Smith,” after Jimmy Stewart’s character in the film “Mr. At lunchtime, the menu’s “Cast of Sandwiches” draws a crowd, particularly the meatball sandwich with marinara sauce and mozzarella dubbed “Mr. He delights in the crowds that now fill Palm Canyon Drive on weekends and pack his restaurant-even when the kitchen begins to run out of food, as it did on a recent Saturday night. It’s an eclectic city, and that particularly pleases him. And once again it’s a great street-I really enjoy watching the renaissance of this place.” We were little kids, and it was easy for kids to run around then. “We used to stay right across the street at the Desert Inn. Instead, the restaurant has brought Tom back to scenes from his childhood, when the Capra family were regular visitors to the desert. There’s no trace of Tom’s own career in television news, during which he won an Emmy and a Peabody Award and executive-produced the “Today Show” from 1990-92, when he was hunted by the press for replacing anchor Deborah Norville with Katie Couric.
They come-and keep coming-in part because the restaurant serves up “lots of food for not a lot of money-and really good food,” as Capra says, but also because of the space’s nostalgia value.Ĭarefully decorated in black and white to create that ‘40s celluloid chic, the restaurant is also a homage to his father Frank Capra’s movies, with posters, stills and an Oscar statuette. In the heart of Palm Springs’ busiest blocks, Capra’s is, in fact, a natural rendezvous point for singers, pianists and players from surrounding clubs and hotels.
“I always think of it as a small New York City Italian restaurant in the ‘40s.” The sort of place where jazz musicians would hang out. This gem of a restaurant with nominal prices has won the Golden Fork Award for five consecutive years and, in 1993, was named “Best New Restaurant” by the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association.“The whole thing obviously is a black-and-white movie,” Tom Capra says, describing his restaurant, Capra’s, in downtown Palm Springs. An espresso, cappuccino or cafe latte is the perfect finale. Then, La Dolce Vita! Homemade desserts to tempt you include the traditional Tiramisú, Cannoli and White Chocolate or Cappuccino Gelato. The award-winning wine list and a large selection of wines by the glass enhance your dining experience.
Your pasta course features an incredible array of sauces with a Tuscan flair, such as a simple Aglio e Olio – fresh garlic and olive oil – to the succulent Frutti di Mare – calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels in tomato sauce, or Quatro Formaggi, a four-cheese sauce to die for! Entrées are carefully prepared and beautifully presented with nightly specials to augment menu items, such as Pollo Funghi chicken breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms, Bistecca di Manzo – grilled steak, or Gamberone Griglia – jumbo shrimp on grill. Everything is homemade with the freshest of ingredients beginning with flavorful antipasti, salads and a variety of soups. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown in the Village of Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels and casinos.Ī cozy patio with twinkling lights is great for people-watching. Kendra Riccio, member of one of Palm Springs’ most prestigious restaurant families, presents an extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, featuring the wonderful flavors of Northern Italy.
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