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FlAtBreAd coMMunity oven 615 W. Main St., 208-287-4757, flatbreadpizza.com Stone-fired pizza, pasta and sandwiches served up from the community oven. Kids make their own pizzas and the patio is a definite summertime draw.
Fork 199 N. Eighth St., 208-287-1700, boisefork.com Casual with a focus on locally grown, seasonal food. The Bam Sammy and rosemary parmesan-dusted fries are a winning combo.
Front door 105 S. Sixth St., 208-287-9201, thefrontdoorboise.com Domestic-free taps and some of the most popular pizza in town.
goldy’s 108 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-345-4100, goldysbreakfastbistro.com A popular breakfast destination and with good reason: eggs, hash, cinnamon rolls and more. Can’t make it for breakfast? Go for lunch.
hA’ penny 855 Broad St., Ste. 250, 208-343-5568, hapennybridgepub.com A menu with Irish and American favorites, plus live music and patio seating.
hAppy Fish 855 Broad St., 208-343-4810, happyfishsushi.com A wide array of sushi rolls, sashimi and more, including several creative vegetarian options. The martini menu at Happy Fish may be bigger than the sushi menu.
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lA vie en rose
pApA Joe’s
928 W. Main St., 208-331-4045, lavieenrosebakery.com A European-style bakery with fresh-baked croissants, brioches, tarts, eclairs and more. Brunch and lunch, too.
1301 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-3447272, papajoesboise.com Chow on a pizza or indulge in the nightly all-you-can-eat spaghetti fest and wash it down with a cold brew.
le cAFe de pAris
pho nouveAu
204 N. Capitol Blvd., 208-336-0889, lecafedeparis.com Casual French food, pastries and wine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
780 W. Idaho St., 208-367-1111, phonouveau.com Cha gio with a mound of cellophane noodles, lily blossom salad of young lotus root, shrimp and pork, shaken beef salad and big bowls of pho.
leku onA 117 S. Sixth St., 208-345-6665, iparagon.com/lekuona The city’s biggest Basque restaurant does tapas, kalimotxos, family-style grubbing and, of course, fun.
lock, stock & BArrel 1100 W. Jefferson St., 208-336-4266, lsbboise.com A staple featuring some of Boise’s most well-reputed steaks and prime rib.
MAi thAi 750 W. Idaho St., 208-344-8424, maithaigroup.com Known for its selection of outrageous drinks. The menu is predominately Thai with a heavy Asian fusion influence.
Modern BAr 1314 W. Grove St., 208-424-8244, themodernhotel.com Known as a destination for drinks, the simple yet posh nosh deserves attention.
Moon’s cAFe 712 W. Idaho St., 208-385-0472, moonskitchen.com Get pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and eggs or just go straight to dessert and enjoy the famous milkshakes.
piper puB & grill 150 N. Eighth St., 208-343-2444, thepiperpub.com Perched high on Eighth Street with a wraparound patio, “the Piper” serves up creative pub fare and an impressive list of Scotch.
pollo rey 222 N. Eighth St., 208-345-0323, polloreyboise.com Burritos, tacos and juicy, perfectly spiced, grilled and rotisserie-cooked chicken.
red FeAther lounge 246 N. Eighth St., 208-429-6340, justeatlocal.com/redfeather A serious dedication to local offerings, with some of the most unique speciality drinks in town.
reeF 105 S. Sixth St., 208-287-9200, reefboise.com The feel and flavor of the tropics, plus downtown Boise’s only rooftop deck— think flaming torches, grass umbrellas and bamboo.
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