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Byline: Denine Currie

05 Mar

Rise and Rave: Fresno entrepreneur brings the party to daytime — without the drinks

published on March 5, 2026 - 3:49 PM

Evan Nebeker founded Grand Rising with the intention of shifting the focus from late-night parties to dayside events — providing

24 Feb

Clovis couple brings Graze Craze charcuterie franchise to the city they call home

published on February 24, 2026 - 3:14 PM

A fast-growing charcuterie board franchise is opening in Clovis this March. A local husband-and-wife team will operate the new location,

14 Feb

Valley bars reimagine Valentine’s Day with cocktails, mocktails and cake

published on February 14, 2026 - 5:57 PM

As Americans prepare to spend nearly $30 billion over Valentine’s Day weekend, locally owned bars are getting creative — drawing

13 Feb

Heart-shaped pizzas are Valentine’s Day’s hottest seller. Fresno shops have been making them for decades

published on February 13, 2026 - 3:49 PM

Me-n-Ed’s Pizzeria has spent nearly 30 years perfecting what it calls the original — and on the most romantic night

11 Feb

Mad Duck lands at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

published on February 11, 2026 - 4:35 PM

Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co. is cleared for takeoff. Known for its beer, burgers and wings, the popular Fresno-based eatery’s

09 Jan

Veteran franchisee bets on Fresno’s protein shake market with Fresh Monkee

published on January 9, 2026 - 4:25 PM

Fresh Monkee opened its doors in Fresno last month — a first in the Valley for the growing franchise. The

07 Jan

Getting Chopped: Fresno’s growing love affair with New York’s famous sandwich

a man pulling the hood of his sweater over his head

published on January 7, 2026 - 2:53 PM

Fresno restaurants are serving up the trending New York-based chopped cheese deli sandwich to Valley foodies. Often described as a

31 Dec

2025 Year in Review: Recognition, reinvention for Central Valley restaurants

a rooftop restaurant scene with a setting sun

published on December 31, 2025 - 3:28 PM

Fresh ingredients, fine dining and notable recognition helped define 2025 for the Central Valley restaurant scene, a year marked by

30 Dec

Developer behind Sequoia Mall revamp lands Barnes & Noble for Clovis center

published on December 30, 2025 - 3:07 PM

A major brick-and-mortar book retailer announced plans to open 60 additional stores in 2026 – including one in Clovis. Barnes

29 Dec

From Harlem to Fresno: chopped cheese sandwiches gain local following

published on December 29, 2025 - 11:09 AM