BEST LOCAL PET BOARDER
BEST LOCAL WINE SHOP
COMPANIONS DOG RESORT BOISE CO-OP WINE SHOP Best estimates suggest dogs were first domesticated as far back as 32,100 years ago. That’s a long time to be on the job—whether as protection, hunters or faithful buddies by our side. Your furry friend deserves a break, and there’s no better place for doggy’s day off than Companions Dog Resort. Offering daycare, boarding and training, this is the second Best of Boise first-place finish for the Garden City business in as many years. They must be doing something right by our oldest pals. compoanionsdogresort.com
In vino veritas. “In wine, truth.” Well, here’s the truth: Boise Co-op’s Wine Shop is a palace of pino. A shangri-la of syrah. A monument to merlot. Think of an alliterative reference to wine and vaunted spaces and the Co-op Wine Shop will deliver. With more than 3,600 labels hailing from around the world—including Idaho—and a coterie of the most knowledgeable experts around, Bacchus himself would swoon. boise.coop
2nd Place: Bodovino—What started as a novel 2nd Place: Camp Bow Wow—Whether it’s a few hours watching your pooch while you’re at work, a few days boarded while you’re on vacation or fido just needs a walk when you don’t have time, Camp Bow Wow is there. What’s more, they offer grooming, in-home pet care, even backyard poop scooping. Wow is right. campbowowwow.com
3rd Place: Emerald Kennels—Founded by bona fide pet lovers, Emerald Kennels provides full-service daycare, dog and cat boarding, and grooming. The animals have plenty to play with, including dog- and cat-loving handlers. If you want to give your dog a wash yourself, they have fully stocked tubs on site. Miss your pet while you’re away? Tune into Emerald Kennels’ four webcams and see how your fur-baby is doing. emeraldstreetkennels.com
BEST LOCAL NURSERY OR GARDENING STORE
approach to a wine bar, with automated pours from specialized machines, has quickly become one of Boiseans’ favorite ways to imbibe. Taking its name from the flagship location in BoDo, Bododvino has expanded not only in reputation. Sip and sample wine and tapas at its urban elegant location in downtown Boise, or its new wine bar and ristorante in The Village at Meridian. bodovino.com
3rd Place: A New Vintage Wine Shop—Eschewing the “wine snob” mentality sometimes encountered among oenophiles, A New Vintage Wine Shop trades on a friendly, accessible vibe and selection of more than 1,000 bottles. Located in the Meridian Crossroads Center on Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue, you’ll find not only vino aplenty, but a wide beer selection as well as accessories. In business for 15 years, A New Vintage isn’t exactly new, but it remains fresh. anewvino.com
BEST LOCAL SPA
EDWARDS GREENHOUSE
TWO RIVERS SALON & SPA
For coming up on 90 years, Edward’s Greenhouse grown alongside Boise—literally. What started as a truck farm has expanded into a full-service operation that offers everything from fruits and vegetables to succulents, annuals and trees; garden art; tools; and every other piece of equipment or product you’d need to build the perfect garden. edwardsgreenhouse.com
Whether it’s a special occasion or simply time for much-needed pampering, Two Rivers Salon and Spa located on the Boise River in Eagle has been at the top of Best of Boise voters’ preferred spa stops for more than five years. Offering nail, skin and body care; massage; hair and makeup; and serving both male and female clients, it’s a full-service experience in a setting that has earned industry-wide accolades. tworiversspa.com
2nd Place: Zamzows—Thanks to some of the catchiest, most effective marketing in the Treasure Valley, it’s a commonly held fact that, “Nobody knows like Zamzows.” We’ll chalk one up for truth in advertising there. From lawn programs to pond supplies, pets and pet care items, and a full complement of yard and garden products, nobody grows like Zamzows, either. zamzows.com
2nd Place: The Springs—Sometimes your spa
3rd Place: North End Organic Nursery—No matter
3rd Place: Graeber and Company—More than
North End Organic Nursery pulled up stakes and moved to Garden City, it’s still beloved by Boise’s greenthumbs. With an emphasis on sustainability and education, NEON is a champion for the Tomato Independence Project and hosts numerous classes. It provides food for your pantry, but also food for thought. northendnursery.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM
getaway requires you to actually get out of town. Just over the mountains in Idaho City, The Springs offers an elegantly-appointed hot springs soak in a peaceful, rustic setting. With private tubs, massage treatments and a cafe, The Springs is a full vacation only 45 minutes from Boise. thespringsid.com
a salon, Graeber and Company is also a highly regard edday spa, offering nail and skin care, hair removal, body work and massage at its downtown Boise location. With services for both men and women—including scrubs and wraps—a trip to Graeber is great for couples, friends, some me time or as a gift. graeberandcompany.com BOISEweekly c SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4, 2016 c 37