Kitchen in the Desert

**A Majestic Desert Treasure!** This place is a true gem in the desert--a carefully curated retreat with Instagram-worthy moments around every corner. The outdoor seating area is serene, and the little shops add to the charm. But the real magic happens with the food. As an East Coast transplant, I've missed authentic Caribbean flavors in California--even in LA. Discovering this spot now that we live here feels like a gift! We ordered a variety of dishes to share (as recommended by our wonderful waitress, whose warmth and knowledge helped us navigate gluten-free options for my son). The jerk chicken, curry, lamb, Brussels sprouts, and both pies (key lime and rum peach) were absolute perfection. Even the drinks--honey blonde ale, passion fruit cocktail, and lemonade--were fantastic. Every bite was incredible--I kept thinking, *Can all of this really be* this *good?!* I also love that this is a Black-owned business supporting local small businesses--that community investment is so special. Tucked away yet radiating joy and deliciousness, this place is a must-visit. I can't wait to return (and hopefully try their Doubles next time--Brooklyn-level lines would be worth it!). We're so lucky to have this here!

This place has a vibe 👌. We celebrated my wife’s birthday dinner here and couldn’t be happier! Food - Phenomenal! Chef’s curation and flavour profile of the dishes were well-thought out and executed. We had the Lamb pops, Veggie Bowl, and Plantains. Wish they didn’t run out of Jerk Chicken as that sounded so delicious… good reason to come back! Service - Doug! You were amazing. Knowledgeable on the food. Attentive service. Not pushy, and very accommodating. And generally just cool. Atmosphere - This place has such a vibe! And hearing it’s “origins” story from Doug made it even cooler! Former motel, arts common, converted into this culinary experience in the desert. Only thing we wished for was options for gluten free dessert. Having something sweet to cap off the night would’ve made a perfect evening even more perfect! Prices are on point.