How Merced’s Rainbird Became The First-Of-Its Kind, Fine Dining Destination In California’s Central Valley
Up until recently, Merced, California had been known as the Gateway to Yosemite and not much else — certainly not as a culinary hot bed of seasonal cuisine. Thanks to community leaders, passionate chefs, and visionaries, that perception is slowly changing. Once you see the tremendous potential of a place that’s as rich in farm-fresh produce as Merced, it’s hard not to want to be a part of such a monumental swing in trajectory.
