Michael Deeds

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Deeds

Boise has plenty of mouthwatering local pizza — whether it’s takeout from Americana, a New York-style slice from Guido’s or a sit-down feast at The Wylder. But a growing chain from a master pizza chef plans to make its own gourmet mark in the area — beginning in Meridian. Slice House by Tony Gemignani has leased a 2,558-square-foot spot at 1582 W. Orchard Park Drive. There’s no target date for opening yet, but possibly late 2025, according to the chain.

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

When Lemon Tree Co. expanded to East Boise in 2022 to share a space with The STIL ice cream shop, enthusiasm flowed abundantly. At the time, Kasey Allen, co-owner of The STIL, said Lemon Tree Co.’s innovative approach to sandwiches made joining forces at Harris Ranch a “win-win.”But three years later, the dream has ended. Lemon Tree Co. recently closed its section of the restaurant at 3724 S. Eckert Road. Co-owner Jasson Parra pulled the plug on March 21, he said in a phone interview.

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

Hunger-testing waits at food trucks. Scrambling vendors running out of beer. Oceans of humanity rolling through Julia Davis Park. If your aching bladder tried to tell you something as you waited in line for a portable toilet at Treefort Music Fest this year, you were not alone. Crowds really were bigger this year — as in record size.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Deeds

Hunger-testing waits at food trucks. Scrambling vendors running out of beer. Oceans of humanity rolling through Julia Davis Park. If your aching bladder tried to tell you something as you waited in line for a portable toilet at Treefort Music Fest last month, you were not alone. Crowds really were bigger this year — as in record size.

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

When it comes to seafood, Idaho is what it is. Landlocked. And not alone. Plenty of other states are hundreds of miles away from the nearest ocean. That doesn’t stop diners from seeking out not-quite-fresh, still-delicious seafood. Or Yelp from naming “The Best Seafood in Every State.”In the Treasure Valley, some of the elite choices might seem obvious. Chandlers in Boise. Coa del Mar in Eagle. (I’ll order the bouillabaisse every time.) Maybe even a Northwest-based chain such as Anthony’s in Boise?