With the expansion of our office earlier this year, we're now able to offer Fresnans a variety of services, from community space for classes, meetings, and more, to a unique shopping … [Read more...] about Shop Local at the FresYes Market!
Hemisphere Home is where local art meets worldly treasures
I recently got to interview business owner Roseanne Guaglianone, and it was a real pleasure. She has a wonderful presence, and the environment of her store, Hemisphere Home, is … [Read more...] about Hemisphere Home is where local art meets worldly treasures
Come hungry for the Fresno Food Expo’s Expolicious
One of Fresno’s tastiest events returns to the Fresno Convention Center this Thursday, July 26. The 8th annual Fresno Food Expo will showcase more than 140 California food and beverage … [Read more...] about Come hungry for the Fresno Food Expo’s Expolicious
Growing our own… cottage food businesses
I think it’s important for writers to be clear about and be able to back up their own biases. When it comes to growing our local economy, I think the best way to do this is to support … [Read more...] about Growing our own… cottage food businesses
Fresno State grad receives student entrepreneur of the year award for Sparkle Ties
A recent Fresno State graduate is being recognized with a special award after starting a specialty necktie business. Daniel Malcolm, creator of Sparkle Ties, is the recipient of the 2018 Student … [Read more...] about Fresno State grad receives student entrepreneur of the year award for Sparkle Ties
Stock up for National Popcorn Day at Grandpa’s Popcorn and Sweets
Nestled in a shopping center on First and Nees in Fresno is a little shop waiting to blow your mind. Locally owned, it's full of gourmet popcorn of every flavor imaginable, from Butter Rum to Caramel … [Read more...] about Stock up for National Popcorn Day at Grandpa’s Popcorn and Sweets
Fresno Flavor: Benaddiction
It's time for another episode of Fresno Flavor! In this episode, I get up early (really early) and head to rock-n-roll breakfast spot Benaddiction in northwest Fresno. On the menu? An Eggs Benedict … [Read more...] about Fresno Flavor: Benaddiction
9 ways to shop local this Small Business Saturday
We’re all familiar with the frenzy that is Black Friday, but how many of us are familiar with Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday is a movement to support local business owners during … [Read more...] about 9 ways to shop local this Small Business Saturday
Hi-Top Coffee sets up shop in the Tower District
Hi. I'm Natali, and I'm a coffee addict. There, now that that fact has been made abundantly clear, I am happy to share with you that Fresno now has one more awesome place to grab a really great cup … [Read more...] about Hi-Top Coffee sets up shop in the Tower District
Get your fruit fix at Wawona’s Peach Tree stand
In this weather, there's very little that's more refreshing than a nice, juicy peach. Happily for the people in FresYes, it's still easy to find fresh produce, even as stone fruit season winds … [Read more...] about Get your fruit fix at Wawona’s Peach Tree stand
Food Expo unveils must-try locally made products
It’s no secret the Central Valley is a rich agricultural region, growing everything from almonds to citrus and stone fruit. But while nuts and dried fruits were aplenty at this year’s Food Expo, held … [Read more...] about Food Expo unveils must-try locally made products
Fresh Local Produce is Yours For the Picking: A List of Local U-Picks
It's nearly summer and the Central Valley is living up to its abundant agricultural reputation. The blossoms we celebrated in February have given way to a plethora of produce. You can find a … [Read more...] about Fresh Local Produce is Yours For the Picking: A List of Local U-Picks
Raphio Chocolate Shows Us How Real Artisan Chocolate is Made
How much do you know about chocolate? Like, really know about chocolate? Prior to Friday, I knew I really like it. Like, a lot. And I had a good idea of a few brands that I liked better than … [Read more...] about Raphio Chocolate Shows Us How Real Artisan Chocolate is Made
Get Your Trail Mix Fix at Braga Organic Farms in Madera
One year, I mailed my friend in Pennsylvania trail mix for her birthday. Does that sound like a weird present? If so, you don't know this trail mix. This was raw trail mix from Braga Organic Farms. … [Read more...] about Get Your Trail Mix Fix at Braga Organic Farms in Madera
Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas
Santa isn't the only one making a list this time of year. While he's busy checking off who's naughty and nice, everyone living outside of the North Pole is making lists of what to get their loved … [Read more...] about Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas
North Fork’s Bandit Town, USA will ruin your life in the most beautiful way
The Bandit Town Labor Day Campout, Sept. 3-5, 2016 Bandit Town should come with a warning. Something to this effect: If you're restless, enter at your own risk. Because if you have even the … [Read more...] about North Fork’s Bandit Town, USA will ruin your life in the most beautiful way
‘Field of Dreams’ for wine lovers grows in Old Fig Garden
Old Fig Wine Cellars On a one-acre lot in Old Fig Garden, a Field of Dreams grows. Except, it's not corn that was plowed under to build a baseball field, but grapevines planted in place of a … [Read more...] about ‘Field of Dreams’ for wine lovers grows in Old Fig Garden
Popolo’s Pizza: Long time local pizza parlor reopening in new, expanded location
If you’re a long time Fresnan, chances are you have fond memories dating back to your childhood of enjoying weekend family outings and post-baseball season parties at Popolo’s Pizza. Popolo’s, known … [Read more...] about Popolo’s Pizza: Long time local pizza parlor reopening in new, expanded location
Cheers to 3 years of great beers from House of Pendragon
Its name may conjure Arthurian legend, but Sanger-based brewery House of Pendragon has been busy crafting a tale all its own over the past few years. Tommy Caprelian started House of … [Read more...] about Cheers to 3 years of great beers from House of Pendragon
New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
For the past four years, Fresno-based Lanna Coffee Co. has been serving up a caffeine fix with a purpose -- to support economic stability in the villages on northern Thailand where its beans are … [Read more...] about New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
This weekend, my family, our bonus kiddo (one of our kiddo's best friends) and my parents decided to pay a visit to Simonian Farms in Sunnyside to check out their Pumpkin Patch. This was the first … [Read more...] about Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
Bravo Farms – more than a pit stop!
As I scroll through my Facebook and Instagram feed, seeing all the happy faces visiting various Central Coast beaches, I feel it is my duty to point out what is in my opinion, the best place to stop … [Read more...] about Bravo Farms – more than a pit stop!