BEST OF
LAU R IE PEAR M AN
BARS & NIGHTLIFE BOISE 2011
BEST LOCAL BREWPUB
BEST LOCAL HAPPY HOUR
HIGHLANDS HOLLOW
BARBACOA
2455 HARRISON HOLLOW LANE, BOISE, 208-343-6820, HIGHLANDSHOLLOW.COM, @HIGHLANDSHOLLOW According to Idaho’s “Doctor Beer,” Herman Ronnenberg, back in 1888, 33 breweries were scattered across the Idaho Territory. Today, Idaho’s beer-brewing stats reflect quality over quantity. And in the quality department, Highlands Hollow gets a superlative rating from Boise Weekly readers. SECOND PLACE: SOCKEYE BREWERY THIRD PLACE: BITTERCREEK ALE HOUSE
BEST LOCAL STRIP CLUB
THE TORCH
1826 W. MAIN ST., BOISE, 208-344-0218, THETORCHLOUNGE.COM, @TORCHTHIS
We could go into the whole symbolic beautiful-Medusa-turned-punished-victimturned-vengeful-monster thing, but really, the sculpture is just kind of cool to look at while sipping those delish two-for-one drinks on one of the best patios in one of the most convenient spots outside of downtown. SECOND PLACE: MAI THAI THIRD PLACE: SOLID
BEST LOCAL KARAOKE BAR
TERRY’S STATE STREET SALOON
3301 N. COLLISTER DRIVE, BOISE, 208-331-8225, STATESTREETSALOON.COM
For centuries the torch’s flickering flame has been used to guide weary travelers through the thick blanket of night. And for years in Boise, The Torch’s neon pink and purple sign has beckoned weary flesh-seekers in for a squeaky pole spin under the cloak of darkness. The Torch: Your bucks stop there.
Go to Terry’s and there’s one thing you’ll realize the instant you walk in the door: It’s ’effin loud. That’s because the sound system is top-notch and they know how to use it. And not just the patrons—the KJ even gets in there and wails a tune or two. Terry’s takes its karaoke seriously.
SECOND PLACE: SATIN DOLLS
SECOND PLACE: 44 CLUB
THIRD PLACE: TORCH 2
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276 W. BOBWHITE COURT, BOISE, 208-338-5000, BARBACOA-BOISE.COM
THIRD PLACE: NAVAJO ROOM
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