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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 Including Bogus Basin, The Flicks, Hannifin’s and The Record Exchange.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . PAGES 10-14 Including Best Local Architectural Treasure, Art Gallery, Band, Comedian, Family Friendly Attraction, Festival, Idaho Writer, Music Venue, Musician, Performing Arts, Radio Personality and Visual Artist.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION . . . . . . . . PAGES 16-19 Including Best Athletic Store, Bike Shop, Board Shop, Golf Course, Local Sports Team, Outdoor Gear Store, Public Sports Facility, Ski Shop and Yoga Studio.

GOODS & SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 20-32 Including Best Bank/Credit Union, Barbershop, Bookstore, Brewery, Candy Shop, Car Dealer, Clothing Store, Dentists’ Office, Ethnic Market, Furniture Store, Gift Shop, Grocery Store, Gym, Hair Salon, Nonprofit Organization, Nursery or Gardening Store, Pet Boarder, Pet Store, Secondhand Shop, Spa, Tattoo Artist, Toy Store, Vape Shop, Veterinary Office, Vintage Store and Wine Shop.

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FOOD & DINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 34-50 Including Best Bakery, Barbecue, Breakfast, Brunch, Burger, Caldwell Restaurant, Caterer, Chef, Chinese, Coffeehouse, Dessert, Dinner, Donuts, Eagle Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Fine Dining, Food Truck, Fries, Frozen Treat, Garden City Restaurant, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kuna Restaurant, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Market, Mediterranean, Meridian Restaurant, Nampa Restaurant, Pizza, Poke, Sandwich Shop, Seafood, Seafood Market, South-of-the-Border, Steak, Sushi, Teahouse, Thai, Vegetarian Food and Wine List.

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BARS & NIGHTLIFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 54-58 Including Best Bar, Bartender, Cocktails, Dance Club, Gay-friendly Bar, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Martini, Sports Bar, Strip Club, Trivia Night and Unique Cocktail.

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THE LION KING WON’T COME TO IDAHO UNTIL MID OCTOBER, WHEN THE MAS SIVE STAGE PRODUCTION BEGINS A THREE- WEEK RUN AT THE MORRISON CENTER, BUT DISNE Y THE ATRICAL PRODUCTIONS BROUGHT A FE W OF THE STARS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR TO THE DOWNTOWN STAGE ON MAY 24 TO GIVE BOISE ANS A TASTE OF WHAT’S TO C O M E. RE A D M O RE AT A RT S & C U LT U RE / STAG E. NAMASTE NEWS Idaho Yoga Week runs Sunday, June 3, through Saturday, June 9, with more than 100 free classes at studios across the Treasure Valley, plus public kickoff and closing events. Read more at Rec & Sports/Rec News.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE Recent Canadian Hall of Fame inductee Barenaked Ladies returns to the Idaho Botanical Gardens on Thursday, June 7, to kick off another outdoor concert season. Read more at Music/Listen Here.

COAST TO COASTER Bogus Basin has reopened its Glade Runner Mountain Coaster for the summer season, and renovated its 12,000-square-foot Bogus Creek Plaza. Read more at Rec & Sports/Rec News.

OPINION

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The First

THE BEST 2018

There has been plenty of conversation (and some uncivilized debate) about the growth of Boise. Forbes magazine reminds us that Boise anchors the fastest-growing area in the U.S., and the U.S. Census confirmed as much when it announced that according to 2017 data, Idaho is the fastest-growing state in the nation and the Treasure Valley accounts for more than half of that explosion.

We’ll continue to take a deep dive into the ongoing dialogue over “smart growth,” but at least give us a week to step back and say, like a proud parent, “My, my, look at how grown up you are.” True, the City of Boise has had a few rough patches—let’s consider those our middle school years. But we particularly love it when our readers remind us that it’s possible to embrace the past, celebrate the present and look to the future with great anticipation, all at once. In fact, that’s the theme of this year’s Best of Boise.

We had an unprecedented number of nominations and votes this year, and for all of that, our first big thank-you is to you. You make this happen. Yes, each category includes a top vote-getter, but there were tens of thousands of Best of Boise voters who wanted to ensure the runners-up got recognition, too.

This year’s Best of Boise is also coming a bit sooner than in years past. We thought late spring/early summer was an ideal time for our Big Le Boise street party, which this year will be Saturday, June 2 (attendance is mandatory). Plus, we thought, what better way to celebrate than for our Best to Boise issue to hit the streets the same week?

—George Prentice, News Editor

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Best of Boise

Awards

For more than a century, people have streamed through the doors of Hannifin’s, Boise’s best smoke shop. True, the number of tobacco users has ebbed and flowed, but Hannifin’s still rises above all the smoke of social shifts. The shop itself is a valued piece of Boise memorabilia, what with the pot-bellied stove in the back corner sitting on the same floorboards first laid down in 1908. Hannifin’s will always rule the now-retired Best Local Smoke Shop category.

COURTESY BOGUS BASIN

Imagine if some local entrepreneurs opened a cinema in the heart of downtown Boise.

They still wouldn’t have a ghost of a chance at beating out The Flicks as Best Movie Theater. We adore everything about The Flicks: its selection of essential films, its wide variety of beer and wine options and those the homemade dishes cooked daily in its tiny cafe. Most of all, we adore Carole Skinner and her team of employees and volunteers who embrace the magic of movies.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Think of them as the Untouchables: Bogus Basin, The Flicks, Hannifin’s and Record Exchange have all reigned supreme in their respective categories for so long that we’ve decided to give them Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The people who opened Bogus Basin ski hill more than 75 years ago reportedly had a dream of making the mountain resort a year-round attraction with summertime amenities. True, it took decades to make that dream a reality, but the wait was definitely worth it. And when the snow flies once more later this year, Bogus will lay claim once again to the title of Boise’s favorite mountaintop ski resort. Bogus Basin remains the best spot of its kind, and it gets to carry the Best Local Ski Resort crown down slope for good.

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When the Record Exchange opened its doors in the mid-1970s, giant record shops owned by international conglomerates were all the rage. On more than a few occasions, naysayers tried to write the obituaries of locally owned record shops. But the Record Exchange, in all of its brightly colored glory, has not only survived but flourished as musical tastes and formats continue to change.

Record Exchange has taken the category of Best Local Record Store off the Best of Boise (turn)table for good.

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ARTS & Entertainment

FREAK ALLEY The open-air artspace is a major downtown draw.

Best Local Architectural Treasure

Best Local Art Gallery

STAFF PICK

EGYPTIAN THEATRE

FREAK ALLEY

Best New Blood

Built in 1927, the Egyptian Theatre is as breathtaking as a simple concert, lecture or film-viewing venue as it is as a piece of Boise history. It’s notable not only for it’s gilded details and beautiful Egyptian-themed murals, but as the last single-screen theater left standing in the downtown core and a favorite for Boise-grown events. If you haven’t been to something at the Egyptian, prepare to have your local status questioned. egyptiantheatre.net

The fact that Freak Alley took this category—and not for the first time, if you count its years of winning the now-retired category of Best Local Public Art—tells you a lot about the fun, funky identity that Boise residents have cultivated for their city. Freak Alley, located on Bannock Street between Eighth and Ninth streets in the downtown core, is an ever-evolving art project full of city-sanctioned graffiti that comes and goes annually. The people have spoken: This downtown hotspot is the face of the city. freakalleygallery.org

We adore Ballet Idaho and Boise Philharmonic, and have the greatest of respect for its past leadership. That said, we’re tickled pink that both organizations have infused themselves with some new blood. Over at Ballet Idaho, Garrett Anderson has replaced retiring icon Peter Anastos as the new artistic director. Anderson danced with the San Francisco Ballet company; the Royal Ballet of Flanders in Antwerp, Belgium; and the Hubbard Street Dance group in Chicago, and locals will remember his appearances with the Trey McIntyre Project in 2011.

“My wife and I have visited many times since working here in 2011,” said Anderson. “We’re thrilled to finally be able to call Boise our home.”

At the Philharmonic, a familiar face has taken the corner office. Hollis Welsh—actor, playwright, co-founder of Alley Repertory Theater and former interim managing director at Boise Contemporary Theater—was hired as the Philharmonic’s new executive director in April.

“I was surprised, in a wonderful way. I think it was the right fit for the Philharmonic,” said Welsh. “They wanted someone who has experience running a performing arts organization, but who is also local and knows this community.”

2ND PLACE: Boise Depot, facebook.com/theboisedepot 3RD PLACE: Capitol Building, capitolcommission.idaho.gov

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2ND PLACE: Boise Art Museum, boiseartmuseum.org 3RD PLACE: Visual Arts Collective, visualartscollective.com

—George Prentice, News Editor

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LADY BIZNESS “Two sweet, smoky broads” have kept Boise in stitches.

Best Local Band BUILT TO SPILL The era of grunge rock that propelled Built to Spill to global fame has come and gone, but that hasn’t stopped the band from consistently touring and cutting albums— its most recent, Untethered Moon, was released on Warner Bros. Records in 2015. It has also been given a boost in Boise by its close association with Treefort Music Fest, where the band headlines every year. builttospill.com 2ND PLACE: Hillfolk Noir, hillfolknoir.com 3RD PLACE: Lounge on Fire, loungeonfire.com

Best Local Comedian LADY BIZNESS

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Just from their self-descriptions, you can tell that the comedy offered up by Lady Bizness co-creators Alisha Donahue and Jynx Jenkins is going to be good: They’re “two sweet, smoky broads from Boise, Idaho, who are winning at life.” Not only are they winning at life, they’re also winning BW readers’ hearts—and this category—thanks to live stage shows and the Lady Bizness podcast, available free on iTunes. ladybiznesscomedy.wixsite. com/lady-bizness 2ND PLACE: Sophie Hughes, facebook. com/dylan.hughes.5667

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3RD PLACE: Emma Arnold, emmaarnoldcomedy.com

Best Local African Animal Sanctuary Zoo Boise’s conservation efforts make it the envy of municipal zoos around the world, and about 10 percent of the funds it raises go to the 1,500-square-mile Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. Now, the Boise zoo is underway with the construction of its own version of Gorongosa Park.

Funding for the ambitious project piles up every time someone walks through the gates. Fifty cents of every admission goes toward Zoo Boise’s conservation programs, and a generous chunk of that is going to the Gorongosa exhibit, part of an $8.9 million zoo-wide upgrade. The public should gets its first look at the new exhibits in the summer of 2019.

—Harrison Berry, Senior Staff Writer BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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COURTESY IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN

Best Local Music Venue IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN OUTLAW FIELD There are many great music venues in Boise, but this year, voters chose a stage off the beaten path as their favorite: Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, which has hosted everyone from crooner Tony Bennett to alt-country darling Wilco.

Other spots around town can boast of intimate settings or massive popularity, but Outlaw Field is one of the few places Boiseans can catch a world-class show while sitting on a blanket in the grass. idahobotanicalgarden.org

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2ND PLACE: Knitting Factory, bo.knittingfactory.com

IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN Some of the biggest acts that come to Boise play Outlaw Field.

3RD PLACE: Neurolux, neurolux.com

Best Local Family Friendly Attraction

Best Local Festival

Best Local Idaho Writer

Best Local Musician

TREEFORT MUSIC FEST

ANTHONY DOERR

CURTIS STIGERS

ZOO BOISE

Treefort Music Fest has gathered such a following in Boise and beyond that its organizers start sending out messages about upcoming ticket sales almost as soon as the current year’s event ends. The multi-day festival has much more to offer than music, including branches like Hackfort, Yogafort, Foodfort, Skatefort and more, but the music portion is still the crowd pleaser: The 2018 festival alone brought in more than 400 bands to the City of Trees. treefortmusicfest.com

Born in Ohio, Doerr, better known as Tony, is as close to a Boise native as they come without technically being one. To the rest of the world, he’s the author of the short story collections The Shell Collector and Memory Wall, the memoir Four Seasons in Rome and the the novel About Grace. He’s perhaps best known for his Pulitzer Prizewinning, New York Times-bestselling novel All the Light We Cannot See, which ended up on former President Barack Obama’s nightstand. Plus, he’s the recipient of four O. Henry Prizes, and if that’s still not enough, he’s also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. anthonydoerr.com

Jazz performer Curtis Stigers has long been one of Boise’s favorite sons: He sings, writes songs, plays the sax and has sold out the Egyptian (not to mention concert halls worldwide) more than once for solo performances. Plus, he’s the face of one of the most beloved annual concerts there, the Xtreme Holiday Extravaganza, a night of performances from big local names which raised more than $300,000 for Boise’s Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter last year. curtisstigers.com

First off, who doesn’t love a zoo director by the name of “Peacock?” When we met the newly hired Gene Peacock earlier this year, he had little time to get settled in before he joined officials from Boise City Hall and the Parks and Recreation Department for the groundbreaking of the Gorongosa National Park exhibit, Zoo Boise’s most ambitious project to date. The major buildout should be open to the public in the summer of 2019. Peacock said they’re also rebuilding the zoo’s entrance and front plaza, demolishing some of the older structures to make room for new exhibits.

