Traveling the high-desert highway that meanders through a stretch of Southern California’s Coachella Valley to the Mohave and Colorado Desert areas, an oasis can be seen in the distance. It’s an older, Western, styled building, with an exterior that mimics a barn or saloon facade. This charming spot exudes “cool”, both, conceptually and physically. The restaurant’s misting systems welcome with a refreshing allure that can been seen from a distance with the promise of good food and drinks in the mix.

Keepin’ It California Country Cool

There are at least a dozen reasons that beckon folk to Joshua Tree. Joshua Tree National Park is a vast area in California’s high desert named for the wildly interesting tree that dots the region. It’s diverse eco-system melds together a fierce desert environment with the delicacy of its natural resources and a unique “energy” that gives Joshua Tree its chill vibe. It’s tough to be chill in the harsh desert heat that can have temperatures soaring over 120 degrees. Luckily, Koolfog misting systems are manufactured just down the road in Thousand Palms and excellence knows excellence.

Misting systems can be an attraction for visitors from around the world seeking a respite from the heat while experiencing the eclectic abundance of unique sights and activity that the high desert offers. Hikers, rock climbers, and campers mesh with alien footprint seekers, yoga retreats goers, photographers, star gazers, and influencers working a backdrop for their IG feed. Whether searching for off-road festival fun, a hoppin’ music venue, or a slice of one of nature’s most pristinely preserved desert landscapes, there is much to explore in and around Joshua Tree National Park. One of those places, is local favorite and community icon, JT’s Country Kitchen…and they have a misting system.

High-Desert Diner Deliciousness

Dating back to the mid-1900’s, the building that houses JT’s Country Kitchen has been a testament to the stealth of the Old West and its sturdy survival in the toughest of desert elements including earthquakes, dust storms, floods, and arid droughts. The Country Kitchen has been housed in this building since 1977 and has been a staple serving up “Home Cookin’ For Your Soul”. In fact, it’s delicious, hometown, comfort food landed it as a famous stop on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” culinary television show line-up. Through the years, JT’s Country Kitchen has become a community gathering hub and a revered small business known for giving locals and tourists some of the friendliest plates in the West.

What’s Cookin’?

• All-Day Breakfast & “Beat The Heat” Lunch Specials
• House Special Country Fried Steak & Eggs, Big Biscuits & Buttermilk Pancakes
• Decadent Desserts Including Peach Cobbler, Moon Pies & Chef Choice Delights

Pro Tip: Try Mama Vu’s Original Cambodian Recipes!!

“Hats Off” To Modern Day Misting Systems

“The Corral” at JT’s Country Kitchen hosts live musical entertainment and in addition to indoor dining, there is a large, dog-friendly outdoor patio. With so much to offer in eats and ambiance, definitely, put JT’s Country Kitchen on your desert escape itinerary and look for the misting systems to guide you towards your new oasis. Then take your hat off, kick up your boots and enjoy experiencing the best of the West.