According to Wikipedia, Fig Garden is now known as “Old Fig Garden” highlighting its historic background when it contained vast fig gardens. Yet, many locals prefer to call it “Fig … [Read more...] about Old Fig Garden – One of the Most Sought After Neighborhoods in Fresno
Where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021
Looking where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno … [Read more...] about Where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021
Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits Officials at Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced yesterday - Tuesday, June 15 that with the State of California updating its COVID restrictions and … [Read more...] about Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
As we begin to emerge from our pandemic state of living, one reemergence particularly thrilling to parents and kids is summer camps! Though some camps remain closed this summer and all are affected by … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave
With temperatures into the 100s in the Valley, you are likely thinking about the condition of your A.C. unit, wondering when you can next go for a swim, or making a meal plan filled with cold … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave
10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland this Spring
Are you one of the many California families planning to head to Disneyland now that it's re-opened? Whether you are rescheduling a long-awaited trip or making a more last-minute decision to visit to … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland this Spring
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen Brings Sushi Back to the Tower District
This weekend, I was excited to enjoy my first indoor dining experience since Covid at a brand-new, locally-owned restaurant in the Tower District. Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen opened in the … [Read more...] about Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen Brings Sushi Back to the Tower District
Crave Opens Cookie Drive-Thru in NW Fresno
This is the business' first brick & mortar shop. Crave cookie has opened a new drive-thru in Fresno! I first wrote about Crave Cookie when it began offering giant, piping hot cookies via … [Read more...] about Crave Opens Cookie Drive-Thru in NW Fresno
Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
They have planned all sorts of Beertainment in their new location Full Circle Brewery has been known not just for great beer but great entertainment for years at its Downtown Chinatown and Olympic … [Read more...] about Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
Quail State’s Groundbreaking Rooftop Bar is Open!
Quail State owners Josh and Hayley Islas-Wolf have worked long and hard for this moment since announcing their plans to open a rooftop bar in Downtown Fresno over three years ago with their first post … [Read more...] about Quail State’s Groundbreaking Rooftop Bar is Open!
Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
The Fresno Swap Meet. which launched within the past month has gone from non-existent to bustling in the blink of an eye thanks to hosts Fresno Street Eats & The Island Waterpark. The new weekly … [Read more...] about Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
Fresno Street Eats, the Central Valley’s food truck destination, is partnering with The New Manchester to bring a weekly food truck event to the town center in Central Fresno on Fridays. The new lunch … [Read more...] about Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
Is a new home purchase, vehicle upgrade or post-Covid vacation something you're daydreaming about? If the financial part is what's holding you back, we surveyed hundreds to find out the top ten ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
Mayd Modern Mediterranean opens in Northwest Fresno
Oh friends, do I have a tasty story for you! Do you like supporting local restaurants? How about super fresh, healthy foods that are bursting with flavor and offer tons of variety? And convenience, … [Read more...] about Mayd Modern Mediterranean opens in Northwest Fresno
Quail State Launches New To-Go Food Options
Quail State is Fresno's first rooftop bar, located on the corner of Fulton and Mariposa at the top of the Pacific Southwest Building in Downtown. The rooftop bar has been a long time coming, and has … [Read more...] about Quail State Launches New To-Go Food Options
Fresno Chaffee Zoo attracts talent from New York for next CEO
Our beloved Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced today that Jon Forrest Dohlin will be its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed retiring CEO Scott Barton with the transition expected … [Read more...] about Fresno Chaffee Zoo attracts talent from New York for next CEO
Order your Holiday meal to-go and #supportlocal
Shopping, prepping, and cooking all the ingredients needed to make Thanksgiving dinner can feel like a daunting undertaking, and now even more so amid the pandemic. It is obvious that Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Order your Holiday meal to-go and #supportlocal
5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Many families are choosing to forgo their standard trick-or-treat traditions this year, due to risks caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, that doesn't mean it's not possible to have fun this … [Read more...] about 5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café
As your resident FresYes coffee-obsessed blogger, you have to know that if a new coffee shop opens in town, I will absolutely be visiting as soon as possible to share all the details with you, dear … [Read more...] about Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café
3 New Treats and Eats Deliverable to You!
Are you like me? Do you like to stay in the comfort of your home and have delicious foods brought to your door? If you said yes, this post is for you! There are three new companies delivering awesome … [Read more...] about 3 New Treats and Eats Deliverable to You!
Meet Dracaena Wines: From Hobbyists to Double Gold Winning Winemakers
Michael and Lori Budd are Fresno transplants who came to California following a career opportunity, but moreover chasing a dream. While living in New Jersey, the Budds were fans of good wine and had … [Read more...] about Meet Dracaena Wines: From Hobbyists to Double Gold Winning Winemakers
A Sunday Night Dinner Recipe That’s Sure to be a Hit
Since Shelter in Place, I've been cooking a lot more (although if I'm being entirely honest, when it's really hot, like it's been for the past week, that changes a bit - hot kitchens are no fun!) and … [Read more...] about A Sunday Night Dinner Recipe That’s Sure to be a Hit
8 Covid-Safe at Home Date Ideas
My husband and I have been working from home together, going out of the house only for grocery trips and occasional take-out pick ups since March 15th. I recognize that people are getting out of their … [Read more...] about 8 Covid-Safe at Home Date Ideas
Support Locals, Get Affordable Grocery Delivery
Grocery delivery services have become increasingly popular and in high-demand thanks to COVID-19 and shelter-in-place requirements. Larger companies like Instacart, Shipt, Amazon Fresh and Wal-mart … [Read more...] about Support Locals, Get Affordable Grocery Delivery
Love Local Produce? Food 4 Thought will make your week!
Every time an out of state friend or family member visits, they always want to go shopping for fruits and vegetables, as they share that the produce they have access to pales in comparison to the … [Read more...] about Love Local Produce? Food 4 Thought will make your week!