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East Idaho News
New airport-side grill is taking off with burgers, beef-tallow fries and one surprisingly delicious appetizer
ST. ANTHONY – Crop Dusters Grill at 31 Industrial Park Road in St. Anthony is one of East Idaho’s newest eateries, and the owners say it’s already become a crowd favorite. Matt and Maria Thueson opened the restaurant on July 7, just off the runway at St. Anthony Airport. It serves homemade hamburgers, hand-battered chicken, shrimp, and finger steaks, along with cheese curds and other appetizers, salad, fresh-cut fries, fried pickles, and other “locally sourced comfort food.” EastIdahoNews.com sampled some of the menu, which you can watch in the video above. RELATED | New airport grill in St. A...
The US Sun
Excitement over Olive Garden breaking ground in busy college town after years of restaurant rumors
OLIVE Garden has officially broken ground on a new restaurant in a college town. The popular chain has announced numerous developments this year as part of its plan to open 20 new locations under its parent company, Darden Restaurants. Olive Garden‘s latest development announcement comes in Rexburg, Idaho, near Brigham...
East Idaho News
Olive Garden coming to Rexburg this fall
REXBURG — The construction of the new Olive Garden restaurant opening on University Boulevard in Rexburg will be finished in November, the building’s construction superintendent confirms. The Olive Garden building project, estimated to hold up to 208 people, is progressing smoothly, according to superintendent Kevin Rambo. He confirmed to EastIdahoNews.com that the project has a hard deadline of Nov. 2 for completion. “We are putting in kitchen equipment right now,” Rambo said. “We get like 32 weeks to build these.” Although Rambo says most restaurant construction projects are several hundred ...
ksl.com
Olive Garden coming to Rexburg this fall
REXBURG — The construction of the new Olive Garden restaurant opening on University Boulevard in Rexburg will be finished in November, the building's construction superintendent confirms. The Olive Garden building project, estimated to hold up to 208 people, is progressing smoothly, according to superintendent Kevin Rambo. He confirmed to...
Idaho State Journal
Victor Emporium to add restaurant, new jobs in building expansion
VICTOR — Victor Emporium owners Adam and Lee Zderski plan to break ground this fall on a restaurant expansion of their 75-year-old store, aiming to open in the spring of 2027 and give the business a boost during its slow winter months. The expansion, announced as the Zderskis mark their first year of ownership, will add Neapolitan-style pizza and, eventually, a broader dinner menu to the shop's longtime fountain treats. The existing fountain, recently refurbished, will remain the centerpiece of the business, according to a statement from the owners. Adam Zderski said the idea for a restaurant grew out of the store's slow winter season. "Nobody seems to want an ice cream or a milkshake when it's 10 degrees outside," Zderski said. He said he and Lee considered opening a cafe before deciding a full restaurant made more sense. The idea to focus on pizza came together almost by accident, Zderski said, after the couple bought a pizza oven for their home last spring. He said the crust that came out of that home oven was rich, crispy and chewy all at once. "The pizza just came out amazing," Zderski said. "We were like, well, this is the answer." The
East Idaho News
New restaurant in Iona now serving up Southern cuisine – with a side of community connection
IONA — Rich in hospitality, delectable bites and thoughtfully curated dishes, a new restaurant in town is serving up Southern cuisine. And its owners are hopeful it will become a community gathering place “where everyone has a seat.” Society Table, located at 3372 North Main Street in Iona, opened on July 17. The building was previously home to Jill’s Chicken Shack. Society Table owners Brandi Tyler and Blake Dawson live in Idaho Falls, and both have worked in commercial real estate for many years. “We love good food, and we travel. I grew up in the South. Brandi lived in the South. We miss th...
dishingjh.com
In the Kitchen with Hannah McClellan
The owner of Figgie’s is a former pastry chef who ensures every aspect of each sandwich (or cookie, or chip or salad) is made with intention. Hearty sandwiches, chock-full of unexpected ingredient combinations, served alongside irresistibly crispy house-made chips and insanely delicious cookies — it’s no wonder Figgie’s Deli is a local favorite in Teton Valley. Owner Hannah McClellan launched the eatery in 2022, departing from her background as a pastry chef. Though she had never previously envisioned herself opening a restaurant, the post-pandemic moment inspired her to create a space — and a menu — that the community was missing.
Idaho State Journal
5th Street Bagelry to hold 30-cent bagel day for 30th anniversary celebration
Local mainstay 5th Street Bagelry has provided Gate City patrons with delicious specialty bagels and a community space welcoming generations of customers over the past three decades. To celebrate 30 years, the business has planned a huge event next month to show its appreciation to loyal supporters. For the entire day Aug. 21, anyone visiting a 5th Street Bagelry location in Pocatello can purchase a bagel with schmear for only 30 cents. The evening will also feature outdoor live music from local band Spudmother starting at 7:30 p.m. In the three years that owner Dave Raisch has operated the longtime Pocatello establishment, he has expanded to a new location on Yellowstone Avenue in Chubbuck and continues to seek ways to grow the popular restaurant. “It feels good to see different groups of people or generations come in, whether it’s younger kids all the way up to old folks — that’s a neat tradition,” Raisch said. “You see a lot of families that come in and bring loved ones. They prefer that over some of the bigger chains that are out there locally.” Raisch also credited local bakeries the shop partners with for desserts, highlighting Trisha of Baked Pretty as their