Just what is it about coffee? The comfort of that sweet smell first thing in the morning, the excuse to use cream and sugar, or even the health benefits list that grows longer every year - I'm a believer of all of the above. And when you move to a city where you actually have seasons and the weather gets cold, coffee is sometimes my only pick-me-up on a chilly fall or winter day. There is a … [Read more...]
Cafe Van Ness – An Indie Coffeehouse Experience in Gazebo Gardens
If you’re a frequent visitor to Gazebo Gardens you may have noticed it tucked away in the corner near the entrance: Cafe Van Ness, a new player in the local coffee scene. Located in the space formerly occupied by Ooh De Lolli, Cafe Van Ness quietly opened in January and brings a gourmet, indie spirit to an area crowded with chains. If you’re looking for an extensive menu filled with sugary … [Read more...]
Quickly Bubble Tea Chain Comes to Clovis
Last week I wrote about Taipei 101, a new coffee and tea shop that recently opened in Fresno. It’s actually one of several new establishments in the area that serve up similar offerings. This week my sons and I went to check out Quickly. Located on Shaw Avenue in Clovis, Quickly is part of a worldwide chain that opened its first US store in Southern California in 2002. According to the … [Read more...]
Taipei 101 Brings Unique Beverages and Desserts to Fresno
If there’s one thing long-time Fresnans know (and newcomers quickly discover), it’s that there are never too many ways to cool off during the hot summer months. If cold beverages and desserts are your cool-down method of choice, you’re in luck: Taipei 101, a new coffee and tea house, recently opened in the strip mall on the Southeast corner of Cedar and Herndon. In search of some cool … [Read more...]