The zoo’s popularity is only expected to grow. zooboise.org 2ND PLACE: Discovery Center of Idaho, dcidaho.org 3RD PLACE: Roaring Springs/Wahooz, roaringsprings.com 12 | MAY 30 – JUNE 5, 2018 | BOISEweekly

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2ND PLACE: Art in the Park, boiseartmuseum.org 3RD PLACE: Hyde Park Street Fair, northendboise.org

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2ND PLACE: Tim Woodward, woodwardblog.com

2ND PLACE: Rebecca Scott, rebeccascott.us 3RD PLACE: Dan Costello, hearcostello.com

3RD PLACE: Minerva Jayne, facebook. com/minerva.jayne

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KEKE LUV Nobody goes all out for charity like 103.5 Kiss FM’s Keke Luv.

Best Local Performing Arts

Best Local Radio Personality

IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

KEKE LUV

Audiences loved the Idaho Shakespeare Festival for more than 40 seasons. Helena says in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” And indeed, the Bard would be proud of the mindfulness that fills ISF’s amphitheater each summer. Whether it’s a comedy or tragedy from Shakespeare’s canon, a classic from Shaw or Miller, or one of the festival’s incredibly popular contemporary musicals, audiences continue to hunger for more. After all, it was Shakespeare himself who wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Indeed, there’s much to love. idahoshakespeare.org

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2ND PLACE: Red Light Variety Show, redlightvarietyshow.com 3RD PLACE: Boise Philharmonic, boisephil.org BOISE WEEKLY.COM

His real name is Steve Kicklighter, but thousands of listeners know him as Keke Luv, the morning radio personality on 103.5 Kiss FM. He’s also well known for his advocacy. To bring greater attention to the issue of child abuse, Luv has broadcast for seven days with no sleep (2008), run seven marathons in seven days (2009), broadcast for eight days with no sleep (2010), fasted for seven days while suspended from a billboard (2011), broadcast nonstop for seven days from seven different locations (2012) and pedaled a stationary bicycle for 175 consecutive hours (2013-2018), Now that’s some serious pedal power.

1035kissfmboise.com 2ND PLACE: Nic and Big Jay, sxrock.com 3RD PLACE: Tim Johnstone, riverinteractive.com

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ARTS & Entertainment SWELL ARTIST COLLECTIVE This collective is swollen with some of the best artists in Boise.

Best Local TV Personality MAGGIE O’MARA

Best Local Visual Artist

The real question isn’t why Maggie O’Mara is continually recognized as one of Idaho’s most beloved personalities. It’s “How is it that she’s so darn delightful during a broadcast which goes live every weekday morning on KTVB-TV at 5 a.m.?” Maggie has been with the KTVB news team since 2000 and she has been the mainstay of Idaho’s highest-rated morning newscast ever since. The ratings are so impressive, the competition may seriously consider putting up a test pattern in the morning. ktvb.com

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2ND PLACE: Dee Sarton, ktvb.com 3RD PLACE: Scott Dorval, kivi.com

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There’s an old saying: Some things are greater than the sum of their parts. This year’s winner is a case in point: The Swell Artist Collective includes both the secondand third-place winners—and dozens of others, many of whom have had work grace the cover of Boise Weekly. So while Swell isn’t a local visual artist in its own right, its win this year is a feather in many worthy caps. swellboise.com 2ND PLACE: Kelly Knopp, knoppart.com 3RD PLACE: Noble Hardesty, facebook. com/drawguerilla

Best Local Castle

STAFF PICK

If you somehow missed the barrage of memos, articles and events revolving around Boise-based outsider artist James Castle during the month of April, this update is for you: The James Castle House in the Collister Neighborhood, once home to the artist and now boasting a museum of his work, gift shop, artist in residence program and potential arts event venue, is open and taking visitors. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the house and neighboring shed, Castle’s second home that continues to pose preservation challenges, before the ribbon cutting ceremony April 28. We were intrigued by what we found.

According to Rachel Reichert, Cultural Sites Manager for Boise City Department of Arts and History, the renovation of the home became something akin to an archaeological dig through Castle’s history, and resulted in a beautiful, spare space full of Castle’s spit-and-charcoal drawings and nods to the house’s construction.

“It’s an amazing, deep dive into early architecture,” Reichert said.

Regardless of how you feel about Castle as an artist (his work is something of an acquired taste), a trip to his home and a glimpse into his way of life is worth the stop.

—Lex Nelson, Staff Writer BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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SPORTS & Rec QUAIL HOLLOW GOLF COURSE There’s nothing hollow about what’s on offer at this top-notch green.

Best Athletic Store

Best Bike Shop

Best Board Shop

Best Golf Course

IDAHO MOUNTAIN TOURING

GEORGE’S CYCLES

THE BOARD ROOM

There are many reasons why the City of Trees has become one of the most bike-friendly spots in the U.S., and George’s Cycles is near the top of the list.

Established in 1971, it was first known as “George’s Bike Shop,” named for cycling expert and Boise State professor George Latham. That small store has evolved into two locations, one on State Street and another on South Third Street in Boise’s downtown core. George’s mission statement reads, “We respect all levels of ability and strive to enhance every customer’s cycling experience.” georgescycles.com

Long before the X Games began looking at Boise as a host of its qualifiers, The Board Room was in the eye of the hurricane for Boise skateboarders and snowboarders.

Established in 1995 and still located at the State Street gateway to downtown, The Board Room remains the crown jewel of the city’s boarding scene, which continues to grow with every passing year. In 2017, the store opened a second location in McCall, but Boise still considers The Board Room its very own. boardroomboise.com

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Long before Boiseans began cycling in the Foothills and on other trails across the region, they rolled on over to Idaho Mountain Touring, a downtown fixture since 1984. A lot has changed since the mid-’80s in the cycling and outdoor recreation scenes, and while IMT has helped us adapt to all of those changes, owners Chris and Jill Haunold and their talented staff are consistent with their quality of service. idahomountaintouring.com 2ND PLACE: Dick’s Sporting Goods, dickssportinggoods.com 3RD PLACE: McU Sports, mcusports.com

2ND PLACE: Boise Bicycle Project, boisebicycleproject.org 3RD PLACE: Idaho Mountain Touring, idahomountaintouring.com

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2ND PLACE: Greenwood’s Ski Haus, greenwoodsskihaus.com 3RD PLACE: Idaho River Sports, idahoriversports.com

When Quail Hollow Golf Course was gifted to the City of Boise in 2013, some people questioned the significant overhead cost of the operation, especially at the tail end of a big recession. But right out of the gate, the North Boise course became one of the most popular golfing destinations, public or private, in the Treasure Valley. The 6,300yard, par-70 course with gorgeous vistas of the valley on one side and the Boise Foothills on the other, has been awarded four stars by Golf Digest magazine. It’s quite typical for golfers to spot deer, rabbits, foxes and a variety of birds while they swing. quailhollowboise.com 2ND PLACE: BanBury Golf Course, banburygolf.com 3RD PLACE: Falcon Crest Golf Club, falconcrestgolf.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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REI Eveyone loves REI—just look at this guy.

Best Local Sports Team BOISE STATE BRONCOS FOOTBALL Okay, was there any question about this? Love them, hate them, tolerate them, it really doesn’t matter. Boise State football is huge. And yes, when highfalutin muckety-mucks come to Boise, they still want to visit the blue turf of Albertsons Stadium. Ever since head coach Bryan Harsin took the reins of the team from the much-praised Chris Petersen, there’s never been a dull moment with the Broncos. Fans presumably have plenty to look forward to. With nearly three months before next season’s kickoff, USA Today and ESPN are already predicting that Boise State should be a pre-season favorite to make it to a major New Year’s Day bowl game. broncosports.com

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2ND PLACE: Idaho Steelheads, idahosteelheads.com 3RD PLACE: Boise Hawks, facebook. com/boisehawksbaseball

Best Outdoor Gear Store REI REI is such a regular fixture in the outdoor gear retail scene that it’s a fair bet most customers don’t even call it Recreational Equipment, Inc. True, REI is known for its quality products and 100-percent satisfaction guarantee, but it’s equally renown for its corporate donations of millions of dollars each year to support conservation efforts and how it sends teams of volunteers, many of them REI employees and customers, to help build trails, clean up beaches and restore local habitats. rei.com

CENTURYLINK ARENA The Idaho Steelheads call Centurylink home.

Best Ski Shop Best Public Sports Facility CENTURYLINK ARENA

2ND PLACE: Idaho Mountain Touring, idahomountaintouring.com

Centered in the heart of Boise’s downtown, this arena has undergone a few name changes and hosted professional basketball, arena football, indoor soccer, gymnastics, tennis and countless music concerts. But CenturyLink is best known as the home for the Idaho Steelhead hockey team and the burgeoning mixed martial arts clashes dubbed Front Street Fights. Since opening its doors in 1996, the arena has hosted an average of 100 events each year and welcomed more than 5 million attendees. centurylinkarenaboise.com

3RD PLACE: Boise Army Navy, boisearmynavy.com

2ND PLACE: McU Sports, mccusports.com

GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS For more than a decade, Boise Weekly readers have named Greenwood’s their favorite ski shop. Yes, it’s nearly hidden from view on Bogus Basin Road, but inside is one of the biggest selections of ski gear in the Treasure Valley, with some of the best prices. Greenwood’s is a North End institution, but its customer reach is far and wide. Congratulations to owners Carrie Gochnour, Jeff Lewerenz and Eric Straubhar for keeping the tradition, which dates back to 1957, so fun and essential. greenwoodsskihaus.com

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2ND PLACE: McU Sports, mccusports.com 3RD PLACE: Outdoor Exchange, outdoor-exchange.com

3RD PLACE: Outdoor Exchange, outdoor-exchange.com

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Best Urban Whitewater The Boise River is perhaps the city’s most important resource, used for irrigation, recreation and everything in between. Locals fish, swim and float on the river, but more adventurous souls also take advantage of a section at its heart that has been carefully teased by the City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department into a prime spot for surfing, kayaking and upright paddle boarding: Boise Whitewater Park. Phase 1 of the park has been open since the summer of 2012, giving the public access to different kinds of waves and eddies courtesy of a Wave Shaper device, but Phase 2 is still underway, and promises to make the park bigger and better than ever, adding an extra half mile of waterway that will feature whitewater at multiple difficulty levels plus spots for wading and habitat restoration efforts. The planned section, called “Reach III: River Runner,” will likely be the best practice spot yet for paddleboarders and kayakers. According to the BWP website, it will offer “easy access directly into and out of the river … and a canal [that] will connect the river to Veteran’s Pond for paddlers to head back up to the top of the park and repeat.” If you’re an adventure junkie looking to get your water sports fix, head out to the BWP and put the city’s $7 million-plus experiment to the test.

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SAGE YOGA AND WELLNESS Its mirrorless studio sets Sage apart.

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Best Yoga Studio SAGE YOGA AND WELLNESS BW readers have returned Sage to the top of the list of Boise’s best yoga studios. Each class in the mirrorless Eighth Street location is a bit different, but they all focus on improving inner health rather than outward appearance. Sage offers a host of wellness services, such as acupuncture, massage and nutrition consulting, in addition to a variety of group classes and private one-on-one lessons. sageyogaboise.com 2ND PLACE: Boise Hot Yoga, boisehotyoga.com 3RD PLACE: Hollywood Market Yoga, hmyboise.com

Best Resort for All Seasons

STAFF PICK

Climate change may be a source of controversy among Idaho politicians, but at Bogus Basin, it’s a matter of fact, and in recent years, Boise’s hometown ski hill has started to pivot into an all-season resort.

The change has included beefing up its spring, summer and fall activities. When there isn’t snow on the ground, thousands of visitors to the nonprofit recreation area go to mountain bike and run on the trails, rock climb, use the bungee trampoline and get married.

Its most recent addition is The Glade Runner, an alpine mountain coaster ride that opened to the public in December 2017. Riders hop into carts built for two and blast down 4,330 feet of winding track, over the hills and through the woods at speeds of more than 25 miles per hour. It also offers spectacular views, so non-speed demons can slow down their carts to see the sights.

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GOODS & Services

THE BEARDSMITH Need a shot of whiskey? What about a trim? The Beardsmith has you covered on both fronts.

Best Bank/Credit Union IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION Founded in Boise in 1940, Idaho Central reported a year later that it had 22 members and $299 in assets. Today, it serves the needs of more than 255,000 employees, students, retirees and families of eligible members through 33 full-service locations across the Treasure Valley, the Magic Valley and beyond. No wonder its mission is “Helping members achieve financial success.” iccu.com

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2ND PLACE: CapEd Federal Credit Union, caped.com 3RD PLACE: U.S. Bank, usbank.com

Best Bookstore

Best Brewery

Best Barbershop

REDISCOVERED BOOKS

PAYETTE BREWING

THE BEARDSMITH

There are thousands of reasons to love Rediscovered, many of them on its shelves. But we particularly love the fact that the store recently branched out to take Rainbow Books, another Boise landmark, under its wing.

