The local poke craze has finally made its way to Fresno’s east side. Over the past year or so, I’ve witnessed this newfound trend emerge on the north side of town with the popularity of PokiLand and Butterfish California Poke and have wondered when, if ever, my neck of the neighborhood would ever see a restaurant offering the Hawaiian-style, sushi-grade-fish dishes. Now, thanks to Poki Bowl … [Read more...]
The Cherry Auction, Sunnyside Swap Meet and The Big Fresno Fair Swap Meet
Growing up in Fresno, we were pretty poor for most of my early childhood. My father worked as a custodian and my mother decided to go back to college to set a good example for us girls. So, to help with expenses, my grandmother used to sell every weekend at the Sunnyside Swap Meet. My older sister and I would become her loyal assistants for many years. My grandmother sold workclothes to the … [Read more...]