"While far from the heart of LA, it’s worth also noting the reopening of La Copine in Flamingo Heights, north of Palm Springs and Yucca Valley. The high desert restaurant has been lauded nationally for a few years now, earning positive praise in Bon Appetit, the New York Times, and beyond. Owners Nikki Hill and Claire Wadsworth doing takeout and delivery from their small space, offering dishes that range from salads and a shrimp roll to soups and Sichuan noodles." - Farley Elliott