Even more exciting, Rediscovered will soon unveil its first self-published children’s book, A Kid’s Guide to Boise. No wonder it took the crown. rdbooks.org

It’s hard to fathom that Payette Brewing has only been around since 2010. Founder Mike Francis said, “We stick to our guns and venture down the road less traveled to make the best beer in the west.” It’s no wonder that when a delegation from Lexington, Kentucky, recently visited Boise to see what’s so special about the City of Trees, they got some face time with Francis. He told them the local atmosphere helps him sell his beer “because Idaho is so cool.”

Clearly, Idaho—or at least Boise—thinks he’s pretty cool, too. payettebrewing.com

Now at a new location on Glenwood Street in Garden City, The Beardsmith (the barber shop dubbed “your total beard solution”) is home to Idaho’s first and only Schoremtrained specialist, offering the old-school straight razor barbering first taught in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. An added plus at The Beardsmith: every trim comes with a free beer or shot of whiskey to put hair on your chest as they take it off your head. thebeardsmith.com 2ND PLACE: Craftsman Unlimited Haircuts, unlimitedhaircuts.com 3RD PLACE: The Barber Story, thebarberstory.com

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2ND PLACE: Barnes and Noble, barnesandnoble.com 3RD PLACE: Rainbow Books, rainbowbooksidaho.com

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Best Candy Shop

Best Car Dealer

GOODY’S

LARRY MILLER SUBARU

We double-dare you to walk through Boise’s North End without stopping at Goody’s. The glass cases and shelves of candies, many of them hand-crafted, will make your eyes pop. But it’s the handscooped milkshakes, homemade waffle cones and banana splits that will keep you coming back again and again. And the turtle sundae? Don’t get us started. goodysodafountain.com

Once again, BW readers have voted the good folks at Larry Miller the best in town.

Two generations of the Miller clan have been rolling out automobiles since the 1960s. Plus, Larry Miller was recently named a Best Place to Work in Idaho thanks to consumers who appreciate the top-notch customer service and employees giving their bosses top marks. boisesubaru.com

2ND PLACE: The Chocolat Bar, thechocolatbar.com

2ND PLACE: Peterson Toyota, petersontoyota.com

3RD PLACE: Lee’s Candies, leescandies.com

3RD PLACE: Bronco Motors, broncomotors.com

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Best Dentists’ Office Best Clothing Store BANANA INK Banana Ink says it makes clothes “for people who live and love Idaho.â€? So, it’s no surprise that BW readers have shared some of that love with this local favorite since 2011. Then there’s that iconic Banana Ink logo: a gun that ďŹ res trees instead of bullets. “One of my favorite interpretations I heard from a customer once is that Idaho is loaded with trees,â€? said Owner/Designer Lana Roth. “I can’t think of a simpler way to describe the design.â€? banana-ink.com 2ND PLACE: Dragony, facebook.com/ dragonyboise

SUMMIT DENTAL GROUP Once more, BW readers have placed Summit at the peak. The dental group has four dentists, eight hygienists, six dental assistants and six front ofďŹ ce staff. The team promises to take care of the entire family’s dental needs, from preventative maintenance to periodontal services. Extra kudos to the professionals at Summit who have provided treatment in Cambodian villages as part of International Medical Relief. boise-dentists.com 2ND PLACE: Tree City Family Dental, treecitydental.com 3RD PLACE: Harrison Dental, harrisondental.net

3RD PLACE: Outdoor Exchange, outdoorexchange.com

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Best Ethnic Market

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THE BASQUE MARKET A perennial favorite in Best of Boise voting, the Basque Market is the perfect spot to linger over some pintxos (Basque for “tapas”), appetizers, dessert and a glass of wine. And who isn’t head-over-heels in love with the absolutely best meat/ seafood paella in the region? When the good folks at the Basque Market begin cooking up the giant pan of paella on the sidewalk (Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and Thursday evenings), the enticing aroma fills Boise’s Basque Block. thebasquemarket.com

Best Furniture Store RICOCHET HOME CONSIGNMENT Ricochet’s selection of women’s clothing (aka Ricochet Rack) is wildly popular, but BW readers also rave about its consignment furniture selection for living and dining rooms, bedrooms and more.

Customers particularly love checking out Ricochet’s continually updated online photo galleries to see what’s new in the showroom. richochetboise.com

2ND PLACE: Campos Market, facebook. com/campos-market

2ND PLACE: The Recycled Room, recycledroom.com

3RD PLACE: Asia Market, facebook.com/ asia-market

3RD PLACE: Renewal Consignment Homeware, renewalhome.com

Best Neighbors

STAFF PICK

It seems like forever ago that Boise’s downtown public markets were embroiled in controversy, but in fact, it was only 2012. Following the clash, a couple dozen vendors split off from the Capital City Public Market to create their own entity, The Boise Farmers Market.

That was then.

Today, both CCPM and BFM are thriving each Saturday, and we couldn’t be happier. Together, they fill our hearts (and our pantries). We wish for nothing but the best and longest lives for both.

—George Prentice, News Editor BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Best Hair Salon GRAEBER & COMPANY For more than five years running, BW readers have voted Graeber’s downtown Boise location as the best in town. Keeping men and women looking fabulous for nearly half a century, more than 30 certified professionals offer the skill, talent and care that has earned Graeber’s top marks across the region. graeberandcompany.com

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2ND PLACE: Euphoria Salon, euphoriasalonhydepark.com 3RD PLACE: Rain Salon & Spa, rainsalonandspa.org

Best Hotel THE MODERN HOTEL AND BAR It’s no wonder locals choose The Modern when they’re looking for a “staycation.” By now, they’ve heard visitors rave about the charm of The Modern’s three dozen rooms that owners say are “intelligently designed with hightech finishes, making traveling easy and low-stress.” Yes, downtown Boise has seen an explosion of newly constructed hotels dotting the landscape, but The Modern still reigns supreme. themodernhotel.com

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THE MODERN Stop by for your next “staycation”—or just to sip a high-class cocktail.

2ND PLACE: The Grove Hotel, grovehotelboise.com 3RD PLACE: The Riverside Hotel, riversideboise.com

Best Gift Shop

Best Grocery Store

Best Gym

MIXED GREENS

WINCO

AXIOM

Boise Weekly readers have doubled down on their past choice of Mixed Greens as their go-to destination for that very special gift. Jewelry, bath products, home and garden decor, stationery—you name it, they’ve got it at the Ninth Street family owned shop. “We love to hear shoppers laugh out loud at a card, exclaim, ‘Wow, there’s so much good stuff in here’ or let us know they wouldn’t mind spending all day wandering the store,” reads the store website. ilikemixedgreens.com

WinCo has now expanded to Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Nevada, but it still calls Boise home. More importantly, BW readers choose WinCo as one of Boise’s Best time and again. Employees who work at least 500 hours in their first six months of employment and are at least 19 years old are eligible for WinCo’s much-heralded employee stock ownership plan. No wonder this employee-owned store is a fave. wincofoods.com

This locally-owned fitness company, now with four locations in Boise and Meridian, has vaulted to the top of Boise’s Best.

Each spot has state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment, and the Parkcenter and Village at Meridian locations have swimming pools. Above all, they’re staffed with professional instructors and trainers who, according to Axiom’s website, are held “to the highest standards in the industry.” axiomfitness.com

2ND PLACE: Flying M Coffeehouse, flyingmcoffee.com

2ND PLACE: Boise Co-op, boise.coop.com

3RD PLACE: Dragonfly, facebook.com/ dragonflyboise

3RD PLACE: Trader Joe’s, traderjoes.com

2ND PLACE: Treasure Valley Family YMCA, ymcatvidaho.org 3RD PLACE: Jack City Fitness, jackcityfitness.com

Best Nonprofit Organization WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE Is there really such a thing as the best of the best? If so, the WCA is a prime candidate. Providing a safe haven for women for more than a century, the Women and Children’s Alliance continues to offer shelter, transitional housing, case management, court advocacy, safety planning, financial literacy and two 24hour hotlines—one for domestic abuse and another for rape crisis—to our most vulnerable neighbors. wcaboise.org 2ND PLACE: Idaho Humane Society, idahohumanesociety.org 3RD PLACE: Boise Bicycle Project, boisebicylceproject.org

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Best Nursery or Gardening Store EDWARDS GREENHOUSE Established in 1930, Edwards has now earned the most votes in this Best of Boise category for 10-plus years. Customers count on the Edwards experts to make their holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions that much more fabulous, but we love to stroll through the aisles of Edwards, even when we’re not shopping for anything in particular. It just makes a drab day into something special. It’s bloomin’ wonderful. edwardsgreenhouse.com

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2ND PLACE: Zamzows, zamzows.com 3RD PLACE: North End Organic Nursery, northendnursery.com

Best Pet Boarder COMPANIONS DOG RESORT It breaks our hearts a little when we have to leave our best friends behind, which is why BW readers are soothed by the level of service at Companions. The owners say they always “choose quality over quantity,” which is why their dog limit is about a third the size of other boarding facilities. It’s also why readers tell us that the increased level of care and the decreased number of pets ranks Companions at the top. compansionsdogresort.com 2ND PLACE: Camp Bow Wow, campbowwow.com 3RD PLACE: The Cat Doctor, catdr.com

Best Pet Store

COMPANIONS DOG RESORT There’s nowhere better for your furry friend.

Best Secondhand Shop

Best Spa

IDAHO YOUTH RANCH

TWO RIVERS SALON & SPA

Best Pay It Forward

BW readers have chosen Two Rivers as the spot to soothe their souls. The Eagle location, also known as the “House of Two Rivers,” has been voted Boise’s best for five-plus years in a row. The salon and spa, open since 2000, is a spacious 7,800-squarefoot facility that includes six massage rooms, four esthetic rooms, eight pedicure stations, eight manicure stations and 15 stylist stations. tworiverspa.com

Every year, 17,000 tons of edible food ends up in the Ada County landfill.

Combatting that waste is what brings Julie D’Agostino, founder of the food recovery business Rolling Tomato, to the Boise Farmers Market every Saturday at 12:30 p.m., where she makes a mad dash from vendor to vendor, collecting unsold produce, baked goods and flowers to donate to local nonprofits like Corpus Christi House and the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.

If you see the lady in the red tomato apron, be sure to say hello— and thank you.

As they love to sing on those iconic radio commercials, “nobody knows like Zamzows.” Indeed, it has been in the business of selling pet food, accessories, feed and supplements for more than eight decades. “We want nothing more than to give your family as many years as possible with your beloved pets,” reads their website. And who doesn’t love it when you take your dog or cat to visit with Santa Paws or Santa Claws at Christmastime? zamzows.com

After Best of Boise voting ended, the Idaho Youth Ranch announced it was closing five of its underperforming thrift stores in Boise, Blackfoot, Buhl, Emmett and Twin Falls. That said, IYR officials announced shortly thereafter that their goal was to double the number of kids they serve next year to meet an increasing need to help vulnerable populations. In the meantime, IYR continues to operate numerous secondhand shops across the Treasure Valley, in addition to locations in the Magic Valley and eastern and northern Idaho. youthranch.org

2ND PLACE: Rain Salon & Spa, rainsalonandspa.org

2ND PLACE: Bark N Purr, thebarknpurr.com

2ND PLACE: Outdoor Exchange, outdoor-exchange.com

3RD PLACE: Graeber & Company, graeberandcompany.com

3RD PLACE: Northwest Pets, northwestpets.com

3RD PLACE: St. Vincent de Paul, svdpid.org

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“TERRIFICALLY GROOVY…WORTH THE TRIP.” -BUDGET TRAVEL “I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS PLACE. IF YOU LOVE GEEK AND POP CULTURE THIS IS THE HANDS DOWN BEST PLACE TO GET ITEMS. SOME ARE HAND MADE, SOME FROM LOCAL ARTIST, ALL QUALITY AND REASONABLY PRICED. ” -BRIANA, BOISE “SUCH A COOL SHOP! LOCAL ART, NERD NEEDS, GIFTS FOR THE QUIRKY, THE COOLEST FANDOMBACKDROPS IN THE WHOLE TREASURE VALLEY. THERE'S ALWAYS MORE THAN I CAN TAKE IN. IF YOU’VE NEVER BEEN, GET THERE!” -JULIE, KUNA ”EVERY, NERD, GAMER AND DREAMERS ONE STOP SHOP, SUCH A FUN PLACE!” -GREG, BOISE “AMAZING COLLECTION OF STUFF. TONS OF NERDY JOKES AND AWESOME LITTLE COLLECTIBLES! WISH I LIVED IN BOISE!” -TYLER, DENVER ”RE-POP! IS TREASURE VALLEY’S TRUE RETAIL FAN EXPERIENCE” -GREENBELT MAGAZINE

RE-POP GIFTS IS NOT JUST A STORE.

IT’S AN EXPERIENCE! The finest wines in a unique atmosphere with great people.

