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Cielito Lindo owner says customers enjoying a meal ‘gives me joy’

POCATELLO – Local restaurant owner Heriberto “Eric” Gutierrez says what he does isn’t about the money. He owns Cielito Lindo at 1010 Pocatello Ave. in Pocatello, located directly across the parking lot from City Hall. The Mexican restaurant opened in 2022, and Gutierrez has just opened a second location in Blackfoot, at 257 South Broadway Street. But even with the business expanding, Gutierrez told EastIdahoNews.com that it is not why he got into the restaurant industry. “To see customers happy, customers enjoying the meal; it just gives me joy to be where I am and do what I do,” he explained....

Pocatello, ID · 6d

Idaho State Journal

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Large scale Billiards tournament begins In Pocatello on Tuesday

Pocatello is trying to win back its reputation as a billiards town, with a five-day tournament aimed at filling the city’s quiet fall season. The tournament runs Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day at the Avenue Event Center, the event space attached to the Museum of Clean. The prize pool is up to $30,000 with an $80 entry fee. “We used to have quite a reputation for being a pool town and having lots of billiards tournaments,” said Jeff Glissendorf, director of tourism for Visit Pocatello Chubbuck. “We were a billiards hub, so they wanted to kind of get that back.” Glissendorf said the event also is meant to bring visitors to town after the busy summer months. “We were looking to bring in different kinds of events, cornhole, those kinds of things, and billiards in the off season,” he said. Play will include 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball and Scotch doubles across nine brackets, with platinum and standard divisions for different skill levels. The main 8-ball tournament starts Friday, Nov. 6, and wraps up Saturday night. Diamond Billiards is supplying 40 tables. Professional trick-shot artist and Billiards Hall of Fame member Tom

Pocatello, ID · 6d

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The Small Idaho Diner Where Regulars Each Have Their Favorite Seat And The Biscuits Are Made In-House

The biscuits here come out big enough to need a fork and a knife, and the kitchen makes them in-house. That alone would justify a drive across eastern Idaho. Then there’s the dining room. Folks seat themselves, and plenty of the crowd seems to know exactly which booth or table belongs to them.

Idaho Falls, ID · 16d
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East Idaho News

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Need a coffee break? This new Idaho Falls shop wants to be your happy place

IDAHO FALLS — For Angela and PJ Estrada, a good cup of coffee is about more than what’s in the mug. It’s about bringing people together, and they’re hoping their new Idaho Falls coffee shop will do just that. The couple opened Justified Coffee + Company at 3630 South 25th East, Ste. 10 in Idaho Falls on Oct. 5. Since the grand opening, they say the turnout has been tremendous and they’re overwhelmed with the amount of support. The pair moved to Idaho in August 2025 from Washington, where they worked in various coffee-industry roles. Angela owned and worked at a coffee shop with a family member...

Idaho Falls, ID · 10d

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Campers prepare for Raising Cane’s opening in Idaho Falls

How long would you wait for chicken?

Idaho Falls, ID · 10d

Idaho State Journal

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Grease fire at Oliver’s Restaurant contained to grill after hood suppression system fails

POCATELLO — A grill fire at Oliver’s Restaurant on Monday morning was quickly put out with no injuries, but the fire suppression system in the ventilation hood above the grill failed to deploy, according to the Pocatello Fire Department. Crews responded to the restaurant at 130 S. Fifth Ave. after the fire was reported at 7:12 a.m. The fire was contained to the grill, department spokesperson Kim Stouse said. Stouse said the fire was related to a buildup of grease. Restaurant staff tried to put it out with an extinguisher after the hood’s suppression system didn’t trigger, she said. A fire crew arrived within minutes and put out the fire, using a Class K fire extinguisher designed for cooking oil and grease fires. Stouse said the tags on the hood system were up to date and the inspection records were current, but the system still failed to deploy. Hood suppression systems are typically triggered by a fusible link, a metal link made with solder that melts at a set temperature. When the link separates, it releases a cable that trips the system’s control head, which discharges a fire-suppressing agent over the cooking appliances and shuts off the fuel or gas

Pocatello, ID · 9d

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This Idaho Falls Gluten-Free Bakery Bakes Every Donut And Cupcake Without Wheat

Gluten is never allowed through the door at this bakery. Not a pinch of wheat flour, not a stray bag, not a single shortcut. Every donut, cupcake, and cinnamon roll in the case is made without it. That matters more than it sounds. People with celiac disease usually scan a...

Idaho Falls, ID · 11d

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This Idaho Falls Deli Serves Its Reubens On Bread It Makes In House

A deli in eastern Idaho bakes its own bread, then piles a Reuben on it with full New York attitude. That detail alone got my attention, and my appetite followed close behind. The menu reads like a subway map of Manhattan, with a Rockefeller Reuben, an NYPD Bleu, and something called the Madison Garden. Nathan’s hot dogs show up too, which feels delightfully unexpected on the Snake River Plain.

Idaho Falls, ID · 16d

East Idaho News

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Looking for something ‘over-the-top’ delicious? Look no further

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published on April 3, 2026. IDAHO FALLS — A local food truck is serving up delicious burgers, over-the-top sandwiches and all-new items, all the time. Rob Montague, owner and chef at Rob’s Over the Top Sandwiches, says he’s always had a passion for cooking and loves adding new and exciting items to the menu. “We opened up last April, and we do a little bit of everything,” says Montague. “Smash burgers, Philly steak sandwiches, we run specials every week, and we just like to switch it up.” Rob was kind enough to let us come try three of his most popula...

