Always hear Sambo's references from older Fresnans, but never took the time to figure out the where & whats. Thanks to pics on the Mid-Century Modern Fresno Facebook page, best we can figure, Sambo's was like a awesomer version of Denny's. Tak a look (now Joe's Steakhouse):
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Not to be a douche, Joe's (cause you're great and all), but the place could use a bit of streamlining/clearing of the clutter - more like what it used to be with Sambo's. Just sayin'.
The original Sambo's on the SE corner of Blackstone & McKinley, looked pretty sweet too (the building is gone now):
If these pics are really impressing ya (shot by Tim Putz), you can go buy them over at Sambo's Photos.
