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Should You Order From the Prix Fixe Menu or A la Carte? The Case for Both

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Do you know the difference between prix fixe menus and a la carte options? One provides you with seemingly endless choices, while the other guides you through each course. While some might debate the benefits of one over the other, both prix fixe and a la carte dining offer unique benefits that the right person at the right time and place will appreciate. Which should you choose when venturing out to the best fine dining Boise restaurant? Here are a few reasons to consider each. Steakhouse Boise Prix Fixe Provides You the Full Experience at a Set Price You are probably familiar with the prix fixe menu style in some shape or form, even if you didn’t realize it. From fast food combo meals to the prix fixe menu at the best steakhouse Boise offers, many American restaurants offer prix fixe menus in various forms. If you plan on having an appetizer, entrée, sides, and dessert, prix fixe might suit you best since you get every course at one set price. You Are in Charge of th
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4 Spring Adventures to Experiences with Your Best Friend in the Treasure Valley

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It’s been a long winter, and if you’re like most Treasure Valley residents, you’re ready to welcome arguably the best season in Boise: spring. Even if we haven’t seen the snowiest winter here, the cold, windy days won’t be missed. If you and your best friend have been dying to do something together but want to make the most of this newfound fantastic weather, try any of these four Treasure Valley adventures this spring.  Live Music Boise Find a Nice Reading Tree at a Local Park The Treasure Valley is known for the public parks spread out across the area. From downtown Boise to Kuna, you don’t need to go far to find a nice patch of grass and, ideally, the perfect tree to read under. The truth is, the weather is far too nice not to spend an afternoon getting lost in the pages of a good book. If you and your friend are in need of some quality peace and quiet, a reading date at a local park should be in your plans. Try a New Local Trail Another benefit of living in the Trea
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4 Reasons to Experience Fine Dining This Weekend

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For many of us, fine dining is something we experience only once in a blue moon. It’s reserved for big events, such as a work party or a holiday get-together. That being said, with 365 days in the year, there are 365 opportunities to enjoy fine dining. Don’t wait for “some time” and instead use any of these four reasons to make a reservation for this upcoming weekend.   Fine Dining Boise     Celebrate a Special Occasion Most of the time, we’re at a fine dining restaurant because we’re celebrating something special. Maybe it’s a birthday; maybe it’s an anniversary. Whatever it is, it’s special and only happens once a year. But every year is full of special occasions worth celebrating with an upscale meal. From promotions at work to a good friend visiting you, use any occasion as an excuse to visit a local fine dining restaurant. You’re in the Mood for an Elevated Dining Experience But what if there isn’t a specific occasion to celebrate? Should you hold off on that reservation? Absolute
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5 Luxurious Fine Dining Dishes to Try At Least Once

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Most of us have our go-to, favorite meals when eating out or ordering takeout. Some people can’t ever pass up a good steak, while others might have a favorite salad at a local restaurant. That being said, variety is the spice of life, and whether you know it or not, you might be missing out on some truly amazing dishes. Seafood Boise   One of the best parts about dining at the finest downtown Boise restaurants is you have the chance to enjoy delicacies you can’t get just anywhere. From fresh seafood to luxurious steaks, here are five things to try at least once when ordering from a fine dining restaurant. Steak Tartare Love a good steak? What about fresh flavors? Steak tartare is probably for you. Many people might think that fish is the only meat suitable for raw consumption, but the best chefs would beg to disagree. Steak tartare typically features a lean, fresh piece of beef finely minced and mixed with ingredients such as garlic, shallot, caperberries, and egg. The next time you’r
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4 Ways to Celebrate the End of the Year in Boise

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How do you plan on capping off the year? This has been quite the year for most of us, filled with all sorts of memories; some we’d love to remember forever and others we’d soon forget. No matter how the year has gone for you, there’s always next year, and it’s coming up fairly soon. If you want to toast to the end of a great year or raise your glass in hopes the next is better, here are four ideas. Live Music Boise Enjoy an Upscale Dining Experience There really isn’t ever a wrong occasion to enjoy fine dining; however, the end of the year is certainly the right time to enjoy the best fine dining Boise has to offer. Restaurants such as Chandlers, for example, offer some of the best food in the Treasure Valley, complete with an upscale dining experience. Whether you’re renting a private dining room for you and your loved ones or find a cozy table in the lounge, you can’t go wrong with fine dining this New Year’s. Toast to the New Year with Winter Favorites Now is a great
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New Year’s Resolutions and Adventures for Treasure Valley Residents

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With the New Year around the corner, you might be brainstorming the new resolutions and goals you’ll set. Whether it’s a resolution to fire up your old workout routine or you want to finally learn how to play guitar, there are plenty of resolutions and goals you should set related to your local community. If you consider yourself lucky enough to call the Treasure Valley home, there’s plenty to do, learn, experience, and explore. Here are a few favorites to try in Boise and surrounding areas this next year. Downtown Boise Restaurants Spend a Day on the Boise River Greenbelt The Boise River Greenbelt is a blessing for locals. It spans nearly across the city, following the river closely as cyclists, runners, and walkers get from place to place. While this activity might not be best during the winter months (unless you aren’t afraid to bundle up), the Boise River Greenbelt truly comes alive during the warmer months. At some point, this year, get out to the Boise River Greenbelt
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Fall in Love with These 4 Fine Dining Meals and Drinks

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 The leaves have fallen, the cold has started to set in, and it’s clear that we’re well on our way to winter. Along with getting outside (or staying inside where it’s warm), sampling new flavors is a superb way to embrace the new season. If you have reservations this weekend or just want to try something new at home, here are a few meals and drinks to fall in love with this season. Fine Dining Boise Dive Into a Seasonal Soup The colder weather calls for something hot, comforting, and seasonal. After all, you can’t get much better than a bowl of delicious soup on a cold winter’s day. The best restaurants are already busy sourcing seasonal ingredients for their winter soup lineup. Whether you’re ordering soup before your entrée or the soup is the star of the show, it’s always a perfect time for a bowl during the cold season. If you’re looking for a specific recommendation, see if the restaurant offers a butternut squash soup. It’s essentially the tastes of the fall and winter seasons in
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