Alice B Crudo
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“I’ll be honest: I had reservations about returning to Alice B. On my first visit, the experience was underwhelming, even if the food was good. The entrance, tucked inside the Living Out retirement community at the corner of E Tahquitz Canyon Way and N Hermosa Dr, felt more like a hotel lobby than a restaurant. The scent of disinfectant didn’t help.

But now, I can say without hesitation: Alice B is among the best restaurants in Palm Springs.

A new wooden screen now separates the dining room from the concierge desk and elevators, letting in gentle light and establishing a calm, elegant threshold. There’s a hint of Japanese sensibility in the warm palette of woods and taupes, and the lamps above the bar reminded me of matcha whisks. Comfortable chairs and low ceilings give the main dining room a cozy feel…”

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