— where dinner is served amidst classic 1920’s architecture and mountain views.
Photography by Audrey Ma
Menu
- Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
- Christmas Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
- New Year's Eve Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
- Valentine's Dinner
- DineLA
- Winemaker's Dinner
- After Dinner
- Bar List
- Wine Director — Kyle Martin
- Wine List
Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
Thanksgiving Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
Christmas Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
New Year's Eve Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Beren Ekine-Huett
- Sous Chef — Matt Berman
Valentine's Dinner
Winemaker's Dinner
After Dinner
Bar List
- Wine Director — Kyle Martin
Wine List
AboutWorkshop
JamesBeardFoundation
Chef Michael Beckman and Chef Joe Mourani met while studying at the Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon, France.
In 2012, they partnered together to repurpose the 1926 historic El Paseo building in the Palm Springs Design District, a space with a varied and rich history.
The desert’s first theatre in the 1930’s through the 1950’s, it was also home to the Palm Springs City Council from 1944 to 1948 and more recently housed a Design Within Reach showroom.
The chefs then partnered with New York-based architect and artist Michel Abboud, and together they converted the space into a temple of modernist concrete.
The project retained the elegance of the existing space, by enhancing its verticality.
The legacy of the site initially limited the possibilities of the design, but the constraints were ultimately exploited to Workshop’s advantage.
The project retained the elegance of the existing space, by enhancing its verticality.
The concrete furniture stands in immediate contrast to the white existing building.
In the center aisle, a large communal dining table acts as a more public dining space, while large concrete booths provide a more intimate dining setting.
Additionally, a private dining area at the rear of the space allows guests to dine at the monolithic altar piece. Lighting design by PS-Lab in Beirut elegantly compliments the brutalist interior.
Atelier
(noun, masculine)Pluralateliers
The name Workshop is derived from the French word “l’atelier", which translates to “workshop”, “loft”, or “studio”. All of which reference a creative space for artists, smiths or craftsmen, or in our case creative minded chefs and service professionals.
Workshop Kitchen and Bar opened on September 22, 2012 and in 2013 the London-based Restaurant & Bar Design Awards named Workshop "Best Design for the Americas" followed by an “Outstanding Restaurant Design, 76 Seats & Over” win in 2015 by the James Beard Foundation.
Guided by the six years he spent learning the techniques and philosophies of chefs and kitchens throughout Switzerland, France, and Germany, Chef Michael draws his inspiration from California’s diversity and abundant farmer's market produce.
He has a passion for cooking over wood and the flavors of the wood-fired oven. Seafood is sourced from the Dory Fleet at the Newport pier, while poultry and dairy come from sustainable farms in Hemet. The kitchen team manages their own small gardens of herbs and flowers and house pickling, ferments, and dry aging make frequent appearances on the menu.
For true food lovers, Workshop Kitchen and Bar is reason enough to plan a trip to the desert.
The majority of our gardening is at chef Michael’s home in Rancho Mirage, but we tend a large planter bed just behind the kitchen at Workshop as well.Our humus and mineral rich chef’s garden utilizes volcanic rock dust, worm castings and bio char to grow nutrient dense vegetables and terpene rich, aromatic herbs.
Helmed by Chef/Owner Michael Beckman, along with partner Joseph Mourani, the 2015 James Beard Award winning restaurant for best restaurant design features a market-driven menu comprised of seasonal food highlights harvested from local farms and offers a bar program unlike any other desert establishment.
Michael BeckmanExecutive Chef | Co-Owner
A SoCal native, Michael Beckman has not only witnessed the drastic evolution of dining in Southern California, he has been instrumental in its course, joining rank with his Workshop Kitchen and Bar.
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BerenChef de Cuisine
Beren grew up in the Pacific Northwest and chose a college in Olympia, Washington to be near her favorite bands. She toured internationally playing punk music before becoming serious about the kitchen.
After cooking in places as varied as Portland, Detroit, and Los Angeles, she has spent the last five years in the desert. She has a cat named Burger and has seen every episode of Law and Order SVU.
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CharlesAssistant General Manager
Charles grew up on a small farm in northeastern Colorado that grew crops like blue corn, alfalfa hay, and beans. He and his brother raised sheep together that they took to 4-H livestock competitions.
These experiences gave him a strong connection to food at an early age, and bartending and managing a small place in Chicago convinced him that hospitality would be his career. He has worked at both Next and the 2-Michellin starred Sixteen in Chicago, and at Dialogue and Pasjoli in Los Angeles before moving to the desert. He finds Palm Springs calming and centering and you'll find him on long runs through the cities’ neighborhoods or on hiking trails looking for bighorn sheep, Cooper’s hawks, and coyotes.
