Food + Beverage

Idaho Apples: Fresh, Local, Delicious

Celebrate National Apple Month with Idaho-grown varieties, health benefits, and festive fall favorites like caramel apples. Discover local farms, recipes, and the nation’s top five apple picks Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson + provided One of my husband’s favorite fall foods is a caramel apple. Halloween, October 31, is National Caramel Apple Day. October is National Apple Month so be sure to pack those work or school lunches with a sweet...

Life + Culture

October Halloween Happenings

Spooky Fun at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, Day and Night Article by Jana Kemp | Photography by Jana Kemp and Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) The Old Idaho Penitentiary’s October events bring Halloween spookiness to life. For a sixteenth year, Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) staff, volunteers, and community members join together for day tours, night paranormal tours, sleepovers, and THRILLER Dance recreation. These not-to-be-missed events require registration due to attendance limits...

Food + Beverage

Pairing Fine Cigars with Drinks

Treasure Valley's cigar scene blends craftsmanship, conversation, and curated pairings for the ultimate smoking experience. Article by Shasta Ockerberg | Photography by Provided A cigar isn’t just tobacco rolled in leaves, it’s tradition, craftsmanship, and an excuse to slow down. From the first cut to the last draw, it commands attention. Add the right drink, and suddenly you’re not just smoking, you’re savoring. Even for those who’ve never lit one, there’s an undeniable appeal in the ritual...

Life + Culture

Meridian + Valley 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 4-11 — Eagle Plein Air Festival Eagle, ID: A week of outdoor activities celebrating Eagle’s landscapes. eaglepleinair.com 4 — Girl’s Day Out Expo Expo Idaho, 10 AM: Sip, shop, and celebrate with...

Life + Culture

Savor the Valley: Chefs, Stories, and Culinary Excellence

Twenty remarkable restaurants showcase bold flavors, local ingredients, and a commitment to hospitality, elevating the Treasure Valley’s dining identity nationwide Photography by Phil White, 8th Street Studio For years, coastal cities like Portland and Seattle defined the Pacific Northwest dining scene. But the Treasure Valley's time has arrived. What began as a quiet transformation a decade ago has now blossomed into a full-fledged food renaissance, with the Treasure Valley earning...

Food + Beverage

A Riverside Tradition of Food, Music, and Connection

Local flavors, global cuisines, and endless community spirit Article by Shasta Ockerberg | Photography by Green Acres Food Truck Park For many people, whether as couples or corralling a large group of colleagues, choosing how to spend time with each other can be more discouraging than whipping out planners to sync up and reschedule. Even singular individuals run into the same conundrum when wanting to mix up their routines by trying something different. Thankfully, one couple’s hope for a...

Food + Beverage

Hemlock Redefines Boise Steakhouse

Presented by Hemlock, this feature explores Boise’s newest steakhouse, where fearless flavor and true hospitality redefine tradition Article by Partner Content | Photography by Phil White, 8th Street Studio In the heart of downtown Boise, a new restaurant has taken root—one that feels less like an addition to the city’s dining scene and more like a reflection of it. Hemlock is Boise articulated: a dialogue of flavor, texture, and place. Step through its amber-lit doorway, and the bustle of the...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating Creativity in the Outdoors

Sponsored content by The Eagle Plein Air Festival, celebrating 10 years of live painting across Idaho Article by Meg Glasgow | The Eagle Plein Air Festival | Photography by Meg Glasgow + Provided This weeklong celebration of outdoor painting brings together more than 80 artists from across the region to capture the landscapes of Southwest Idaho—live and in real time. Each day offers a chance to see creativity unfolding against the backdrop of the area’s most iconic scenery. Kicking off the...

Finance + Legal Services

Morgan Stanley Expands in Eagle

The new Eagle location enhances client access to planning, lending, investment strategies, and collaborative financial expertise across Idaho Article and Photography by Presented by Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley, a leader in the global financial services industry, has announced the opening of a new office in Eagle, Idaho, marking a significant step in the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in Idaho. The King, Barrios, Bartlett, and Duncan Group at Morgan Stanley brings...

Life + Culture

Your Best Self, Beautifully Revealed

Noninvasive treatments create lasting change without surgery or stress Article by Martha Channer If one phrase could capture the meaning of style it would describe the ineffable flair for beauty that we associate with artistic finesse and natural elegance. It would embody the spirit of these attributes in a well-blended perfume through which the wearer is transformed by its potent and magical scent. In essence, a transcendent experience that has the power to imbue these qualities into the...