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The Fresno Bee
A steakhouse, a Fresno taqueria and more. Where you can eat at Madera's massive casino
The Central Valley’s newest casino opened its doors the last week of October, and while the 2,400 slot machines and 40 gaming tables will pull in the gamblers, there’s another reason to make the drive up Highway 99. Food. The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort near Avenue 18 in Madera is betting big on its restaurants, which ring the gaming floor and range from a quick taco stop to a white-tablecloth steakhouse with hundreds of wines. A few of the names will be familiar to Fresno diners. Others are brand new. Here’s a rundown of where to eat the next time you’re up there — or the next time hunger alone is reason enough to go. Manzanita Steakhouse This is the flagship, and the one the casino is clearly most proud of. Named after a tree that grows in the Sierra foothills, Manzanita is going for fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy. “Our focus is to also make those luxury options affordable because we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome here,” general manager Connor Jessop said. Expect prime steaks, seafood and — according to Jessop — hundreds of unique wine offerings. The man in the kitchen is chef
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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store
Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...
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Monster striper catches continue at San Luis Reservoir, 4 trophy fish in 3 weeks
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Anglers at San Luis Reservoir are reeling in some massive striped bass, with four trophy-sized fish caught in just three weeks. According to Roger George Guide Service, Bob McGill of Selma landed a 35.2-pound striped bass measuring more than 44 inches on November 3, setting a new personal record.
The Fresno Bee
This Subway shop in the Central Valley is one of the highest ranked in nation. Here's why
Caruthers is a small town just off the 41, about 15 miles south of downtown Fresno. About 2,600 people live there, according to the 2020 census. It has one of the country’s best-rated Subways. The Subway at 2459 W. Tahoe Ave. has 349 reviews on Google and an average rating of 4.80. SEO Backlinks , a digital public relations and data analysis firm, looked at all Subway restaurants with more than 100 reviews and found that makes the Caruthers location the third-best Subway restaurant in the state and the 10th-best Subway in the country. “Every Subway sells the same menu, so when one of them scores this high across hundreds of reviews, it comes down to the people behind the counter,” said Oliver Weston, the founder of SEO Backlinks, in a press release. The Subway is attached to a Valero gas station and a laundromat. Many of the Caruther Subway’s reviews praised the staff’s customer service, with several people detailing how they’re always greeted with a smile. The best-ranked Subway restaurants in California were: 5070 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 7930 E Florence Ave, Downey, CA 2459 W Tahoe Ave, Caruthers, CA 21612 Plano Trabuco Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 5150 Fair
The Fresno Bee
This Asian restaurant in Fresno is making big changes 8 years after it opened
For an authentic taste of Korea, a plane ticket isn’t needed. Fresno’s Asiana Korean Restaurant , at 90 E Magill Ave, Ste. 101, is just off Blackstone Avenue. It’s been around for 8 years, and owners Zhangjie Jin and his wife Mee Ryung make everything in-house. After eight years in business, they still make changes to the menu, but those changes always come down to two key points: What's popular in Korea, and what’s popular with their existing customer base. So while there are dishes that will never leave the menu, like galbi, bulgogi and japchae, the owners are also introducing a new dish to Fresno, malatang. The dish is a Chinese street food, where, like hot pot, people can select the ingredients they want to include and have those ingredients quick-boiled in a broth. At Asiana, customers can pick which ingredients they want to include from a self-service bar, as well as if they want the dish to be spicy (and what level of spice they might want), as well as if they want it to be a soup or dry. The ingredients are then weighed and paid for, and then Zhangjie takes the ingredients and prepares them. While
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This Quiet California Lake Has a Fishing Dock and a Friendly Tackle Shop, and It Welcomes Anglers of Every Ability
Some of the best outdoor days start with a dusty road and low expectations. You pull up thinking it will be just another pond, and then you find calm water, shady trees, and people who actually want you to have a good time. This spot in California is one of...
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Enchilada Combo Plates Keep Regulars Coming Back For 20-Plus Years To This Family-Owned Fresno, California Spot
Some families pass down recipes, and some pass down a standing lunch order at the same Fresno restaurant. On the east side of town, one family-owned Mexican kitchen has kept the same crowd loyal for more than two decades, and the enchilada combo plate sits right at the center of that loyalty.
