THe REEF (208) 287-9200 | 105 Sixth St. S. Boise | www.reefboise.com "Vacation" is the one word that comes to mind when Head Chef Drew Leger describes the Reef. You will find delectable quality Polynesian style faire in a "relax and have fun feel" atmosphere. Reef serves Pacific Rim, Thai, Hawaiian, Mexican and Japanese food just to name a few. The tropical food is all cooked to order and produced as fast as possible since the exotic restaurant serves as a nightclub venue as well. Almost all items are made from scratch including soups, stocks and sauces like coconut, mango, teriyaki and srirachi. Fish is hand-fileted and steak is hand cut 100% certified Angus beef. This paradise also has a banquet room that seats 20-40 people and boasts a roof-top patio with Tiki torches. Open M-F 11-10 for food and Sat. 4-11. Surf's up diners.
Island Kine Grinds (208) 389-8475 | 3116 Garrity Blvd #4, Nampa Think of the Islands for the holidays! Missing the authentic Island food of Hawaii, Ludi and Renus Domingo bring the Aloha to Nampa with Island Kine Grinds’ Hawaiian comfort food and plate lunches. Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Thai, they have it all. Ludi is Queen of Cuisine and Renus is the host with the most, making you feel like IKG is your second home. Since ‘grinds’ means roughly ‘get your grub on’, that’s what you’ll do, and you’ll be so glad you did. Now IKG is giving us even more reasons to love the Aloha, since they’re offering catering and party packs for the holidays. They’ve also added Shoyu Chicken to their menu, answering the many requests from Polynesian friends in Idaho. That’s not all…They’ll rent out IKG for that holiday party or family gathering. And the absolute kicker? Check out their new Aloha Friday Buffet, giving us one more great reason to live it up on Fridays. If you haven’t been to Island Kine Grinds, you’ve missed the boat!
SHAKE 'N TAKE (208) 898-5858 • 710 West Ustick Rd, Meridian www.shakentakemeridian.com Do you remember when the “good old hamburger joints” served homemade fries? Where the beef was fresh and never frozen? Where you were treated like family with each and every order? Where the homemade milk shakes rocked your world? Well, you can step back in time, at Shake n Take Burgers in Meridian. Dee and Greg Holsted invite you to stop on in and try one of their famous burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, hand-cut fresh fries and handmade shakes today. The menu is simple.. but everything is fresh, made to order and simply delicious … just the way you remember. Don’t be in a rush---there is no drive-through at Shake n Take-- but you will find a warm and friendly dining area and a staff that welcomes you.
Honey Baked Ham and CafÉ (208) 377-8664 6103 | Fairview in Boise, Idaho www.boisehoneybakedham.com Giving a whole new meaning to ‘B&B’, Honey Baked Ham and Café has scrumptious sandwiches, chips, potato salad, coleslaw and cookies all in one ‘hammy’ box lunch, but don’t forget the other ‘b’, because they have the bottles, too, bringing the Treasure Valley a mouth-watering selection of spirits from all over the globe to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. Small batch Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley to authentic old-world Bavarian Hefeweissen, you’re sure to pick up something you love. Enjoy house wines by the glass, or browse the selection of over 100 beers to mix and match your own custom six pack! Enjoy Brownstone Pinot Grigio with its aromas of ripe peach, pear, lychee and honeysuckle, blended with a hint of vanilla and toasted oak. The creamy texture and bright, fruity flavor and aroma pair excellently with grilled chicken or roasted halibut. Don’t forget to stop by their wine tastings on first and third Wednesdays, too! Purchase your ‘B&B’s (boxes and bottles) at Honey Baked Ham and Café today.
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