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DARCY NUTT Nutt loves to craft free-form, one-of-a-kind ink.

Best Toy Store Best Tattoo Artist DARCY NUTT, CHALICE TATTOO Making Boise a bit more beautiful since 1990, some of Darcy’s favorite compositions have included traditional Japanese, black and grey portraits, stipple and Americana. She says she loves the challenge of “organic” and illustrative one-of-a-kind designs.

“I enjoy doing tattoos of any size,” she told BW. “As long as I may have artistic freedom with whatever I do.” chalicetattoo.com 2ND PLACE: Chad Smalley, Old Soul Tattoo, facebook.com/oldschooltattooco

TOY TOWN This Eagle Road destination still has one of the best selections of kid toys in Idaho. And what with that unnamed mega-toy store closing all of its locations, Toy Town has become that much more essential to the kid in all of us. Toy Town has a massive collection of educational games and toys, but it has also become a hotspot for gamers of all ages, stocking everything from the wildly popular Settlers of Catan to more elusive titles. toytownidaho.com 2ND PLACE: All About Games, allaboutgames.com 3RD PLACE: G. Willikers, gwillikers.com

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Best Vape Shop

Best Veterinary Office

URBAN VAPOR LOFT

WEST VET

Voted Best of Boise for the second year running, Urban Vapor Loft’s chilled-out vibe continues to make it a destination of choice for the Treasure Valley’s booming vape demographic. Urban Vapor Loft now has three locations—on Overland in Boise, Chinden Boulevard in Garden City and Caldwell Boulevard in Nampa. Each offers a wide variety of vape flavors and eCigarette devices. vaporloft.net 2ND PLACE: Vape, boisevapes.com

A newcomer to Best of Boise’s top of the list, the specialists at the WestVet clinic on Chinden Boulevard in Garden City say it’s Idaho’s only 24/7 Level One certified veterinary emergency and specialty center, offering pet dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, opthalmology and physiotherapy care. West Vet also boasts a very userfriendly pet education and resource blog on its website. westvet.net

3RD PLACE: West Boise Vapory, westboisevapory.com

2ND PLACE: All Valley Animal Care Center, allvalleyanimal.com

Best Rainbow Connection

STAFF PICK

The logo for Rediscovered Books is a sailing ship, so it’s fitting its new bookmark features a map to its recently added second location, Rainbow Books. Opened in 1977 on State Street, Rainbow went up for sale just as Rediscovered started a search for a new branch.

In the last year, downtown Boise has already lost one used bookstore—Trip Taylor Bookseller—and the purchase of Rainbow Books by a regular Best of Boise “Best Bookstore” winner will keep the remaining downtown-area used bookseller on the map.

—Harrison Berry, Senior Staff Writer

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3RD PLACE: Broadway Veterinary Hospital, broadway-vethosp.net

Best Vintage Store

COMPASSION. INTEGRITY. COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.

ANTIQUE WORLD MALL Spend some time in this 30,000-square-foot Mecca, and you’ll bump into as many antique experts as novices. For 10-plus years, Boise Weekly readers have named Antique World Mall the best spot for vintage collectibles, and for good reason.

The Overland Road showcase may seem massive at first, but when you see how much furniture, fine china and clothing is packed into this single store, your head will spin. antiqueworldmall.com

Thank you for choosing Tree City Family Dental to take care of your smile.

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2ND PLACE: Idaho Youth Ranch, youthranch.org 3RD PLACE: Serendipity Boutique, serendipityboutiqueboise.com

Dr. Duston Connaughton & Dr. Whitney Bator and your Tree City Family Dental Team

7301 W. Emerald St. #102 Boise, ID www.treecitydental.com

Antique World Mall & Annex

Antiques, collectibles & shabby chic

Thank you, Boise!

Best of Boise Local Antique Shop 11Years in a Row! 2008-2018

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ANTIQUE WORLD MALL Check out Boise’s favorite store to get lost in.

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Outdoor Market @ AWM 10am to 6pm Sunday, June 24th · August 5th · September 16th 7 Years in a Row!and 2008-2016 This is a vintage antique outdoor market filled with dealers from AWM and unique vendors from the community.

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BOISE CO-OP WINE SHOP Wine from the experts? Yes, please.

For voting us as one of the best car dealers in Boise.

It has been our pleasure serving you for the past 47 years!

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Best Wine Shop BOISE CO-OP WINE SHOP Since 2009, the Boise Co-op’s wine shop has consistently topped this list, and for several good reasons. For one, its selection is extensive—it’s so big, in fact, that the Coop had to shunt its stock to a spot across the parking lot from its North End location.

For another, its staff members have well more than a century of experience with wine between them. For bottles for the table, celebrations or something to pair with roast beast, the Co-op Wine Shop has it. boise.coop

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Best Winery STE. CHAPELLE It took a while, but someone figured out southwestern Idaho is a great place to grow wine grapes. Once that happened, there was no turning back. Ste. Chapelle established itself as one of the dominant names in Idaho wine with a strong lineup of bottles available at local markets and a picturesque tasting room inspired by a Gothic French chapel in Caldwell. stechapelle.com 2ND PLACE: Cinder Winery, cinderwines.com 3RD PLACE: Indian Creek Winery, indiancreekwinery.com

2ND PLACE: Bodovino, bodovino.com

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Minutes from Anywhere! Downtown Boise, Fairview Auto Row & Idaho Center Auto Mall

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Best Brunch FORK RESTAURANT Owners Cameron and Amanda Lumsden set Fork’s menu apart with a focus on locally sourced seasonal dishes and specials that keep guest coming back in search of something new, but favorites like the build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar, eggs benedict and giant cinnamon rolls served up in cast iron skillets will never go away.

Considering Fork was named one of the top 10 brunch spots in the country by Men’s Journal and among the best in Boise by Culture Trip, it’s no surprise locals give it a top spot. boisefork.com 2ND PLACE: Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery, bardenay.com 3RD PLACE: Red Feather Lounge, bcrfl.com

Best Burger BOISE FRY COMPANY As much as Boise Fry Company likes to doll up its taters with potato varieties, exotic salts and herbs, and out-of-the-way sauces, one of its main draws is its burgers. These handmade bad boys are cooked to order and topped with classics like onions, leafy greens, cheese, bacon and aioli. Watch out, though: Like everything else on the BFC menu, the burgers are more than they seem, and the BFC twist has landed them top honors. boisefrycompany.com

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GOODWOOD BBQ COMPANY The name is an undersell—clearly, this hotspot should be called Greatwood.

2ND PLACE: Big Jud’s, bigjuds.com

Best Bakery ZEPPOLE Zeppole Baking Company must be doing something right, because Boise Weekly readers have awarded it the Best Bakery crown every year but one since 2010. So what puts Zeppole over the top? We’d guess it’s a balance between the bakery’s prime location on Eighth Street, perfect to duck into for a sandwich on crusty slices of village loaf; the breads themselves, which range from Italian Pane di Como to French Pane Francese all baked golden brown; and the cinnamon twists—which may be the most addicting dessert in the state. zeppolebakery.com

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Best Breakfast Best Barbecue GOODWOOD BBQ COMPANY

GOLDY’S BREAKFAST BISTRO

Goodwood started out in Idaho, but now it’s spreading the gospel of good barbeque beyond state lines into Utah, with locations in Draper and Riverdale. Still, Boiseans aren’t going to give up their claim on the family friendly chain, which specializes in closed-pit barbeque, mounds of thick-cut steak fries and massive onion rings. Try the Texasstyle brisket, Carolina pulled pork or St. Louis spare ribs for a taste of quality southern barbecue transported to the Mountain West. goodwoodbbq.com

Don’t try to go to Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro on a Saturday morning. Or if you do—and we really couldn’t blame you; the food is well worth it—be prepared to stick out an hour-long wait for a table. In the nearly 30 years since it opened, Goldy’s has secured a cult following among locals and out-of-towners with its limited hours, cozy atmosphere, and top-notch, early-bird eats: classics like scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash and omelets all cooked to perfection. Plus, the satellite coffee shop next door is the perfect spot to sip a local brew while you wait. goldysbreakfastbistro.com

2ND PLACE: BBQ4Life, bbq4life.net

2ND PLACE: The Griddle, thegriddle.com

3RD PLACE: Bodacious Pig Barbecue, bodaciouspig.com

3RD PLACE: Big City Coffee & Cafe, bigcityboise.com

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3RD PLACE: Bittercreek Alehouse, bcrfl.com

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Best Hold the Mustard (and everything else)

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We were crestfallen when we heard Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel would not be hosting a 2018 Deli Days.

“While the event base keeps growing, our actual synagogue membership doesn’t grow by nearly as much,” Amy Duque, vice president of Ahavath Beth Israel’s Executive Committee told us, quickly adding that it wasn’t a financial decision to put Deli Days on hold. “”We don’t want to bite off more than we can chew,” she said.

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INDIAN CREEK STEAKHOUSE Sometimes, the old ways are best.

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Creating delectable hand-crafted artisan breads and other baked goodsis our joy and our passion, which might be one of the reasons why Boise Weekly calls Zeppole breads “near legendary.”

Breakfast Zeppole Apple Street 2345 S. Apple St. (208) 338-1499

Lunch

Best Caldwell Restaurant

Downtown Caldwell’s impending ribbon cutting on the newly renovated Indian Creek Plaza (it’s slated to officially open in July) gives us still another reason to pay a return visit to the kind folks at Indian Creek Steakhouse, who say they have been cooking steaks “the old Western way” since 2011. Sure, there’s chicken, lobster and salmon on the menu, but it’s the steaks that keep us coming back. Try the Rancher (14-ounce ribeye), Surfin’ Cowboy (8-ounce sirloin plus 8 ounces of grilled shrimp) or the “step above prime” Kobe ribeye. indiancreeksteakhouse.com

Catering

Zeppole Do Downtown nto n 218 N. 8th St. • (208) 345-2149 (between Idaho & Bannock)

Best Caterer SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL For some events, catering is a four-letter word, but by making things simple and easy, Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill helps keep backyard party-goers and meeting attendees happy with one of America’s most popular foods: pizza. Plus, they serve up kick-ass pastas and salads as well, just in case pizza doesn’t float your boat.

Whatever you go for, make sure to serve a mountain of cheesy garlic bread on the side. smokymountainpizza.com 2ND PLACE: Paddle Up Poke, paddlesuppoke.com 3RD PLACE: Wild Plum Events, wildplumevents.com

2ND PLACE: The Orchard House, theorchardhouse.us 3RD PLACE: Janitzio Mexican Restaurant, facebook.com/janitzocaldwell

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YEN CHING If Yen Ching’s crown were a kid, it would be well into college.

Best Chef CHEF LOU, WESTSIDE DRIVE-IN Boise gets foodier every year, and it seems like every few weeks, some new restaurant opens up with a rockstar chef, innovative menu and swanky layout. The reigning champ, however, is Chef Lou of Westside Drive-In, who has stuck to his guns— burgers, fries, shakes, sandwiches and sides—and kept his drive-in, which has two locations, in the public eye, notably on the TV program Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. westsidedrivein.com

Best Chinese

Mon-Thurs: 6:30AM - 9PM | Friday: 6:30AM - 12 Midnight Saturday: 7AM - 12 Mdnight | Sunday: 6:30AM - 7PM

YEN CHING

2ND PLACE: Chef Kris Komori, State & Lemp, stateandlemp.com

Chinese food in America bears no resemblance to Chinese food in the mother country, but here in the States, sometimes people want to sit back and enjoy the General Tsao’s chicken, fried rice and pot stickers family style. That’s fine; downtown Chinese cuisine favorite Yen Ching has the old favorites in spades.

It also has out-of-sight specials and dim sum for more experienced (or exploratory) palates. yenchingboise.com

3RD PLACE: Chef Matt Nesbit, Luciano’s, caffelucianos.com

2ND PLACE: Golden Star, facebook.com/ golden-star-restaurant

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3RD PLACE: Red Pavilion Mandarin Cuisine, redpavi.com

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Best Donuts

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GURU DONUTS Whoever has the best story wins the game, and Guru Donuts has one of the best stories around. Guru gained a nearreligious following at its pop-up donut speakeasies. After opening to rave reviews at a location on Capitol Boulevard, it resettled in its new home in the Idanha Building, where it churns out classic donuts and original creations every day. gurudonuts.com 2ND PLACE: DK Donuts, dkdonutsmeridian.com 3RD PLACE: Country Donut, facebook. com/country-donut

Best Eagle Restaurant BELLA AQUILA

THE STIL Where else can you get a wine and ice cream flight in the City of Trees?

While much of the authentic Italian food on the menu at Bella Aquila is to die for—we’d highly recommend the threecheese tortellini, not that you should stop there—its stellar service and upscale patio atmosphere put it over the top for an evening out. On a warm summer night, there’s no way to beat the ambiance of sipping mixed drinks and sharing bites of pasta on the softly lit patio that overlooks the Boise river. bellaaquilarestaurant.com 2ND PLACE: Schnitzel Garten, schnitzelgartenboise.com

Best Coffeehouse FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE Flying M Coffeehouse is a birdcage, as much a place to see and be seen as a spot to drink coffee.

