1100 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-336-4266, lsbboise.com This attractive and wellstocked bar has all the bases covered for a quiet drink or a midday meeting.
LAu R IE P EAR M AN
N ightl ife
lock, stock & barrel
moderN hotel aNd bar 1314 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-424-8244, themodernhotel.com Monochrome. Clean lines. Crisp, creative drinks. In a word: modern. It’s a favorite with just about every crowd.
red feather louNGe
QuiNN’s
246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-429-6340, justeatlocal.com/redfeather Candle-lit booth, two-story neon wine case and prime people watching all with killer cocktails.
taverN at bowN crossiNG 3111 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208-345-2277, tavernatbown.com Fine wine and a steak or sushi and a martini all in a classedup East Boise location. heirloom daNce studio
shake your booty
When only vino will do
Whether you have two left feet and need a lesson or you’re a regular fred Astaire in search of something more than the usual friday night bump-andgrind, these are your destinations:
corkscrews
boise cafe
GraPe escaPe
219 N. 10th St., 208-343-3397 Latin dance is the name of the game at Boise Cafe, with tango, salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia. Free lessons every Friday and Saturday followed by an open floor until 2 a.m.
boise coNtra daNce society 893 E. Boise Ave., Info at boisecontradance@fastem.com Contra dancing is similar to square dancing, but if you’re new to it, Boise Contra Dance Society holds a new dancer orientation the third Saturday of every month followed by a proper hoedown.
heirloom daNce studio 765 W. Idaho St., 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio.com The downtown studio teaches everything from Electrolock to Swing to Salsa. Classes start at around $5 but private classes are available for more personal instruction. Heirloom hosts open dancing sessions almost every night of the week, with swing, salsa and tango. See Page 66 for more information.
52 | AnnuAl MAnuAl 2011-2012 | boiseweekly
gRAPe getAWAYS
729 N. Main St., Meridian, 208-888-4049, corkscrews1.com This low-ceiling joint is a lowkey hangout for the crowd that likes its wine fine and music smooth.
800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-368-0200 Fine wine, food and a killer downtown corner patio.
heliNa marie’s 11053 State St., Star, 208-286-7960, helinamaries.com Wine, events and plenty of fun in ... Star.
PiaZZa di viNo 212 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-336-9577 Piazza di Vino offers an extensive collection of wines from around the world and art from around town.
twiGs 816 W. Bannock St., lower level, Boise, 208-344-8944, twigscellar.com Subterranean, cozy and elegant with classic bistro fare.
www.b oiseweek ly.com