Go Nuts: Celebrate Pistachio Week in the Central Valley 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff 

As pistachio harvest begins, American Pistachio Growers partnered with locally-owned restaurants in the Central Valley to celebrate the third annual Pistachio Week, running from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1.  

Pistachios are one of California’s four official state nuts along with almonds, pecans, and walnuts, as declared by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2017. This designation is fitting given that California supplies approximately 99% of the nation’s pistachios.  

Local restaurants are offering a variety of pistachio-infused recipes to celebrate the week. To join in on the nutty affair, visit these participating restaurants: 

• Kern County: Momma Tosca’s and Wool Growers 

• Fresno: The Elbow Room Bar and Grill, Pismo’s Coastal Grill, and Oak Hill Wine and Bistro 

• Clovis: Trelio Food and Wine 

• Sanger: Schoolhouse Restaurant and Tavern 

• Coalinga: Harris Ranch Resort and Restaurant 

• Visalia: The Vintage Press, and Fugazzis 

• Tulare: La Piazza Italian Restaurant 

• Merced: The Branding Iron 

• Monterey: Café Fina