Even as craft coffee joints spring up around it, “The M” has remained on top of the pack, roasting its own beans and serving accessible, high-quality coffee (and pastries and snacks and…) at good prices at locations in Boise and Nampa. flyingmcoffee.com

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2ND PLACE: Dutch Bros, dutchbros.com 3RD PLACE: Hyde Perk, hudeperkcoffee.com

Best Dinner Best Dessert

LUCIANO’S

There’s great ice cream in Boise, but this BoDo newbie brought next-level product to hot summer days. An acronym for “The Sweetest Things in Life,” The STIL stocks creative flavor combinations like almond cream and Oreos, and white chocolate and matcha. It even infuses some of its desserts with booze to create flavors like coconut, rum and cashew; and honey bourbon. ilovethestil.com

True, Luciano’s is far from Boise’s downtown. In fact, its Orchard Street locale is rather odd. That said, the food is so amazing that we would travel to the other side of the planet for its traditional Italian fare. With a huge menu, some lovely music, linen-draped table settings and some of the best servers in town, it’s no wonder Luciano’s is a destination for special occasions. And time and again, Luciano’s is at, or near, the top of the list of Boise’s best. lucianosboise.com

2ND PLACE: Cheesecake Factory, thecheesecakefactory.com

2ND PLACE: Barbacoa, barbacoa-boise.com

3RD PLACE: Goody’s, goodyssodafountain.com

3RD PLACE: Fork, boisefork.com

THE STIL

3RD PLACE: Le Coq D’or, chateaueagle.com

Best Family Restaurant IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY No one should be surprised that pizza remains one of the top draws for families in the Treasure Valley. Sure, there are more burger joints in the City of Trees than a gourmand can shake a french fry at, but when it comes to getting face time with the kids or taking the grandparents out for a special occasion, nothing beats food that can be shared, and few things share as well as a hot pie from Idaho Pizza Company. idahopizzacompany.com 2ND PLACE: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill, smokymountainpizza.com 3RD PLACE: Highlands Hollow, highlandshollow.com

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GURU DONUTS Creative flavors and “Donut Happy Hour” set Guru apart.

Best Fine Dining BARBACOA To gauge Barbacoa’s popularity, just check out the packed reservation list, or the even tighter-packed parking lot.

Ever since it swung open its doors in July 2007, and in spite of a devastating fire in January 2010 (it reopened a year later), Barbacoa has been wildly popular for Executive Chef Enrique Martinez’s menu, which includes Latin steak, tenderloin and chorizo kabobs, and the best appetizers in town. But here’s a strong hint: Make a reservation, now. barbacoa-boise.com 2ND PLACE: State & Lemp, stateandlemp.com 3RD PLACE: Chandlers, chandlersboise.com

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Best Food Truck MAD MAC Serving macaroni and cheese out of a food truck was an obvious idea, and Mad Mac got there first. Like a lot of other wildly popular food trucks, Mad Mac has parlayed its success into a brick-andmortar, but its wagon remains its most recognizable face. Go for the straightclassic Mad Mac, or get wild with some of the themed macs like the Skully’s sweet pork, hot dog mac or the ultimate arteryclogger, the bacon cheeseburger mac. facebook.com/madmactruck 2ND PLACE: The Funky Taco, thefunkytaco.com 3RD PLACE: Kanak Attack, kanak.co [*yeah, it’s just “.co.”]

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BOISE FRY COMPANY Fries are the main dish at BFC.

Best Fries BOISE FRY COMPANY Burgers and fries go together like whiskey and tumblers, and this year, Boise Fry Company has achieved a monopoly on the concept, winning Best of Boise in both the Best Burger and Best Fries categories. It does this by giving its customers choices— choices about the kind of potato used and how they want it cut; choices about salt and herbs; and a bevy of dipping sauces that goes far beyond ketchup. boisefrycompany.com

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2ND PLACE: Bittercreek Alehouse, bcrfl.com 3RD PLACE: Highlands Hollow, highlandshollow.com

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Best Frozen Treat FANCI FREEZ For years, Fanci Freez has been a State Street staple. A longtime hangout for Boise High students, it’s also where people of all ages go for burgers, fries and, of course, its huge selection of various shakes, which it sells more than 100,000 of every year.

People go buck wild for classic combos like coffee/Oreo, vanilla, chocolate and cherry. Now with fresh-fruit smoothies on the menu, this frozen treat powerhouse is even stronger. fancifreez.com

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2ND PLACE: The STIL, ilovethestil.com 3RD PLACE: Goody’s, goodyssodafountain.com

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Best Garden City Restaurant STAGECOACH INN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE If you’ve never eaten at this Garden City landmark, we may need to check your Idaho residency. Serving some of the most traditional foods in the Treasure Valley since 1959, you’ll want to kick things off with some oversized “bar” prawns and a loaded baked potato before digging into your lunch or dinner. Sure, there are plenty of sandwiches, wraps and burgers on the menu, but you’d be a fool to pass up the tenderloin tips, prime rib or porterhouse.

And the cherry cobbler for dessert? It’s practically required. stagecoachidaho.com TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: El Gallo Giro, elgallogiroboise.com TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: Cafe Luciano’s, cafelucianos.com

Best Indian MADHUBAN There’s a kind of arms race among Boise’s Indian eateries over who can serve the tastiest, most gutbusting lunch buffet, and there are fierce partisans for each of the contenders. There’s more to a great Indian food restaurant than its buffet, however, and Madhuban on State Street boasts an impressive array of entrees, raitas, rice specials and more, served up by knowledgeable staff amid authentic decor. madhubanindiancuisine.com

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BRINGING GOOD FOOD AND JOY TO GENERATIONS OF LOCALS 208-429-1400 1402 W. STATE ST., BOISE WWW.FANCIFREEZ.COM

2ND PLACE: Bombay Grill, bombaygrillindiancuisine.com 3RD PLACE: Taj Mahal, tajmahalofboise.com

3RD PLACE: Sofia’s Greek Bistro, sofiasgreekbistro.com

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Best Italian LUCIANO’S

208.467.1254 3116 GARRITY BLVD SUITE 114 NAMPA, ID 83687

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Where do we start? Perhaps with some lightly-breaded calamari with roasted red pepper aioli. Perhaps with some Lumache Alla Sambuch (snails with shallots).

And let’s have a bowl of homemade minestrone. We’ll need some pasta, perhaps some clam or shrimp linguine.

For an entree, it’s a toss-up between cioppino (seafood stew) and pan-braised veal marsala. And the Tiramisu? Don’t get us started. On the other hand, please do. lucianosboise.com 2ND PLACE: Asiago’s, asiagos.com 3RD PLACE: Alavita, alavitaboise.com

2ND PLACE: Mr. Wok, mrwok-boise.com

KYOTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

MERIDIAN 3030 E. OVERLAND RD STE 100 • 629-5259

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K-FUSION BBQ & GRILL With K-pop constantly playing on televisions around the restaurant, and bibimbap and bulgogi served on a hot stone, K-Fusion offers the full Korean experience. Roll in for a bowl of jjapchae—a spicy holiday soup—any time, or drop by for the inexpensive lunch specials and combos. Pro tip: This is one of the hottest spots for karaoke in Boise outside the karaoke belt. k-fusion.com

Best Japanese

BOISE 1289 S. PROTEST RD • 343-4439

Best Korean

BW readers have returned Kyoto to the top of the list this year, as they again marvel at those slicing, dicing chefs that make this Boise location a go-to destination for special occasions. Yes, readers love the hibachi magic, but the prices are pretty great too. Take the Special Royal Dinner for Two at $43, which includes appetizers, soup, salad, filet mignon, chicken, shrimp, fried rice and dessert. facebook.com/ kyotojapaneserestaurant

3RD PLACE: Cupbop Korean BBQ, cupbopboise.com

Best Kuna Restaurant ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT In recent years, restaurants in Kuna have undergone a renaissance, but Enrique’s still stands alone for its legendary specials (it’s the place in the Treasure Valley for lingua) and its equally legendary bar and party atmosphere. enriqueskuna.com

2ND PLACE: Sakana Sushi, sakanid.com

2ND PLACE: Idaho Pizza Company, idahopizzacompany.com

3RD PLACE: Shige Japanese Cuisine, shigescuisine.com

3RD PLACE: Lima Limon Peruvian, limalimonkuna.com

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PIE HOLE Things can get a bit crazy at Pie Hole—in the best possible way.

Best Late Night Dining

Best Lunch

PIE HOLE

IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY

Let’s face it: Boise is not a 24-hours-a-day city, and after about 10 p.m., it can be a little tough finding something to eat.

There’s one spot, however, where night owls can consistently go to satisfy their cravings: Pie Hole on Eighth Street.

Past your bedtime and your tummy’s growling? Need some carbs to get you through a night out on the town?

Never fear, Pie Hole’s here—and there’s probably a line. pieholeusa.com

Idaho Pizza owners John and Leah McNicholl own and operate 15 locations across southwest Idaho, and they’re proud to add that they provide jobs to over 300 Treasure Valley families. They also boast that their flour and cheese are Idahosourced. No wonder Idaho Pizza has remained a family friendly lunch destination for two decades. idahopizzacompany.com

TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: Merritt’s Family Restaurant, facebook.com/ merritts-family-restaurant

3RD PLACE: Wild Root Cafe, wildrootcafe.com

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2ND PLACE: Boise Co-op, boise.coop

TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: The Matador, matadorrestaurants.com 3RD PLACE: Bittercreek Alehouse, bcrfl.com/bittercreek

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Best Nampa Restaurant BRICK 29 Brick 29 promises “comfort food, elevated,” and while that does apply a bit to price, it’s really the motto behind the restaurant’s quality. The handful of steak entrees that top $30 are well worth the hit to the wallet, and you can’t go wrong with more unique choices like the blueberry pork sirloin (marinated with herbs, broiled on an open flame and topped with red wine demi-glace and blueberry compote) either. When it comes to upscale eats in Nampa, this one tops the charts. brick29.com 2ND PLACE: Idaho Pizza Company, idahopizzacompany.com 3RD PLACE: Little Saigon, facebook. com/littlesaigonnampa

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FLYING PIE There are countless urban legends, many of them true, that shackle Flying Pie to the City of Boise’s own history. Did you ever spot the mysterious ball of aluminum foil in the lobby? Or did you know that Flying Pie founder Howard Olivier is the man behind the exclamation point on the sign of the Boise Public Library? But there’s no mystery in the fact that for 10-plus years, Boise Weekly readers have voted Flying Pie as Boise’s best. flyingpie.com

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BRICK 29 This classy steak spot is the pick of the Nampa litter.

Best Market

Best Mediterranean

Best Meridian Restaurant

2ND PLACE: Idaho Pizza Company, idahopizzacompany.com

BOISE CO-OP

MAZZAH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

EPI’S BASQUE RESTAURANT

3RD PLACE: Guido’s, guidosdowntown.com

For a lot of Boiseans, Mazzah Mediterranean Grill was their introduction to Mediterranean food. The attraction was immediate: Many of the items on the Mazzah menu are stuffed into pitas, skewered on kabobs or packed onto platters, and are as easy to eat as street food. Grab a side of dolmas to go with a chicken shawarma pita and some baklava and see why it may look and be priced like cart fare, but have the flavor of home-cooked Greek. mazzahboise.com

Boise is a haven for Basque Country expats, and although there’s an entire block dedicated to Basque food and culture in downtown Boise, this Meridian outpost is worth the trek out of the capital proper. Epi’s has been plating up traditional Basque fare in a cozy atmosphere for more than 15 years, and its lamb and seafood dishes—not to mention the ham croquetas—are certainly worthy of the title best in town. episabasquerestaurant.com

Best Poke

2ND PLACE: Sofia’s Greek Bistro, facebook.com/sofiagreekbistro

2ND PLACE: Gino’s Italian Ristorante, ginosmeridian.com

3RD PLACE: The Gyro Shack, thegyroshack.com

3RD PLACE: Sa-Wad-Dee, sawaddeethai.com

In 2015, the Boise Co-op opened its second location at the Village in Meridian because people were driving from as far away as Caldwell to buy groceries. With farm-fresh produce, health-conscious goods and supplements, and one of the most established selections of spices and teas in the Treasure Valley, it’s no secret why voters continue to give it high marks. boise.coop 2ND PLACE: Boise Farmers Market, theboisefarmersmarket.com 3RD PLACE: Trader Joe’s, traderjoes.com

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PADDLES UP POKE Though it’s still something of a new kid in town, Paddles Up Poke hasn’t had a problem raking in locals for its buildyour-own poke bowl lunch hour since first opening its doors in 2016. Now, Paddles Up has a second location in Meridian to supplement its downtown Boise hotspot, and its effort to “keep it raw” with Hawaiianstyle rice and marinated raw fish entrees is clearly catching on. paddlesuppoke.com 2ND PLACE: Lucky Fins, finsconcepts.com 3RD PLACE: Poke Bowl, pokebowlmeridian.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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PAYING IT FORWARD The idea is simple. Customers who want to pay it forward can donate cups of coffee to our Pending Coffee board. We keep a tally of available Pending Coffees, and anyone can come in and claim one of them at no charge. Think of it as a way to love your neighbor with a cup of coffee.

