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Cedar View Winery Sequoia View Bed and Breakfast

fresnoblogger2 — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:33:52 +0000

Named for its spectacular views of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Cedar View Winery Sequoia View Bed and Breakfast, is beautiful retreat. It is located on 20 acres with an estate vineyard. There are three unique suites to choose from, each with a private entrance and bath. You Will love the Wine-makers suite, located above the winery and provides incredible views.

Guests enjoy a wonderful full breakfast with freesh squeezed, orange juice made from oranges grown on the estate.

Many enjoy the many activities on site, such as wine tasting as well as the many near by local activities like visiting Blossom Trail and Kings River.

For beautiful star lit nights, visit Cedar View Winery B&B.

Fresno's Local Wineries

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:24:09 +0000

Fresno features a number of award-winning wineries. If you love your vino, visit some of the following wineries.

Westside Wineries:

Engelmann Cellars
3275 N. Rolinda Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9463
www.engelmanncellars.com

LoMac Winery
2674 N. Westlawn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722

Nonini Winery
2640 N. Dickenson Ave.
Fresno, CA
(559) 275-1936
www.noniniwinery.com

Milla Vineyards
7465 West Mckinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722-9209
(559) 277-1656
www.millavineyards.com

Cardella Winery
41424 W. Panoche Rd.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655.4216
www.cardellawinery.com

Eastern Wineries:

Cedar View Winery
1384 South Frankwood Avenue
Sanger, CA 93657
559-787-9657
www.cedarwinery.com

Tivy Mountain Vinters
Sanger, CA
(559) 787-9657
www.tivywine.com

Somewhere in the Middle:

Fresno State Winery
2360 E. Barstow Ave. MS VR 89
Fresno, California 93740
(559) 278-WINE (9463)
www.fresnostatewinery.com

Los Californios
620 F St.
Historic Chinatown
Fresno, California
(559) 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com/meads

Nature Walks Along the San Joaquin River

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:57:43 +0000

The San Joaquin River can easily be called “a river betrayed.” However, much has been done to restore the river that used to be the longest in California. If you are a nature lover, and passionate about ecology, check out this weekend’s upcoming event featured guided walks along the San Joaquin River. Each trail is about two to three miles long.

Date: February 10, 2007

Time: 8:30am-12pm

Location: 11605 Friant Rd., Fresno

Contact information: (559) 248-8480 ext 110

Website: www.riverparkway.org

Reservations required

Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:35:03 +0000

Are you a “chocaholic”? Do you love a good glass of wine? Did you just answer yes to both questions? Check out the Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend at three local wineries. Award winning chocolates and locally produced wines will be featured.

As the cliché goes, eat, drink, and be merry!

February 10-11, 2007

Milla Vineyards
7465 West Mckinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722-9209
(559) 277-1656
www.millavineyards.com

Nonini Winery
2640 N. Dickenson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 275-1936
www.noniniwinery.com

Engelmann Cellars
3275 N. Rolinda Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9463
www.engelmanncellars.com

Fresno's Historical Architecture

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:16:13 +0000

Do you love architecture from the early 1900s? Downtown Fresno features a number of homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The architectural style of the homes ranges from Period Revival, Craftsman English Cottage, Italian Villa, Colonial Revival, and Classical Revival.

For more information see http://historicfresno.org/nrhp/nrhp.htm.

Downing Planetarium

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:54:47 +0000

Another great place to take the kids while you are in town is the Downing Planetarium. Located on the campus of Fresno State, it features a 74-seat star theater with a 30-foot dome. Learn all about the cosmos!

Address:
5320 N. Maple Ave. M/S DP132
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740

Website: www.downing-planetarium.org

Email: kharriso@csufresno.edu

Hours of operation: Selected Friday and Saturday afternoons (Call 559-278-4121)

Price of tickets:
Adults $5.00
Seniors (65 and over) $4.00
Students with ID $2.50
Children (3 - 12) $2.50

For ticket information, call 559-278-4071
Free parking is available for weekend shows in lots O and P (in front of planetarium).

Chaffee Zoo

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:26:01 +0000

Are you in town for a convention? Or will you be in Fresno soon? Are you wondering where to take your kids? Check out the Chaffee Zoo! With everything from large animals (lions, tigers, and bear…oh my!) to a rain forest exhibit, your children are sure to love it.

