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
You need more Patio Café in your life
As a lifelong Fresno resident, there are some local businesses that I consider to be institutions. Staples. Givens. These are the places we "all" know about, hold dear in our hearts, and … [Read more...] about You need more Patio Café in your life
Hello, Harry Potter Cooking Class Exists
Recently, FresYes writer Sarah wrote about five things we can all do to meet new people. One of her suggestions was to take a community education class. I love this idea. Classes in a variety of … [Read more...] about Hello, Harry Potter Cooking Class Exists
Madewell Now Open in Fig Garden Village: Find Out Why Women Love This Store
Imagine you are wearing a pair of jeans so well fitting, it’s as if they were made just for you. They move with you, slim the less slim spots, make curves in the places you want them, and don’t dig in … [Read more...] about Madewell Now Open in Fig Garden Village: Find Out Why Women Love This Store
‘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
Eat Local: The Patio Cafe
Growing up in Fresno I've always had an affinity for Fig Garden Village. Fig Garden Village has been around for a very long time. Even though stores have come and gone, there is still a community … [Read more...] about Eat Local: The Patio Cafe
Vera Bradley Execs Coming to Toast New “Top Drawer” Store
As I have always said, I love it when shopping local goes hand-in-hand with buying pretty name-brand things. Nowhere in Fresno is there a better example of this than the marriage of national … [Read more...] about Vera Bradley Execs Coming to Toast New “Top Drawer” Store
Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
ArtHop, yoga, drinking good beer, nights gathered around food trucks and dinners in with friends. The casual events of everyday life in Fresno have found a bigger purpose through a young church … [Read more...] about Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
I’ve been on a get healthy kick lately. Weight is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Although, when I look back at pictures when I was younger, I was way skinnier then than I am now. Funny … [Read more...] about Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
FresYes People – Forrest Armstrong Puts the Pieces Back Together in his Jewelry
It was by chance that Forrest Armstrong landed on the doorstep (or in the yard, rather) of well-known renegades of avant-garde jewelry Alex & Lee in 2004. At the time, Armstrong was working as a … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Forrest Armstrong Puts the Pieces Back Together in his Jewelry
Spring has sprung! Now what?
The clocks have been moved forward an hour, the blossoms are blooming and the sounds of the outdoors are all around. Yes technically Spring starts on the 21st but in FresYes Spring has … [Read more...] about Spring has sprung! Now what?
Two Mexican Restaurants Actually Doing Something Different
A few months ago, I complained about how there really aren't any Mexican restaurants doing anything unique with their food. Well, this past week I visited two places that give our dear town hope: … [Read more...] about Two Mexican Restaurants Actually Doing Something Different
Now Open: Jack’s Urban Eats
Finally, a cool place to take your grandparents to dinner or grab a healthy lunch in less than 10 minutes. Jack's Urban Eats, the Sacramento-based Hofbrau-style restaurant opened yesterday in Fig … [Read more...] about Now Open: Jack’s Urban Eats