By Southwest Idaho Travel Association Boise’s food and wine scene is exploding with a vibrant farm to table dining scene, burgeoning craft breweries, and nationally-recognized wineries. Downtown Boise At the heart of the downtown food scene is 8th street, a lively hub of local fare where you can find everything from fine dining to hole-in-the-wall Read More

by Alexis Goree, IdahoNews.com BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — Juniper, along with 15 other restaurants are hosting a “Night of Giving” Thursday, July 12th. They will be donating a portion of sales to the International Rescue Committee in support of the refugee families impacted by the tragic June 30th stabbing. Mangers at Juniper say the restaurant community Read More

By Michelle Jenkins, IdahoStatesman.com This year, there are 32 bicycles available to go to those who don’t already own one. According to Republic Services, hundreds of bicycles are dropped off at the Transfer Station each year. With the help of volunteer bike techs and materials provided by private donations and the Meridian Community Recycling Fund, Read More

Boise Weekly chose ALAVITA as 3rd Place for the 2018 Best of Boise. There has been plenty of conversation (and some uncivilized debate) about the growth of Boise. Forbes magazine reminds us that Boise anchors the fastest-growing area in the U.S., and the U.S. Census confirmed as much when it announced that according to 2017 data, Idaho Read More

Taking inspiration from the traditional osteria of Italy, Àlavita describes itself as a ‘locally inspired Italian joint’ and it certainly brings together the best of both Boise and Italy. Located in the former Boise City National Bank building, Àlavita’s casual downtown vibe has made it a favorite with local diners.