That time of year has come around once again, the final days of the school year are dwindling, the weather is beginning to warm up and kids are counting down the days until summer break. Even with all this excitement, most of us parents are out searching for end of year gifts for the beloved teachers in their children’s lives. How do you express gratitude for such a thing, anyway?

Some of my favorite people on earth are teachers, and I thought it would be helpful to do a little investigating as to what makes the perfect (and not-so-perfect) year end gift, should you be a parent in search of ideas.

I went straight to the source, surveying local teachers about the best gifts they’d received in the past and what would love to receive as this year comes to a close.

Here’s what the teachers had to say:

They DO want…Gift cards!

Almost everyone who responded to my survey mentioned gift cards as a great choice. If you’re buying a very specific type of gift card, it’s important to have an idea of the teacher’s tastes and interests. For example, first grade teacher, Stephanie Huffman, said a gift card to Sephora was one of her favorite gifts received, and high school teacher, Michelle Mercier, loved receiving a gift certificate for wine tasting.

If you’re unsure as to your teacher’s interest. Purchasing a gift card for the movies, Starbucks, pedicures and local restaurants seemed to ring through as great choices regardless of the recipient.

“One time, I got a gift card tree with all kinds of small and big gift cards and that was so fun to start the summer with!” said Maria Bezerra, a first grade teacher.

4^th grade teacher, Kelly Haupt said, “One year a student gave me a journal with about six different gift cards of fun things I could do during the summer. That was very sweet.”

Similarly, if you know the teacher’s interests in sports and attractions, tickets to watch their favorite team play a game or for a day at Disneyland (a great, class/group gift) were also very memorable gifts mentioned.

One thing’s for sure – it was pretty clear that the teachers would greatly prefer gift cards they can enjoy personally vs. those to use for the classroom when it comes to an end of year gift.

Also, a favorite gift is as simple as a Hand-written or student made thank yous

Many of the teachers responded in agreement with one another, stating that by far their favorite gifts to receive are heartfelt, handmade thank yous from their students.

High school teacher Amanda Valle states, “A genuine thanks from a student sustains me in my choice to teach”

Former high school teacher turned administrator Ralph Vasquez agreed. “Thank you letters, written by the kid themselves, no matter how long – those are the best.”

Marceen Farsakian, a first grade teacher, shared “one of my all time favorite gifts was a collection of personal ‘treasures’ from around the home and a handwritten note!”

Debbie Scott shared, “The best gift I ever got was a booklet created by a student of 21 ways I made her year the best year.”

Another great give: A class memory gift

A few teachers spoke of gifts they’d been given by a former class, to serve as a reminder of their time with the teacher – especially things that could be displayed in the classroom.

Carlanda Williams, Fresno Unified’s 2018 Teacher of the Year, received and loved a framed painting of a tree, on which all of the students made colorful thumbprint leaves on the branches next to their names.

Kelly Haupt said, “I love when students have given me something I can put up in my classroom. It makes me think of them the next year, too.”

Ultimately, teachers just appreciate being thought of!

Holly Rodriguez, Madera County Superintendent of Schools 2019 Distinguished Teacher says, “I love everything!”

Kindergarten teacher Crystal Holmes said, “I love ALL the gifts I get from my students and their families! Sometimes they don’t have a lot to give so just the thought behind it means so much.”

Want to know what teachers would rather not receive?

SKIP THE COFFEE MUGS. Really. Like, really skip them forever.

I’m not going to name names, but in regards to mugs I received the following comments (note: do not confuse mugs with Yeti tumblers – I’m told Yetis are still great/desirable gifts):

“Coffee mugs are getting old.”

“I love Star Wars, but if I receive another Star Wars mug, I will have to use them for target practice.”

“No mugs! I have 37 mugs!”

“Teachers are people too? Gift cards NOT coffee mugs. Go figure. 😉”

They also would rather not receive Candles and Scented Body Products (unless you specifically know the exact scent the teacher likes)

“I don’t really want any more candles, just because everyone has such a different taste in scents.”

