| With a background in culinary arts one would suspect I'm pretty particular about where and what I eat but that doesn't mean I object to the occasional greasy burger and fries! My clients that are new to the area are always asking for recommendations so I thought I would put together a list of a few of my current favorites. For those long time valley residents - I'm always looking for new places to try so send me your recommendations!! Thia Cuisine ~ 6777 W. Overland Rd Boise 658-0516 www.boisethaicuisine.com Fresh yummy authentic food in a unpretentious atmosphere. Yen Ching ~ 305 N. 9th 384-0384 a downtown institution for as long as I can remember, decent prices and the best dry green beans in town. Bardenay ~ 610 W. Grove Boise (Basque block) and 155 E. Riverside Dr (by the river) Both restaurants have great patios. Boise = people watching, Eagle = wildlife (on a resent trip to the Eagle restaurant I saw a Blue Heron the size of a small Pterodactyl take off!). Soups, salads, sandwiches, satay... www.bardeney.com Pho Nouveau ~ 780 W. Idaho downtown Boise ~ Vietnamese Bistro, huge menu hard to decide what to try. Reservations highly recommended, even for lunch 367-1111 Kahootz Pub and Eatery ~ 1603 E. 1st st Meridian 895-9861 I was introduced to this quaint little Meridian eatery by clients - good homemade food - great alternative to chain restaurants www.gotokahootz.com Donnie Mac's Trailer Park Cuisine ~ 1515 W. Grove (Linen District) fun food in a funky atmosphere. Great place to ride your bike (or hog) to and hang out on the patio. www.donniemacsgrub.com Chandler's Steak House ~ Where to go when you want to feel grown-up 981 W. Grove St in Hotel 43. Great steaks (and sea food) plus great live Jazz every night. Reservations a must 383-4300 www.chandlersboise.com Lulu's Pizza ~ 2594 Bogus Basin rd 387-4992 Not much atmosphere but a great place to pick up a pie on your way home from Bogus Basin. Also sell by the slice www.iloveLulus.com Cafe Vicino ~ 808 W. Fort - voted Best Local Restaurant 2008! wonderful bistro food and with an optional prix fixe menu Mon - Wed dinner. Also open for lunch, reservations recommended 472-1462 www.cafevicino.com ~Quick Bites ~ Quick Bites ~ Quick Bites ~ Quick Bites ~ Quick Bites ~ Quick Bites ~ Zen Bento ~ 'Peace in a Lunchbox' I dare you to walk by without getting hungry! Only open for lunch in downtown Eagle and Boise www.zenbento.com Pollo Rey ~ Fresh Mexican food, rotisserie chicken, great prices downtown and Edwards Theater complex www.polloreyboise.com Pita Pit ~ My son's favorite mobile food - grab a wrap and walk around downtown. Open late next the Egyptian Theater www.pitapitusa.com Cucina Di Paolo ~ 1504 Vista Ave http://www.cucinadipaolo.com 345-7150 Great comfort to eat there or take home (lasagna, mac and cheese, vegetarian and killer desserts). The take home (lasagna, mac and cheese, vegetarian and desserts) The owners, MJ and and Paul, were great friends of Mom's and have been instumental in helping us raise thousands of dollars in her memory for The American Cancer Society. |
