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Brown Beard expands, revives Crooked Fence beers and celebrates pirates

Nov 26, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson |Don L. Day

A Garden City brewery is opening up a second tap room. And get ready to walk the plank – this one has a pirate theme. Brown Beard Brewing is opening Brown Beard’s Barrel House at 5270 W Chinden Blvd in the old IdaWild location. Owner and brewer Bryce Tuttle said shortly after opening, he realized Brown Beard would need an upgrade. “We opened a small brewery, the smallest one in the Valley, in March 2023. And quickly, our first weekend, we sold out of everything that we made,” Tuttle said.
'Smoky, charcoal flavor': Meridian restaurant with focus on charcoal meats re-opens

Nov 22, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

A restaurant with a focus on charcoaled meats has re-opened in Meridian. The Imperium Grill opened its doors in May to provide a new, healthy option in the Treasure Valley. After a few weeks, Owner John Spahic had to close the restaurant due to HVAC issues. Repairs are now complete, and Imperium Grill is back up and running. Spahic was born in the Balkan region of southern Europe, formerly Yugoslavia, and from an early age, enjoyed charcoal meats.
'We’ve been looking for a while': Local burger joint expands to Meridian

Nov 12, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

A burger joint will soon be serving up patties in Meridian. Bad Boy Burgers is adding a third location at the former Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Overland, per permits filed with the City of Meridian. Bad Boy Burgers listed the new restaurant’s address and hours as “Coming Soon” on its website. Bad Boy Burgers’ other two locations are in Boise on Vista Avenue and Federal Way. Owner Rocky Paflias said he’s been looking to expand for a while, but finding the right location was difficult.
'Seemed like a taco shop to us': Wylder team plans new concept in old welding shop

Nov 7, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

A new taco joint from a popular restaurant group is coming to Garden City. Wylder Hospitality Group, the team behind restaurants including The Wylder, Certified Bakery, and Percy, plans to open Rosa, a fast-service taco restaurant at 214 E. 34th Street in Garden City. Rosa will be Wylder Hospitality Group’s sixth restaurant in the Boise area. Owner David Rex said the inspiration for Rosa started with the space.
Food in the Treasure Valley: New and closing restaurants

Nov 4, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette |Kara Jackson

Are you hungry? Because BoiseDev Eats is serving up some great recommendations on where to get your next meal!Whether you're looking for dinner, snacks or drinks, they've got a spot for you to try. BoiseDev Eats editor Kara Jackson joined Idaho Matters to set the table for Idaho's local food scene.
New Idaho City restaurant has a mission to ‘uplift the mountain’

Oct 31, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

If you’re headed up to Idaho City for a soak in the hot springs, Christmas tree hunting, or just a mountain drive, there’s a new restaurant option in town. Arrowleaf Restaurant is located at 204 Main Street in Idaho City, in a classic Idaho City building with boardwalk sidewalks. It opened in October. Co-owners Elle Caton and Forrest Tindall envision offering a casual, yet elevated restaurant that also serves as a hub for the community.
‘BBQ with a twist of Mexican’: New cloud kitchen open in Boise

Oct 25, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

A new barbecue cloud kitchen is open in Boise, with a bit of a twist. MacFaun’s is now open in West End Food Co., with an expansive barbecue menu. Owner and chef Mark MacFaun recently moved from Las Vegas to Boise with his family. After years of working in restaurants, he figured it was time to take a stab at running his own. “I’ve always wanted to open up my own restaurant, my own concept. My wife and daughter weren’t really fans of Las Vegas anymore, it’s kind of changed,” he said.
Basquenese chef competes on Food Network

Oct 24, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

A Boise chef went up against three other chefs last night on the Food Network. Barbie Larrinaga, chef and co-owner of Basquenese, was on the 500th episode of Guy’s Grocery Games, which premiered on the Food Network last night. The episode featured four chefs who are experts in cooking pork, with two bacon-focused challenges. The winning chef “brings home the bacon” with up to $20,000 in prize money. Larrinaga said her social media presence landed her on the show.
Food in the Treasure Valley: Spots you won't want to miss

Oct 18, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette |Kara Jackson

Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations on where to get your next meal!Whether you're looking for dinner, snacks or drinks, they've got a spot for you to try. Boisedev Eats editor Kara Jackson joins Idaho Matters to set the table for Idaho's local food scene.
Locally famous bacon available nationwide

Oct 7, 2024 | boisedev.com | Kara Jackson

Bacon Boise is known for its bacon, so much so that it’s in the restaurant’s name. Now, the famed bacon is also available to take home or ship across the country. Gibson Berryhill, co-owner at Bacon Boise is the son of founder John Berryhill and is promoting a packaged offering of its fan favorite, Berryhill Bacon. “I was born in ’96, and my dad started cooking Berryhill Bacon in ’95, so I don’t know a world without Berryhill Bacon,” Gibson said.