It's time for another episode of Fresno Flavor! In this episode, I get up early (really early) and head to rock-n-roll breakfast spot Benaddiction in northwest Fresno. On the menu? An Eggs Benedict dish called the "Alive," a vegetarian plate you have to see to believe. Join me as I chat with owner and chef James Caples about his love of loud rock music and his amazing food. I … [Read more...]
Chicago’s Pizza With a Twist combines pizza with traditional Indian food flavors
Love pizza but in the mood to try something new? If you like flavor, fresh toppings, and a delicious, non-greasy, thick crust you should try Chicago’s Pizza with a Twist in northwest Fresno. Chicago’s Pizza with a Twist is a newer-to-Fresno, fast casual-style pizza place located at 3050 W. Shaw (on Shaw and Marks just a few doors down from Edo-Ya in the Target shopping … [Read more...]
Tenaya Park: A hidden gem neighborhood in Northwest Fresno
“Want to meet us at Tenaya Park?” asked my friend, as we planned a play date for our kids one Saturday afternoon. “Sure… um, where is it?” was my response. “It’s the park in our neighborhood. I’ll text you directions.” Tenaya Park is quite literally in the middle of one of my dear friend’s neighborhoods, and just a hop, skip and jump away from where our family lives – yet it feels eons away … [Read more...]
DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
It’s finally fall in Fresno, and with it is coming some much-needed rain. With the rain also comes a dirty problem for pet owners: muddy dogs. It’s hard to keep all that stuff from being trekked in the house! And if you have a big dog, you can’t just go outside and hose them off in the wet and cold! A new business in Fresno has the perfect solution. Top Dog Pet Wash offers a high quality, … [Read more...]
Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
The DiNuzzos know a thing or two about family dinners. For more than 50 years, they've been cooking up classic Italian dishes to be shared by you and yours at their northwest Fresno restaurant, Mike's Pizzeria. The restaurant was started by Mike and Angelina DiNuzzo in 1962 as a pizza shop. Now operated by their son, Peter, with the help of third-generation family members like Peter's son, … [Read more...]
FresYes Places: North Fresno Batting Range
A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about Future Prospects indoor batting cages and baseball training facility here on FresYes. A fantastic facility with lots to offer, and the advantage of being entirely climate controlled - Future Prospects is a great place to sharpen your skills before hitting the diamond. However, there is another hidden gem in the Fresno baseball world that I feel … [Read more...]
A Chat with Chef Manny from LeLa’s
If humility is an indicator of true success, Chef Manuel "Manny" Carr, purveyor of LeLa's Restaurant, is a successful man. He opened LeLa's three years ago, after working at Fresno Heart Hospital and Veni Vidi Vici's, among others. My friend Nicole and I spent some time getting to know Chef Manny while we tasted a few of his dishes. In our time together, he highlighted the great chefs in Fresno … [Read more...]