They make great hostess gifts.

On Christmas Eve, it’s typically all men coming in for the free gift wrap. The complimentary gift wrap was my mom and dad’s idea back in ’79. We take great joy in wrapping each product with love and creating that special Kitchen Kitchen feeling for the person opening it.

It wasn’t really a surprise, but it’s such a joy to live here. I came from the beach and thought I would never leave. But I love the desert. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I love the mountains. I love the serenity. I love our weather. I don’t mind the hot summers. Because with that comes less crowds. My business doesn’t love fewer crowds, but personally, I love it.

When I started working here 36 years ago, my perception of the store was that mom and dad were just sipping coffee and schmoozing with their customers. That’s what I thought owning a business was. You can come and go whenever you want. But that is the furthest thing from the truth. You are tied to your store. And even though I have great employees (I have Anthony, who is amazing!) and I can leave and know everything is in good hands, I really can’t go far. People rely on having the face of the store here. Especially because I’ve been here so long. Sometimes, a customer will come in and say, “I need to speak with the owner. I need to talk to Jan.” And then their question will be, “Where are your garlic presses?” It’s a happy/sad thing. It’s so nice customers want to connect with me, but I want people to know that my employees are really great, too.

When people ask my opinion about opening a business, I tell them to think long and hard! At night when I go to bed, the store’s all I think about. When I wake up, too. I’m attached at the hip to this place, but I love 99% of it. You really have to love what you do. I know that everyone says that, but you do. 

I worked a lot of jobs before Kitchen Kitchen. I was a tour guide on the Queen Mary. I was a pearl diver at Marineland. I was a lead service agent at Amtrak. I went up and down the rails. I managed restaurants. And owning a business is that times 100. So you better make sure you love it, because you will be at it seven days a week. But it’s also incredibly rewarding. I know it’s so cliche, but I sincerely love my business. I walk around here at night sometimes after we close up and think, ‘I just love it here.’

Sitting in the morning having a cup of coffee with my husband and my three dogs at my feet on my patio overlooking the mountains. It’s my very favorite thing about this desert.

The best meal is at Kitchen Kitchen with my chefs in our cooking classes (pictured). Second best is Copley’s. Copley’s is where I go for my birthday. Andrew Copley and I go way back. I love Jillian’s. Jay, the owner also shops at my store and I’ve known him for years. Lavender Bistro because again, I love the owners there, and the food and patio are amazing. I’d recommend those three spots for a special meal.

For more casual dining, I love Fisherman’s Market for salmon, The Grill on Main for their incredible salads, and El Ranchito for Mexican food. The Blushing Peony and Chúla Artisan Eatery are also great.

La Provence Patisserie & Cafe (pictured) for coffee and Serena’s Resort Wear in our own center for clothing. I also really like just walking around El Paseo. It’s a nice way to spend time.

Designed by Stephen Chase in 1981, this singular 5,600-square-foot estate initially belonged to Robert Pond, heir to the creators of Pond’s Cold Cream. Flush with pristine original detailing, including a step-down living room and wet bar, the residence centers around a glorious atrium capped by towering skylights. A second atrium serves as the focal point of the primary bath, a luxe dream-like oasis with a soaking tub, oversized dual-head shower, and separate his-and-her water closets, equipped with a urinal and a bidet, respectively.

Overflowing with impressive stonework, curving walls, and stylized built-ins, this modern adobe pad is a revelation! Located high atop Andreas Hills, the spectacular views battle the sprawling living room and its stucco fireplace stretching 14 feet to the Viga and Latilla beamed ceilings above for standout feature. But there is plenty more to be had with oversized living spaces, walls of glass, and warm pueblo-inspired design elements throughout. The two-acre lot, complete with a pool, spa and loggia, is equally grand.

This butterfly-roofed architectural marvel stands seemingly miles above the Valley, overlooking nearly all of Palm Springs. Completed in 2007, the 3,200-square-foot property was crafted entirely of steel, glass, and stone, with sleek angles showcasing dramatic 360-degree views at every turn. Designed for entertaining, disappearing walls of glass open the ample double-island kitchen and dining area to the rear yard, a lush space featuring a pool, spa, fire pit, exterior kitchen, grassy expanse, and sparkling waterfall.

A trophy estate in every sense, this 8,000-square-foot behemoth is teeming with A-List amenities, including a theater, billiard room, gym/yoga studio, 9-hole putting green, regulation Pickleball court, resort-style pool, and spa, full outdoor kitchen, in-ground trampoline, walking path, and a private lake with a dock. Designed in 2001 by Rudy Herrera (one of Home Builder Digest’s best local custom builders) as his personal residence, no detail of the palatial dwelling’s construction was overlooked!

