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Will This Fresno Powerhouse Couple Finally Bring a Michelin Star to Fresno?

Restaurateurs Tom and DaVita Miller, with Chef Max Wasco in their kitchen, think Fresno may be closer than you think.

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Fresno’s Max’s Bistro & Bar Has Become the City’s Most Enduring Eatery

Max’s sits in northwest Fresno, tucked into a corner that is elegant without being exclusive. Leggings and post workout glow are as acceptable as heels and handbags.  And at the center of it is JJ Wettstead, who would likely resist being described as the reason for its longevity, but is precisely that.

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Parma Ristorante: Elena Corsini Mastro’s Central California Legacy

Nearly three decades in, one woman’s steady hands and Northern Italian roots have shaped a dining room where generations gather, return and feel at home.

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How One Chef’s Past Helped Shape Fresno’s Future

Chef Vatche’s history helped shape this central California town’s dining scene, one dish and one cup of coffee at a time.

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Chef Alex Espinoza Keeps Bottega's Legacy Alive in Napa Valley

​In Napa Valley, food isn’t just about eating - it’s all about the experience. At the center of it all sits Bottega, a restaurant that captures the valley’s spirit with a level of innovation and hospitality few can match.

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Inside Michael White’s Italian Chef’s Table at Paranza in the Bahamas

During the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, chefs Michael White and Antonia Lofaso host an intimate dinner under the stars celebrating Italian cuisine.

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