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BOISE’S NEWEST UPSCALE RIVERSIDE CAFFE Classic Italian, Pizza & Drinks • Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner • Coffee · Wine

COBBY’S This sandwich stop is proof it pays to stick to your strengths.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 8AM - 9PM • FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 8AM - 10PM

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Best Seafood

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You can’t get much more landlocked than the middle of downtown Boise’s Grove Plaza, but Lucky Fins continues to sling some of the best seafood in the region.

Steamer platers, salmon salads, crab cakes, shrimp-topped burgers, seafood pastas and fish tacos, they’ve got it all.

Our favorites are the lobster tater tots and the hand-cut Sterling salmon served on a cedar plank. luckyfinsgrill.com

The best thing about Cobby’s, and there is plenty of great to go around, is that it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. Since 1978, the modest Boise restaurants have been pushing out umpteen thousands of sandwiches. We were sad to see the original Cobby’s on Broadway close its doors earlier this year, but we were relieved to see that the its spots on Overland Road and Chinden Boulevard are still going strong. cobbys.com 2ND PLACE: Even Stevens, evenstevens.com

2ND PLACE: Reel Foods Fish Market, reelfoodsfish.com 3RD PLACE: Fresh Off the Hook, freshoffthehookseafood.com

3RD PLACE: Deli George, deligeorge.com

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Best Midnight Snack Let’s set the scene: It’s 11 p.m. on a Wednesday night, you’re lying around in your pajamas with no food in the house to speak of, and your sweet tooth is kicking in.

We’ve all been there, right? Two of our best food finds of the year can save the day: Chip Cookies and Cookie Riot, two chocolate chip cookie delivery companies that drive still-warm sweets (and milk!) to your door long past the hour when other bakeries have closed down.

Cookie Riot delivers Thursday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m., while Chip sends out orders from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday.

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REEL FOODS FISH MARKET & OYSTER BAR Earlier this year, Reel Foods announced it would leave its Capitol Boulevard location for a new home on Vista Avenue.

The change came as a blow because it entailed an interruption in the supply of fresh fish to the inland Northwest. Boise is full of fish fanatics, and Reel Foods remains their go-to counter for the best seafood around. reelfoodsfish.com 2ND PLACE: Whole Foods Market, wholefoodsmarket.com 3RD PLACE: Boise Co-op, boise.coop

Best South-of-the-Border ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Though a number of taco and Mexicanstyle restaurants have opened up in Boise lately, the City of Trees still has eyes for the darling of its neighbor to the south: Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant in Kuna. On top of its thorough mastery of the classics and authentic specials, it boasts one of the finest bars in Kuna, making Enrique’s a destination. enriqueskuna.com 2ND PLACE: The Matador, matadorrestaurants.com 3RD PLACE: Andrade’s, facebook.com/ andradesrestaurant

Best Steak TIED FOR 1ST PLACE:

BARBACOA The menu at Barbacoa encourages a diner to “stimulate your senses” and “elevate your mind.” And it’s hard to fight that mantra when Barbacoa serves its certified angus beef or prime steaks on its famous “hot rocks.” Favorites include the hot rock filet, a 10-ounce filet with flaming cognac sauce. barbacoa-boise.com

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CHANDLERS The very picture of fine dining, Chandlers’ menu of steaks is a sight to behold, including its choices of corn-fed and grass-fed beef and American and Japanese Wagyu.

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bearnaise, chimichurri and cognac peppercorn sauces that can’t be missed. chandlersboise.com 2ND PLACE: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, ruthscrhis.com 3RD PLACE: Lock, Stock & Barrel, lsbboise.com

Best Sushi SAKANA SUSHI Yes, “sakana” translates to “fish” in English, and there’s plenty on the menu at all three Sakana locations. The lunchtime bento boxes ($7-11) are particularly popular, and the appetizers are as delicious as they are reasonably priced.

But for us, it’s the specialty rolls that make us return customers. The black dragon and spicy angel rolls live up to their promise. sakanaid.com 2ND PLACE: Shige Japanese Cuisine, shigescuisine.com 3RD PLACE: Yoi Tomo Sushi and Grill, yoitomo.us

Best Teahouse SNAKE RIVER TEA Ever since it tucked itself into the bustling Grove Plaza in Boise’s downtown core, Snake River Tea has felt like a member of the family. With a motto of “life is too short to drink bad tea,” the tea-meisters have soothed our souls with more than 100 types of loose leaf tea to choose from. “No pressure, no rush, just relax,” says their website. Aaaahh. snakerivertea.com 2ND PLACE: Flying M Coffeehouse, flyingmcoffee.com 3RD PLACE: Rembrandt’s, rembrandtseagle.com

Best Thai PAD THAI HOUSE One reviewer of Pad Thai House on Yelp described her meal as finishing with a “mic drop,” which really tells you all you need to know about the authentic eatery.

While it’s hard to go wrong with the classic chicken pad thai, don’t hesitate to push your comfort zone—and your spice tolerance—while you’re in their capable hands. boisepadthaihouse.com 2ND PLACE: Mai Thai, maithaigroup.com 3RD PLACE: Sa-Wad-Dee, sawaddeethai.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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If the Library of Congress were a wine shop, it would look a lot like Bodovino, and Boise has stayed warm to its huge selection and modern, cool vibe for tastings, parties and dates. Bodovino comes with a warning, though: The urge to explore wines from every corner of the world, paired with charcuterie and cheese plates, can turn a 45-minute stop for a glass of vino before dinner into a whole night. bodovino.com

A relatively new face on trendy Eighth Street, Wild Root Cafe was a revolution in vegetarian fare when it first opened. Now, serving fully realized and artfully plated meatless fare is par for the course. Wild Root’s still on top, though, with offerings like the Wild Skillet—eggs (or vegan eggs) with greens, ‘shrooms, cheese (or vegan cheese), tomatoes, peppers, and sweet potato hash. Even diehard carnivores love it. wildrootcafe.com 2ND PLACE: Boise Co-op, boise.coop

2ND PLACE: Chandlers, chandlersboise.com 3rd Place: Barbacoa, barbacoa-boise.com

3RD PLACE: Kibrom’s, kibromsfood.com

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Best Vietnamese PHO NOUVEAU Vietnamese cuisine is on the up and up in Boise, with new delis and holes in the wall swinging open their doors all the time. Pho Nouveau has set itself apart for mastery of its eponymous soup. Noodles, hard boiled eggs and meats drowning in heavily spiced broth and served with a squirt canister of red-hot Sriracha sauce, this stuff makes for incredible lunch or dinner fare, and has enough heat behind it to moonlight as a cure for the common cold. Mix things up with some spring rolls or a cup of its notoriously good Vietnamese coffee and you have yourself a meal. phonouveau.com 2ND PLACE: Baguette Deli, baguette-deli.com 3RD PLACE: 208 Pho & Vegan, facebook. com/208phoandvegan

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At the new Bench Neighborhood restaurant Petite 4, dinner reservations are booked for days and there’s a line out the door for seats at the bar. Located in a strip mall across Latah Street from the Morris Hill Cemetery, its opening was one of the most hotly anticipated foodie events in the last year.

Stylish and simple, Petite 4 is a tremendous addition to the Bench within walking distance of the Crescent Rim and Depot areas. Full of midcentury modern details like a starburst chandelier and geometric-patterned tiles on the floor, it’s a jewellbox that’s quickly becoming a neighborhood darling and a destination for Boise foodies.

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MAJOR LUDWIG Boiseans have learned to love Eagle’s premier bartender, Major Ludwig of Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine.

Best Bar PENGILLY’S

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There are good bars, and then there are good bars. Artisan cocktails and swanky digs may be all the rage, but the recipe for Pengilly’s success has never changed: inexpensive, stiff drinks; live music—the place is the go-to for bands like Frim Fram Four and Curtis/Sutton & The Scavengers—; plenty of seating and a truly old-timey western bar loaded with enough liquor to keep the Sixth and Main crowd tipsy ‘till Tuesday. facebook.com/ pengillyssaloon

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2ND PLACE: Spacebar Arcade, spacebararcade.com 3RD PLACE: Neurolux, neurolux.com

Yes, the contest is called Best of Boise, but Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine bartender Major Ludwig has been representing the city of Eagle at the top of this category nearly every year since 2013. In past contests, Ludwig’s signature cocktail has also taken the Best Martini crown, but this year Bardenay unseated it in the running. Not to worry, Major—Rice took the new category of Best Unique Cocktail, and Boise still loves you best. riceeagle.com 2ND PLACE: Mark Allen, Barbacoa, barbacoa-boise.com 3RD PLACE: Adan David, The Lucky Dog Tavern, luckydogtavern.com

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Best Spot for a Downtown Pick-Me-Up The City of Boise’s long-overdue pilot project for a “Downtown Dropoff and Pickup Zone” on the south side of Main Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, is worthy of applause. During the April pilot run, the usually congested parking spots in front of businesses stretching from China Blue to Addie’s were reserved from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights for pickups and drop-offs for the general public, plus taxis and transportation companies such as Lyft and Uber. Boise Police were deployed to help the flow of traffic and made sure visitors were aware that the one-block area was not a parking zone during the allotted times. Meanwhile, city officials encouraged the general public to use the same spot for pickups and dropoffs and then to find other areas to park in the downtown area.

The program came as a response to the good many taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers who had complained that they were being ticketed by BPD for illegally stopping next to parked cars, since it was nearly impossible to find spots to pull over.

All indications pointed to a successful pilot, so we can’t wait for the pickup/ dropoff zone to return on a permanent basis.

—George Prentice, News Editor BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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THE BALCONY CLUB Boise’s favorite gay-friendly bar also has its best dance floor.

Best Cocktails RED FEATHER LOUNGE The fact that Red Feather subheads its dinner menu with the words “for cocktailing” should tell you its cocktails are worth talking about. Not only does the Eighth Street eatery rotate in seasonal sips—frequently enough that a set menu isn’t even available online—it also takes its focus on local ingredients to the bar as often as possible. Plus, who doesn’t love getting tipsy while saving the planet during Low Power Happy Hour? bcrfl.com 2ND PLACE: Barbacoa, barbacoa-boise.com 3RD PLACE: The Modern Hotel, themodernhotel.com

Best Happy Hour Best Dance Club

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In addition to being voted the best local LGBT-friendly bar in town, The Balcony Club boasts a legendary dance floor. The thing is huge, and on the busiest nights of the year, when it seems like everyone in the city wants to get down, there’s always room for all comers, from drag queens dolled up for a night on the town to cowboys looking to cut it up with their cowgirls. Big, friendly, fun and perched over downtown Boise’s most hoppin’ section—that’s The Balcony. balconyclub.com

It’s The Balcony’s world; we just live in it. In 2015, the downtown dance club took the badge for more than a decade of consecutive wins in the Best Gay/Gay-friendly Club category. For years, it has been the life of the party, with drink specials, burlesque and drag shows, contests, a gargantuan dance floor and, of course, its famous balcony. It’s home to several official Boise Pridefest events and parties, but at The Balcony, Pride is all year long. balconyclub.com

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2ND PLACE: The Lucky Dog Tavern, luckydogtavern.com 3RD PLACE: Neurolux, neurolux.com

BARBACOA On the alcohol front, Barbacoa is probably best known for its walk-in “wine tunnel,” featuring hundreds of bottles lining an arched hallway, but its cocktails are nothing to turn up your nose at. Even better, customers can score them buy-oneget-one-free every day during happy hour from 4-6 p.m., and if you’re looking for a snack with your cocktail, their tableside guac is the best in the city. barbacoaboise.com 2ND PLACE: Juniper, juniperon8th.com TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: The Matador, matadorrestaurants.com TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: Mai Thai, maithaigroup.com

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Best Karaoke TERRY’S STATE STREET SALOON Street Street has always been Boise’s karaoke strip, and though its Best-of category has always been competitive, Terry’s has been a strong contender and frequent winner.

Its game is so strong, people bail on downtown bars to sing out their hearts (under the watchful eye of one of Boise’s premier KJs, Shorty) and empty their piggy banks into the coin-operated pool tables. terryssaloon.com

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TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: The 44 Club, facebook.com/44-club TIED FOR 2ND PLACE: The Balcony Club, balconyclub.com 3RD PLACE: Neurolux, neurolux.com

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BARDENAY RESTAURANT & DISTILLERY We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Bardenay’s very name means “cocktail,” and if that’s not a high recommendation, it’s hard to say what is. Plus, it has an edge on the martini competition because it uses gin distilled on-site, pairing it with Lillet Blanc and your choice of olives, blue cheese stuffed olives, Basque olives, tomolives, a twist or spicy garlic cloves. In true Bond fashion, it’s shaken, not stirred. bardenay.com 2ND PLACE: Chandler’s, chandlersboise.com 3RD PLACE: Red Feather Lounge, bcrfl.com

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TAPHOUSE The game is always on, whatever “the game” happens to be.

