FOOD & DINING
CHANDLERS STEAKHOUSE
981 W. GROVE ST., BOISE, 208-383-4300, CHANDLERSBOISE.COM, @CHANDLERSBOISE Whether it’s the classy/hip interior, the curving, intimate patio, the blue-lit bar serving up cocktails people go out of their way for, the live jazz or the top-of-the-line cuisine, it all goes in to why Boiseans continually put Chandlers at the top of the fine dining list. If you’re looking for seafood, escargot, one fine steak or even duck or rack of lamb, this is the place to find it immersed in style. And how would you finish off such a fabulous experience? Two words: chocolate souffle.
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BEST LOCAL THAI FOOD
MAI THAI
750 W. IDAHO ST., BOISE, 208-344-8424, MAITHAIGROUP.COM, @MAITHAIBOISE The downtown locale and fairy-light decorated patio might initially lure one in, but the food will guarantee a return trip. There’s a whole lot to love about traditional Asian dishes like dim sum, khao soi and the seafood hot pot. And the Izakaya happy hour menu, with small plates of culinary delights to share and two-for-one drinks, is pretty fabulous. Mouthwatering culinary treats and a swanky cool dining space make Mai Thai a must.
SECOND PLACE: BARBACOA
SECOND PLACE: CHIANG MAI THAI
THIRD PLACE: BERRYHILL AND CO.
THIRD PLACE: THAI CUISINE
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COBBY’S
1030 BROADWAY AVE., BOISE, 208-345-0990; 4348 CHINDEN BLVD., GARDEN CITY, 208-322-7401; 6899 OVERLAND ROAD, BOISE, 208-323-0606, COBBYS.COM You’ve picked out your apple and your chips, you’ve filled your soda and now you wait. The sandwich with the fresh deli meats, with the perfect selection of cheeses, condiments, and vegetables. The only sandwich with that soft sub bread. If you’re in Boise, that means Cobby’s, the local sandwich shop that makes Jared look like the Taco Bell dog. Capicolla, genoa, cotto mortadella? All three. Or maybe you prefer a hot meatball sub, or turkey and avocado. No matter your druthers, Cobby’s makes sandwich-eating feel like a religious experience. SECOND PLACE: DELI GEORGE THIRD PLACE: BAGUETTE DELI
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JENNY’S LUNCH LINE
106 N. SIXTH ST., BOISE, 208-433-0092, JENNYSLUNCHLINE.COM, @JENNYSLUNCHLINE Making lunch isn’t fun. When faced with slapping together a PB and J or snagging a greasy burger, it’s a lot easier to hit the drive thru—even though your gut may hate you for it by the time you leave the office. When cooking sounds dreadful and fast food sounds far worse, don’t worry—starvation isn’t the only alternative. Jenny’s Lunch Line provides homemade, healthy soups, sandwiches, salads and various rotating daily selections— and they’re all delicious. This little hole-inthe-wall bistro can be tricky to find at first but is well worth a lunchtime treasure hunt. The menu changes monthly, so check the website or take a stroll downtown. SECOND PLACE: FLATBREAD COMMUNITY OVEN THIRD PLACE: ZEN BENTO
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