restaurant + bar listings Jim’S aliBi—Come down to the neighborhood and chill with the locals in the luscious back yard of this small, though spacious bar. Drinks are cheap, the folks are friendly and the hours make it a convenient place, anytime. The busiest bar for the middle of the day, and even busier in the morning as the night shift from Micron gets off. We’re not quite sure what Jim’s alibi was the last time, but we do know the 20 or so regulars who appear on the outside mural sure aren’t going to rat him out to the missus or the cops. That’s just how things work at this haunt. So if you’re not a regular, or in with someone who is, keep your head down, sling your horseshoes with care and play by the rules, or one of these nights, you might just be the reason Jim invents his next alibi. 2710 S. Broadway Ave., 208-342-9220. jimsalibi.com.
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mongolian BarBeCue—Look over the wide selection of Asian meats and vegetables. You pick it, they grill it. Culinary collaboration at its tastiest. 1808 Broadway Ave., 208-387-0393. ono hawaiian Cafe—Sample the flavors of Hawaii in the form of pupus, sushi, sandwiches and satays. Ono serves sushi as well as featuring spam musubi, known as Hawaiian sushi, shoyu poke and ahi poke spring rolls. 2170 S. Broadway Ave., 208-429-6800. onocafe.net. pie hole ii—Pizza plain and simple. Nineteen-inch pies by the slice or by the pie and calzones every day. Try the infamous potato and bacon, or go cheap with the special of the day for two bucks. 1016 S. Broadway Ave., 208-424-2255. pieholeusa.com. r Bar—Neighborhood bar near Boise State that opens daily with an extended happy hour—just in time for the college crowd to take a break. This cozy, conveniently located bar is the perfect hangout spot for any style. Flat screens are dispersed around the small joint giving customers a 360 degree view of the big games. Tuesday Bingo nights are growing in popularity with bar tabs reaching $300 up for grabs. Any day is a good day to check out R Bar. 1041 S. Broadway Ave., 208629-0029. rbarboise.com.
Mai Tais at Mai Thai Mimosas at The Lift—$1 single, $2 double or $3 triple
ChriS’ on Broadway featuring Saladman— The 12-year food-truck purveyor of all things salad has found a permanent home in Boise. Chris “the salad man” still offers his namesake lettuce-laden concoctions, including his favorite crab louie salad. The new menu also features fingersteaks, chili and the oh-so-interesting chicken-fried bacon. 1716 S. Broadway Ave., 208- 8662780, saladman-chrisonbroadway.com. Shaka ShaCk—Traditional authentic Hawaiian teriyaki, and you can get it without even having to get out of your car. 2100 S. Broadway Ave., 208-331-0404. shakashakboise.webs.com.
Naughty Dancing at Balcony Club No Lawyers at Crescent “No Lawyers” Bar and Grill
SudS tavern—You can bank on affordable drinks any day of the week at Suds Tavern. While Suds usually maintains a diverse crowd, $1 domestic bottles on a Thursday night are an attractive incentive for tight budgeted college students. Great location, awesome prices and a solid bar staff keep regulars coming back. Appearances around Suds keep a consistency, but don’t rule out changes such as live bands or free taco nights. 1024 Broadway Ave., 208-345-9656. sudstavern.com. tapia’S gourmet on Broadway—Boise’s “to go” bistro, meaning you can pop in to grab one of the delish dishes served up daily, or Tapia’s will gladly deliver a scrumptious meal to you and the family. Choose from favorite menu staples or select from the daily specials. Catering for larger groups is available. Visit the website for more info. 2132 S. Broadway Ave., 208-906-8755. tapiasgourmet.com.
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