Idaho. It’s not about potatoes.
10 Barrel Brewing Co, Boise
You may know the name 10 Barrel Brewing Company from buying their beer at the store or from one of their five brewpubs. I brought two friends and one was super excited because it's her favorite beer and she'd never been to one of their locations. It is pretty exciting...
Ultimate 48-Hour Guide to Boise, Idaho: Summer Edition
Boise, Idaho is one of those places you discover and almost want to say, "Shhhhh..., don't tell anyone." It's kind of one of the best kept secrets in the Pacific Northwest. Easy airport, easy going people, and easy everything. And when I want a quick getaway, easy is...
Bittercreek Alehouse, Boise
Bosie has so many wonderful local food options that you better schedule a few days in the city to accommodate all the must-experience meals. I have a fondness for locally grown farm to fork restaurants, and I found plenty to enjoy. Bittercreek Alehouse is an...
Guru Donuts: Fresh Farm to Table Donuts in Boise
In keeping with the local farm to fork philosophy I was so pleased to find in Boise restaurants, Guru Donuts follows the locavore trend, sourcing ingredients from the Farmers' Market. Donuts are made fresh daily, from scratch using local eggs and flour, and organic...
Basque Block, Boise
Did you know there is a strong Basque heritage in Idaho? Idaho is home to the largest Basque diaspora in the country, with a population of about 15,000. It's a tight community, rich with history and full of present-day participation in tradition. Basque...
Brunch: Modern Hotel and Bar, Boise
There are a lot of excellent brunch options in Boise, but brunch at the Modern Hotel and Bar is off the charts fantastic. Food and drink is transformed into art and though it's ultra casual, this brunch menu is a mind blowing, internationally inspired culinary...
Modern Hotel, Boise
When I first heard Boise had a hotel called Modern Hotel I couldn't wait to stay there--of course, because I am the Modern Traveler and I couldn't resist the idea. I love a modern aesthetic and I also appreciate history and vintage Americana. The Modern Hotel offers a...
Fork, Boise
Boise has wonderful, locally owned restaurants that serve locally grown food. Fork is one such restaurant, with a fabulous patio with red umbrellas and bistro lights. It's a great atmosphere perfect for summer dining, and the food is phenomenal. I loved...
River Rafting Boise Idaho
It's been a long time since I went river rafting. The last time (apart from a gentle float on the Rio Grande in Taos) was ages ago on the Colorado River and I swore I'd never do it again. It was a harrowing ride down the white swirling river, I don't even remember the...
Boise Brewing
Boise Brewing is an unassuming microbrewery that has the best beer I've ever tasted. As I write this, I have a coveted growler under my feet (I'm on the airport shuttle) that you'd have to wrestle from me to get to. It's probably the best, most interesting beer I've...
Inn at 500, Boise
Boise's brand new 29 million dollar Inn at 500 is a luxurious, contemporary boutique hotel located conveniently in downtown Boise just a few minutes from the airport. An emphasis on attentive service, plush comfort and gallery level art displays makes the Inn at 500 a...