Featuring the Largest Selection of Draft Beer in all of Boise as well as a Full Bar 16 Large Screens with Every Available Sports Package Open until 11pm Daily. Classic & Unique pub food for all ages.

Specializing in Wagyu Beef Burgers · Brunch Sat. & Sun. 11-2 760 W. Main St., Boise (Downtown Between 8th & Capital) 208-336-6991 • boisetaphouse.com

Best Strip Club Best Sports Bar TAPHOUSE Taphouse stole the Best Sports Bar crown from Cheerleaders in 2015 and never gave it back. With more than a dozen bigscreen TVs blasting the game (whatever “the game” happens to be) from every corner and the widest selection of draft beers in the city, it’s no wonder Boiseans have put Taphouse in the top spot. Drop by on the next BSU game day to get a taste of its popularity—and the famous nacho fries. taphouseboise.com 2ND PLACE: Buffalo Wild Wings, buffalowildwings.com 3RD PLACE: Legends, legendspubandgrill.com

Best Pizzazz

SPEARMINT RHINO GENTLEMEN’S CLUB It took a decade, but Spearmint Rhino has finally edged past The Torch for the top spot on our pole poll. The Rhino has a full horn of sultry performers, and with aptly named weekly specials—“Sin Sundays” says it all—and customer appreciation days that feature scantily priced drinks and, one time, a complimentary sushi buffet, the downtown home of the legendary Boise’s Baddest Backside contests has stripped the bark off the City of Trees.

2ND PLACE: The Torch, thetorchlounge.com 3RD PLACE: Satin Dolls, facebook.com/ satin-dolls

STAFF PICK

Beer and pizza is a combination so classic, other combos use it as a point of reference.

While the two have been paired in Boise many a time, the owners of Bru on Eighth Street downtown are bringing them together with extra pizzazz.

“I’m not going to say it’s the first, but we’re going to do it the best,” said co-owner Debbie Kessler.

Modeled after similar taphouses across the country, Bru will have 30 beer taps mounted on the wall, and customers can pay for a single ounce of beer or up to a full glass using prepaid cards, not unlike the way wine is dispensed at local wine bar Bodovino. As a result, customers may not interact so much with a bartender, but Kessler said she hopes they’ll experiment, try new beers and “get social” with a tasting app that allows them to rate and comment on brews they’ve tried.

Located in a narrow slice of the Main + Marketplace building, the wall taps conserve space, but there’s plenty of room for a central New York-style pizza bar, where customers can grab whole pies within 5 minutes of placing their orders. When BW spoke with the owners, they were still working on sourcing ingredients, but teased a “Bru-tal sauce” for heat-seekers to slather on their crusts.

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SPACEBAR ARCADE Boise’s arcade-themed watering hole also hosts its best trivia nights.

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Best Family All-Nighter

Most of what we would consider “nightlife” isn’t exactly kid friendly, but the annual Idaho Star Party thrown by Boise Astronomical Society is a notable exception to the rule. BAS is a group of astronomers and space-lovers ranging from amateur to expert, and one weekend a year the group invites the public to join its members at Bruneau Dunes State Park for two days of talks, moongazing and camping under the stars.

The 2018 Idaho Star Party is set for Friday-Sunday, September 7-9, and will include Friday and Saturday presentations, kid’s programs, prize drawings, a Saturday night “Star-B-Que” and nightly “serious viewing” events. Registration costs $25, but you can cut the price in half by staking your claim to a spot before Wednesday, August 1.

“The Bruneau Dunes State Park features a public observatory that hosts a number of high quality telescopes that are for everyone’s use, including an outstanding 25-inch Newtonian Reflector,” reads the ISP website. “Additionally, most amateur astronomers are happy to share their instruments!”

With that kind of community spirit, it’s no wonder the Idaho Star Party has been a local mainstay for more than 30 years.

—Lex Nelson, Staff Writer 58 | MAY 30 – JUNE 5, 2018 | BOISEweekly

Best Trivia Night

Best Unique Cocktail

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Trivia has transformed some Boise bars from sleepy, boozy hangouts to raucous jungles of beer, heat and feats of knowledge. Few bars bear the marks of this change better than Spacebar, where on the regular, teams lubricated by pitchers, pints and everything in between jockey for glory and prizes. Overseeing it all is organizer and MC, Midnight Lucy, aka Kylie MacEntee, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of movies and doesn’t mess around. spacebararcade.com

The Black Rose is a fruity, gin-based cocktail that’s perfect for a hot day on the patio—which may be why it’s at the front of our readers’ minds as summer sets in.

Tanqueray gin, muddled fresh blackberry, soda, blackberry syrup and lime form the base of the drink, which is garnished with a fresh blackberry and a rosemary sprig. See if you can get Major Ludwig, Boise’s recently re-crowned Best Bartender, to make it for an extra bit of magic. riceeagle.com

2ND PLACE: Jumpin’ Janet’s, jumpinjanetsboise.com

2ND PLACE: Fuzzy Leopard, Red Feather Lounge, bcrfl.com

3RD PLACE: Edge Brewing, edgebrew.com

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MAY 30 Festivals & Events BOISE VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ECONOMIC SUMMIT—Featuring two dynamic panels: national CBRE site-selectors Eric Stavriotis and Chris Schastok will share their insights about the Boise Metro, and emerging leaders will talk about our community’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Enjoy local beer, wine and an International Taste of Town following the event. 3:30-5 p.m. $100. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre.com.

showcase their newest paintings, the Van Papaeghems play jazz, and Vine 46 pours tastings. 5-8 p.m. FREE. The Gallery at Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, 208-888-9898, finerframes.com.

MARGUERITE GIGNOUX PICTURING: INSIDE | OUTSIDE THE LINES—North Carolina textile artist Marguerite Gignoux creates vibrant mixed-media works, hand-made books, textile collages and installations. Gignoux will discuss her process in an art talk at 7 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-991-4718, surelsplace.org.

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BOISE WEEKLY BLACK & WHITE PHOTO CONTEST—Entries are due by Tuesday, June 5, at 5 p.m. $6 per entry. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly.com.

COMMUNITY DINNER: FRENCH FRY BAR—Enjoy a delicious french fry bar and family friendly tater-inspired activities. Kids under 5 eat for free. Registration ends Tuesday, May 29. 6-8 p.m.

FREE-$10. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise.org.

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BLT: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS—Through Saturday, June 9. 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater. org.

COMEDIAN PAULY SHORE—8 and 10 p.m. $30. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

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HOMEGROWN THEATRE: MR. BURNS—Through Saturday, June 2. 8 p.m. $10-$35. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, gemcenterforthearts.org.

ISF: MACBETH—Through Saturday, June 23. 8 p.m. $13-$50.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208429-9908, idahoshakespeare.org.

STARLIGHT MOUNTAIN: WIZARD OF OZ—Dinner (6:15 p.m.) and show (8 p.m.) available Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

8 p.m. $10-$41. Starlight Mountain Theatre, 850 S. Middlefork Road, Crouch, 208-462-5523, starlightmt.com.

Art FIRST FRIDAY AT ART ZONE 208—Celebrate the beginning of summer with art, tidbits, sips and live music by Jaz Cymry. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208, 3113 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-322-9464, artzone208.com/first-friday.

SUREL MITCHELL LIVE WORK CREATE DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY—First Friday in Garden City is an art party featuring over 20 venues and dozens of artists from the Riverside Hotel to 38th Street. 5:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District, 31st-37th Streets, Garden City.

917-495-5840, surelsplace.org/ firstfriday.

Talks & Lectures BOISE STATE FIRST FRIDAY ASTRONOMY EVENT—Join the Boise State Physics Department to hear Professor Daryl Macomb speak about blazars and how data collected at Boise State’s own

Sports & Fitness BOGUS OPEN FOR SUMMER—11 a.m.-7 p.m. $39-$59 day pass. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Bogus Basin Road, Idaho County, 208-3325100, bogusbasin.org.

Food 37TH ANNUAL BOISE GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL—Check out the 37th Annual Greek Food Festival, where the folks at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will serve up gyros, salads, spanakopita, dolmathes, Cretanstyle rice and more. Every day of the festival there will be lessons and live performances, plus Greek imported goods and church tours.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Through Saturday, June 2. FREE-$2. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-345-6147, boisegreekfestival.com.

SATURDAY JUNE 2

WEAR ORANGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION—Join the Boise Wear Orange Community Celebration, where participants will honor victims and survivors of gun violence and join together to be the change. This family friendly community event will feature speakers, musicians and other community organizations. Be sure to wear orange. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise. text ORANGE to 644-33, wearorange.org.

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On Stage

GREG WORTHEN: NAVIGATING CONTACT—6-9 p.m. FREE. Studio Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Ste 106, Boise, 208-917-7427, studioboise.org/currentshowing.

COMEDIAN PAULY SHORE—8 and 10 p.m. $30. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

PARAMOUNTS ORIGINAL PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR— Driven by cutting edge effects, full color lasers, hi-def multi-screen video projection and more, the audience is drawn into this magical production, often singing along with the originally mastered sound recordings of Pink Floyd. 8 p.m. $26-$34. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3450454, egyptiantheatre.net.

EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The 2018 Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition is open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Watch a demonstration, take a painting lesson and talk with the artists at the Art on the Island event on Thursday, June 7. Through Saturday, June 9.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$35. The Gallery at Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, 208-888-9898, eaglepleinair.com/event-schedule.

IDAHO WATERCOLOR ANNUAL JURIED SHOW—Through June 27. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-4261242, art.boisestate.edu

Sports & Fitness IDAHO MUSCLE CLASSIC—The 2018 Bodybuilding.com Idaho Muscle Classic features competitions in bodybuilding, physique, figure, fitness, men’s classic physique and bikini. 10 a.m. $25$55. Revolution Concert House and Event Center, 4983 Glenwood

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EYESPY

Real Dialogue from the naked city

STAGE COACH: SISTER ACT— Through Saturday, June 16. 7:30 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

10TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER BENEFIT—3-9 p.m.

FREE. The TK Bar, 6455 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, 208-331-0654. facebook.com/tkbarboise BIG LE BOISE 2018—Come hang out with your favorite local newspaper at our epic annual block party complete with food trucks, vendor booths, live performances, music from Lounge on Fire and more! 1-7 p.m. FREE. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly.com.

STAND-UP EXTRAVAGANZA—8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

FLYING M SUPER SUMMER CRAFT MARKET—Check out this juried summer craft fair featuring more than 20 local artists, food truck bites and Prefunk brews. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, 208-467-5533, flyingmcoffee.com/supersummer.

Workshops & Classes METAL STAMPED JEWELRY WORKSHOP—Learn the techniques to create a one-of-a-kind sterling silver bar necklace. Stamp your own message and create a unique piece to wear or give as a gift. For ages 15 and older. 6-8 p.m. $45. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, gemcenterforthearts.org.

Art LAST THURSDAY ART PARTY— Allie Zeyer and David Mensing

Challis Observatory are helping unravel their mysteries. After the presentation, weather permitting, you’ll stargaze on the rooftop of the Science and Education Building at the Boise State Observatory.

In Room 112. 6-10:30 p.m. FREE. Boise State Education Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208690-9164, boisestate.edu.

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SNAKE RIVER RAPTOR FEST— This free and family friendly festival hosted by the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership will include field trips (10 a.m.-noon), live raptors, activities for kids and adults, live music, food trucks, local artists and more. Noon-5 p.m. FREE. Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna, 208-9224791. birdsofpreyncapartnership. org/raptor-fest-4.

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Food BOISE FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Farmers Market, 10th and Grove Streets, Boise, 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and State streets, Boise, 208-345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

SUNDAY JUNE 3

an artist came up with an antidote to cruise-y bar scenes and soulless dating apps. This structured, participatory event is all about connection. It’ll be fun, surprising, and a little weird, but real. People go not to judge or be judged. They go to connect meaningfully and genuinely. Take a notebook. 6 p.m. $5-$20. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, thenotcreepygathering.com.

On Stage STAND-UP EXTRAVAGANZA— Featuring Boise’s top comics. 8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

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ART AND ROSES—Check out original art by over 65 local Idaho artists, plus food and music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208433-9705.

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IDAHO YOGA WEEK—Yoga teachers and studio owners will offer more than 100 free classes for the public during Yoga Week. The week kicks off with a free outdoor Mass Class at Capital Park on Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m., taught

by Sean Duffy, Kimberly Azzurito and Mary Baker. Then to ďŹ nish off the week on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m., Jason Allen Carr will teach the Closing Ceremony’s free class at The Balcony, with complimentary champagne toast after. For a complete schedule of events, visit the Idaho Health and Awareness Facebook page.

