Mike Oz Fresno Firsts
In my column today, I took readers into Kristy Page's world of Fresno Firsts. Last summer, she and a friend started, about once a week, trying to experience new things in Fresno. Going to a certain dining spot, trying a new activity or hitting a different destination.
It got me thinking about things that I'd never done that I want to do and things that I've done that other people should do. I'm sure if we used our collective wisdom, we could come up with a cool list of Fresno Firsts that people could use to begin their own journeys.
I'll start:
-- Drive around on a spring Saturday and sample strawberries from the different stands.
-- Get a sandwich at Deli Delicious.
-- Go to the graffiti murals at Calwa Park.
-- Go to a concert at Arte Americas.
-- Attend a Creative Fresno blender.
Add on.
Comments:
Visit the Underground Gardens. I've lived here since 1978 and I've still never done that, and people in Ohio told me about the gardens before we even moved out here!
Posted by: Lisa Maria Boyles at June 15, 2007 11:07 AM
On a somewhat related note.
Posted by: Famous at June 15, 2007 11:14 AM
I've always wanted to eat at that Richard's steak place that I see from the 180 freeway. And go to Meatball Magic.
Posted by: Heather at June 15, 2007 3:49 PM
I so want to be a part of Fresno Firsts, we should follow in Kristy's footsteps and check out a new place every month at least. What do you say Mike? Believe me when I say ive got my list of venues, restaurants and activities I would love to check out; Roger Rocka's for one.
You've got to check out the Civil War Reenactment at Kearney Park, look out for it; I beleive its going to be in late October.
Posted by: blanca at June 16, 2007 7:25 AM
Get a taste for the big city by hanging out at Veni Vidi Vici on Sunday afternoons, 1-5pm for Antidote.
No one should have to chase away their hangover alone.
Music by Bradley, Geoff Kramer, Jason Merle, Ezra Osborn
Tapas menu by chef Tony
Alcohol by The Godfather
Posted by: bradley at June 19, 2007 8:31 AM
Heather,
If you go to Richard's have the oysters they are delicous even for this non oyster lover. Where is meatball magic?
Kristy
Posted by: Kristy Page at June 19, 2007 10:47 AM
Thanks, Kristy. I've always wanted to try oysters (never had 'em). I'm not really sure where Meatball Magic is. I'm hoping someone will take me to it.
Posted by: Heather at June 19, 2007 2:02 PM
Meatball Magic is at The Red Lantern, out East on Belmont Ave.
http://myspace.com/meatballmagic for more info.
It's the first and third Friday of each month.
Posted by: Mike Oz at June 19, 2007 2:10 PM
Went to Coney Island Hotdogs over on Tulare St. Not bad, defintely has that old time feel. Then again why wouldn't it, it's been there forever.
Posted by: Abe at July 14, 2007 2:17 PM
Erin D and I joined up with my family at the Friday Night Plaza Movies a few weeks back. Erin even pointed out we were doing a "first". It was nice. Not crowded, nice breeze and my sister makes fried chicken that is da' bomb!
Posted by: Geanie at July 14, 2007 6:13 PM
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