Something about the sound of live music coupled with eating amazing food in the not-too-hot evening air fills my happy place. But in the early spring and autumn months when the outside temp is perfect for their large outdoor patio, the dining experience is unparalleled. Inside the restaurant though, it gets so loud that you can’t hear your date. They have an open-mic night Weds – Sat which draws some decent local talent. This place is our go-to when we want a fun, live-music vibe, especially during certain times of the year. Service: Men and women who are passionate about your experience will serve you with a smile.Īmbiance: Dimly lit. Tip: Buy the gift cards from Costco and enjoy a bit of a discount.įood: I dare you not to moan blissfully after every bite! The flavors on this menu are certainly an experience you’ll enjoy. When you want to go someplace very special, Cracked Pepper Bistro is the place to go. It makes for an intimate dining experience. Romance Factor: The dining room is small, but every table feels like you’ve got plenty of space. The design is unlike anything else you’ve seen. The staff cares and it shows.Īmbiance: A feast for the eyes. The chef is in the kitchen and she knows how to cook! But I’ve never been disappointed in my Carne Asada made with a high quality cut of beef. Costco has such good Rib-eye steaks that the finer restaurants seem like they’re serving gristle and fat on a plate. This is the only restaurant in town where I will order a Rib-eye. I’ve been here three times in the last month if that tells you anything. I’m rating the restaurants based on 5 key factors: Food (flavor and quality), Service, Ambiance, and Romance Factor. Here are my top 5 restaurants to sit down and really enjoy your date night dinner, along with my top 5 theaters to catch a great flick with the love of your life. (Sometimes, in our spare time, we even watch The Food Network and enjoy shows about cooking like Chopped, Worst Cooks in America, and The Great Food Truck Race, and restaurant reality TV business shows like Restaurant Impossible and Restaurant Startup.) My wife and I are both huge movie buffs and huge foodies. And this inaugural post is specifically centered on my personal favorite date night combo: Dinner and a Movie. So, I’ve decided to write a regular column for the I Love Fresno blog called “Date Night”. When going out on a double date, we repeatedly hear the phrase, “you guys always know about all the good restaurants – you pick!” ![]() All our friends are always asking for restaurant suggestions. Weekly date-nights over the past 5 years has inevitably helped us to acquire an extensive knowledge of Fresno area restaurants, movie theaters, fun things to do and other miscellaneous activities. It has really infused fun times and memorable experiences into our marriage. My wife Jenni and I have made a commitment to go on a date at least once per week. “The Help,” a drama based off Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 novel, recounts the story of aspiring journalist Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan, who writes a book from the point of view of the maids and the racism they are faced with as they work for white families.Īdmission is free for all three shows while supplies last.Date Night is my favorite night of the week. The third film that inspired change is “The Help” (2011), to be shown Feb. ![]() Directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldberg in lead roles, the film highlights the issues and struggles black women went through in the early 20th century, including domestic violence, poverty and racism. 17 at noon is 1985 film “The Color Purple,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. A biographical sports film, “42” tells the story about the racial integration of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in the majors. The first movie, “42: The Jackie Robinson Story” (2013), will be shown Saturday, Feb. When it comes to inspiring positive ideas and change, that’s what we’re all about.” “That’s a big thing at Maya because we focus on diversity. “Maya Cinemas is very community oriented, so we look at things that are meaningful like Black History Month,” said Michael Hendon, Promotions & Special Projects Manager at Maya Cinemas. Maya Cinemas at Campus Pointe is celebrating Black History Month by showing three films that inspire change. Maya Cinemas near Fresno State is showing three films free of cost this February in honor of Black History Month.
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