Some of our favorite places for great food with patio dining Does the latest sequel in the horror movie that is Covid have you worried about eating out? That’s fair. Omicron is airborne and highly contagious so many are making alterations to their lifestyle during the latest big wave of the pandemic. (The good news is experts believe Spring and Summer will bring significant relief this year, so … [Read more...]
You need more Patio Café in your life
As a lifelong Fresno resident, there are some local businesses that I consider to be institutions. Staples. Givens. These are the places we "all" know about, hold dear in our hearts, and visit as often as we're able. For me, Patio Café is one of those places. I've enjoyed eating breakfast there for as long as I can remember. Given this personal perspective, I was surprised when I … [Read more...]
El Patio is the best Mexican restaurant you haven’t tried yet
Living in Fresno, there’s no shortage of delicious Mexican restaurants to be enjoyed. Often, when out-of-state guests visit, we ask, “Where would you like to eat?” and a common request is to go somewhere with great Mexican food, since so many other places in the country aren’t as lucky as we are. Sometimes, however, it can be hard for a restaurant to differentiate itself from the crowd. When … [Read more...]
Why we love Piazza del Pane (and think you should, too!)
On any given weekend night, when my husband and I are lucky enough to have a sitter and the opportunity to enjoy a date night out together, there comes an inevitable conversation that goes something like this: “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t care, I’m just happy to go out, what sounds good to you?” “Honestly, I don’t care either – pick something?” “I don’t want to pick, you … [Read more...]