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Food brings everyone together, whether at home or a local restaurant. Community revolves around activities that anyone can do or likes, so food is usually the event that makes everyone excited and come together. Restaurants that invest in the local community understand the valuable nature of natives. Providing services that are not available anywhere else, being a location for artistry and entertainment, and supplying events and education about food and drinks can all be indicators of a restaurant that loves locals. Though geographically large, Idaho has one of the smallest state populations in the United States. Downtown Boise restaurants that focus on Gem State Pride through local ingredients and Idaho entertainers stand apart from fast food hubs and chains that are quickly arriving.    Many fine dining restaurants in land-locked states are starved for fresh seafood. Despite it not being a local ingredient, finding the best place for delicious seafaring delicacies...

Successful restaurants understand that surviving food trends and establishing an experienced chef are imperative to stay competitive. But when it comes to fine dining Boise  restaurants, the atmosphere is equally as relevant as the menu. Being able to incorporate the menu with the decor, service, and entertainment is the sign of a restaurant that wants patrons to have an experience rather than simply a meal. Here are a few ways to tell if a local restaurant has true fine-dining experience apart from their menu. Ambiance Attention to the details factors into the quality of a dining experience. Use of space, comfort, and lighting are all features that can change a restaurant from a local restaurant to a world-class service fine dining establishment. Making sure that the dishes on the menu match the ambiance, such as jazz music to match a steakhouse and seafood restaurant, truly transforms the dining experience from excellent to second-to-none. Whether looking for a high...

Loved by seafood connoisseurs around the world, fresh halibut is one of the best seafood options available when in season. A member of the flatfish family, the average halibut weighs anywhere from 30-50 pounds each, full of sweeter flavors and firm texture. In landlocked states like Idaho, it can be difficult to find seafood Boise restaurants that have halibut on the menu. Never tried halibut before? Here are a few characteristics of this delicious seafood dish, best eaten when excellently prepared by experienced chefs. Season Halibut can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans but is most commonly caught along the Pacific Coast. Compared to other seafood like salmon and cod, it has the longest season, making it a desirable species to target. As early as April, the Pacific Halibut is in season in areas like Hawaii and California. By May, fishing for halibut in Alaska is in full swing, considered one of the most unspoiled ecosystems Alaska has to offer fisherman. ...

Home to more than 50 wineries across the state, Idaho has one of the steadiest growing wine industries in the United States. The last 30 years have proven Idaho to have ideal weather and soil for some of the best wines cultivated in the Pacific Northwest. Award-winning, locally run, and premium results are all common factors of many Idaho wineries established in recent years. Here are a couple of Idaho wineries that stand out for their handcrafted wines, which are often featured in downtown Boise restaurants . 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards has been producing wine in the foothills above Eagle, Idaho for over 15 years. Founders Gary and Martha Cunningham left California for the beautiful landscape and welcoming community of Idaho. Together, they founded 3 Horse Ranch and built it into the largest family-owned winery in Idaho, focusing on distinctive fruits and Italian and Austrian winemaking techniques. Proudest of their Cabernet and Syrah, 3 Horse Ranch Vine...

According to Forbes Magazine, the fastest-growing city in the U.S. is Boise, Idaho. The Boise metropolitan area encompasses Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyhee counties and, since 2010, has increased by 100,000 inhabitants to over 690,000—an astounding jump of 14.5%.  Anyone unfamiliar with Boise—a name derived from the French word boisé, meaning “wooded”—may wonder what is driving this mass influx of people to Idaho’s capital and most populous city. According to a profile on Livability.com, it cannot be attributed to a single reason—instead, it is a “rich collection of amenities” including natural beauty, great neighborhoods, top schools, public safety, rich outdoor opportunities and much more. For anyone preparing for a visit or move to the Boise area, TripAdvisor includes these activities atop its “Things To Do” lists: • Boise River Greenbelt: The 25-mile, tree-lined pathway meanders along the banks of the Boise River through the heart of the capital city and its suburb...

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010” and the “Super Tracker” website, a recommendation was made to eat 8 oz. of seafood each week. This roughly translates to making seafood—fish and shellfish—the primary protein food on your plate two meals a week. To some Americans, this may be an easily attainable goal without the need for an adjustment to a weekly diet routine. To the vast majority, however—and particularly to those living in landlocked areas without access to plentiful options for fresh fish—the recommended intake simply does not happen. Depending on where you live, it may require additional time and effort to put seafood on the table but here are numerous benefits to doing so: 1. Lean source of protein and low in harmful, saturated fat. One ounce of most types of seafood packs seven gram of protein—approximately as much as beef and chicken—and contains less than o...

When people think of great seafood Boise is probably not the first place that comes to mind. After all, the Gem State is not exactly next door to either the Pacific or the Atlantic Oceans. Sure, people might be able to get some trout, steelhead, bass or salmon out of the local rivers and creeks. However, what about fresh oysters or lobsters? That seems like an impossibly tall order. Despite the geographical challenges that it faces, the City of Trees has some fantastic options for seafood. Downtown Boise restaurants now offer food connoisseurs fresh, delectable lobster and much more. Some places can even serve seafood on the same day that it was caught! Here is some of the fresh seafood currently available in Boise: Pacific Oysters These small, mildly briny, sweet-tasting oysters have become increasingly popular both in the Western US and in Europe. They can be found in abundance along the West Coast. Fresh Manila Clams Both chefs and gourmands love these plump, sweet, tender cl...