The Funky Joint: A Hidden Gem in Palm Springs

As I sat in an alley right behind the intersection of East and South Palm Canyon, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. My buddy had told me that this was a place I needed to check out, and I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. "It's funky," he said with a smile. "You'll find it right here." I nodded in agreement, and my friend replied, "Well, I got a funky joint for you." I laughed and asked, "I don't really like Crepes. What if they're not sweet?" My friend chuckled and assured me that they were savory crepes, different from what I would expect from a traditional sweet crepe.

That's when I heard the name of the restaurant: Gabino's Crepery. I had to know more about this place, so I asked my friend to take me there. As we approached the establishment, I noticed that it was tucked away in a small alley, with a tiny partial door window that served as the entrance. The exterior looked almost like a hole in the wall, but my friend assured me that this was just the beginning of an incredible dining experience.

Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by the owner, Marcel Ramirez. He had a warm smile and a passion for his craft that was evident from the start. Marcel told me about how he discovered his love for Crepes at a young age, when his dad would take him to the kitchen and teach him how to whip up batter. This experience sparked something in Marcel, and he began experimenting with different flavors and ingredients. He created non-traditional savory crepes that were unlike anything I had ever tasted before.

I was skeptical at first, but my friend Mark Tadro assured me that these Crepes were the real deal. As we ordered our food, I noticed that the menu was quite unique. We opted for a Philly cheesesteak crepe, which consisted of tender beef, caramelized onions, processed cheese, and a hint of creaminess from the "mama G" sauce. The combination was like nothing I had ever experienced before – it was as if the flavors were singing in harmony.

The chef at Gabino's Crepery is none other than Mark Tadro, who works with the Date Farm in Palm Springs. He explained that the process of creating these crepes involves partially freezing and then slicing the ribeye paper thin, before adding cheese sauce made from processed cheese, whole milk, salt, pepper, garlic, and grilled onions. The result was a culinary masterpiece that left me speechless.

As we enjoyed our meal, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this hidden gem in Palm Springs. The service was exceptional, with Marcel and his team providing outstanding hospitality and ensuring that every guest felt like part of the family. It was clear that Marcel's passion for Crepes had changed his life, and it was inspiring to see someone find their calling in such a unique way.

The ambiance of Gabino's Crepery was equally impressive. The restaurant had a cozy, intimate feel, with dim lighting and comfortable seating that made you want to linger over your meal. It was clear that Marcel had put thought into every detail, from the decor to the music playing in the background.

As I left the restaurant, I couldn't help but think about the experience I had just had. Gabino's Crepery was more than just a place to eat – it was a journey of discovery and delight. The food was unlike anything I had ever tasted before, and the service and ambiance were top-notch. If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Palm Springs, look no further than Gabino's Crepery.

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you hooked me up brother I appreciate it Masterpiece I'm gonna add a little bit of chimichurri and then we're gonna throw the mama G and then we got our cheese dead man walking right here folks everything you love about Cheesesteak tender beef caramelized onions processed cheese on there a little extra creaminess coming from the mama G sauce is where you typically get that big cheese steak bun don't get me wrong I love but not all the time does everybody want all that this supports the experience not nearly as much carb and it gives you a whole nother level of texture outstanding thank you delicious thank you two Philly cheesesteak Crepes the meat synergized really well with prep itself it's like a symphony Symphony all makes sense the whole experience I mean you have type of food that you can't get anywhere else the way they do it the service is amazing like it's just a Vibe so to have him right in Palm Springs is a gift to see a guy like yourself that was trying to find his way in life and fell back on something he loved your whole family's got to be proud the crepes are legityou know where East and South Palm Canyon meet in Palm Springs well I'm right there but not there I'm in an alley right behind it and a buddy of mine told me that it's funky you'll find it right I said yeah and he says well I got a funky joint for you it's a great place I said I don't really like Crepes he says don't worry they're not sweet Crepes they're they're Savory Crepes I said a Savory crepe joint in Palm Springs I gotta check it out this is gabino's crepery turkey cheddar up gabinos is incredible they have big Savory Crepes totally different than what you would expect from a sweet crab chicken ranch is up never had a crepe like it and that passion for Creative grapes was cooked into Marcel Ramirez as a kid I remember being on my dad's lap just whipping up batter and it ended up changing his life I was up to no good and I said I got to do things a little different here so I just kind of started experimenting and created a non-traditional Savory crate don't tell the French that they got nothing on these guys but good luck finding it your first time if you drive by there's a chance you won't even see it I can describe it as a hole in the wall tucked away super cute in a little alley then the little partial door window over here is where they serve the food out if you say for table number three to put a Philly cheese steak into the crepe is just an anomaly you're not gonna see it anywhere else it's like perfect bite now we got our cheese steak a rib eye and we partially freeze it and then we deadly slice it paper thin we have our cheese sauce processed cheese whole milk a little pinch of salt vacuum seal it up and we drop it in hot water until it's melted so the ribeye shaved oil that is thin salt pepper garlic and grilled onions all right so there's my buddy Mark tadro's a great chef has the date farm here in Palm Springs what's up my man when you told me to come check this joint out I'm like I've never seen Crepes like this you hooked me up brother I appreciate it Masterpiece I'm gonna add a little bit of chimichurri and then we're gonna throw the mama G and then we got our cheese dead man walking right here folks everything you love about Cheesesteak tender beef caramelized onions processed cheese on there a little extra creaminess coming from the mama G sauce is where you typically get that big cheese steak bun don't get me wrong I love but not all the time does everybody want all that this supports the experience not nearly as much carb and it gives you a whole nother level of texture outstanding thank you delicious thank you two Philly cheesesteak Crepes the meat synergized really well with prep itself it's like a symphony Symphony all makes sense the whole experience I mean you have type of food that you can't get anywhere else the way they do it the service is amazing like it's just a Vibe so to have him right in Palm Springs is a gift to see a guy like yourself that was trying to find his way in life and fell back on something he loved your whole family's got to be proud the crepes are legit\n"