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Experience California Restaurant Month in Greater Palm Springs: Chef-Led Dinners and Events

California Restaurant Month returns this January, and Greater Palm Springs joins the culinary celebration for the first time ever!

Participate in chef-led dinners and special events, including wine dinners and dinner shows, at restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley all month long.

Here’s where to join the fun:

The Person Behind the Menu: Chef’s Dinner with Drew Davis of Catalan
Jan. 11 & 18 | 5–9 p.m.

Join Chef Drew Davis at Catalan in Rancho Mirage for an evening of his favorite Mediterranean dishes, hosted by the chef himself. Menu highlights: jamón ibérico, charred deep-water Spanish octopus, squid ink paella, and pan-seared eastern diver scallops. The $69 prix-fixe dinner features three courses and amuse-bouche.

Reservations: 760-770-9508

January Dining Events
Jan. 1–31

Explore special dining events like wine dinners, dinner shows, and more throughout the month.

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