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Has Mike’s Grill changed? 17 years on, Fresno’s tri-tip sandwich master says no.
One of Fresno’s best sandwiches comes from one of its smallest restaurants. That was just one discovery from our recent search for the best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno. Mike’s Grill on Cedar just south of Herndon occupies a 150-square-foot kiosk that looks like a former Fotomat, and actually began as a Lehman’s Lock and Safe (and later became a Cingular Wireless). But for 17 years, they’ve been serving what some may consider Fresno’s best tri-tip sandwich.
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YourCentralValley.com
Local flavors take over Chukchansi Park
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Taco Truck Throwdown 15 took over Chukchansi Park on Saturday, showcasing the best the Central Valley has to offer. The event started back in 2011. Event co-founder and President of Fresno Street Eats Mike Oz says the first instance of the Taco Truck Throwdown featured only 7 trucks. Taco Truck Throwdown […]
The Fresno Bee
Why this restaurant's name is confusing people. Tacos El Gordo is now open in Fresno
The name of a new Fresno restaurant is causing some drivers to do a double take when they pass it. Tacos El Gordo opened in late September on Ashlan Avenue, next to Save Mart near Cedar Avenue. But it’s not that Tacos El Gordo. To explain, the Tacos El Gordo many people in central California are familiar with is the one that started in San Diego and has several locations in Las Vegas. One, on the Las Vegas Strip is open until 4 a.m. and has a huge rotating trompo in the window roasting meat for al pastor tacos. “That’s super popular,” customer Deron Walker of Fresno said. “There’s a lot of people (who) know it. It’s a whole experience.” Lines are separated by what meat customers want on their tacos . That’s not what opened in Fresno. Our Tacos El Gordo is a locally owned restaurant named after the owner who got the nickname El Gordo when he was working at all the Toledo’s Mexican Restaurants locations. Cashier Laura Contreras has fielded questions about the name. “We’re not associated with them at all,” she said. “I like to always say we’re better than them. That’s a strong statement, but
KMPH.com
Veterans Day events and discounts for Valley vets
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Wednesday, Nov. 11th is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served to protect our freedoms. Below are a few events happening to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice. Many local and national restaurants and retailers also...
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The Modesto Bee
Popular Japanese restaurant opens first Modesto location. Here's where
Sarku Japan, a popular Janpanese restaurant known for its teriyaki chicken, is now open at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto. It’s the third location in the Central Valley, along with Fresno and Visalia, and the 16th location in California. CEO Jon Gilliam expressed enthusiasm for the new location at a ceremony held Friday. He was introduced by Trish Christensen, president and CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, with remarks from city council members Jeremiah Williams and Rosa Escutia-Braaton before they cut the ribbon to officially open the store Operating primarily in malls, the fresh-quick Japanese restaurant started in 1987 by four businessmen who wanted to bring Japanese teppanyaki cooking to the United States. The first location opened in Boston, drawing customers in with teriyaki chicken samples on a toothpick. Since that time, the company has expanded to over 240 restaurants worldwide. The Modesto location employs around 20 people. In his speech, Gilliam touted their commitment to fresh food and ingredients. He said each location hand-marinates the chicken overnight and food is prepared to order. Their specialty is the teriyaki chicken, served alongside a vegetable medley over a bed of white rice. Teriyaki beef and shrimp are also available and
The Fresno Bee
Celebrating Diwali in Fresno County? Find events, fireworks and shopping deals
From temples and gurdwaras to local grocery stores, the Fresno area is gearing up for Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights . Worldwide, nearly 1 billion people across Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities celebrate Diwali , which falls on Sunday, Nov. 8. For the nearly 24,000 Indian residents living In the Fresno metropolitan area , the holiday holds deep religious and cultural significance. Celebrations across California and the county will feature traditional prayers, festive shopping deals and public firework displays. How is Hindu temple observing Diwali in Fresno? During Diwali, worshipers gather at local temples and gurdwaras to offer prayers and share meals, many of them dressed in traditional attire. A representative for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Fresno, said the Hindu temple will remain open all day Sunday for devotees and visitors. For Hindus, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. “The holiday commemorates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, leading townspeople to light clay lamps (known as diyas) to guide their path home,” The Washington Post reported. How does Sikh community celebrate holiday? In the Sikh community,