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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...

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...

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...

Beat the Holiday Season Stress with These Relaxing Treasure Valley Ideas

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 The holiday season is practically here. Although it’s one of the most wonderful times of the year, it isn’t without its fair share of stresses. From trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list to wrapping up year-end tasks that have maybe been put off for too long, this time can be anything but easy. If you find yourself stressing in the Treasure Valley, know this: there are tons of ways to relax and de-stress. So, if you find yourself getting overwhelmed this holiday season, try any of these ideas. live Music Boise Prioritize Your To-Do List First things first, whether you’re stressing during the holiday season or on a random Thursday in April, it’s crucial you have your priorities straight. For most of us, the typical holiday season to-do list might include gift shopping, decorating the house, or prepping for loved ones. Whatever the case, consider what’s an actual item worth stressing over and what could really wait a few days or weeks. You’ll be amazed at how muc...

5 Date Ideas for the Treasure Valley This Fall

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The air is chilly, and the leaves are changing. It’s fall, and it’s a great time to go out on a date. Whether it’s Halloween-themed, fall-themed, or just a nice night out with the best fine dining Boise has to offer, here are a few ideas for going out on a date in the Treasure Valley this fall.  Live Music Boise Survive a Zombie Apocalypse It’s Halloween season, which means it’s the perfect time to take part in a zombie-themed scavenger hunt. You and up to nine other teammates will traverse the downtown Boise area to take pictures of different objects found in plain sight, which will be revealed through an app. Each item found gains you points, and with enough points in an hour, you can survive the zombie apocalypse. There are also challenges and trivia questions. It’s family-friendly fun, and there are no actual zombies involved. Enjoy Fine Dining If you would rather sit down and eat at the best steakhouse Boise has to offer, try Chandlers Steakhouse. At Chandle...

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Boise

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If you are visiting Boise and the Treasure Valley, there are several attractions that you will want to enjoy to make the most of your trip. Whether you are going to the best of the downtown Boise restaurants , walking the Boise River Greenbelt, or visiting the World Center for Birds of Prey, you are sure to have a good time. Here are some of the best attractions Boise has to offer. Live Music Boise  The Boise River Greenbelt  A whopping 25 miles long, the Boise River Greenbelt stretches along the banks of the Boise River. The tree-lined path is famous in Boise and perfect for enjoying the scenery and the colorful leaves of fall. There’s also a 10-mile-long bike trail, as well. Chandlers Steakhouse If you are looking for a fine dining experience, try the best steak and seafood Boise has to offer at Chandlers Steakhouse in Hotel 43. At Chandlers, the steak is cooked to perfection, and you can enjoy anything from a filet mignon to certified Japanese wagyu. The jet...

4 Reasons That Fine Dining Is Always a Treat

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It’s no secret that you have plenty of choices to dine out or order takeout in the Treasure Valley. You name the type of food, and there’s probably a restaurant nearby. One type of restaurant stands on its own, however, and is about more than just getting a bite to eat, but rather having an experience. It doesn’t matter if you only visit once a year or a few times per week, the best fine dining Boise restaurants are always a treat. Here’s why. Fine Dining Boise The Attention to Detail Is Everywhere At a fine dining restaurant, they aren’t trying to get you in the door, sat at a table, fed, and then out the door as fast as possible. Instead, they appreciate the experience that people have at their restaurant. They know that guests will be gazing around the dining room, listening to the sounds of the music, and watching as incredible dishes are brought out from the kitchen. Fine dining is meant to be enjoyed and savored, and the best fine dining establishments will make sure every singl...