Articles

Someone Else's Local: Imported Beers Star at City Center Wines Tasting

• By Lex Nelson
"If you go into a Fred Meyer, Safeway, the imports have been pushed out. That's just how it is."
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Culture, Downtown, Belgian, beer tasting, Blanche de Namur, Trappistes Rochefort 6, Westmalle Trappist Tripel, Lindemans Framboise, Oude Gueuze, imported beer, imports, City Center Wines

JD's Bodega, Bodega Boise and The Benchmark Bodega All Stake Claims in Boise

• By Lex Nelson
JD's Bodega owner Josh Davis: "There's plenty of opportunity in this town, and I think if we're all doing it the right way it can be a benefit for everyone."
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, coffee, Downtown, food, Bodega Boise, The Benchmark Bodega, JD's Bodega

Built to Spill and Youth Lagoon Beers from Foam Brewers

• By Lex Nelson
Youth Lagoon is an 8 percent Double IPA and retails at $18 for a four-pack with tasting notes of citrus, passionfruit and lychee.
• Tags: Find, Beer and Wine, booze, Built to Spill, Youth Lagoon

Rolling with Rioja

• By David Kirkpatrick
In the past, the wine was aged for years in large wooden casks, but modern methods have changed its rustic style.
• Tags: Winesipper, Beer and Wine, 2011 Lan Reserva, 2011 Marques de Caceres Reserva, 2014 Sierra Cantabria Crianza

Idaho Alcohol Makes its Mark at Sip Northwest's Best of the Northwest Competition

• By Lex Nelson
Meriwether Cider was Idaho's big winner, with Up North Distillery, Koenig Distillery, Ste. Chapelle and Payette Brewing following close behind.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, booze, Idaho, Sip Northwest, Best of the Northwest, Meriwether Cider, Up North Distillery, Koenig Distillery, Ste. Chapelle, Payette Brewing

Boiseans Taste Recycled-Water Beers and Ciders on Grove Plaza

• By Lex Nelson
"All water aspires to be beer—but this water deserves it."
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Environment, Recycling, Pure Water Brew Boise, Longdrop Cider Co., Barbarian Brewing

Let's Taco 'Bout It: What's New in Food in the Treasure Valley

• By Lex Nelson
Say goodbye to Superb Sushi and Andy's Deli, and hello to Pueblo Lindo, Red Bench Pizza, Bikes & Beans, Saffron Bar and Grill, Marco's Pizza and Sarah's Bagel Cafe.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, coffee, Downtown, Eats, food, Superb Sushi, Andy's Deli, Pueblo Lindo, Red Bench Pizza, Bikes & Beans, Saffron Bar and Grill, Marco's Pizza, Sarah's Bagel Cafe, Trader Joe's, The Chocolat Bar, Boise Brewing

All Hail Fresh Hop Ales

• By David Kirkpatrick
'Tis the season—harvest season that is, and that means fields of fresh hops.
• Tags: Beerguzzler, Beer and Wine, Double Mountain Killer Red Fresh Hop IRA, Mother Earth Brew Co. Fresh as it Gets Fresh Hop India Pale Ale, Sawtooth Brewery No Friends on A Fresh Hop Day Hazy Citra IPA

October 11, 2018: What to Know

• By George Prentice
Hurricane Michael has the Carolinas in its crosshairs, fire breaks out in a Meridian strip mall, scandal rocks the Court of Master Sommeliers and The New York Times asks, "What does 18 look like?" in honor of the International Day of the Girl.
• Tags: Citydesk, fire, Beer and Wine, Weather, Hurricane Michael, Meridian fire, Sears, International Day of the Girl

Soft Italian Reds for Fall

• By David Kirkpatrick
It's still not the time for big Cabs, Syrahs or Zinfandels—you'll want something a little lighter
• Tags: Winesipper, Beer and Wine, fall, red wine, Italian

City Center Wines Pours 'Basically Impossible'-to-Find French Wine at Guided Tasting

• By Lex Nelson
Each sip seemed mild and dry at first before opening up like a flower in the mouth with rich, earthy notes.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Culture, Downtown, City Center Wines, Domaine Antoine Jobard Bourgogne Aligote

