The first store Graze Craze in Fresno County recently opened, dedicated to showcasing one of the more popular trends when it comes to eating.<\/p>\n
If you like deli meats, crackers and cheese \u2014 or even fruits and veggies \u2014 you might want to try Graze Craze.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a nationally franchised store that features a variety of finger foods on a charcuterie board, bringing tasting treats, portion control and the act of grazing \u2014 not heavy eating \u2014 all together in a fun and artsy way.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re not just talking about big boards for large parties, but charcuterie boards that come in all sizes to accommodate those who just want to snack by themselves or share with friends and family.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an exploding brand,\u201d said Clovis store co-owner Rachapol Lamee. \u201cAnd grazing is a healthy alternative to heavy eating. It\u2019s the type of eating that\u2019s good to do pretty much any time of the day. Eat a little bit of this now, snack on something else later.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s also nice is everything we do here is hand-sliced in house. All of our dips are made fresh, not canned or processed. We\u2019re essentially artisan-crafted premium meats and cheeses.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Graze Craze has opened in Clovis, offering customizable charcuterie boards that can be made of fresh dips, fruits, vegetables, deli meats and cheeses. There are also full vegetarian options. BRYANT-JON ANTEOLA banteola@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n
While some studies have shown that uncontrolled grazing in general could lead to daily caloric intake<\/a>, intentionally eating small, frequent meals comprised of healthy foods like vegetables and fruits can help satisfy and tame hunger<\/a>.<\/p>\n Costs of charcuterie boards at Graze Craze vary on how many people are expected to snack off the tray, with the average going rate about $9 per person.<\/p>\n There are boards like \u201cGone Grazey\u201d that are designed to offer a balance of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits and veggies.<\/p>\n And there are options like \u201cVegegrazian,\u201d which keeps the selections to fruits and vegetables, and crackers and dips.<\/p>\n Another selection on the menu, \u201cSweet & Grazey,\u201d also offers a bit of chocolate and cookies.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of the feedback we\u2019ve gotten is when you have your traditional lunch, sometimes it\u2019s a little heavy,\u201d Lamee said. \u201cWith these boards, you\u2019re grazing. So if someone asks you a question, you\u2019re not stuck with a mouthful while trying to answer.\u201d<\/p>\n Lamee and his wife and co-owner Danette got the idea of bringing a Graze Craze store to Fresno after years of brainstorming how to spend time following their retirement from the military.<\/p>\n Rachapol and Danette, who were high school sweethearts, served 20 years in the Army. After retiring, the couple decided to relocate to Clovis and be near family.<\/p>\n He worked at Fresno State for five years, helping instruct cadets with the university\u2019s ROTC program; she got into yoga instructing and spearheaded raising their three boys.<\/p>\n Lamee eventually got into the wine industry, but knew he wanted to be a business owner and not just a worker for someone else\u2019s business.<\/p>\n Then one night while scrolling through his emails, he opened a message from a veterans group that was encouraging retired military folks to consider a post-military career in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n The email suggested a number of businesses to consider opening. They gravitated toward Graze Craze, which has its headquarters based in Florida, because it offered a healthy living aspect and seemed fun.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to bring something new and fresh to the community,\u201d Lamee said.<\/p>\n Graze Craze is at the southeast corner of Clovis and Herndon avenues in the The Trading Post shopping center.<\/p>\n Hours are weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n Follow More of Our Reporting on Uniquely Merced<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n![\"Danette](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4059.jpg\" "\\"IMG_4059.jpg\\"")
Danette and Rachapol Lamee, who are high school sweethearts, opened the first Graze Craze store in the Fresno area. The store offers a variety of charcuterie boards that are made of fresh dips, premium deli meats and cheeses, vegetables and fruits. BRYANT-JON ANTEOLA banteola@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4070.jpg\" "\\"IMG_4070.jpg\\"")
A Graze Craze store opened in Fresno County earlier this month, offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, deli meats and cheeses. BRYANT-JON ANTEOLA banteola@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n