Address:

894 West Belmont Avenue

Fresno, California 93728

Phone: (559) 498-2671

Website: www.fresnochaffeezoo.com

Hours of operation: 9am-4pm

Prices:

Adults (12-61 yrs.) $7.00

Seniors (Ages 62+) $3.50

Children (2-11 yrs.) $3.50

Toddlers (Under 2 yrs.) Free

Best Ethnic Restaurants in Fresno

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:58:26 +0000

Fresno is an ethnically diverse city, with a myriad of ethnic restaurants. Are you in the mood for Mediterranean food? You can choose from many Armenian restaurants. Think Mexican food is the greatest cuisine on the planet? There are so many good Mexican restaurants it can be hard to choose one to visit. Thankfully, you are viewing my blog entry, where I have compiled a list of my favorite ethnic restaurants.

As an Armenian-American, it is only fair I begin with my favorite Armenian restaurants.

Best Armenian Restaurants

1. George’s Bar & Grill
680 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 436-1654

2. Bedrosian’s Armenian Deli & Pastries
3051 E Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 222-1626

3.Marat’s
8961 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 439-2400

4.Izi Sandwich Shop & Deli
4821 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 251-6599

Best Mexican Restaurants

1. Sal’s Mexican Restaurant
7476 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA
(559) 438-3030

2. Rosalinda’s Mexican Cuisine
2905 McCall Ave, Selma, CA (located in southern Fresno County)
(559) 896-8917

Best Italian Restaurants

1. Mike’s Pizzeria
2767 W Shaw Ave # 117, Fresno, CA
(559) 229-1295

3228 N West Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 229-2635

2. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurants

2549 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 227-7685

3404 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 222-0544

1914 W Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 266-9893

2221 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 221-6338

144 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 237-5540

7038 N West Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 436-1650

1071 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 229-7811

5251 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA
(559) 447-9058

5635 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA
(559) 252-7100

6022 N Figarden Dr, Fresno, CA
(559) 271-2100

Fresno's Meux Home: A bit of Victorian history

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:56:29 +0000

If you love old Victorian homes, then you have to visit the Meux Home located in downtown Fresno. Featured in a painting by popular artist, Thomas Kinkade titled “Christmas Memories, the Meux Home was built in 1888 by Dr. Thomas Richard Meux, a Civil War Confederate surgeon from Tennessee. It is a well-preserved and beautiful house worth visiting.

Information

Open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon until 3:30 p.m.

Admission prices: Adults $5, juniors $4 (13-17), children $3 (5-12), under 5 free. Free parking on north side of building for visitors

Free admission for people with membership in the American Association of Museums

Only first floor available for disabled

Links

Meux Home website
http://www.meux.mus.ca.us/

View the Painting “Christmas Memories”

Fresno's World Famous Produce

Gina-Marie Cheeseman — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 02:55:16 +0000

Fresno is often the butt of jokes in commercials, movies and television shows. However, Fresno is a great city smack dab in the center of California. Situated in the fertile San Joaquin Valley, which is commonly referred to as the “agricultural center of the world,” Fresno offers numerous farmers markets featuring locally grown produce.

YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKETS

Fulton Street Farmers Market
Located in Downtown's Central Business District
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 7am – 2pm
1612 Fulton St.
(559) 227-8026

River Park Farmers Market
Located on the corner of Blackstone & Nees
Includes free entertainment
Tuesdays 5pm-9pm
(559) 439-8389

Vineyard Farmer's Market
Located at Blackstone & Shaw
Open Wednesdays 3pm-6pm & Saturdays 7am-12 pm
www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com

SEASONAL FARMERS MARKETS

Clovis Old Town Farmers Market
Located at Pollasky & 5^th in the city of Clovis (part of Fresno County)
Open May – September, Fridays 5:30pm – 9pm
(559) 298-5774

Fulton Plaza Thursdays
Located at Downtown's Historic Fulton Mall
Open May - September, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
www.downtownfresno.org

Kerman Farmers Market
Located in the small town of Kerman (part of Fresno County)
(559) 846-6343

Kingsburg Farmers Market & Summer Band Concerts
Located in the Swedish flavored town of Kingsburg (part of Fresno County)
Open June – July, Thursdays 5-9:30pm
Memorial Park, Kingsburg
(559) 897-1111

Orange Cove Farmers Market
Located in the town of Orange Cove (part of Fresno County)
May – September, Thursdays 4pm-7pm
Eaton Park, Orange Cove
(559) 318-0857

Reedley Downtown Farmers Market
Located in the town of Reedley (part of Fresno County)
May – August, Saturdays 8am – 11am
Downtown Reedley
(559) 638-5484

Sanger Farmers Market
Located in the town of Sanger, near Clovis (part of Fresno County)
June and July, Saturdays 6pm-10pm
7th & N Street, Sanger
(559) 875-4575

Selma Farmers Market & First Fridays Street Faire
Located in the town of Selma (part of Fresno County)
June – October, Fridays 6pm-9pm (first Friday of the month)
Downtown Selma
(559) 891-2235