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HayleyEvents Manager
Hayley is Workshop's longest tenured employee - having worked here one-third of her life! She is a Palm Springs native who loves design and is always looking for ways to express her creativity.
She completed the Introductory Course of the Court of Master Sommeliers, has a passion for cooking and loves a well-made gin martini.
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KevinLead Bartender
Kevin was born in Palm Springs and raised in the Coachella Valley. His grandmother worked at the El Paso silent movie theater which formerly occupied the Workshop restaurant space. He developed a love for craft beer
and co*cktails as a young bartender and has studied in both the Cicerone and Bar Smarts programs. If you hang out at the bar, he's as likely to tell you a story about his girls as he is the history of your co*cktail.
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JoeCo-owner
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Events
When it comes to events, it is truly all about the details. We understand that event planning is a lot of work, especially so for the most memorable of occasions. Workshop aims to coordinate your event with ease including our seasonally focused menus for every style of event, working with you to design the perfect evening.
We host a wide variety of special events in our historical spaces. From our James Beard award winning dining room to our Spanish eclectic courtyard, our spaces lend themselves to any style of event ranging from the smallest intimate occasion to the grandest soirée. For especially large events, reserve Workshop all to yourself for complete access to an exclusive experience. We offer family share style tasting menu options for every occasion where everyone can gather again at Workshop.
For more information, including pricing and availability, please complete the Event Inquiry form and a member of our team will reach out to you promptly.
Contact our event manager directly at hayley@workshopkitchenbar.com or any member of our management team at info@workshopkitchenbar.com.
Catering
Workshop Kitchen & Bar will also work with you to design a custom menu to perfectly suit your expectations for your event. Whether we take over your kitchen or travel with ours, we offer an array of options including family share and plated dinners, co*cktail receptions and even portable pizza parties offsite.
For any occasion, including pricing and availability for on or offsite events, submit an Event Inquiry below. You can contact our event coordinator at hayley@workshopkitchenbar.com or any member of our management team at info@workshopkitchenbar.com
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As a seasoned culinary enthusiast with a deep appreciation for fine dining, I find myself drawn to establishments that seamlessly blend culinary artistry with architectural excellence. Workshop Kitchen and Bar in Palm Springs is a prime example of such a synergy, and my extensive knowledge of this culinary gem stems from a genuine passion for the culinary arts.
The story of Workshop begins with Chef Michael Beckman and Chef Joe Mourani, who crossed paths at the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon, France. In 2012, they embarked on a transformative journey, repurposing the historic El Paseo building in the Palm Springs Design District, dating back to 1926. This architectural endeavor involved collaboration with New York-based architect and artist Michel Abboud, resulting in the creation of a modernist concrete temple that retained the elegance of the original space while embracing verticality.
The name "Workshop" is derived from the French word "l'atelier," meaning "workshop," "loft," or "studio." This choice is intentional, reflecting a creative space for chefs and service professionals akin to artists, smiths, or craftsmen. Workshop Kitchen and Bar officially opened its doors on September 22, 2012, and swiftly garnered acclaim, winning the "Best Design for the Americas" at the 2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards and the James Beard Foundation's "Outstanding Restaurant Design, 76 Seats & Over" in 2015.
Chef Michael Beckman, a Southern California native, draws inspiration from California's diversity and abundant farmer's market produce. His culinary philosophy, shaped by six years of learning techniques in Switzerland, France, and Germany, focuses on wood-fired cooking and a passion for the flavors imparted by wood-fired ovens. The menu at Workshop is a testament to this commitment, featuring seafood sourced from the Dory Fleet at the Newport pier and poultry/dairy from sustainable farms in Hemet.
The restaurant's commitment to sustainability extends to its own small gardens of herbs and flowers, emphasizing house pickling, ferments, and dry aging. Chef Michael's home in Rancho Mirage serves as a hub for gardening, fostering nutrient-dense vegetables and aromatic herbs using volcanic rock dust, worm castings, and biochar.
The team at Workshop, led by Chef/Owner Michael Beckman, is a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering a unique culinary experience. From Chef de Cuisine Beren Ekine-Huett to Wine Director Kyle Martin, each member contributes to the restaurant's success.
The restaurant's accolades extend to its events, where meticulous attention to detail is paramount. Workshop hosts a variety of special events in historical spaces, offering family-style tasting menu options for occasions of all sizes. The Events Manager, Hayley, with her creativity and passion for design, ensures a seamless experience.
Whether you're exploring their diverse dinner offerings, attending special events, or experiencing the unique ambiance of the restaurant's design, Workshop Kitchen and Bar stands out as a culinary destination. It's a testament to the commitment of its team to deliver not just meals but an immersive dining experience.
For those seeking a blend of culinary excellence and architectural sophistication, Workshop Kitchen and Bar is undoubtedly a must-visit destination in Palm Springs.
