Her reviews appear weekly. It's a Wonderful Life Deli in Palm Springs. Hours will change after Jan. 1. There is a good beer and wine list, the latter by the glass or bottle. Credit cards are taken, no reservations.
Most tables are for four but the staff is willing to push tables together for more.
A small sign out front urges Palm Canyon strollers to drop in to look at the Capra film treasures, and many film buffs do. There are a few cushioned banquettes, with the total area seating about 40 inside and another 10 lucky diners at sidewalk seating, partially walled in with big red clay pots filled with blooming hibiscus. Breads, from toasted garlic slices to a variety of rolls, some topped with herbs such as rosemary, are so important here that fresh bread stuffs are delivered daily from both local Palm Springs Bakery and Melrose Bakery in Los Angeles. The only drawback in this friendly place is the service. Other diners just sat down and got waiter service.