Joy and Rio, Yoshi NOW!

Posted by Veronica Stumpf on July 12, 2011 · 4 Comments 

Yoshi NOW! is the latest in the string of stores Yoshi has opened in Fresno.

“Yoshi NOW! is a glorified flea market.” Rio, left, and Joy help run Yoshi NOW! Meet Joy Harvell and daughter Rio Harvell-Toi. They run Yoshi NOW!, located in downtown Fresno. Yoshi NOW! is the fourth and latest store Yoshi Toi has opened in Frenso. It’s your one-stop shop for everything vintage or retro, from shelves upon shelves of ceramic... Read More

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Stan Kato, The Grape Tray

Posted by Veronica Stumpf on June 27, 2011 · 3 Comments 

The Grape Tray's deli.

“The population is large in Fresno but there is still a tight-knit feeling.” Stan Kato, owner of The Grape Tray. Meet Stan Kato. Stan owns The Grape Tray, a wine cellar and sandwich shop in Fresno. When you walk in, there’s a large wine selection. In the back is a popular little deli featuring nifty gourmet-style sandwiches. Before Stan bought The... Read More

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Pat Barr, Urban Salvage

Posted by Veronica Stumpf on June 16, 2011 · 6 Comments 

There are several old, local street signs.

On downtown: “They thought that no one would come down here, but people are coming now.” Pat Barr, co-owner of Urban Salvage Meet Pat Barr.  Pat and Janet Sangster currently own Urban Salvage in the Cultural Arts District in Downtown Fresno.  Urban Salvage is a relatively new retail store filled with second-hand treasures, mostly decor. Pat has lived... Read More

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