Built for Arnold Palmer in 1999, this charming hacienda (which is offered furnished) served as the golf great’s desert home for nearly two decades. Featuring striking postcard-like views from every room, the 2,600-square-foot residence is endlessly warm and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, plush living spaces and myriad upgrades. The primary suite – Palmer’s one-time personal office – is a genuine retreat complete with a kiva fireplace flanked by two leather club chairs formerly belonging to the four-time Masters champion.

I consume a ridiculous amount of cheese and, as such, have been eagerly anticipating the launch of this fromagerie ever since seeing its “coming soon” signage pop up on El Paseo last summer. Barely open a month now and it has already become a favorite. The gourmet market/deli/cheese shop is intimate, welcoming, and serves up some of the most scrumptious sandwiches in town (the Turkey/Brie and French Ham are my personal favorites), alongside stellar charcuterie boards, pizzas, salads, wine, and, of course, cheese.

Cathedral City native Tara Uziel has created an atmosphere of pure joy with her chic coffee shop Hot Lips. Offering “daytime disco for your heart and soul,” the café opened this past summer and promptly acquired a league of devotees. I finally popped in to sample the fare last week and couldn’t agree more with the glowing online accolades! The espresso is tasty, the service insanely friendly and the ambiance hip – think colorful chairs, retro art, and shelves teeming with fashionable vintage attire and handmade goods.

An inspired shopping concept recently hit El Paseo in the form of the Hat Bar by Pretty Please Collective. Patrons of the vibrant new shop are invited to craft custom hats – everything from felt to trucker to cowboy – using a curated selection of embellishments, including patches, pins, ribbons, dried flowers, matchbooks, and more. Skilled designers are on hand to help guide the overall process, as well as to burn words and graphics onto your creations. Not into hats? The shop also carries a fun selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Desert X has long been one of my favorite Coachella Valley happenings. This year’s exhibition doesn’t kick off until March 8th, but you can catch a sneak preview courtesy of Sunnylands, which is currently hosting The Living Pyramid, a stepped monolith covered in cacti created by nonagenarian Hungarian-American artist Agnes Denes. Per Dezeen, the plants “will sprout, bloom, grow and perhaps die over six months as part of the installation, reflecting the growth cycle of the surrounding desert.” Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Sunnylands Gardens, the work is a true sight to behold!

I recently had the pleasure of touring this Thermal equestrian facility and was introduced to a whole new world of desert adventures! Open seasonally each October through March, the expansive park offers 18 weeks of horse shows and competitions, as well as a plethora of special events, including concerts, trivia nights, bingo and more – all open to the public! Admission is free (as are many of the activities) and includes access to all of the park’s rings, arenas, warm-up fields, shops, and food kiosks. I highly recommend grabbing a brew from Cowdog Coffee when on site!

As Miley Cyrus says, you can buy yourself flowers – but making your own bouquet is even more fun! Join Studio Kate Floral tonight at Sunnylands to do just that! As a nod to Leonore Annenberg’s fabled rose garden, the studio’s skilled florists will be leading a custom rose arranging class during which attendees will craft their own blossom bouquets using an assortment of colorful varieties. All materials, including vases, are provided.

Music more your thing? Head to Boozehounds tonight to enjoy “My Funny Valentine,” a retro-inspired concert honoring the heyday of both Hollywood and Palm Springs hosted by vocalist Bernard Scahill. Taking patrons “back to the beloved era when a night out meant a live band, dinner, drinks, and dancing,” Scahill will be singing bygone romantic hits from Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Etta James, and more, sure to get anyone in the loving spirit.

Love is in the air at fave store Kaylie Nicole! While every Friday is a veritable party at the El Paseo clothing boutique, Valentine’s Day will be extra memorable thanks to the shop’s Galentine’s Pop-Up! Stop in from 10 to 5 to enjoy matcha from Buena Matcha, tasty treats from Con Amor, Nina y León, custom blooms from Botanical Verbiage, permanent jewelry from Forever Adorned, and handcrafted skincare products from Shekinah Glow, all while shopping Kaylie Nicole’s beloved staples! (I just snagged this set!)

If your sweetheart is a Disneyphile, you won’t want to miss this one! Award-winning author, artist, and animator David A. Bossert will be appearing at the Annenberg Theater on the afternoon of the 14th to discuss and sign his 2023 book, The House of the Future. The tome extensively chronicles the iconic (and sadly now-defunct) 1957 Disneyland attraction of the same name, exploring its inception, architecture, and lasting impact on the world of Disney as a whole.

Looking for a way to celebrate gratis? Desert International Horse Park in Thermal is hosting a one-hour Valentine’s Day ballroom dance class from 5 to 6 PM. Led by Palm Springs Ballroom, the workshop, held in the park’s ultra-plush Palm Club, is open to the public and, best of all, completely free to attend! Champagne and “sweet treats” will also be offered. Single and partnered dancers are welcome, and no experience is necessary!

