CRA Fresno County Chapter

09/02/2026

When you lock in a player ticket for the 2026 CRA Golf Tournament, you’re securing a full day of hospitality done right. 🏌️

Swipe through to see what’s included with every registration.

09/01/2026

Foursomes are filling up for the 2026 CRA Golf Tournament! ⛳

Every year, this tournament brings together top restaurant executives, hospitality leaders, and industry partners for an unmatched day of competition, networking, and camaraderie on the green. Whether you’re looking to host key clients, reward your management team, or connect with leaders across our industry, this is where business meets the fairway.

Visit our website to book your team’s spot today using the link below. 😁

https://web.calrest.org/events/2026-Fresno-Chapter-Annual-Golf-Tournament-8139/details?utm_campaign=216381119-The%20Source%20-%202026&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--lNq0Y7PV6rd98MdDj5G3qPcaJefFAYw-xv22c_NmnfvVH3OmKZhqCJi5HjBKJWIAil6fn

07/29/2026

06/03/2026

🚨GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN🚨

Join us for a wonderful day of golf at Copper River Country Club on Monday, September 28th! Mark your calendars and get ready for some friendly competition.

You don't want to miss out on this day filled with food and fun!🍽️🏌️✨

🎫PRICING:
Birdie Sponsor (Foursome) $1,000
Individual $350

⛳Register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05V70J0

06/02/2026

Grants that keep you going 💪 The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is offering $5,000 grants to independent restaurants and commercial caterers in CA!

➡️ Apply June 1 – 30
➡️ $5,000 grants
➡️ See full eligibility + apply: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Svp70

For the past 6 years, this fund has invested $11M in California’s restaurants. If you know a local restaurant that could benefit, encourage them to apply!

This year’s grants are powered by the generous support of and .

04/13/2026

03/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Best of the Valley Restaurant Awards! 🍽️🏆 Your dedication to great food and service makes our local dining scene truly exceptional. Cheers to another year of culinary excellence! 👏✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported this incredible event! Thank you to Table Mountain Casino Resort for hosting us and for being our generous title sponsor! Your presence made the night truly special. 💛

Congratulations to our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Sam Toledo, and our Hall of Fame inductees, Bob Farrar, and Franco & Virginia Paolilli, for their lasting impact on our restaurant community. 🙌

📸 Thank you to Ryan Abbott (Abbott Media) for the stunning photos. View and save event photos below or in the "Best of the Valley 2026" photo album!

🏅 Full list of winners here:
Best Fast Casual: Butterfish
Best Family Dining: Sal's Mexican Restaurant
Best Fine Dining: Saizon
Best Watering Hole: Mad Duck Craft Brewery
Best Food Truck: Harry's Mexican Grill
Best Banquet/Catering Services: Table Mountain Casino Resort
Best Hotel/Casino Dining: Table Mountain Casino Resort
Best Outdoor Dining: Saizon
Best Breakfast: The Train Depot
Best Pizza: The Annex Kitchen
Best Sushi: Tamari Robatayaki & Whisky Bar
Best Steak: 13 Prime Steak
Best Burger: In-N-Out
Best Deli: MOTO Delicatessen & Bodega
Best BBQ: Mega Texas BBQ
Best Bakery: YAVA Bakery
Best Seafood: Wassabi On Fire
Best Appetizers: Heirloom
Best Dessert: La Boulangerie
Best Local Winery: Toca Madera Winery
Best Local Coffee Shop: Otherside Cafe
Best Craft Cocktail: The Red Room
Best Local Brewery: Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. Taproom
Best Chinese: Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant
Best Japanese: Sakura Chaya
Best Italian: The Annex Kitchen
Best Mediterranean: Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar
Best Mexican: Toledo's Mexican Restaurant
Best Indian: Indian Kebab Palace
Best American: Heirloom
Date Night (Most Romantic): School House Restaurant & Tavern
Best Hospitality: Ampersand Ice Cream
New on the Scene (Best Newcomer): Willow Osteria
Best Night Life: The Standard Restaurant & Nightclub
Beverage Supplier of the Year: High Desert Distributing
Supplier of the Year: US Foods
Chef of the Year: Mauricio Arizola
Restaurateur of the Year: David Wong
Rising Star: Lilian Arizola
People's Choice Award: Heirloom