Just for fun, want to know some of the most unexpected (both good and not-so-good) gifts teachers I spoke with received? In no particular order, here they are:

• A gift certificate for adult beverages (It was well-received) “You know, we need to decompress!”
• A gift certificate to Ruth’s Chris (Wow! A big surprise!)
• A fleece blanket with Elvis’ face
• Assorted plastic figurines from the dollar store
• A Sex in the City perfume set

So there you have it folks – as the school year comes to an end, be sure to show your appreciation to the hard-working teachers who have spent the last nine months lovingly educating the next generation. Whether you have a bit to spend, or money is tight there are options on the most wanted gift list for any budget that are sure to please. Now go forth and love on your teachers everyone! They deserve it!

Tag us when you get your fave teacher her gift! @FresYes or #FresYesInsider.

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Now, go make someone’s day!

–Natali

At FresYes, we love supporting local small business owners and learning more about what’s helped them to become successful in their field. I (along with many, many other women in Fresno!) recently fell in love with the gorgeous, lightweight and minimalistic earrings of Brooke Creative Co., a local, artisan jewelry business founded and operated by Brooke Matthews. I had the pleasure of learning more about how Brooke got started and what inspires her this past week, after meeting her at the Old Town Flea in Clovis.

FresYes: Tell us a little about yourself – where are you from, what brought you to this point in your life and makes you who you are?

Brooke: Since I was a child, I’ve always enjoyed art, DIY projects and design. I took lots of art classes in school, and I was first introduced to graphic design my sophomore year when a teacher asked me to join the yearbook team. I was hooked and ended up graduating from Fresno State with BA in Graphic Design.

After college I moved to San Francisco to work as a Project Manager and Creative Director for wikiHow. I also worked for a Healthcare Marketing Agency and after grinding away for 6 years in the Bay, I felt creatively stifled.

My partner was able to work for his company remotely from anywhere and I was ready to quit my job. In the summer of 2018 we left San Francisco and moved back to my hometown of Fresno. My goal was to take some time off to be creative, work on side projects, and possibly start a business, although I had no idea what that business would be exactly at the time.

FY: What made you decide to make clay earrings?

Brooke: I was playing around with a lot of different mediums at the time – painting a lot with watercolor, designing patterns on the iPad, and doing some freelance graphic design. I’d been wanting to get reacquainted with ceramics when I was at the craft store and saw polymer clay. I’d never really used it but remembered seeing blog posts about DIY polymer clay projects, one of them being earrings.

I’d always been a necklace person, but not so much a statement earring wearer due to them often being so heavy on the ear. I began making the clay earrings as a cure for my frustration. I soon started really liking what I was making and loved how lightweight they were! I thought that if I loved them, maybe others would too! I took some photos, made a website, posted about it and it all took off from there.

FY: What inspired you to create the aesthetic that has become your signature style?

Brooke: I’ve always love mid-century modern architecture, vintage graphic design and abstract art. I think that, coupled with my love of the outdoors is what has helped inspire the earring designs. I’m continually drawn to simple shapes, clean lines, and natural elements. I didn’t think about in the early stages, but someone once pointed out that my earring designs remind them of the watercolor paintings I was working on a few months before – and now I can’t unsee it! 🙂

FY: Is there a single style that tends to be most popular amongst your shoppers? Do you have a favorite style to wear, personally?

Brooke: The Alara (a two-piece statement earring that features an upside-down U shape) has been a constant favorite since the beginning! It’s also been my personal favorite as well, in addition to a pair of simple grey circles that were one of the very first styles I ever made.

FY: What can shoppers look forward to from you in the future? Are there new styles and colorways on the horizon?

Brooke: Yes and yes! Coming down from the wave of busyness of all the spring events like ArtHop/Grizzly Fest/The Old Town Flea, I’ve had some time recently to think about what I want the next (and future) collections to look like. Spring was full of pastels: peaches, lilac, periwinkle, etc. which was super fun and I’m so happy everyone loved it.

I’ve started thinking about the designs and colorways that I have been continually gravitating towards in my personal collection and realized that they were often neutrals. I plan to focus on adding texture, integrating natural elements (sand/dried flowers/natural dyes/shells) and shapes that mimic nature. I’m hoping to refine this collection over the next few weeks and will also be showcasing it at my booth for Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco in July.

FY: What do you attribute to the rapid growth your business has experienced – how did you get yourself out there so well, and what advice would you have to other entrepreneurs in this area?

