What: Pork shank ossobucoWhere: Desert Moon Restaurant, 350 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsHow much: $35Contact: 760-424-8850; desertmoonps.comWht: It’s a perfect version of a classic dish. It’s always a strange when a new restaurant opens in a space formerly occupied by another restaurant where you have many fond memories. For me, such is the case at Desert Moon, which took over the Indian Canyon Drive spot that Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill called home before finally shuttering for good in 2024. I had many amazing times at Rio Azul with friends and family, and it’s where we celebrated the publication of the Independent’s 3,000th story in May 2016. Alas, Rio Azul is gone—but I am happy that another great restaurant is now in that space.