Tony\u2019s Fresh Juice Bar<\/a> opened at the larger Tony\u2019s Fresh Market in Kerman. It\u2019s one of many places<\/a> offering new drink options in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n Clovis\u2019s 559 Taquer\u00eda<\/a> is opening a new location where Fresno\u2019s El Mariachi used to be. It\u2019s expected to open<\/a> before the end of the year.<\/p>\n Heirloom announced a new location<\/a> in Clovis. The Fresno spot has people lining up to order lunch<\/a>, even in the heat.<\/p>\n Clovis is seeing a surge of openings<\/a>, including a new Grocery Outlet<\/a>, and so is Fresno<\/a>.<\/p>\n Essen Cafe, a new breakfast place serving \u2018elevated American\u2019 food, is opening near Fresno High<\/a> early next year.<\/p>\n A new chain restaurant, Victoria\u2019s Mexican Food<\/a>, is coming into a former KFC location in north Fresno<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sana\u2019a Cafe<\/a>, when it opens, will add another option to the growing Yemeni coffee scene<\/a> in and around Fresno.<\/p>\n Hometown Icons<\/p>\n My Homies Kitchen<\/a> is serving up meals inspired by and using Central Valley ingredients, produce and protein \u2014 and it\u2019s run by a local.<\/a><\/p>\n Fresno\u2019s pride shined through in a national poll about nostalgic foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n A\u2019cappella Chocolate<\/a> made its way into Costco, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. It\u2019s made in Fresno<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Lincoln Pub & Grub<\/a> won Best Happy Hour in Fresno. Here\u2019s why<\/a>.<\/p>\n These Fresno restaurants<\/a> were the busiest in July.<\/p>\n Vampire Penguin<\/a> expected to close this summer. It reopened after it discovered three more months<\/a> on its lease.<\/p>\n Gateway Restaurant and Lodge<\/a> is getting featured<\/a> on an upcoming episode of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Best Restaurants Roadshow\u201d.<\/p>\n La Reina de Michoacan still has hopes to reopen years after the city of Fresno installed a bike lane<\/a> in front of the shop, limiting parking options.<\/p>\n The Central Valley is certainly ready for fall as several restaurants and pop-up vendors switch to seasonal menus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Growing pride in Lao roots is changing how some restaurants identify their cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Problems at Bulle<\/a> mar new restaurant\u2019s reputation. It was one of Fresno\u2019s most-anticipated restaurants of the year<\/a>.<\/p>\n The West Shaw Costco is losing its food court for several months for renovations and upgrades<\/a>. Additionally, multiple Central Valley Chili\u2019s will be undergoing renovations as part of a brand-wide effort to refresh their stores, but details on when are slim<\/a>.<\/p>\n Visalia\u2019s BT Buns & Torts<\/a> closed for good, as did more than half a dozen other places<\/a>. The Fresno County Environmental Health Division temporarily closed others<\/a>.<\/p>\n Original stories by Bethany Clough, Amber Hair, Maria G. Oritz-Briones, Gagandeep Singh and Leqi Zhong<\/p>\n This story was originally published September 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n![\"\u201cXef\u201d](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FRS_EPZ_MYHOMIE_ZEF.JPG\" "\\"FRS_EPZ_MYHOMIE_ZEF.JPG\\"")
\u201cXef\u201d Zubia runs My Homies Kitchen focusing on sustainability in creating health-conscious meals focused on traditional indigenous knowledge, located in downtown Fresno. Photographed Friday, July 31, 2026. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n
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