Michael Deeds

Boise

Entertainment Reporter, Columnist and Host, The River at Idaho Statesman

Restaurants, concert news, columns @IdahoStatesman. Radio host 8-9 p.m. Sundays @949riverboise. Big kid still crashing bikes and boards with his two kids.

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Articles

‘Scrambling,’ this revamped Boise restaurant reopened. Weeks later? Closed again

5 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

After closing in December to remodel and upgrade its concept, downtown Boise restaurant Calle 75 Street Tacos finally reopened this spring — raring to go. “We can’t wait to see everyone in our new space,” Calle 75 enthused online. But six weeks after the restaurant returned to action, its marketing hot sauce has gone cold. The newly stylish eatery — rebranded as Calle 75 Taco Shop — has shuttered again.
These two restaurants are among Boise’s best-reviewed. Now they’ll team up

5 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

It’s fair to describe Korean street food gem Koco Bell as under the radar. Same for sushi and Burmese destination Nanzaya. But underrated? No way. Both Boise restaurants enjoy phenomenal online reviews — thanks to loyal, in-the-know customer bases. Koco Bell, 2999 N. Lakeharbor Lane, is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google and 4.8 on Yelp. Nanzaya, 4628 W. State St. gets 4.8 and a perfect 5, respectively.
Closing while busy as ever, Garden City restaurant bids farewell after decades

6 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

A longtime Asian restaurant in Garden City is ending a nearly three-decade run in the Boise area. And at least one little girl will be smiling. Golden Wok, a family-owned business at 3948 W. Chinden Blvd., plans to close after a final day May 17. The restaurant has been in operation more than 27 years, according to a goodbye message posted on Facebook by owner Cuong Trinh.
Shaq’s chicken chain was coming to Boise. 3 years later — technical fowl?

6 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

Call it a delay of game. Or technical fowl? However you want to blow the whistle, a chicken chain founded by NBA Hall of Fame basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has halted plans to expand to the Treasure Valley — at least for now — with no apparent future timeline. Announcing “BIG things on the horizon” for Idaho, Big Chicken issued a here-we-come press release in 2022. Since then, zero restaurants have materialized. (Causing some of us to wallow in atrocious poultry puns. Stop reading now.
A ‘best-kept secret’ in Boise since ’97, this restaurant closed? Here’s why

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

One of Boise’s longest-running local sandwich shops is on the move. After closing near the end of April, Deli George, 220 S. Broadway Ave., is transitioning to a new location. “Boise’s only 5-star deli” is taking over the former Woodland Empire Beer Co. building at 1114 W. Front St. Customers already missing Deli George’s cold Cowabunga or hot Bacon Steakin’ Mushroom won’t have to wait long.
A ‘best-kept secret’ in Boise since ’97, this restaurant closed? Here’s why

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Deeds

One of Boise’s longest-running local sandwich shops is on the move. After closing near the end of April, Deli George, 220 S. Broadway Ave., is transitioning to a new location. “Boise’s only 5-star deli” is taking over the former Woodland Empire Beer Co. building at 1114 W. Front St.Customers already missing Deli George’s cold Cowabunga or hot Bacon Steakin’ Mushroom won’t have to wait long.
Another major concert is coming to Boise’s main outdoor venue. Two are sold out

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

Flowers aren’t the only thing blooming this spring at the Idaho Botanical Garden. The annual Outlaw Field Concert Series — Boise’s biggest summer music showcase — keeps growing, too. Indie-folk band Big Thief has been added late in the season on Sunday, Sept. 21. That’s the 17th show announced for this year’s series. (Is that a record number at Outlaw Field?
This new major concert is coming to Boise’s outdoor venue. Two are sold out

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Deeds

Flowers aren’t the only thing blooming this spring at the Idaho Botanical Garden. The annual Outlaw Field Concert Series — Boise’s biggest summer music showcase — keeps growing, too. Indie-folk band Big Thief has been added late in the season on Sunday, Sept. 21. That’s the 16th show announced for this year’s series. (Is that a record number at Outlaw Field?
Meridian’s ‘new favorite brunch spot’ opens — in time for Mother’s Day

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and a new breakfast destination has arrived just in time. After hyping itself to Meridian as “your new favorite brunch spot” on social media, First Watch made its Gem State debut Monday. The Florida-based chain opened in the former Denny’s building at 3155 E. Fairview Ave., just west of Eagle Road. Idaho is the 31st state for the “daytime cafe” brand, which operates hundreds of restaurants.
This restaurant’s food is ‘unreal’ good. It’s coming to Boise — with a bar

1 week ago | idahostatesman.com | Michael Deeds

When first-timers scan the menu at Bao Boi in Garden City, they’re not always sure what to expect from the Asian concept of steamed buns, bowls and sushi. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Or more. “Picked up takeout from here for the first time today,” a Google reviewer wrote recently, “and I am blown away by the food here. It is unreal how good it is.”Now it’s downtown Boise’s turn.