Some of Satchel's regulars aren't prepared to let one of their favorite restaurants go gently into that good night. Tuesday, Aug. 19, a group the restaurant's fans will gather at the Bannock Street eatery in an effort to help save Satchel's Grill, which announced it will close Aug. 23.

Interested in joining up?   Read on...

When BW heard news of 8th Street Wine Co.'s shuttering last week, we didn't think we'd be adding another tick to the downtown restaurant closure tally so soon.

Satchel's Grill, known for its paninis, almost daily live music and outdoor summer film screenings announced its closure effective August 23.

In keeping with Boise's newest trend of a restaurant closure every month, 8th Street Wine Co. has announced its closure effective immediately.

Erik and Jennifer McLaughlin opened the BoDo two years ago after operating Hyde Park eateries Richard's and Taste. In spring 2007, the McLaughlins closed their two North End restaurants, remodeling them and merging them into a single neighborhood restaurant concept called Bungalow.   Read on...

It's old news in the media world, but yesterday cyberspace got a high-profile Idaho addition to the blogosphere: "From the Editors."

Managing editor at Idaho Press-Tribune Vickie Holbrook and assistant managing editor David Woolsey went live with their blog late Wednesday after being inspired by Rep. Bill Sali's spokesman Wayne Hoffman.   Read on...