Food + Beverage

Meridian Welcomes North Italia

At The Village, North Italia combines vibrant atmosphere, locally inspired design, and scratch-made Italian cuisine, giving Meridian neighbors a new favorite spot to gather and connect Article by Sponsored Content | North Italia | Photography by Jill McNamara + Phil White This sponsored feature, presented by North Italia, introduces a modern Italian concept now open at The Village at Meridian. Celebrated for scratch-made pastas, hand-tossed pizzas, and artful cocktails, North Italia marks its...

Life + Culture

Txin-txin!

Honoring Basque Culture in the Treasure Valley and Beyond Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Cecilia Arritola, The Basque Market, Bar Gernika Txin-txin to Basque culture! From Aurresku dances and pelota games to pintxos and the rhythmic beats of the txalaparta, the Treasure Valley offers a rich taste of Basque life. Idaho boasts one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, with roots stretching back more than a century. Here, Basque traditions are alive and well...

Local Services

Scouting for Spuds

An Epicurean Tour with the Boise Idaho Potato Trail Pass Article and Photography by Jordan Gray The humble spud is a versatile starch. As Samwise Gamgee of “Lord of the Rings” attests to, you can “boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew.” And chefs, bakers, and candy makers have added even more ways to enjoy Idaho’s famous crop. Visit Boise has corralled dishes, from donuts to fries, into the Boise Idaho Potato Trail Pass. You can search the interactive guide by map for a nearby location, or...

Life + Culture

Boise + Eagle Events

OCTOBER 2025 Article and Photography by 1 — Chevelle Ford Idaho Center, 7 PM: With special guests Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society.  fordidahocenter.com 3 — Trick or Treat Road Rally Nampa, 7 PM: Dark streets and twisted clues lead to a jackpot. riddlerroadrally.com 4-5, 11-12 — Open Studios Tour Boise Open Studios: Experience Boise’s creative spirit.  instagram.com 4-11 — Eagle Plein Air Festival Eagle, ID: A week of outdoor activities celebrating Eagle’s...