San Joaquin Valley Published Aug 26, 2011 8:00 AM Galleries SHARE Dishwasher Matthew Talley outside the Woodlon Diner, where he works, in Acampo, California. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Food to go at the Chicken Pie Shop. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Some customers enjoy a meal at Grandmarie’s Chicken Pie Shop in Fresno. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Workers harvest white peaches at Kozuki Farms in Parlier. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman One worker scales a latter to find ripe peaches. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Nancy Pereira enjoys a boysenberry milk shake at Grandmarie’s Chicken Pie Shop in Fresno. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Patrons wait in line at Taylor’s hot dog stand for a late night snack. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Aero dogs sells hot dogs and sandwiches out of their revamped airplane kitchen. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A local farmers stand is loaded with various types of regional peppers. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Community seating at Wood Growers Restaurant creates a warm and inviting dining experience. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A clown sells strawberries at a local farmers market. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Local eggplant and peanuts for sale at a market stand. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman An ariel shot of cowboys relaxing after a hard days work. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A waitress balances quite a few sandwiches at Luigi’s, a 101 year-old delicatessen and restaurant in Bakersfield. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Steak with a side of rigatoni in red sauce at Luigi’s. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Andre’s Giant Burgers Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A hefty serving from Andre’s Giant Burgers Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A house full of Luigi’s patrons. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman A worker checks on some cheese in San Joaquin. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman Quiet before the storm. Back to Heart of the Valley » Landon Nordeman MORE TO READ RELATED 2015 Blog Awards: Best Use of Video Finalists The 6 finalists for best use of video in our 2015 SAVEUR Blog Awards READ NOW RELATED 2015 Blog Awards: Best Beer Blog Finalists Meet the 6 finalists for best beer blog RELATED Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
