FresnoBee.com: Joan Obra

New Mexican eatery, local fruit store open

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:10:49 PST

New restaurant Pico de Gallo has opened at Chestnut Avenue near Shepherd Avenue. Read comments

Kids need nutritious school lunches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:55 PST

As the season for holiday food begins, I can't help but think about the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act. Read comments

Sierra Nut, Old Doc's endure in gourmet market

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:49 PDT

With all the talk this week about the closure of Bentley's Fresh Market, it's nice to have some good news: Sierra Nut House is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and Old Doc's Discount Liquor is marking its 30th year in business. Read comments

Pismo's readies to open as Bentley's shuts doors

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:40:58 PDT

If ever a week showed the risks in Fresno's food business, this is it. Read comments

Foodies say take me out to the ballpark

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:20:06 PDT

Get ready for another weekend with so much food and drink, it's impossible to print it all here. Read comments

Loss of UC program hurts crop research

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:24 PDT

Anyone who's savored the pleasures of Chandler strawberries should lament the closing of the University of California's Small Farm Program. Read comments

Figarden Loop gets a high-end sports bar

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:27:20 PDT

When the Press Box opens on Saturday, it will bring a sports bar with 19 high-definition televisions to Figarden Loop. Expect to see all things sports, including Fresno State games, Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts, Mixed Martial Arts fights and professional boxing. Read comments

Chipotle's 'Integrity' slogan draws heat

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:36:45 PDT

As Chipotle Mexican Grill tests its new kids' menu, the company faces scrutiny over its slogan, "Food With Integrity." Read comments

Festival is designed to draw foodies to Oakhurst

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:57 PDT

The fall food festivals keep on coming. Here are a couple on this weekend's menu: Read comments

WIC food program becomes healthier

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:03:45 PDT

A historic shift occurred in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program on Oct. 1. Read comments