Ruby's Diner, Palm Springs, California

 What’s the Curbappeal?

- The classic 1940’s American diner styling: think bright red vinyl booths with white Formica tables, soda fountains and colourful ’40’s poster art and memorabilia. It made me smile J

- The menu: as well as serving the usual ‘burgers and fries’ there’s a host of unusual items… and they all come with a calorie count, which is a nice touch. At breakfast choose from ‘Skinny Eggs’ (590 calories) or Ruby's French toast combo (930 calories). At lunch or dinner choose from the calorie-tastic Cheeseburger (740-1020 calories) or opt for the skinnier Double Deluxe Udi's® gluten free burger (706-749 calories). Whatever you choose, I highly recommend the Hershey’s chocolate deluxe shake for dessert J

With Love,

Ms. Curbappeal x

P.S. here’s some photos from my Canon SLR...

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Café/Restaurant Review: Norma’s, The Parker, Palm Springs, California, USA

What’s the Curbappeal?

- An uber-hip all-day diner within The Parker hotel 

- Designed by famous US-stylist Jonathan Adler whose motto is 'colours can't clash'- a point beautifully illustrated around the diner and the hotel: it’s a divinely-done temple to kitschy-camp mid-century interior design.

- Inside – the brown leather chairs and booths work with the white-washed exposed brick walls to create a calming environment. Set outside is a chic patio with a colourful orange, red and white canopy with hanging white Chinese-style lanterns. Sat here, you overlook the large lush gardens of the Parker hotel - well worth a stroll after indulging in Norma’s delights…  

- The menu focuses on indulgent comfort food. Come hungry to appreciate the generous but delicious portions!

- Even after a fantastic ‘Norma’s Eggs Benedict’, the 'Norma's doughnuts' (filled with lemon custard or blueberry jam) were just too hard to resist: soft and fluffy with a generous gooey filling. Mmmm! I also tried ‘McCann’s Irish Oatmeal Brûlée with Sautéed Green Apples and Red Pears’: sweet sautéed fruits and just the right amount of ‘Brûlée’ topping, heavenly.

- If you want to spoil yourself, there are some truly decadent dishes. Ones that caught my eye include ‘Seared Rock Lobster and Asparagus Omelette’, ‘Foie Gras Brioche French Toast With Asparagus and Mushrooms’ and ‘The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata with 10 oz. Sevruga Caviar’. It’s not your normal kind of diner…

….perfect for a long, lazy and indulgent brunch

It’s on my shortlist for Curbappeal’s ‘Most Fabulous’ 2013 awards: ‘Most Fabulously Uplifting Hotel Diner’

Some photos from my Canon SLR…

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Hotel review: Viceroy Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California, USA

What’s the curbappeal?

- A fun and stylish boutique resort

- The 1930’s heritage: originally conceived as a series of bungalows in mission style

- The ‘Facelift’ by uber-glamorous designer Kelly Wearstler. It’s now fashioned with flamboyant ‘Hollywood Regency’ interiors: think European aristocratic décor with a very colourful twist!
- Countless celebrities have walked through its doors

- Homely feel: bungalows are scattered around the grounds

- Fabulous mountains views from the villas and bungalows

- Ideal for a romantic getaway

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

…Some photos from my Canon SLR….

 

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(web)sights that inspire us: Colberg, Sloane Square, Chelsea, London

What's the Curbappeal?
- Design reflects the grand boulevard cafe's of Paris : think red leather banquettes, black and white photographs, chequered tiled flooring and vintage posters.

Curbappeal has yet to visit this venue, but you can check it out here:www.colbertchelsea.com/#gallery