Truss & Twine

Truss & Twine Restaurant Review:

About the restaurant & décor: Located adjacent to its more established culinary cousin, Workshop Kitchen + Bar, Truss & Twine is a sophisticated watering hole in the Uptown Design District’s historic El Paseo building. The space is dark and hip with a center bar displaying top-shelf bottles and a banquette running the length of the wall.

Likes: One of the few places in Palm Springs open late on weekdays.
Dislikes: Menu is good, but limited.

Food & Drinks: Chef-owner Michael Beckman offers a tantalizing menu that pairs well with the long list of classic cocktails. Libations are categorized by era, from the Golden Age and Prohibition to Tiki, Dark Ages and today’s contemporary drinks. There’s beer, hard cider and wine, too. Meanwhile, what’s noted as “Bar Bites” goes way beyond bar food, as in rabbit confit with whole-grain mustard, desert sage and young market vegetables. Wagyu beef tartare is quite tasty with its celery root purée, horseradish and pickled quail egg. The charcuterie or cheese plate features an array of daily selections, including prosciutto di Parma, truffle pecorino and smoked duck. For dessert, choose from hazelnut-chocolate truffles (think Nutella) and panna cotta with blackberry-sage compote.