The Stories, Spots & Traditions That Shaped This Season

Hey FresYes fam! ✨

This week’s read is all about reflection, tradition, and a little celebration as we wind down the year. Natali is kicking things off by looking back at five Fresno favorites that truly made her year the kind of spots you keep coming back to because they just feel right. As the season slows down and a new year approaches, her picks are a reminder of how much goodness lives right here at home.

On my end, I’m sharing two very different (but equally important) traditions. First up: Christmas Eve Gift, a long-standing family “rule” that’s part game, part strategy, and 100% competitive chaos 😂. Then, because some things never go out of style, I revisited my tamales list from 2022 to see which Fresno spots still hold strong heading into 2025. Spoiler: the classics are still undefeated.

And if you’re already thinking ahead to how you’ll welcome the New Year, Tap & Cellar is ready to help you close out 2025 in style 🥂. Live music from the Max Headroom 80’s Tribute Band, great drinks, tasty bites, and a champagne toast at midnight make this an easy yes for New Year’s Eve plans.

Last but not least, there’s a beautiful Northeast Fresno home now available that checks all the boxes 🏡. Spacious, light-filled, and full of flexibility, it’s one you’ll want to take a closer look at below.

Let’s finish the year strong and step into what’s next with good stories, good food, and good vibes. 💛🎉

These 5 Fresno Favorites Made My Year
and I Keep Going Back

As we enter a season of coziness, family time, and hopefully a little more breathing room, with a new year ahead that naturally invites reflection, I cannot help but look back on all the adventures I had right here in Fresno. Exploring our city has become a way for me to stay grounded in the good things our hometown has to offer, and to make sure you know about them too. Over time, a few places have stood out Read more…

Christmas Eve Gift (Our Family Rules)

I have no idea how this started, but in my family and a small circle of close friends, it’s law. Christmas Eve Gift is a competitive game of verbal tag. Some might call it playful. Others would call it psychological warfare. Both are correct.😂 Once you’ve been “gotten,” you are out with that person for the entire year. No rematches. No grace period. No mercy. You wait a full 365 days for redemption. Read more…

From 2022 to Now:
The Tamales Fresno Still Craves

Tamales have a way of showing up exactly when we need them: during the holidays, at family gatherings, and in those quieter weeks when comfort food just makes sense. I originally shared this list back in 2022, but here we are heading into 2025, and these spots are still the ones I come back to again and again. Some things change, but Read more…

Ring in the New Year at Tap & Cellar

Start thinking about your New Year’s plans now because this is one celebration you won’t want to miss. 🎉 Tap & Cellar is getting ready to send off the year with a New Year’s Eve party that brings the energy, the music, and all the festive feels.

On December 31st, the legendary Max Headroom 80’s Tribute Band takes the stage for a throwback-packed night of live music and nonstop fun. Expect handcrafted wines, inventive cocktails, craft beer, a tempting lineup of appetizers, and a champagne toast at midnight as the countdown hits zero. Whether you’re on the dance floor or soaking in the vibes with a drink in hand, this is the kind of night that sets the tone for an amazing year ahead. Tickets are limited, so plan ahead and get ready to welcome 2026 in style at Tap & Cellar . 🥂✨

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