Food + Beverage

Going Under the Table

Adan David Callsen Welcomes Guests For A Unique Home-Dining Experience Article by Ashley Loeb | Photography by Ashley Loeb, Jennifer Martinez Photography If it arouses suspicion to advance money to an Instagram stranger via Venmo for dinner at a house with random guests and mystery menu, then Adan David Callsen has achieved his goal. That intrigued, yet wary, anticipation is all part of the organic and intimate experience purposefully curated for those that decide to dine at Under the Table, a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Wineries, Breweries Tap Into Greenbelt Hotspot

Why did a plethora of wineries and breweries choose to populate the streets adjoining the Greenbelt? Article by Kurt Orzeck | Photography by Provided Head all the way west on the Greenbelt to where the City of Boise’s jurisdiction ends, and you will see a sign that reads: “Welcome to Garden City, Nestled by the River.” Walk one-third of a mile from there, and you will make another discovery: a cluster of about a dozen wineries and breweries that are, themselves, in a four-block area. It’s yet...

September 2024

Professional Services

Newsworthy in Idaho

A Roundup of Exciting News from Local Businesses Article by Denise Llorente Idaho’s July: Celebrations and Progress Notable achievements throughout Idaho marked July. The month began with celebrations of the 4th of July and Idaho’s 134th birthday, setting the stage for a focus on community contributions. Libraries were highlighted for their expanded roles, offering after-school programs, adult classes, and supporting local artists. Visits to the Museum of Idaho and the Development Workshop...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Nurturing Culinary Dreams in Idaho

Sun Valley Culinary Institute rises from pandemic challenges to become a vital force in culinary education, offering a unique path for aspiring chefs Article by Sabina Dana Plasse | Photography by Erin Roberts + Roland Lane When Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI) opened its doors in March 2020, it was on the verge of the pandemic. It opened and closed its doors in a matter of days, operating from within to serve the Wood River Valley community, but students had to wait. What was a challenge...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

'Yes, Chef!'

Crave Kitchen and Bar's Micah Waltz Brings Skills and Innovation to the Menu Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Phil White, 8th Street Studio Micah Waltz’s love of food is, quite literally, homegrown. “My mom always had beautiful gardens full of vegetables and so I really grew up, ‘What are we going to eat tonight?’ It was always something out of the garden,” he said. “And my best friends and I would always go out and forage and get different wild things, like morel mushrooms. And we’d...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Flavors of Life

Cheryl Neruda and Family Share a Love of Food and Wine Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Phil White, 8th Street Studio When Cheryl Neruda, her husband Greg, and their daughter Tara Bruner decided to take over Eagle’s Olive and Vyne, they picked an opportune time. “We started a week before they announced the COVID shutdown in 2020,” Neruda said. “It was amazing. One week into the business, and discovered, ‘Oh, maybe we shouldn’t have done that.’ But we’ve never felt it wasn’t worth the...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Boise + Eagle Events

OCTOBER 2024 Article and Photography by 1 — Trunk or Treat and Food Drive Jordan’s Garden Center, 2 PM: Hispanic and Latin-owned food trucks. jordansgardencenter.com 1 — Elevation Nights ExtraMile Arena, 7 PM: Uplifting worship music and powerful messages.  extramilearena.com 2-6 — Trailing of the Sheep Celebrate the history of sheep ranching in Idaho and the West!  trailingofthesheep.org 3-5 — Vintage Road Trippin’ Treasure Valley, 10 AM: Vintage treasure hunt across the Treasure...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Idaho’s Bounty

Expanding the Idaho Botanical Garden Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Idaho Botanical Garden In springtime, a floral aroma fills the air of the Idaho Botanical Garden, enticing the senses as colorful, fragrant blossoms enrapture both bees and humans alike. The heat of summer crosses the Boise foothills and the gardens fill with late-blooming flowers and the sounds of their annual concert series. With blankets and baskets in tow, dozens flock to the Great Garden Escape. Laughter and...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

A Symphony of Flavors

Discover the Rich Heritage and Flavors: Barossa Valley's Torbreck Vintners Article by Tammy De Weerd | Photography by Spoken Wines South Australia’s Barossa Valley is celebrated worldwide for its rich, robust wines. Torbreck Vintners is renowned in this fertile region and is synonymous with exceptional winemaking, embracing tradition with innovation. Torbreck comes from a Scottish forest where the founder worked as a lumberjack; many of their labels have this Scottish connection. The...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Edible Art: Tasting the Mastery

The art of beautiful food Article by Martha Channer | Photography by selected by Martha Channer A culinary experience begins with what we see. If you are blessed with sight, you have been attracted or repelled by food simply by looking at it. This primal mechanism was once a way, along with scent and touch, to determine if something was wholesome to eat. Today, this instinct has been elevated to an art form known as Haute Cuisine—the art of beautiful food. Of course, the look of beautifully...

September 2024