Brooke: I attribute a lot of it to my years working in the marketing/advertising industry and having a degree in design. These skills have been the backbone to my brand and my aesthetic. Branding, photography, and social media are more important than ever and I’m so thankful that I can do a lot of what’s needed for growing my business on my own.

I’m still learning A LOT of it as I’m going. That being said, you have to know when to enlist help of ‘the professionals’ 🙂

I realized early on that the aspect of photography was something I was going to need help with. I’ve been able to get by doing much of it on my own, but it’s also SO time consuming that supplementing with professional help was key. I’ve been lucky enough to have my earrings be a part of some local photo shoots and the photographers have been kind enough to let me use the photos from those shoots.

I also attribute the growth of my business to the incredible community that is our Valley. There has been no shortage of support and opportunities to sell locally, such as: ArtHop, flea markets and vendor fairs.

FY: Have you encountered any significant challenges as your business has grown, and do you have any advice for getting through bumps in the road for others?

Brooke: I totally don’t feel like I’m in any place to give much advice yet, ha, but I’m a true believer in learning by doing. It was terrifying for me to put myself and my products out into the world, but I feel like I’ve learned so much by doing just that.

You have to stay patient and remain persistent. One of my favorite quotes is “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I try not to be too hard on myself, allow for mistakes, and remind myself to have fun!

My other biggest piece of advice is reach out to others! You don’t have to be an expert on everything. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, who built you up, and who support you. It’s HARD to start a small business and often feels overwhelming. Having a group of people to lean on is so important.

FY: Do you have any other local artisans or business owners that you look up to or love – and if so, what draws you to them?

Brooke: There is SO much talent in this community, I can’t even name them all! I am so proud of all the incredible makers and artists I’ve met in just a short amount of time.

• Cassey & Kirk James from Root General have been HUGE mentors to me and I’m so grateful. (Root was the first store to stock my earrings!) Along with running Root for the last 5 years, they pour their hearts into supporting so many local artisans and have truly kept Downtown Fresno alive.
• Yvette Goltaio (@yvettita) is a branding and content photographer who I met through Root and we both immediately hit it off! Her eye for design and her photography style is so spot on and has meshed really well with what I was looking for for Brooke Creative Co.
• Elowyn of Elowyn Makes Art is so talented and her art always makes me smile!
• Alana from @makepie is also an inspiration! I think she’s had her jewelry business for over almost a decade and is basically an Etsy seller queen!
• Keryn from @nicholsonhatco – another crazy talented maker and boss lady
• Alex from KLSD – another hugely successful woman/mom run business in the Valley …that’s just a few off the top of my head!

Thank you for your time, Brooke. Can’t wait to watch as your business continues to grow!

-Natali

As summer approaches and the school year comes to a close, many families wonder how they’ll fill the days with fun, stay cool and avoid over-spending in the process. FresYes is happy to help by providing you with our annual round up of free and low-cost summer activity ideas for families with young children. Mark your calendars, get out there and have fun this summer! (Tag us with #FresYesInsider so we can feature your splish-splash fun on our channels too, please! We love sharing in the fun)

Movies

Each summer, participating local movie theaters offer reduced admission on weekday mornings and show children’s movies as part of the Summer Movie Express promotion. In Fresno, Regal Edwards & IMAX in River Park (Herndon and 41) offers $1 movies at 10am on Tuesday & Wednesday of each summer week, beginning at 10am.

The $1 movies are popular, so it is recommended you arrive early to ensure a spot, however, enjoying free AC and super affordable movies are definitely worthy rewards for your patience. Two different movies are offered each week, so you could potentially attend Tuesday and watch one movie, and Wednesday and watch the other movie.

This summer’s movie list includes Lego Movie 2, Smallfoot, Lego Batman Movie, Kung Fu Panda 3, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and more! For a full list and for additional information, visit the Summer Movie Express website here.

Movies in the Park

Unable to attend weekday morning movies? No problem! Each year, Movies in the Park, which has typically been sponsored by PG&E and Comcast, are offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at three different Fresno parks. Though this year’s schedule is not yet posted – it should be up soon!

Movies and parking are typically free and food vendors are on site if you’d like to purchase food. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and you’ll definitely want to bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket to relax on. Movies start just after dark, and typically begin in mid-June and run through early August. Keep an eye on this page for updates!

