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Greenleaf, ID · Food & Drink
Idaho Statesman
Potato-shaped candy has been Boise favorite since 1918. What are Idaho Spud Bars?
Halloween is around the corner. It’s time to load up on sweets for your neighborhood trick-or-treaters. One option to consider for your Halloween candy stockpile is an iconic, locally made treat . Advertised as “the candy bar that makes Idaho famous,” the Idaho Spud Bar has been crafted by Boise’s Idaho Candy Co . for more than a century. To kick off Boise’s Hidden Gems , a new series aimed at showcasing Boise’s quirky history and unique experiences, Idaho Statesman reporter Hali Smith dug into the history of this potato-candy and the company behind it. Here’s what they found out: What is the Idaho Candy Co.? The Idaho Candy Co., 412 South 8th St. in downtown Boise, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026, owner Megan Sturdivant told the Statesman in an email. “The company itself has quite a story,” Sturdivant said. According to Sturdivant, only four families have owned Idaho Candy Co. since it was founded in 1901. Founded by Chicago candy maker Thomas “T.O.” Smith and his partners the Adams family, Idaho Candy Co. built its first brick and mortar in 1909. It’s been there ever since. Don Wakeman took over ownership in 1969 then passed the candy
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Nampa’s Viral Smoked Salmon Brand Now Has a Cafe
Nampa, we have a smoked salmon situation. Solovey Cafe has opened at 207 13th Ave. South, and it’s the kind of place that makes you rethink your usual coffee run. Yes, there’s espresso. There are pastries. There’s also caviar. On 13th Avenue. We had to see it.
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People Stop At This Idaho Drive-Thru Window Just To Order Ice Cream Shaped Like A Baked Potato
Brown, lumpy, and topped with something that looks a lot like sour cream, the dessert at one Idaho drive-thru fools almost everyone on the first glance. It looks exactly like a baked potato, but it is actually cold, sweet, and made of ice cream. Families, road-trippers, and curious locals line...
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This Family-Owned Idaho Diner Has Served Famous Scones Since 1975, And The Portions Are Big
Powdered sugar drifts onto the tabletop the moment a plate lands at one old cafe on the west side of Boise in Idaho. The building looks so plain from the road that plenty of drivers have passed it for years without a second glance. Inside, though, a family has been...
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This Idaho Grocery Gets Fresh Seafood Shipped In From California Every Friday, Plus Snacks From Japan
On Friday mornings, one small Boise-area grocery opens its doors at 6 AM. That early start lines up with a weekly shipment from California, which has been known to bring fresh produce, seafood, and deli items. Then there are the shelves. Snacks from Japan sit near rice noodles from Taiwan...
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Basque Croquetas And Lamb Stew Come From Family Recipes At This Boise Block Restaurant
Croquetas are the most talked-about thing on the menu at this tiny Basque pub. Not the lamb, not the sandwiches, but small fried bites with a creamy center. That tells you plenty about the kitchen. The lamb still pulls its weight, though. There’s a slow-cooked lamb grinder piled with grilled...
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Basque Chorizo Gets Made In House At This Idaho Market That Still Ships It Out
Twice a week, a cook fires up a paella pan big enough to feed a crowd, right out where passersby can watch. That pan sits outside a family-run Spanish and Basque market in Idaho. Inside, the shelves hold cured meats, chorizo, Spanish cheeses, and spiced Marcona almonds. The kitchen sends...
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Sockeye Brewing brings your gatherings to life with private event spaces
With the holidays approaching, Sockeye Brewing is helping families, businesses and community groups find a place to celebrate. The Boise brewery offers two unique spaces for private events, with options to customize everything from the food to the experience. Chaz Fowler, Assistant General Manager at Sockeye Brewing, says one of...
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Flower Child Meridian: A First Taste of the Rebel French Dip, Kale Salad and More
As an Idaho native, I was always going to order the potatoes. What I didn’t know going into Flower Child was that the kale salad would end up sharing the spotlight with a French dip. We were invited to preview the menu on October 10, ahead of the restaurant’s...
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Pantera Market #2 In Nampa Is A Mexican Grocery Store Stocking Produce And Spices Rarely Found In Idaho Chain Groceries
One small Idaho market bakes conchas daily, runs a butcher counter with house-made marinades, and slings trompo tacos late on weekend nights. That’s a lot of personality for one grocery store. The shelves carry Mexican spices, chiles, and produce that the big chains rarely bother to stock. Fresh Mexican...