Mike Martinez

Kingdoms of Asia

Transforming the heart of the Zoo, Kingdoms of Asia immerses guests in the culture and wildlife of Southeast Asia. Themed after Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the exciting Kingdoms of Asia project creates expansive new exhibits for Malayan tigers, Komodo dragons, sloth bears, Asian songbirds, and more. Our local zoo is pretty awesome and hosts 39…

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That belongs in a museum!

I went wine tasting last Sunday, with Engelmann Cellars as one of the stops. The winery’s main building is indeed a cellar, with AC’s set at a cool 65. A winery is more than a place to go wine tasting or buy wines; Engelmann Cellars has a spacious outdoor field with plenty of shade, entertainment…

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Volcano Johnny’s Hot Sauce

I’ve once covered how Fresno has a chile pepper named after it, and has a business that makes their own salsa locally. But I’ve never really heard or tried any hot sauces made locally. Naturally, my curiosity has led me to discover Volcano Johnny’s, which is based in Fresno County with their kitchen in Reedley….

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