Idaho Falls, ID · 13d

Idaho State Journal

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Raising Cane’s to open first location in Idaho Falls on Tuesday

Idaho Falls residents will get to experience Raising Cane’s for the first time Tuesday. The American fast-food chain specializing in chicken fingers opens its newest restaurant in the Gem State at 2236 S. 25th E. It’s situated south of Grand Teton Mall. This marks the brand’s fifth opening in the state. The first location in Meridian opened in 2025, followed by ones in Twin Falls, Chubbuck and Coeur d’Alene. Raising Cane’s was founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in Baton Rouge, La., on Aug. 28, 1996. It’s named after Graves’ yellow Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane, whose name combined fun with sugar cane. Graves is now bringing Craveable Chicken Finger Meals to a second location in Eastern Idaho. The opening has created about 150 local jobs. Raising Cane’s is known for its premium chicken, marinated for at least 24 hours and cooked fresh for each order, with no heat lamps and no warmers. Just quality chicken made right every time. Crew members prepare every meal with care, from hand-battering chicken fingers and making Cane’s Sauce fresh daily, to grilling buttery Cane’s Toast, mixing coleslaw and brewing fresh tea and lemonade. From the Kids Combo to the Caniac Combo, every order

Idaho Falls, ID · 16d

East Idaho News

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‘The fries are the bomb!’ How this diner turns local spuds into a customer favorite

EDITOR’S NOTE: “From the Field” is a weekly feature bringing you the latest agriculture news in eastern Idaho. SUGAR CITY – Before they’re piled next to a burger at Ole’s Diner in Sugar City, the potatoes behind its popular french fries begin their journey in an eastern Idaho field. EastIdahoNews.com is taking you from the farm to the fryer to show how locally grown spuds become a customer favorite. It all begins down the road at Sun-Glo of Idaho, a fresh-pack potato warehouse. The company grows thousands of acres of spuds every year throughout the area. Cade Crapo, a managing partner at Sun-G...

Sugar City, ID · 16d

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New 24-hour Mexican restaurant opens near Idaho State University in Pocatello

POCATELLO — A new South Fourth Avenue restaurant will be open to both night owls and early risers who are craving a taste of authentic Mexican food. Victor Guillen owns the new restaurant called Birrieria El Antojo with various members of his family. It is located at 408 S. Fourth Ave. in Pocatello and it offers 24-hour service to its customers.

Pocatello, ID · 28d

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This Idaho Deli Still Builds Italian Subs Right In Front Of You, Just Like It Did 20 Years Ago

Your sub gets built right in front of you, one layer at a time, while you point at the toppings you want. Then you can walk around the corner and order a pizza bomb, which is basically a calzone that got ambitious. That combo alone would get my attention. Add...

Pocatello, ID · 20d

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In These 7 Small-Town Idaho Donut Spots, Locals Show Up For Doughnuts

Idaho does small-town mornings right, and nowhere is that clearer than at the donut counters where regulars line up before the coffee even cools. From Eagle to Rexburg, these shops fry fresh batches, bake from scratch, and know most of their customers by their usual order. Some open before dawn,...

Idaho · 19d

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This Idaho Roadside Cafe Serves Homemade Scones And Pie Worth Planning A Road Trip Stop Around

Breakfast here starts at 5 a.m., every single day of the week. The coffee is on before most of Idaho has even found its slippers. The pie lineup includes chocolate, lemon, and a carrot cake with a serious following. Scones and homemade bread come out of the same kitchen as the biscuits and gravy.

Idaho Falls, ID · 22d

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7 Idaho Taco Trucks Where The Al Pastor Is Worth Pulling Over For

Some of the best al pastor in Idaho is not served in a fancy dining room. It comes out of a truck window, wrapped in a warm tortilla and handed over in a paper boat. From Boise to Coeur d’Alene, these trucks have built loyal followings one pork taco at a time. This list covers seven of them, with the hours, menu standouts, and small details that help you plan a stop.

Idaho · 10-04

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Homemade Ravioli And Old-World Charm Have Kept This Pocatello Italian Spot Packed For Years

Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. In Pocatello, Idaho, one Italian kitchen has been feeding families since the 1960s, and people still drive hours just to grab a table. The building out front looks plain enough to make first-timers hesitate at the door. Inside, though, the cozy...

Pocatello, ID · 10-06

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Mangonadas, Paletas, And Elotes Fill The Cases At This Mexican Ice Cream Palace In Idaho

Somewhere in eastern Idaho, a mango treat comes with a straw coated in chili-lime seasoning. That straw isn’t decoration. It rides inside a cup of mango ice cream, lime juice, and tangy chamoy sauce. The same shop sells paletas in flavors like Ferrero Rocher. It also serves elotes, corn...

Idaho Falls, ID · 23d

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This sweet spot is plunging into fall with chocolate-covered goodness

IDAHO FALLS — If you love chocolate, cheesecake and cozy fall drinks, Chocolate Plunge is the place to go. The sweet shop recently opened a new location in Idaho Falls, joining its original store in Rexburg with a menu full of chocolate-covered treats and decadent drinks. Owner Ty Walker...

Idaho Falls, ID · 25d

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Fort Hall chef selected to participate in prestigious culinary program

FORT HALL — Lloyd George, former food and beverage director at Fort Hall Casino, was recently selected to participate in a prestigious culinary program called the Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. George said he applied for the program in September of last year after hearing about it from the...

Fort Hall, ID · 27d