Splash Parks & Public Pools

The City of Fresno Parks Department, in partnership with local high school aquatics complexes offers numerous splash parks and public pools (including both standard pools and learning pools) with admission costs being just $1 for kids and $2 for adults during the week, and free on the weekends. Swim lessons are also available at a discounted rate. For hours, locations and complete details, check out the Fresno Aquatics Info Page here.  

Summer Bowling Pass at Bowlero

Did you know you can bowl up to three games every day of the summer for one low cost? Bowlero Bowling on Sierra and Blackstone offers this awesome deal for just $36.95 for kids and $52.95 for adults. You can purchase your Summer Bowling Passes online here. Oh – and in case you were wondering – YES, shoe rental is included!

Story Time Around Town

There are three great local ways to enjoy a special, free story time.

1. ValleyPBS’s Clifford the Big Red Dog: Dog Days of Summer Library Tour: Each year, our local PBS station, ValleyPBS brings Clifford to visit a different Fresno County Library Branch each week, where Clifford and his helpers host a special story time and all guests receive a free Clifford book to take home. You’ll need to sign up in advance, but attending is free! For more information, contact ValleyPBS at 559-266-1800 or visit the webpage here.
2. The Book Barn’s story hour with Mother Goose (year-round): Mother Goose visits the Book Barn, located at 640 Clovis Avenue (in Clovis) every Wednesday morning at 10:00am to share a special story with her young guests. There is no purchase required to attend.
3. Barnes and Noble’s Saturday Story Hours (year-round): Offered every Saturday morning at 11am at Barnes and Noble on Blackstone and Nees. Snack/food items are also offered for attendees at a special discount. For full details and the weekly story list, click here.

Have fun, #FresYesInsider!

-Natali

Our family recently set a goal to hike all the day hike trails within an hour or two from home. On our last adventure, we explored a truly stunning outdoor destination I knew I had to share with the FresYes Insider family.

This stunning location is called Hensley Lake Recreation Area, located in rural Raymond, CA just about 45 minutes north of Fresno. It is one of the most beautiful, spring-time destinations I’ve ever seen, and the stunning drive there only adds to the experience.

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We found out about the location after our neighbors posted on Facebook about visiting Hensley Lake with their dog for a day hike. They shared about the beautiful views and wildflowers they saw, so the following weekend my family and I packed our lunches and headed out.

Hensley Lake is actually a man-made reservoir created by Hidden Dam, which was built by the US Army Corps Engineers in 1974. The dam allows for irrigation and flood control, but the created lake makes for excellent recreation opportunities for Valley residents including boating, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing.

In addition, an extensive network of trails for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding provide visitors with stunning lake views, a combination of sunny and shaded trails, wildlife encounters and picturesque hillside vistas featuring stunning purple, goldenrod and orange wildflowers – the area is a photographer’s dream. Additionally, within the trail area, there is a full disc golf course.

Hensley Lake offers 55 overnight campsites that feature drinking water access and hose bibs, electric and sewer hookups, flushing toilets, tent pads, BBQs and fish cleaning stations. All campsites are located within walking distance to the trailheads and boat ramp. You can find out more about camping overnight at Hensley Lake here.

I think Hensley Lake would also be a lovely place to visit with children of all ages. There are a picnic area and playground at the top of a hill in the Buck Ridge day use area. There is also a swimming beach at the lake when the weather is warm, and you’d like to take a dip!

Though you can access Hensley Lake from Fresno from 99 or 41 North, I highly recommend the more scenic route that you can access from 99 North, at least on your way to the area. The gently winding road, and currently green and wildflower-blanketed roadsides make for a relaxing weekend drive and allow you to leave your stresses behind and prepare to really enjoy the beauty of nature that you’ll find at Hensley Lake. Click here for directions to Hensley Lake.

There is a $5 charge for a day pass that you pay via card at the entrance to Hensley Lake, so please plan for that. I’m when you see all there is to enjoy there firsthand, you’ll find it to be one of the best $5 you’ve ever spent! I hope you’ll mark your calendar to visit soon, especially this Spring as the rain we received this year has made things truly spectacular to see.

Have fun!

