We’re back with a review of Olive Garden in Clovis, one more time.
We've been away for a while, not from Fresno and dining out, but from posting reviews due to trying to build up a video presence here on NewsBreak. Now we're back and have a couple of reviews for you today. Both places are some of our favorites, and we've tried some different dishes since our last reviews of these two places.
Read full storyMy review of Mad Duck in Clovis, and their food
Patti and I dined at the Mad Duck in Clovis three times in the past two weeks. Thanks to a Christmas gift from a friend who gave us two cards to Mad Duck to dine and one night on us.
Read full storyMy review of another night of great food at Kenji’s Teriyaki Grill, Fresno
We went to one of our favorite places to get teriyaki bowls the other night with two of our grandkids; as usual, we weren't disappointed. Kenji's Teriyaki Grill, located on the corner of Blackstone and Bullard Avenues in Fresno, has rarely disappointed us with consistency, and it hit the mark high the other night.
Read full storyMy review of an unexpected evening at Tahoe Joe’s
Patti and I dine at the same restaurants numerous times for many reasons. One is because we like the food and service as well as value, and secondly, we can give you honest reviews based on our dining experience, not just something from the website like other reviewers.
Read full storyWe are now featuring video restaurant reviews on our other NewsBreak page. Link below.
We're trying something new today and hope you like it! Many of our reviews will be by video starting today and in the future. We hope this works for everyone. As for me, it seems better to do a video than a written one, but you'll be the judge.
Read full storyMy review of hunting for a fried bologna sandwich
I don't know about you, but I love a traditional fried bologna sandwich. What I mean by traditional is using real bologna, not beef or turkey, just the fat-laden real bologna. There's a perfectly good reason for that, and we'll get into that in a minute, but first, the hunt for a fried bologna sandwich in Fresno and Clovis.
Read full storyMy review of my local Fosters Freeze in Clovis
When you hear these two words, Foster's Freeze, what's the first thing you think of?. If it's ice cream, you're in the top 95% of what people think of, but there are other foods Fosters Freeze is known for, and I want to write to you about that today.
Read full storyMy review of a good dinner at Panda in Clovis
When it comes to eating Chinese food, I have to be careful of where and what we eat. Patti is allergy-free, but I have a peanut and sesame seed/oil allergy, which makes it hard to find the right restaurant. We've eaten at China Chef in Clovis on Willow, and they have made food for me without peanut or sesame oil, which doesn't leave much flavor in the food, but it makes it easier for me to order from them. Then there is Kowloon Kitchen on Shaw Ave, where they learned that when I order not to use peanut or sesame oil. They do this on a special request; if you have allergies like me, ask, and they will accommodate your order. The same goes for China Chef. Then there is Panda. They claim, at least at the one near us on Fowler and Ashlan, not to use peanut or sesame oil unless documented in their recipe. I can attest to this since I've ordered some dishes that other places use peanut oil for frying, and when I had that dish at Panda, I didn't get sick, so they are telling the truth. Patti is a Panda fan, more so than me. I like the fried rice at Kowloon, but the noodles at Panda are much better. The ride rice at Panda lacks the flavor of the pork fried rice at Kowloon, probably because they don't add pork to their fried rice. Their rice has more veggies than Kowloon's, but it is dried, which I don't like.
Read full storyMy review of a wonderful breakfast at Red Apple Cafe
Red Apple Cafe is one of those places that can be either exceptional or semi-bad. I've had both experiences there, but yesterday it was fantastic. The food was exceptional, the coffee (a new brand) was excellent, and the service was above and beyond superb.
Read full storyMy review of The Noodle Bar at Chuckchansi Casino
At the beginning of August, I wrote about our dining experience at Deuce's Dinet at Chuckchansi Casino. If you haven't tried it, do so at your next visit. Today, I'm reviewing the Noodle Bar, an Asian bistro that mixes up a host of Eastern culinary dishes to offer you a dining experience that you will remember.
Read full storyMy review of Straw Hat Pizza again serving a great pizza and side
Last night was pizza night. It was a surprise when Patti returned home with my favorite pizza from my favorite pizza place of late, Straw Hat Pizza on Shaw Avenue in Clovis. Not only did she bring pizza home, but she also brought one of their house salads for her and me to enjoy.
Read full storyMy review of some good juicy chicken at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is not what I usually think of when I want chicken. It's typically a host of others like Vons, Save Mart, Popeye's, and KFC. When our son and his girlfriend called me the other day and asked if I wanted something to eat, I said "Yes" and then, "Where are you going?"
Read full storyMy review of the steak salad at Dog House Grill
We've been to many places in Fresno and Clovis, enjoying salads. Patti and I enjoy great salads, from the sometimes and lately fresh salads at Olive Garden to the Caesar salad at Fridays to the excellent-tasting champagne vinaigrette.
Read full storyMy review of Foot-Long hot dogs at Sonic
I love a good hot dog. I've had some of the best hot dogs at Dog House Grill, but I miss a good ole foot-long dog and finally had one last week at, of all places, Sonic. Let me give you the details, let's start at home. About a week ago, our son and his fiance came in and told us that Sonic was having a special on foot-long hot dogs that night for $1.99.
Read full storyMy review of our return to Tahoe Joe’s and an excellent dining experience
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Patti, and I love a good steak. A great steak is even better, but a good steak done right is okay for dinner, and Tahoe Joe's does a good steak.
Read full storyMy review of Von’s Deli and Jersey Mike’s when it comes to sandwiches
I love a good deli sandwich. I especially love it when they slice the meat fresh before you, not hours earlier like some. We'll get into the "some" in this review. This review is between two delis that I go to consistently. They both have reasons for me doing that. I also know there are some other great delis in and around Fresno and Clovis that I haven't tried yet, but we plan to soon. If you want to give me some favorites, do so in the comments so Patti and I can check them out and review them in the future.
Read full storyMy review of the Fresno Ramen Hayashi after the grand opening
In October 2022, Patti and I were invited to another Ramen Hayashi grand opening in Fresno at the El Paseo Shopping Plaza at 1175 Herndon Ave, Fresno. I wrote a review about the opening night and the food served for that opening.
Read full storyMy review of Casa Corona in Fresno scoring big with flavor
Casa Corona is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Fresno. I know there are a lot of Mexican restaurants to choose from and I'm sure they are good also. I haven't tried, but two, Casa Corona and Salsa's Cantina in Clovis. I'm looking for recommendations for others to try, so add them to the comment section, and Patti and I will try them.
Read full storyMy review of new flavors at Fridays in Fresno
I wanted to get this review out to you today after a great dining experience at Fridays last night, August 9th, 2023. We went to our favorite spot with our son and future daughter-in-law for a little celebration.
Read full storyMy review of Deuces Diner at Chuckchansi Casino
This review is a long time coming. Patti and I ate at this diner a few times in the past few years, but one night stood out from the rest. I'm writing about the retro diner at Chuckchansi Casino in Coarsegold, California, aptly names Deuces Diner.
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