Slideshow

Slideshow: 'Wine Industry Boot Camp' Buses Oenophiles Across Idaho Wine Country

• By Lex Nelson
What started with wine for breakfast ended with a tasting of ice cream and cider.
• Tags: Food News, agriculture, Beer and Wine, Boise, booze, Culture, Downtown, Sunny Slope Wine Trail, Idaho Wine Commission, Wine Industry Boot Camp, Williamson Orchards and Vineyards Tasting Room, Meriwether Cider House, Slideshow

Dogfish Head's Debut

• By David Kirkpatrick
t's not easy getting East Coast craft breweries to make the cross-country trek to Boise, but Milton, Delaware's Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales is on its way.
• Tags: Beerguzzler, Beer and Wine, Boise, beer, Dogfish Head, SeaQuench Ale, 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA

Tasso Rolls Out New Supper Club

• By Harrison Berry
BoDo sandwich shop Tasso is rolling out a supper club program with local wine distributor Amico Gino.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Downtown, Eats, food, Tasso

Schnitzel Garten to Host Sixth-Annual Oktoberfest in Eagle

• By Lex Nelson
Schntizel Garten's Oktoberfest is slated to run Saturday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Oct. 7, from noon to close every day but Mondays.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, booze, Eats, food, holidays, Germany, German food, Oktoberfest, Schnitzel Garten, Eagle

Grove Street Businesses Reopen After Knitting Factory Fire

• By Lex Nelson
Bonefish Grill; Ha'Penny Bridge Irish Pub; and Happy Fish Sushi and Martini Bar are all open for business.
• Tags: Citydesk, Beer and Wine, Boise, Downtown, fire, food, Nightlife, Bonefish Grill, Ha'Penny, Happy Fish Sushi, Ha' Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill, Happy Fish Sushi and Martini Bar

Get Hopping: Craft Beer Fans Can Take a Tour Bus to an Idaho Hop Farm

• By Lex Nelson
The Merry Hopsters Bus Tour will bring busloads of craft beer lovers to Gooding Farms on Saturday, Sept. 8.
• Tags: Food News, agriculture, Beer and Wine, farms, Gooding Farms, Bittercreek Alehouse, Odell Brewing, hops, hop farm

Meriwether Cider Opens Long-Awaited Downtown Boise Cider House

• By Ashley Miller
"The extent to which the community accepts and envelops you was surprising, and really lovely."
• Tags: Food News, bars, Beer and Wine, Boise, booze, Downtown, Meriwether Cider, hard cider, cider, cider house, Meriwether Cider Co., Meriwether Cider House, Meriwether Cider Taproom

Oktoberfest Brews

• By David Kirkpatrick
Ever wondered why they call it Oktoberfest when it starts in September? Blame it on history.
• Tags: Beerguzzler, Beer and Wine, Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen, Odell Oktoberfest Marzen Style Lager, Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

Meriwether Cider House Hosts Service Industry Night, Preps for Full Opening

• By Harrison Berry
The much-anticipated cider house will open Tuesday, Sept. 4.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Meriwether Cider, downtown Boise, Meriwether Cider Co., Meriwether Cider House

Nine Innings of Eating at Memorial Stadium

• By Henry Coffey
How to make a Boise Hawks game into a nine-course meal, BW style.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Eats, food, Sports, Memorial Stadium, Boise Hawks, beer, nachos, corn dog, hot dog, cheese steak, snow cone, ice cream

10 Barrel Is the Official Beer of 'The Last Blockbuster'

• By Ashley Miller
“It’s like movie night back in the day, when you would get your movie and get your candy to go with it."
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Downtown, beer, Blockbuster Video, 10 Barrel, Bend, Boise

Happy 21st Birthday: A Field Guide for Bar Patrons of All Ages

• By Lex Nelson
It's a book that has a generous pour of advice for all ages.
• Tags: Find, Beer and Wine, booze, Books, Literature, Happy 21st Birthday

Dinner with The Bard

Dive into a picnic basket from Idaho Shakespeare Festival's Cafe Shakespeare

• By Lex Nelson
• Tags: Food Review, Beer and Wine, Eats, food, Culture, Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Cafe Shakespeare, picnic basket

City of Boise Teams Up With Local Brewers to Make Beverages From Recycled Water

• By Lex Nelson
The City of Boise is battling the "ick factor" of recycled wastewater by adding alcohol—a trick that has already gone national.
• Tags: Food News, Beer and Wine, Boise, Idaho, Utilities, Water, City of Boise, Public Works, Water Renewal, recycled water