Have you been to The Mug Coffee in northeast Fresno? If you haven't been recently, you should definitely make plans to. Owners Michael and Crystal's story of how they came to be the owners of The Mug, survive the pandemic (with the help of their customers and a fellow coffee shop owner), and the great things they have planned for the months ahead as The Mug expands into the space next door. Read … [Read more...]
The Revue celebrates one-year anniversary with new mural
Locally owned and operated coffee house, The Revue, located at 620 E. Olive in the heart of Fresno’s Tower District, will be celebrating its one-year anniversary this Saturday, Aug. 25, with a special celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I caught up with one of their awesome owners, Bryan Feil, to learn more about the event and what’s new at Revue. A lot has changed in just a … [Read more...]
Basilwood Farm now offering tasty bites, cheese-making classes and more!
Basilwood Farm, located just above Fresno in the hills of Prather, CA, is a family-owned and -operated goat farm known for its nourishing skincare products. This fantastic farm is no stranger to FresYes readers—we've happily introduced you to it previously. However, with so many new things happening, I felt it was time we circled back to Basilwood! I spoke with owner Jill … [Read more...]
More Than Pizza opens a second location in Fresno
This February, the Pavilion West Shopping Center at Bullard and West in northwest Fresno welcomed its newest restaurant, More Than Pizza, which took over the former Panini’s/Quizno’s location, next door to G’s Creamery. More Than Pizza’s menu offerings include pizza, Eastern-style sub sandwiches, wings, calzones, salads, and their “famous cheesy bread.” This new location is the family-owned … [Read more...]
Valley-based Crate Republic offers a taste of the Golden State
My family is no stranger to the phenomena that is monthly subscription boxes. I’ve tried IPSY, Birchbox, Boxycharm, the Walmart Beauty Box, and Stitch Fix, and gifted Graze snack boxes. My son has subscribed to Loot Crate and my husband is a loyal customer of the Dollar Shave Club. Being the subscription box enthusiast I am, when I heard about Crate Republic, a new gift box and monthly … [Read more...]
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 speak with co-owner Allison Riggin to find out all about her amazing waffles and what Fresnans should know about the new taste sensation in town. Belgian vs Liege waffles Wafflicious was started by … [Read more...]
Hate a certain pumpkin spice coffee drink? Drink these local lattes instead
It’s Pumpkin Spice Season! Or… you know, fall. If the thought of a certain pumpkin spice-flavored coffee drink makes you want to smash jack-o-lanterns (don’t do that, it’s mean!) fear not. I’ve gathered for you a delicious list of the best local and lovingly-made fall coffee drinks from around Fresno—none of which contain pumpkin. Enjoy and happy sipping! 1. Nutella Latte Where to find it: … [Read more...]
Styled by Mon Amie Will Give Your Wardrobe (and Confidence) a Boost
I’m a self-professed organization geek and lover of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up method of decluttering. I also really love reading fashion blog Putting Me Together, which helps normal people make cute outfits and build a “remixable wardrobe”—meaning the items in your wardrobe can easily mix and match to create numerous stylish and flattering outfits. So when I became aware of a … [Read more...]