-Natali

P.S. Tag us if you go exploring! We’re on Instagram as @FresYes, or you can use the hashtag #FresYesInsiders.

I started seeing Kona Ice trucks serving up their colorful shaved ice at Todd Beamer park around six years ago. Now, in my role as a PTA President at my son’s school, I interact with the company regularly, as they come to school a few afternoons each year to sell shaved ice and donate a portion of their profits right back to our school’s PTA fund. My interaction with Kona Ice has always been positive, and I had to imagine as just one Valley school representative, that there were many others also benefiting from Kona’s model of charitable giving, so I reached out to our local Kona Ice owners to learn the backstory. If you’ve seen the colorful trucks around town, or maybe enjoyed a tasty Kona Ice yourself, I think you’ll enjoy learning more about the company, too!

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FresYes: How did Kona Ice get started? Is it a local company?

Local owner, Lisa Quiroz: Kona Ice was started in Northern Kentucky in 2007. Our founder, Tony Lamb, thought, “Hey, people don’t sell shaved ice off trucks. Also, Ice cream trucks are kind of creepy.  What if we sold shaved ice of a truck that was super fun and inviting?” And thus, Kona Ice was born. Tony Lamb’s whole family is involved, and he encourages people that purchase a franchise to involve the whole family in their local business. It has been a wonderful way to teach our kids about business and even our parents have helped on the trucks in our early years.

FresYes: How did you get involved in this business? What do you love about it?

LQ: We were looking for a change in 2010, and I stumbled across some information about Kona Ice and what they do, so I went to their convention and fell in love with the whole idea of what it can do in the community, and the passion the owners had for making Kona Ice a unique, fun experience for kids and adults alike!

FresYes: Kona seems to be everywhere! How do you do it? How many local Kona trucks are there? 

LQ: We have slowly grown through the years, starting with one truck in 2011. As we grew, so did our territories (which are based on zip codes). We currently have 4 trucks, and we have several Kona Ice neighbors that have their own trucks, too. We are all local families, and this business is definitely a family affair! 

Nationwide there are over 1,200 trucks and counting. We provide employment to many college students, and they are the ones that allow us to be so many places at one time!

FresYes: Has Kona Ice always given back to schools? How much is donated to support schools each year?

LQ: Yes, we have given back to schools, sports organizations and other non-profits since day one. Nationwide, through our trucks, we have given back over $62 million! Kona Ice of Fresno has given back over $325,000 since we started in 2011!

FresYes: Ok, I have to know, what’s the most popular flavor of Kona Ice? 

LQ: Definitely Tigers Blood, with Blue Raspberry and Cotton Candy vying for second place ranking!

FresYes: Anything else you’d like us to know/surprising or fun facts about you or Kona Ice?

LQ: Something you might not expect – there is a Kona Ice Truck in Alaska! Besides that, however, a little-known fact is that we do parties and corporate events where you can try our Krafted flavors – flavors designed for the adult palate. Blackberry Mojito, Mai Tai, Watermelon Mint and more – lots of great flavors to try!  If you invite us to your work, we turn our tropical steel drum music on, and your employees will feel like you gave them a mini vacation.

To book your fundraiser or event with Kona Ice of Fresno – contact Lisa Quiroz at 559-779-2969 or lquiroz@kona-ice.com

I’ve said it before, and it remains true – I love flavorful, unique food and I especially love the cultural melting pot of cuisines that make up the Fresno food landscape, so when I heard about the opening of a new restaurant in Northeast Fresno called Bollywood that would be serving Indian Street Food “with attitude” I had to check it out.

Street food, in general, is such a fun way to explore unique flavors and dishes. With the continued explosion of food trucks not just in the Fresno area, but across the country, street food is definitely experiencing its moment in the sun and I’m not sad about it one bit. One of the best things about street food is that it’s generally affordable, portable and often finger food making it easy to try multiple dishes and share with friends and loved ones.

My husband and I made it to Bollywood this past Friday and we’re so glad we did! Bollywood is located on the northwest corner of Herndon and Cedar Avenues, in the same shopping center as John’s Incredible pizza, a couple of doors down from Blue Fin Sushi and Jimy Wen’s. The restaurant is a fast casual style with counter ordering and plenty of tables to allow for eating in. The walls feature posters of Bollywood celebrities and there are TVs around the room displaying sports, entertainment, and music from India. It was around 6:30 pm when we arrived and the place was hopping busy and stayed that way the whole time we were there, but there were plenty of tables for everyone and the food was prepared and came out quickly.

