A time was had in the desert 🌞

March 2, 2026 / Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Friends of the Taste

Previous Participants

  • A man with dark hair and a light beard standing with his hands in his pockets in front of a black backdrop with logos, wearing a beige, black, and white checkered jacket over a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, at a tennis event.
  • Young woman in orange jacket holding a large yellow tennis ball with the 'Taste of Tennis' logo, standing in front of a dark background with event branding.
  • A woman in a light blue sleeveless crop top and matching wide-leg pants standing on a red carpet at a tennis event. She carries a black handbag over her shoulder and wears jewelry and a wristwatch. The backdrop displays logos for "Taste of Tennis" and "ays."
  • Man with curly hair and glasses holding a large neon yellow tennis ball with 'TASTE of TENNIS' logo, standing in front of a black backdrop with tennis and brand logos.
  • Three women smiling at night under string lights at an outdoor event. The woman in the middle is holding a paper cup.
  • Man standing on red carpet at Tennis event, wearing white jacket, white t-shirt with red text, black pants with white stripe, and sneakers, posing in front of a black backdrop with logos.
  • A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a colorful, striped sweater and pink mini skirt, holding a purse, standing in front of a black backdrop with logos.
  • A woman with long black hair smiling and holding a bright yellow tennis ball with the text 'TASTE of TENNIS' on it, standing in front of a black backdrop.
  • Man with curly hair and beard holding a bright yellow tennis ball with 'TASTE of TENNIS' logo in front of black backdrop with repeated 'TASTE of TENNIS' and tennis-related logos.
  • A man with dark hair, beard, wearing a dark green polo shirt, holding a large tennis ball with the words 'Taste of Tennis' and a tennis racket logo, standing in front of a black backdrop with event logos.
  • A young man standing in front of a black backdrop with tennis-themed logos, holding a bright yellow tennis ball with the words "TASTE of TENNIS" printed on it. He is wearing a black T-shirt with graphic sketches of fruits and tennis rackets.
  • Young man with brown hair and blue eyes standing in front of a black background with logos, wearing a dark green sweater and dark pants, giving a thumbs up.
  • A young woman with long, wavy hair and light skin, wearing a white sleeveless top and light-colored pants, is holding a large yellow tennis ball with the words 'Taste of Tennis' written on it. She stands against a black backdrop with logos including 'Taste of Tennis,' 'ays,' and 'Top Spin 2K25.'

Chefs

  • A man with short dark hair and a beard smiling, wearing a black shirt and apron, standing with hands on hips against a plain dark background.

    Angelo Sosa

    Tía Carmen and Carmocha

  • A man with a beard in a white chef's coat standing outdoors, leaning against a brick wall with arms crossed.

    Joaquin Estolano

    Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

  • Michael Beckman

    Workshop Kitchen & Bar

  • Woman with curly hair and glasses, smiling and preparing desserts outdoors, wearing a white chef's coat and denim apron.

    Susan Feniger

    Alice B. / Pacha Mamas

  • A woman with long blonde hair and a white sweater sitting at a table, smiling and holding a purple flower near her face, next to a woman with long brown hair wearing a burgundy chef's jacket and a black apron, smiling in a restaurant or wine cellar setting with a wine rack in the background.

    Charissa Farley-Hay & Trilby

    Wildest Restaurant + Bar

  • Nestor Ruiz

    Jakes Palm Springs

  • Eric Stenberg

    Kestrel

  • Marissa Hermer & Ivo Filho

    Bar Issi

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair standing behind a bar counter, holding a bottle of red wine, with a glass of red wine in front of her. The bar has a modern decor with candles and bottles of alcohol in the background.

    Andie Hubka

    Cork & Fork

  • A woman in a white chef's coat smiling in front of a three-tier wedding cake with white and gold decoration, with a mirror and curtain background.

    Gina Mallano

    YES PLEASE

  • Portrait of a young male chef wearing a white chef's coat, a tall white chef's hat, and a medal around his neck, smiling with arms crossed against a dark background.

    Jonathan Ungo

    BaBaLoo

  • Gladis Lizarraga

    Trio

  • A man in a white chef uniform holding an ice cream cone in a store or restaurant setting.

    Tom Allen

    Gelato Granucci

  • Jonathan Moreno

    MI CULTURA

  • Michael Klicos

    Rockwood Grill Restaurant + Mikado

  • Ruben Galvez

    LG's Prime Steakhouse

Host

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