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Kimberly, OR · Food & Drink
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Oregon town of 130 has a bar inside a grain silo on the John Day River
Ben’s Place Bar in Spray, Oregon, is built inside a silo from a farm in Weiser, Idaho, and overlooks the John Day River. Owner Keith Mitchell shares how the Wheeler County bar became a stop for locals, motorcyclists, rafters and travelers.
Idaho Statesman
The Coconut Mama
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Expansion Roundup: A First, a 200th and an Idaho Debut
As November gets underway, chains are growing in new directions, from launching a franchise program to celebrating the culmination of yet another partnership. • The Melt: The fast-casual “better burger” brand has signed its first franchise development agreement—an eight-unit deal in Texas with veteran restaurant operator Syed Ahmad. Ahmad was one of the original Jack in the Box franchisees, and he’s also owned and operated 90 Burger King restaurants, 64 Denny’s locations, three Dunkin locations and 11 Popeyes restaurants throughout his career. Locations will be in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin markets. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, The Melt has 24 company-owned units.
decorhint.com
Basque Dishes Arrive At Your Table In Rounds At This Family-Style Idaho Restaurant
The meatball sauce at this Basque spot comes from a great-grandmother’s recipe of garlic, onion, and tomato, nothing more. That family name sits right on the sign, which tells you plenty. Dinner here doesn’t land all at once, and that’s the fun of it. Soup arrives first, then salad...
Idaho Statesman
A closure is coming to Boise's high-profile ‘restaurant row.' This will open next
An Italian-influenced eatery will soon bid farewell to downtown Boise’s “restaurant row” on 8th Street. But a Meridian brewery is preparing to raise a pint and say hello. Rustica will close at the end of the year at 211 N. 8th St., owner Dan Watts said. Its replacement? Loose Screw Beer Co. , which plans to open a taproom in the space in early 2027, according to a press release. Loose Screw’s brewery in downtown Meridian will continue operating at 105 E. Carlton Ave. The new Boise location will pour beer brewed in Meridian, the release says. Opened in June 2024, Rustica took over a space formerly occupied by restaurant and bar Juniper for a decade. Watts, who owns two other successful downtown businesses — Saint Lawrence Gridiron , a restaurant, and Suite 104 , a cocktail bar — said Rustica has been a challenge. Shuttering it will allow more time for the other concepts. “We knew that Rustica was going to be a big stretch to work in the beginning,” he said, “but we wanted to try it, anyway, because we love the space and we love downtown. It’s proven to be a lot more work than the other
northwestbeerguide.com
Loose Screw Beer Company to Take Over Rustica's Downtown Boise Space, Opening New Taproom in 2027
TLDR;(ish) Meridian-based brewery Loose Screw Beer Company is bringing its craft beer and community-focused hospitality to downtown Boise, announcing a new taproom at 211 N. 8th Street, next to Freak Alley, slated to open in early 2027. Presently the location for Rustica Brewing, Rustica regrettably is closing at the end...
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Dinner Comes With Every Fixing On These 5 Idaho Restaurant Buffets This Year
One Idaho buffet line on this list keeps curry cashew chicken on its salad bar. Another swaps the usual peas and carrots for squash and peppers. I love that kind of small surprise. The fun keeps going from there. One spot sends out cinnamon honey butter for its rolls. Another...
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Locals Say No One In Boise Bakes Sticky Buns Like This Family-Run Idaho Bakery Does
Some people drive across the Treasure Valley for a single pastry, and in Boise that pastry is often a sticky bun. Regulars have tried the competition, compared notes, and keep landing back at the same small shop on the west side of town. It is run by a family, it...
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We Tasted Our Way Through 9 Idaho Truck-Stop Breakfasts And Here Is The One That Won
One of the truck stops on this list started out in 1891 as a little general store run by the town postmaster. Back then, you picked up your mail there. Today, travelers pull off the interstate for big plates of breakfast. That stuck with me. Idaho truck stops carry a...
The US Sun
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Passed Down Through Generations, This Beloved Retro Idaho Diner Pairs Comfort Food With Famous Scones
Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some stay put for half a century and let the town come to them. On a busy stretch of road in Boise, Idaho, one family diner has been serving hearty plates since 1975, and the star of the show is a scone that barely fits on the plate.