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Bollywood’s menu consists of street “snacks” like Aloo Tikki (deep-fried, crispy, seasoned potato patties) Samosas, Devil Shrimp and Chicken Wings (with four sauce options including Lemon Pepper, Buffalo, Tandoori and Achari), Bowls consisting of chana masala or daal lentil, white rice, salad and your choice of veggie or meat, Thali (balanced, substantial meals with protein of your choice and all the fixings), Biryani (spiced Basmati rice prepared with your choice of protein) Tandoori style kababs, traditional Indian main dishes like Lamb Curry and Butter Chicken and my personal favorite: Naughty Naan Tacos.

The Naughty Naan Tacos are what drew me to try Bollywood in the first place. They are made with homemade Naan, served warm and topped with your choice of entrée meats. We started our meal with an order of Samosas, then we each had two tacos. I tried the Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka options, and my husband ordered the Aloo Gobi and Lamb Curry. The tacos were so generously sized, I couldn’t finish my second one, however, it made for a delicious lunch the following day.

The restaurant opened in early February and is owned by Goldie Bedi and his wife Pattie Cervantes, along with Bedi’s brother, Sonu Singh Mehra. Bedi’s Indian heritage and his wife’s Mexican background led to the creation of the Naughty Naan tacos, which aren’t traditional to either cuisine, however, they sure are delicious. Something that is traditional to both Indian and Mexican dishes is being well-spiced, and that is definitely a fantastic feature of the food at Bollywood. All of the menu items my husband and I tried were exploding with rich and vibrant flavors and everything was very fresh.  

If you’ve not yet been, and you love flavorful food, I highly recommend making the trip to Bollywood soon! They’re open from 11 am and 9 pm Monday through Saturday.

Have you been!? Let us know what you thought!

Happy eating + exploring,

-Natali

Prepare yourself: Get a snack out and put your readers on – this one is delicious!

After two recent trips out of state, one thing became fully cemented in my mind: Fresno has the BEST food. As a born and raised Fresnan, I can name several things I love about my home town, but the food selection has to be my favorite thing about it. With so many cultures represented by our area’s population and so many types of restaurants, you can satisfy pretty much any craving you have with a quick drive or app swipe.  

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Within the overarching category of Fresno food options, street food is high ranking with many. With numerous food trucks now on the scene and rolling out to gatherings multiple evenings each week the street food scene is continuing to grow and draws crowds of hungry Fresnans without exception.

The latest opportunity to enjoy street food comes from local event planning royalty, the partnership that is Mike Osegueda (of former Fresno Beehive now Yahoo Sports and Taco Throwdown fame) and Tioga Sequoia Brewery. “Street Eats” is a monthly, themed pop-up food, music, beer garden and vendor event sure to delight all the senses.

Street Eats started “popping up” monthly at Tioga Sequoia in Downtown Fresno this January. Each month’s Street Eats event features a food theme that all the attending food trucks and vendors will plan their menus around – and the menu items will be exclusive to the event. January’s theme was Bacon and February’s theme was Loaded Fries. Coming up this month, Street Eats guests can look forward to a night of comfort food as the theme will be Breakfast for Dinner.

Street Eats takes place this month on Thursday, March 28^th from 5-10pm. All ages are welcome and admission is completely free. The month’s featured food vendors will be: Taqueria El Premio Mayor, Waffliciousfresno and The Gastro Grill Food Truck by Chacon’s Catering. The DJ lineup will include: Brohh T, Bawmbeats, Andi Mac, DJ D SOTO and NATE. The vendor list has yet to be announced, but you can check back on the Street Eats Facebook page for updates. In fact, I highly recommend giving that page a like to ensure you stay apprised of all upcoming Street Eats announcements and future plans.

What would you dream Street Eats theme be? Comment and let us know! We’re on Instagram at @fresyes and Facebook, of course. Next time you’re out eating something delicious, use the hashtag, #FresYesInsider, and we’ll feature you on our blog.

Happy eating!

-Natali