San Joaquin Valley

Dishwasher Matthew Talley outside the Woodlon Diner, where he works, in Acampo, California. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Food to go at the Chicken Pie Shop. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Some customers enjoy a meal at Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop in Fresno. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Workers harvest white peaches at Kozuki Farms in Parlier. Back to Heart of the Valley »

One worker scales a latter to find ripe peaches. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Nancy Pereira enjoys a boysenberry milk shake at Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop in Fresno. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Patrons wait in line at Taylor's hot dog stand for a late night snack. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Aero dogs sells hot dogs and sandwiches out of their revamped airplane kitchen. Back to Heart of the Valley »

A local farmers stand is loaded with various types of regional peppers. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Community seating at Wood Growers Restaurant creates a warm and inviting dining experience. Back to Heart of the Valley »

A clown sells strawberries at a local farmers market. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Local eggplant and peanuts for sale at a market stand. Back to Heart of the Valley »

An ariel shot of cowboys relaxing after a hard days work. Back to Heart of the Valley »

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 »

Steak with a side of rigatoni in red sauce at Luigi's. Back to Heart of the Valley »

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A hefty serving from Andre's Giant Burgers Back to Heart of the Valley »

A house full of Luigi's patrons. Back to Heart of the Valley »

A worker checks on some cheese in San Joaquin. Back to Heart of the Valley »

Quiet before the storm. Back to Heart of the Valley »

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