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

Elevated Eats and Premier Restaurant Picks

Experience the Height of Treasure Valley Dining: Exceptional Food, Ambiance, Service Article and Photography by Rembrandts in Eagle   Located in a historic church, Rembrandts offers a cozy dining experience with artisan coffee, brunch, and dinner options. The restaurant blends rustic charm with modern cuisine, featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients in a welcoming atmosphere. rembrandtseagle.com   Chandlers Prime Steaks • Fine Seafood in Boise   Providing an elegant dining...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Growing to the Right Path

Boise Vertical Farm Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Boise Vertical Farms; Courtesy of KIVI Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. And sometimes those turns lead us to places we didn’t quite think we would ever end up. Fortunately, in our human experience, there are always choices. And we can find our way back to the paths that bring us to our greatest good. Boise Vertical Farm is one of those paths. Co-founder of the organization, Jeff Middleton, found himself on a bad path...

September 2024