Travel San Joaquin Valley Published Aug 26, 2011 8:00 AM Travel 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 Travel MORE TO READ RELATED The Quest to Find the Ultimate Fish Taco A journey through Baja revealed boundless variations on the coastal classic—these three recipes were the best of the bunch. READ NOW RELATED Meet the Coffee-Shop Staple Serving Up Coconutty Vibes Around the World For many Southeast Asians, this jam-filled toast is a nostalgic taste of home. RELATED The Next Big Cheese May Not Come From Europe Brazil's been sweeping the awards circuit and putting its artisanal makers on the map—but can it find an audience?
