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Derrik J. Lang

Orange County, CA

Journalist at Freelance

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  • 6 days ago | palmspringslife.com | Derrik J. Lang

    For those prepared to possibly have their minds blown and beliefs challenged, the annual Contact in the Desert conference will delve into the strange and unusual over the course of four days at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Just don’t expect tinfoil hats or little green men.

  • 1 week ago | palmspringslife.com | Derrik J. Lang

    The first note is marvelous mango. Ambrosial and fragrant, the tropical fruit’s honeylike sweetness is tempered by a subtle tang. Each taste is a creamy reprieve — part smoothie, part sundae. Soon, intrigue teases the tongue. A zesty burst, a saltiness settles in, then jets of chile heat begin to prickle. The mangonada is working its magic. “It’s sweet, salty, and tangy all mixed into one,” says David Bermudez, who opened Cathedral City’s La Michoacana Ice Cream Parlor in 2016.

  • 2 weeks ago | fodors.com | Derrik J. Lang

    The reservations are hard to snag, and the dress code hard to understand. You’ve snagged a reservation where they plate micro-greens with tweezers and the bottles of wine cost as much as a car payment. Congratulations—and condolences to your closet. If you’re not emotionally and sartorially prepared for such a gastronomic extravaganza, you and your athleisure could be headed for an existential crisis before you ever crack open the menu.

  • 2 weeks ago | palmspringslife.com | Derrik J. Lang

    I’m not exactly sure what I expected as I pulled off Gerald Ford Drive into Cotino, the 618-acre Disney-branded development taking shape in Rancho Mirage between Monterey Avenue and Bob Hope Drive. The anticipation of experiencing a totally new piece of  Disney land made me feel a bit like a kid again. Would I be joyfully greeted by a waving Mickey Mouse? Or hear The Lion King soundtrack blasting out of  rock-shaped speakers? Might there be a churro stand?

  • 1 month ago | palmspringslife.com | Derrik J. Lang

    Do not adjust your television set. The barware in the living room may have come from Revivals. That vase in the kitchen could be a rare find from Misty’s Consignments. The pillows in the den were probably purchased from Reside Palm Springs. While the new desert-set Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern was filmed on a Burbank soundstage, the show’s crew was determined to create a Coachella Valley home that appeared absolutely authentic.

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Derrik J. Lang
Derrik J. Lang @derrikjlang
8 Oct 24

RT @palmspringslife: Celebrity @ChefAngeloSosa and Chef @RichardBlais are among a crop of culinary stars bringing new dining concepts to th…

Derrik J. Lang
Derrik J. Lang @derrikjlang
9 Sep 24

I joined @kcalnews to spotlight a few fab spas we've recently covered in @AAASoCal's #Westways magazine. Watch for my recommendations on where to enjoy a foot scrub, do aerial yoga, and experience full-body detoxification. 🧘‍♂️ https://t.co/UbbkkruDuO

Derrik J. Lang
Derrik J. Lang @derrikjlang
10 Aug 24

I joined @kcalnews to gab about #NorthPark, my new favorite #SanDiego neighborhood, which we recently featured in @AAASoCal's Westways. Watch for my recs on where to drink Kool-Aid cocktails, eat shallot yogurt, and shop for vintage romance novels. https://t.co/TrJmpRkQEQ