. "Ambiance countsThe Palm Springs area is chock full of such restaurant wonders ??? places where the setting is nearly as important as the menu. ???Now most restaurants here are so savvy about d??cor and atmosphere,??? said Curran, who has been the food editor for the last 10 of the 25 years she???s worked at the magazine. ???Over the years, the local restaurant owners have all gotten to understand" . . . .