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The Fresno Bee
Libelula is taking over Tokyo Garden. Why that feels personal for many Fresnans
Among all the restaurant news that broke over the last few weeks (and there’s been some fairly big announcements ) one piece should stand out for those who are into downtown Fresno. Libelula is taking over Tokyo Garden. This had been rumored as a possibility since the restaurant announced it would be leaving its current space next to the Crest Theatre (and in the path of High Speed Rail Construction). It was confirmed by owners in a video last week. The news should be met with excitement ... and relief. “In a time when so much of the past in Fresno gets knocked down or paved over, we couldn’t stand by and let a piece of Fresno’s history disappear,” chef/owner Ian Cookson said. “We didn’t come here to erase what Tokyo Garden built. We came here to save it.” There was a span of time during the late 2000s into 2010s, when the progress of downtown revitalization could be measured by a visit to Tokyo Garden (that’s singular, no S). The Japanese restaurant and bar (and possibly Fresno’s original karaoke joint) opened in 1956 and was already a known quantity amongst downtown dwellers and denizens (seen as pioneers in the
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Fresno, California’s 9 Top Under-The-Radar Thrift Shops For Incredible Bargains
Thrift shopping rewards people who enjoy a little uncertainty. You might walk in needing one practical thing and leave carrying a vintage lamp, three shirts, and an object you cannot fully explain but absolutely refuse to put back. The quieter shops can make that hunt even more satisfying. Without the...
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Madera Tribune
Celebrate flavor, family and community at the Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival
Get ready for a day bursting with flavor, entertainment and family fun at the annual Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival, happening November 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madera District Fairgrounds. This popular event brings together delicious food, live entertainment, shopping and activities for all ages....
Home & Nearby
Before you book drought-tolerant landscaping in Fresno, check the water plan
Top 3Landscapers · Fresno, CA·Checked Oct 11, 2026. A drought-tolerant yard in Fresno needs a watering plan, not just a new plant list. We read the reviews and records behind 3 landscaping picks, with the questions worth asking about design, irrigation and what happens after installation.
Home & Nearby
Who to call for Fresno pest control in your yard
Top 3Pest control · Fresno, CA·Checked Oct 13, 2026. A yard treatment is more useful when the company knows where the pests are—and where you don’t want spraying. We read Fresno reviews for clues about mosquito service, pet spaces and garden beds, plus the questions worth asking before a visit.
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Folks Line Up At This California Smokehouse Near Yosemite, Then Come Back For The Ribs
Some road trip stops are quick. Others turn into a habit you plan your whole Yosemite trip around. In the small mountain town of Oakhurst, California, there is a barbecue counter where the line often forms before dinner even starts, and plenty of people who wait once end up coming back the very next night. The reason usually comes down to one thing: the ribs.
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Discovering Local: A New Home for Rebelz Coffee in North Fork
Sometimes a familiar local business gives you a new reason to stop in. For Rebelz Coffee in North Fork, that reason is a new home—and a little more room to enjoy your morning. The coffee shop recently moved into the former North Fork BBQ building at 32754 Road 222, bringing its mountain-inspired drinks, expanded breakfast choices and indoor and outdoor seating along with it.
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Chef Chauncey Gardner, 10/13/26 - Baked Clams Casino with Parmesan
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Chef Chauncey Gardner from UNIR Dining visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious food. Follow Unir Dining on Instagram and Facebook. Email Chauncey Gardner at chefchauncey@yahoo.com. Baked Clams Casino with Parmesan. Ingredients:. 2 pounds medium/large clams, steamed. 3/4 cup pancetta, cooked. 1 Fresno...