Welcome to Fresno Flavor! In this episode I check out a favorite local food truck that has recently opened a brick-and-mortar location in the Sunnyside area of Fresno. Chef Martin Franco … [Read more...] about Fresno Flavor: Taste Kitchen
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 Flavor: Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant
[The contest for the gift certificate has ended. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to our winner!] Guys, I'm excited about this one. In this episode of Fresno Flavor, … [Read more...] about Fresno Flavor: Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant
New lunch spot in Downtown Fresno has old ties to the neighborhood
A favorite downtown Fresno lunch spot has re-opened in the Galleria with a new name. Ragazzo's is a quick service Italian restaurant co-owned by Executive Chef Gerald Chiarito and … [Read more...] about New lunch spot in Downtown Fresno has old ties to the neighborhood
The Grizzlies’ Fresno Famous tournament lets you vote on weird ballpark food
If you're not a fan of basketball, you can feel a little left out during March Madness. Putting together brackets and watching as teams get eliminated/advance—it all seems like fun. Luckily, … [Read more...] about The Grizzlies’ Fresno Famous tournament lets you vote on weird ballpark food
Get your chicken tikka masala fix and more at Royal Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
January is the month of new beginnings, resolutions and, for me, food. Basically, I just eat my way through January. If you're like me and are looking for a local restaurant with delicious dishes … [Read more...] about Get your chicken tikka masala fix and more at Royal Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
Get your noodle on at Ramen Ichiban Kan
"Noodles are not only amusing but delicious." —Julia Child It's officially ramen weather! Yes, we've all experienced the ramen in the styrofoam cups—the stuff that was invented by inventor and … [Read more...] about Get your noodle on at Ramen Ichiban Kan
The Annex Kitchen to be featured on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”
I've long had an obsession with the show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” The original iteration of the show aired on The Food Network for many years, highlighting famous chefs' and Food Network … [Read more...] about The Annex Kitchen to be featured on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”
New Wafflicious food truck is making mouths water beyond breakfast time
Wafflicious is a new Fresno-based food truck serving up delicious, custom-made waffle creations, and it's out to prove that waffles aren't just for breakfast anymore. I recently had the chance to … [Read more...] about New Wafflicious food truck is making mouths water beyond breakfast time
Quesadilla Gorilla: Funny Name, Seriously Tasty Food
Melted cheese. It’s the best, isn’t it? I’d say it’s tied for most irresistible food along with maple bar donuts for me. So, when a new restaurant specializing in gourmet quesadillas opened up … [Read more...] about Quesadilla Gorilla: Funny Name, Seriously Tasty Food