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To do tonight: Drink wine

A few weeks ago, I told you about Old Doc's class in pairing wines with Thanksgiving dinner. Here's a reminder that the tasting takes place 7 p.m. tonight at the Cedar and Nees store. Call (559) 224-3627 to reserve...Read more →

Vintage Press meals stick to holiday tradition

You can’t go wrong with tradition.

That’s the mantra at The Vintage Press Restaurante in Visalia, where the Vartanian family has served turkey and trimmings on Thanksgiving Day since the 1960s. Read more →

Fresno's Pacific Seafood is closing its doors

After more than 30 years in business, Pacific Seafood is shutting down. Its last day is Nov. 21, says co-founder Oot Tiyaamornwong.

"We're getting old," Tiyaamornwong says. "And we need to be with the grandkids." She's 66; husband and co-owner Kamol Tiyaamornwong is 73. Read more →

Get Thanksgiving dinner without cooking at home

For those who aren't avid cooks, all the hype about Thanksgiving can be intimidating. Think about it: From gorgeous turkey photos in food magazines to Food Network shows, the ideal is a home-cooked meal.

But some folks just don't like cooking or don't have time to prep a mid-week feast. Luckily, there are plenty of options for a no-cook Thanksgiving. Diners can sit down at hotel restaurants or go to supermarkets for take out. Here's a guide to these options, as well as other restaurants and delis that have plans for Turkey Day. Read more →

New Mexican eatery, local fruit store open

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

Modeled after the chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, the restaurant sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, salads and the Mexican sandwiches known as tortas. Each dish costs $5.99 or less. Read more →

Kids need nutritious school lunches

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

Every five years, this act sets the standards for national school lunch and breakfast programs that serve more than 31 million children. Read more →