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Idaho State Journal
Now under new ownership, Portneuf Valley Brewing and Pizzeria grand opening set for Oct. 30
POCATELLO — Portneuf Valley Brewing, a local fixture for roughly three decades, will reopen Oct. 30 as Portneuf Valley Brewing and Pizzeria, a pizza-focused restaurant and event venue under new owner Tyson Hinz. Customers can dine in or order delivery on opening day. They can also try the pizza alongside Portneuf Valley Brewing’s original classic beers. The restaurant will be open Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, for its first six months. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekends. “I want to make sure it’s a well-oiled machine before I let loose on seven days a week,” Hinz said. Orders can be placed online or by phone and delivered by the restaurant’s own drivers. It will not use DoorDash or Uber Eats. Hinz said he was interviewing drivers and expects them to be hired by opening. “I want my product represented by my people,” Hinz said. Hinz is completely reinventing the Portneuf Valley Brewing menu to focus on New York-style pizza and his specialty 72-hour cold-fermented dough. Hinz said the dough is made with locally sourced honey but isn’t specifically sweet. “I really like restaurants that focus on one thing
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JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Teen Worker At McDonalds Gets a Surprise For His Kindness
When a customer realized he had lost his wallet at a Rexburg McDonald’s, employee Matthew stepped up and covered his burger and shake. Touched by the teen’s kindness, the customer tried to reimburse him the next day. When that didn’t work, he contacted East Idaho News to make sure Matthew got the recognition he deserved. The news team surprised Matthew at work during their “Feel Good Friday” segment with gift cards and local prizes. Matthew’s simple gesture cost only a few dollars, but it made a lasting impact—restoring a stranger’s faith in humanity and proving that small acts of generosity matter.
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Teen Employee’s Kind Gesture at McDonald’s Leads to Surprise Reward
Teen McDonald’s Worker Funds Meal for Customer, Receives Heartfelt Recognition. A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Rexburg, Idaho, has captured the hearts of many after a teenage employee stepped up to cover the cost of a customer’s meal. This gesture not only restored the man’s faith in humanity but also led to a heartwarming recognition of the young worker.
East Idaho News
Holy cacao! New Rigby eatery offers delicious twist on healthy eating
RIGBY — Among the plethora of pizza shops and banks in Rigby is a new eatery offering healthier options, like smoothie bowls, artisan toasts and smoothies. Gaia Bowls opened last year at 173 East Main Street, Ste. 2. It’s next door to The Venue and is owned by the same people. Shawn Johansson and Callie Henderson are the owners, and Ashley Henderson is the manager. EastIdahoNews.com sat down with all three of them this week to sample some of the menu, which you can watch in the video above. The first item is a crowd favorite. It’s a bowl called Holy Cacao! It’s served with cacao and a coconut ...
East Idaho News
Rexburg ice cream shop to celebrate anniversary with free scoops and giveaways
REXBURG — A local ice cream shop is inviting everyone to a one-year celebration at its storefront featuring free ice cream and $1,500 worth of giveaways. Creamy Daze, at 175 West 2nd South in Rexburg, is in Hemming Village, down the street from the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. The storefront opened in August 2025. Taylee Brinkerhoff owns it with her husband, Tanner. “We’ve been there for a year, and it’s been awesome. We got lucky with that location because nothing opens up around there,” she said. “We get a lot of college students, and then when it’s the summer break, we get familie...
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This Family-Owned Idaho Scoop Counter Churns Homemade Huckleberry Ice Cream From Scratch
Some of the best treats in Idaho hide in plain sight, tucked into a small strip of shops you’d drive past without a second glance. Behind one unassuming door in the Gate City, a family makes ice cream by hand, right where you order it, in flavors you won’t find at any grocery freezer.
Idaho State Journal
Bratwurst and big barrels of beer: Oktoberfest returns to East Idaho Saturday
East Idaho residents can trade summer attire for lederhosen this weekend. Gate City Oktoberfest in Pocatello and East Idaho Oktoberfest in Idaho Falls both kick off Saturday, inviting area residents to raise their steins and indulge in a day packed with polka bands and delicious German food and drink. Idaho Falls’ East Idaho Oktoberfest, now in its 17th year, will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. in the field behind Christ the King Church, on the corner of 17th and Woodruff. Pocatello’s Gate City Oktoberfest returns to Lookout Point for its third year, running 4 to 8 p.m., with check-in beginning at 3 p.m. Gate City OktoberfestIn Pocatello, Gate City Oktoberfest kicks off its festivities with four local breweries — The Martlet, Jim Dandy, Off the Rails and Eruption Brewing of Lava Hot Springs — which will be on site pouring their seasonal offerings. The Martlet plans to serve its Oktoberfest beer alongside its Bird Dog Brown and a hazy IPA, while Jim Dandy brings its own Oktoberfest release, the hazelnut Brown Derby and its Boxcar hazy IPA. Off the Rails will pour a Kölsch, a Scottish ale, its Love Nest Shandy and a pumpkin spice stout. Local distributors
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Gate City Coffee is Cooling Things Down
A local coffee shop is cooling things down. Gate City Coffee in Historic Downtown Pocatello now serves ice cream. You can get the cold treat seven days a week during coffee shop hours. Bill Kelvie, the coffee shop owner, says they wanted to add ice cream to their lineup because...
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10 Idaho Restaurants Locals Don’t Want Tourists To Discover
The tastiest corners of this entire state stay far off the glossy tourist maps and travel apps. Beyond the famous potato farms and busy ski resorts hide the kitchens local diners quietly adore. Idaho serves its tastiest plates far from the endless spud fields and ski-resort brochures. A cozy small-town...
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Idaho Built The World’S Largest Potato Chip, And This Tiny Town Museum Proves It
Somewhere in southeastern Idaho sits a snack so big it broke a world record. The world’s largest potato chip lives inside a small-town museum in Blackfoot, and it is bigger than a dinner plate. This quirky stop celebrates everything about the humble spud, from ancient history to modern french...
Idaho State Journal
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
The Yellowstone Restaurant, 313 Whiskey Bar and The Union Taproom kicked off their ninth-year celebration week with an exceptional event Monday evening. Thank you to The Yellowstone Restaurant’s owners Jen and Rory Erchul and their amazing staff for hosting a superb experience during their “A Taste of Downtown — A Five-Course Downtown Pocatello Pairing.” The event included delicious cocktails and wines paired with handcrafted menu items featuring Yellowstone select dishes and sides with guest fellow Downtown businesses featured during each course.