This one-bedroom, one-bath Racquet Club Cottages West gem, designed by William Cody in 1964, is the ideal Palm Springs pied-à-terre! Initially built as an overflow hotel room for the historic Palm Springs Racquet Club, the swank freestanding unit (offered turnkey) has been completely overhauled with quartz counters, cement flooring, a walk-in shower, polished cabinetry, and stylish mod furnishings. Surrounded by gorgeous landscaping and lush pathways, the ultra-private setting makes it a genuine retreat.

This is your chance to own an architectural icon, as Steel House No. 1 is up for grabs! The folded-plate-roofed masterpiece, crafted in 1962 by Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison for the Alexander Construction Co. as part of an inspired (but ultimately failed) all-steel subdivision, the home is one of only seven completed, all of which are “internationally acclaimed” today. Restored in 2014, with Wexler himself serving as a consultant, the dwelling’s sleek original detailing is beautifully and artfully preserved.

Another Wexler-designed gem, this property, known as the “Royal Singapore,” served as a model home for the Alexander Company’s Green Fairway Estates community upon its completion in 1965 and is considered the acclaimed architect’s most singular creation today. Meticulously updated by its current owner, who uncovered the signature Alexander Cone fireplace still intact, the residence is classic, unique, and timeless. Bonus – the home also boasts its original outrigger-adorned roof as well as sublime views of the Tahquitz Creek golf course.

Exquisitely restored by its present owners, this 1958 William Krisel-designed pad looks straight out of a magazine! Tucked away in the historic Tamarisk Ranchos community, an idyllic resort-style enclave of 16 midcentury homes surrounding a pool, pathways, and grassy expanses, the residence is a stunning blend of original and modern, with beamed ceilings, travertine flooring, and rock walls flawlessly complementing such updated creature comforts as frameless glass showers, high-end appliances, and floating cabinetry.

A marvel of elegance, this property is, simply put, a dream! Thoroughly and expertly reimagined by Andelin Design House, the Lakes Country Club dwelling is offered turnkey furnished, complete with sophisticated appointments, décor, linens, and cookware included in the sale. Featuring plush amenities at every turn, including a floating bar, a floor-to-ceiling wine tower, and a futuristically bespoke laundry room, you will not find anything remotely similar in the desert. Photos do not do this beauty justice!

Described as “both a shopping destination and a cultural hub,”this 10,000-square-foot mega-emporium, which opened in 2021, has quickly become one of my go-to retail therapy sites in downtown Palm Springs. Stocked with all manner of gifts, clothing, and souvenirs sourced from local brands, merchants, and artisans (including favorites Mijo Co. and Opal Atlas), Mojave Flea is a one-stop shop with something for everyone! The stationery section, fashioned by Secret Canyon Books & Paper, is especially not to be missed!

Though undeniably gorgeous to look at, this upscale wine shop is much more than just a pretty face! Originally established in 1934 in Provincetown, Mass., the new Palm Springs outlet launched this past July in an utterly sleek and chic space lined with a curated selection of wine, liquor and other libations catering to all budgets and tastes. The boutique even stocks a plethora of alcohol-free spirits. Bonus – Perry’s offers deliverythroughout the entire Valley!

Overlooking the third fairway of Tamarisk Country Club, this extraordinary pad was designed by Val Powelson for mechanical engineer, artist, and Tastee-Freez founder Leo S. Maranz in 1960. Revelers at the ice ceam titan’s house-warming party included four of the Marx Brothers and developer Robert Alexander.  A genuine icon, the residence was one of the first entries to Rancho Mirage’s Register of Historic Places and its cinematic visage is pictured on the cover of Palm Springs Weekend. Best of all, it is entirely visible from the street!

If you’re a fan of cinnamon rolls, run, don’t walk, to Billy Reed’s! The downtown Palm Springs eatery, originally established in 1975, serves up some truly fabulous sticky buns, hand-crafted on the premises each morning “just as your grandmother wished she could make them!” My mom recently partook of one during a lunchtime visit, which had me seriously lamenting my healthier Cobb Salad order – even though it’s one of my favorite salads in the Valley.

Spring is in the air at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, where bright orange and yellow flora have begun to bloom across the Wildflower Field. Situated just northeast of the main entrance (and, sadly, missed by most visitors), the sprawling meadow is populated with 12 different vibrant species, including Desert Marigold, Desert Canterbury Bells, and California Poppies. Surrounded by a looped walking path, the garden is free to wander and peruse, and is an ideal spot to spend a sunny afternoon.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.