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April may have delivered its signature showers, but May is all about flavor in the Coachella Valley. Porta Via, the beloved California-Italian neighborhood gem, invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate two of the season's most anticipated occasions with menus designed to dazzle. From the vibrant zest of Cinco de Mayo on May 5 to the heartwarming elegance of Mother’s Day brunch on May 11, Porta Via’s Palm Desert location is ready to turn every bite into a celebration.

Founded on proprietor Peter Garland’s unwavering commitment to the freshest seasonal ingredients, Porta Via’s ethos is simple yet refined: gather the finest organic produce, sustainable seafood, and all-natural meats, and prepare them with love and imagination. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, every dish promises to make guests feel like they’re somewhere exceptional. Garland and his team are no strangers to perfection, frequenting Southern California’s bustling farmers markets to hand-pick produce that defines the menu’s signature California flair.

For Cinco de Mayo, Porta Via is turning up the heat. Signature cocktails like the spicy El Rey Margarita, smoky Smoke Show with Mezcal, and bold El Jefe Negroni headline the fiesta. Dishes burst with color and creativity—from house-made guacamole and Mexican street corn to decadent shrimp enchiladas and street tacos piled with carne asada, carnitas, or pollo. It’s a flavorful journey south of the border without leaving the desert.

When it’s time to toast mom, Porta Via shifts to brunch bliss. On May 11, the Mother’s Day menu offers an artful array of dishes as comforting as they are elegant. Refreshing juices, playful cocktails like the Blood Orange Mimosa and PV Bloody Mary, and breakfast classics such as Eggs Benedict, Neapolitan Omelets, and Blueberry Griddle Cakes headline the affair. Appetizers and entrees run the gamut from vegan-friendly soups to indulgent Parmigiano Crusted Halibut and Grilled Ora King Salmon. Every dish whispers spring sophistication—right down to the last sip or bite.

Both celebrations will be offered at Porta Via’s Palm Desert location at 73100 El Paseo, Beverly Hills and Calabasas. While Palm Desert locals can stroll in and savor, reservations are strongly recommended and available through Resy.

This May, let Porta Via transform familiar celebrations into extraordinary culinary journeys—nothing says love like a table full of fresh, beautiful food shared with friends and family.