DINING/FOOD FRONT DOOR NORTHWEST PIZZA AND TAP HOUSE—Offering tasty pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads. Features a stellar line of beers, including 14 rotating beer taps, 20 bottles of Belgian Ale and more to comprise over 60 beers to choose from. Eat -in or take-out. 105 S. Sixth St., 208-287-9201. SU. GANDOLFO’S DELI—The Georgia based franchise of New York delicatessens provides sandwich fans with New York style hot and cold deli sands, specialty selections and side salads. 401 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-338. 7827. $ GOLDY’S BREAKFAST BISTRO—A desperately popular breakfast destination and with good reason. Generous portions of eggs, hash, cinnamon rolls and
more. Good gravy! Can’t make it for breakfast? They’ve got lunch, too. 108 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-345-4100. $ SU . GRAPE ESCAPE—Fine wine, delicious lunch and dinner, delectable desserts and light bites make this little bistro a great place to meet with great friends. And, if you can’t get to Grape Escape, they’ll bring their casual elegance to you at any of your functions or events with their fabulous catering. 800 W. Idaho St., 208-368-0200. $-$$ SU. GUIDO’S ORIGINAL NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA-DOWNTOWN— There’s nothing like a slice (or three) of Guido’s New York-style pizza for lunch. Their giant pies are inexpensive and addictive. 235 N. Fifth St., 208-345-9011. SU OM. $
WINE SIPPER/FOOD
DRY ROSE When it comes to elegant roses, the south of France rules. The wines are typically made by a method known as saignee, a French term meaning “bled.” A certain amount of juice from just-crushed, dark-skinned grapes is run off after a short maceration. It’s a wonderfully symbiotic relationship, resulting in both a refreshingly dry pink wine on the one hand and a more concentrated red on the other. A tie for third left us with four top picks. 2009 DOMAINE DE COURON, $9.99 This wine opens with delicate aromas highlighted by strawberry and melon with intriguing hints of cucumber, fennel and herb. Made completely from grenache grapes, the rich, ripe strawberry fruit flavors are balanced by lively citrus, with touches of mineral and spice coming through on the finish. 2009 MAS CARLOT, $9.99 This blend dominated by grenache with syrah and a dollop of mouvedre results in a wine with juicy raspberry, crisp cranberry and sweet, spicy apple aromas. Creamy berry and cherry fruit flavors dominate the palate, but they’re nicely balanced by fresh citrus on the back side. 2009 MAS DE LA DAME, $10.99 From Provence, this is an enticing blend of grenache, syrah and cinsault that offers floral rose petal, clover and creamy red fruit aromas. The flavors are crisp and lively with tangy citrus and lightly tart cherry fruit. This well-balanced wine comes with a lively finish that lingers nicely. 2009 MAS DES BRESSADES, $10.99 Made with equal parts of old vine grenache and syrah, the aromas are filled with pretty peach, pomegranate, strawberry and lime. On the richer side of the flavor spectrum, it’s loaded with dark berry fruit and touches of spice, and a nice hit of lemon zest comes through on the bright finish. —David Kirkpatrick WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M
HA’ PENNY IRISH PUB AND GRILL—An Irish pub with beautiful dark wood seating offering a delicious mixture of American bar fare and classics from the Emerald Isle. 855 Broad St., Ste. 250, 208-3435568. $$ SU OM. HAPPY FISH SUSHI & MARTINI BAR—It is a happy fish, indeed, that becomes an entree here. With a wide array of sushi rolls, sashimi and more including several creative vegetarian options and perhaps an even wider array of cocktails, kick back and enjoy. 855 Broad St., SU OM. 208-343-4810. $$$ JAVA—Three words: Bowl of Soul. This coffee/espresso/ chocolate concoction is liquid redemption. In addition to all things coffee, Java also serves scones, muffins and tasty lunch offerings. 223 N. Sixth St., . 208-345-0777. $ SU JENNY’S LUNCH LINE—Soon to be located downtown, Jenny’s currently caters and delivers daily for personal or large group meals. The menu, which changes every day, always features fresh soups, salads and sandwiches made daily. Vegetarian and healthy options are the mainstay with a single yummy dessert treat for the times when your sweet tooth needs a little loving, too. Get a menu by e-mailing Jenny at orders@jennyslunchline. com. Call the lunch line at 208433-0092, the catering line at 338-7851 or fax your order in to 208-433-0093. 106 N. Sixth St., OM. 208-433-0092. $-$$ KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE—Sometimes you want to get to a concert early to make sure you get a good seat. That might mean having to miss out on dinner somewhere else, but not if you’re going to the Knitting Factory. While you wait for the show to start, you can dig into a heaping plate of nachos, sink your teeth into a stacked sandwich and fries or wrap your mouth around a pile of buffalo wings. Open Sunday (show nights). 416 S. Ninth St., . 208-367-1212. $-$$ LA VIE EN ROSE—A Europeanstyle bakery where the digs are as beautiful as the grinds. Enjoy fresh baked croissants, brioches, tarts, eclairs and more from chef Patrick Brewer. Check out their breakfast menu, featuring everything from omelets and frittatas to biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Lunch features a selection of homemade soups, sandwiches and salads, and Illy coffee is available all day, every day. 928 W. Main St., 208-331-4045. $-$$ SU OM. LE CAFE DE PARIS—The display case offers a glimpse of the height of French pastry baking. The food is among Boise’s culinary elite—lush, buttery cooking. 204 N. Capitol Blvd., 208-336-0889. $$-$$$ OM. LEKU ONA—Step into a little piece of traditional Basque home, family and heaven when you visit Leku Ona. Relax in the friendly atmosphere with lunch or dinner, either inside or out on the patio on warm days. 117 S. Sixth St., 208-345-6665. $$$-$$$$ RES OM. Get more Food at boiseweekly.com.
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