FREE. Dates, times and locations vary. Facebook.com/idahohealthandyogaawareness.

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TVAA GENERAL MEETING: WORDS MATTER WITH JESSICA TOOKEY—6-8 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.

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Kids & Teens FAMOUS ARTISTS ART CAMP— Budding artists ages 7-12 explore famous artists in this ďŹ ve-day summer art camp. 2-4 p.m. $100.

Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, gemcenterforthearts.org.

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JOB SEARCHING STRATEGIES AND BUILDING RESUMESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;For ages 16 and older. 10:30 a.m.

FREE. Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch, 5868 W. Hidden Springs Drive, Boise, 208-229-2665, adalib.org/hiddensprings.

REPTILE SHOW WITH CORBIN MAXEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Corbin Maxey is a reptile expert known for his live animal shows. 2 p.m., FREE, Star Branch Library, 10706 W. State St., Star, 208-286-9755, adalib.org.

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY MAY 30 ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon BRANDON PRITCHETT—7 p.m.

FREE. Reef CAMDEN HUGHES—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse DREADNOUGHT—With Blackfriar.

7 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux ROSEDALE—With Whippin Shitties, Jennelle Christine, Poverty Flats, and Dylan Hunter. 7 p.m. $5. The Shredder STEVE EATON—6 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Sandbar

THURSDAY MAY 31 BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse BOURBON DOGS—6 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Sandbar BRONCHO—With The Paranoyds, and Valen. 7 p.m. $12-$14.

Neurolux EAGLE GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES: BILLY BLUES BAND— With Michele Eastland and Becky Blake. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park FORT VINE—With Edward S. Kildow. 7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon JENNY DON’T AND THE SPURS— With Andrew Sheppard. 7 p.m. $10. The Olympic JEREMIAH JAMES—7 p.m. FREE. Dwellers Public House

TOM TAYLOR—Friday 6 p.m. FREE. Dry Creek Mercantile THE TUMBLEWEEDS—With Cliff Miller, No Resolve, and Fall Creek String Band. 8 p.m. $6-$12. Knitting Factory Concert House UFOMAMMUT—With White Hills, and Mariana. 8 p.m. $10-$12.

Neurolux WHISKEY TOAST—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

WING IT—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill

SUNDAY JUNE 3 BUDDY AND THE BBS—2 p.m.

FREE. Riverside Hotel Sandbar MUSIC ON BOGUS CREEK PLAZA—4 p.m. Bogus Basin

WHITAKER AND OLIVER—7 p.m.

FREE. High Note Cafe

THE SIDEMEN: GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY—6 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

SATURDAY JUNE 2 AUDIO MOONSHINE—2 p.m.

MONDAY JUNE 4 BRETT REID—5 p.m. FREE. River-

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BEN BURDICK TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

SEAN ROGERS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

HARVEY KRISHNA AND FRIENDS—9 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

WAX IDOLS—With Screature, and Cam Callahan and Campaign Revival. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Neurolux

JENN SNYDER BAND—7-10 p.m. $25. Telaya Wine Co. LEON HUGHES AND HIS COASTERS—With The Diamonds, Todd Horn, and Vito. 7 p.m. $30-$50.

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TUESDAY JUNE 5 BLUES DIRECTORS—6 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Sandbar

LITTLE DRAGON—8 p.m. $25-$60.

Knitting Factory Concert House

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

MOJO BOOGIE—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

LIKE A ROCKET—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery-Cole

MUSIC ON BOGUS CREEK PLAZA—4 p.m. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: PRIMITIVE MAN—With Sentient Void, and Possesive. 7 p.m. $10.

Neurolux

THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER—3-9 p.m. FREE. The TK Bar

V E N U E S Don’t know a venue? Visit www.boiseweekly.com for addresses, phone numbers and a map.

FREE. Riverside Hotel Sandbar CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse CRITTER SOUP AND THE WEARY TIMES—10 p.m. $5. Reef ENCORE—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon HELLS CANYON DAYS JAM: MUZZIE BRAUN—With Dave Nudo Band and Straightaway. 6 p.m. $20, $50 family of five. Cambridge Rodeo Arena JAZ CYMRY—6 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208 R.J. MCGINNIS BLUES BAND—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery-Cole SICK WISH—With Marion Walker, Ana Lete, and Pop Overkill. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic SUNSET GOAT—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill

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LOUNGE ON FIRE, THE BIG LE BOISE, JUNE 2 Boise Weekly music writer Ben Schultz named Lounge on Fire’s debut album, Lips of Calypso (self-released), one of the best local records of 2017. We—and you, according to page 11—clearly love LoF’s seductive blend of rock, soul and funk, which is why we’re bringing them in to perform for our annual block party, The Big Le Boise. Join us to celebrate this year’s Best of Boise winners!

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ASTROLOGY GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On February 17, 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev had an appointment with a local cheese-making company to provide his expert consultation. He never made it. Inspiration overtook him soon after he awoke, and he stayed home to tend to the blessed intrusion.

He spent that day as well as the next two perfecting his vision of the periodic table of the elements, which he had thought about for a long time. Science was forever transformed by Mendeleyev’s breakthrough. I doubt your epiphanies in the coming weeks will have a similar power to remake the whole world, Gemini. But they could very well remake your world. When they arrive, honor them. Feed them. Give them enough room to show you everything they’ve got.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ninety-five percent of your fears have little or no objective validity. Some are delusions generated by the neurotic parts of your imagination.

Others are delusions you’ve absorbed from the spew of other people’s imaginations. What I’ve just told you is both bad news and good news.

On the one hand, it’s a shame you feel so much unfounded anxiety. On the other hand, hearing my assertion that so much of it is irrational and unfounded might mobilize you to free yourself from its grip. I’m pleased to inform you that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to wage a campaign to do just that. June can and should be Fighting for Your Freedom from Fear Month.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During the next four weeks, I’ll celebrate if you search for and locate experiences that will heal the part of your heart that’s still a bit broken.

My sleep at night will be extra deep and my dreams extra sweet if I know you’re drumming up practical support for your feisty ideals.

I’ll literally jump for joy if you hunt down new teachings that will ultimately ensure you start making a daring dream come true in 2019.

And my soul will soar if you gravitate toward the mind-expanding kind of hedonism rather than the mind-shrinking variety.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everyone has a unique fate that’s interesting enough to write a book about. Each of us has at least one epic story to tell that would make people cry and laugh and adjust their thoughts about the meaning of life. What would your saga be like? Think about what’s unfolding right now, because I bet that would be a ripe place to start your meditations. The core themes of your destiny are currently on vivid display, with new plot twists taking your drama in novel directions. Want to get started? Compose the first two sentences of your memoir.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Dear Oracle: I find myself in the weird position of trying to decide between doing the good thing and doing the right thing. If I opt to emphasize sympathy and kindness, I may look like an eager-to-please wimp with shaky principles. But if I push hard for justice and truth, I may seem rude and insensitive. Why is it so challenging to have integrity? —Vexed Libra.” Dear Libra: My advice is to avoid the all-or-nothing approach. Be willing to be halfgood and half-right. Sometimes the highest forms of integrity require you to accept imperfect solutions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have waited long enough to retaliate against your adversaries. It’s high time to stop simmering with frustration and resentment.

Take direct action! I suggest you arrange to have a box of elephant poop shipped to their addresses. You can order it here: tinyurl. com/elephantmanure. Just kidding! I misled you with the preceding statements. It would in fact be a mistake for you to express such vulgar revenge. Here’s the truth: Now is an excellent time to seek retribution against those who have opposed you, but the best ways to do that would be by proving them wrong, surpassing their accomplishments and forgiving them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Marketing experts say motivating people to say yes to a big question is more likely if you first ask smaller questions to which it’s easy to say yes. I encourage you to adopt this for your own purposes in the coming weeks. It’s time to extend invitations and make requests that you’ve been waiting for the right moment to risk. People whom you need on your side will, I suspect, be more receptive than usual—and with good reason—but you may still have to be smoothly strategic in your approach.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I bet you’ll be offered at least one valuable gift, and possibly more, this week. But I’m concerned that you may not recognize them for their true nature. So I’ve created an exercise to enhance your ability to identify and claim these gifts-in-disguise. Please ruminate on the following concepts: 1. a pain that can heal; 2. a shadow that illuminates; 3. an unknown or anonymous ally; 4. a secret that nurtures intimacy; 5. a power akin to underground lightning; 6. an invigorating boost disguised as tough love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was a kid attending elementary schools in the American Midwest, recess was a core part of my educational experience. For 45 minutes each day, we were excused from our studies so we could indulge in free-form play— outdoors, if the weather was nice, or else in the gymnasium. But in recent years, schools in the U.S. have shrunk the time allotted for recess.

Many schools have eliminated it altogether.

Don’t they understand this is harmful to the social, emotional and physical health of their students? In any case, Aquarius, I hope you move in the opposite direction in the coming weeks. You need more than your usual quota of time away from the grind. More fun and games, please! More messing around and merriment!

More recess!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For many years, actor Mel Blanc provided the voice for Bugs Bunny, a cartoon character who regularly chowed down on raw carrots. But Blanc himself did not like raw carrots. In a related matter, actor John Wayne, who pretended to be a cowboy and horseman in many movies, did not like horses. And according to his leading ladies, charismatic macho film hunk Harrison Ford is not even close to being an expert kisser. What about you, Pisces? Is your public image in alignment with your true self? If there are discrepancies, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to make corrections.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A critic described Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa as “the most visited, most written about, most sung about, most parodied work of art in the world.” It hasn’t been sold recently, but is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Today it’s kept in the world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris, where it’s viewed by millions of art lovers. But for years after its creator’s death, it enjoyed little fanfare while hanging in the bathroom of the French King Francois. I’d love to see a similar evolution in your own efforts, Aries: a rise from humble placement and modest appreciation to a more interesting fate and greater approval. The astrological omens suggest that you have more power than usual to make this happen in the coming weeks and months.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): These days, many films use CGI, or computer generated imagery. The technology is sophisticated and efficient. But in the early days of its use, producing such realistic fantasies was painstaking and time-intensive. For example, Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Jurassic Park featured four minutes of CGI that required a year to create. I hope that in the coming weeks, you will summon equivalent levels of old-school tenacity , persistence and attention to detail as you devote yourself to a valuable task that you love. Your passion needs an infusion of discipline. Don’t be shy about grunting.

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PAGE BREAK MINERVA’S BREAKDOWN $GYLFH IRU WKRVH RQ WKH YHUJH ASTROLOGICAL?

DEAR MINERVA, I have a friend who constantly dogs on my religion. I am a person of faith but I also question some teachings and have remained open to other people’s ideas. This friend makes it a point to declare my beliefs as incorrect while simultaneously talking about their own hardcore belief in astrology. I don’t put my friend down or try to criticize their beliefs. What can I do?

Sincerely, SagiWARYus

THE BIG LE BOISE On Saturday, June 2, Boise Weekly is throwing The Big Le Boise, our annual block party celebrating not just our work, but as much of what makes the City of Trees great as we can fit onto our Broad Street block. To sweeten the pot, we’ve invited a host of food trucks, vendors and more to make this the best party possible. The rice bowl maestros at Kanak Attack; this year’s Best Food Truck-winner Mad Mac; Burgerlicious—it’s as tasty as it sounds—and Foxy Franks will sling fare alongside performances

by Ophidia Dance Studio, Xanadu/Evolution Dance and more. We’ll also host a bevy of artisans and sellers like rug merchant LOOM, event sponsor Crater Lake Vodka, Wildwin Artisans, India Fashion and Jewelry, Adventure Well Provisions and Boise Brew Card. Plus, there will be music by DJ Just Some Clown, host of Radio Boise’s The Underground, and live jams by none other than Lounge on Fire.

In the afternoon, keep your eyes peeled for a flashmob. We hope you’ll join us!

—Harrison Berry

DEAR SagiWARYus, Belief versus non-belief is a war as old as time. This is one example of why religion has traditionally been off-limits for polite conversation. The problem here is that there is no way to have a successful argument about it. No one comes out triumphant because our beliefs, on either side, are ours to have. Your friend sounds pretty judgmental. There are many sources that refute astrology and horoscopes.

Many religions also forbid them. My advice to you is to tell your friend that topics of faith are off-limits because you value their friendship and since your friend can’t respect your faith, your friendship’s survival depends on making it an “Area 51” topic. My own belief is that we all have to get through this life the best way we can. Sometimes, believing in something is all we have to cling to. It doesn’t matter to me if that belief is God, Allah, astrology, etc. If it is helping (not hurting) people on their journeys, we should respect that path. Why fight over semantics?

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BEST PUBLIC SPORTS FACILITY: CENTURYLINK ARENA, PAGE 18

BEST DESSERT: THE STIL, PAGE 38

BEST STRIP CLUB: SPEARMINT RHINO, PAGE 56

BEST DINNER: LUCIANO’S, PAGE 38

BEST SUSHI: SAKANA, PAGE 48

BEST GOLF COURSE: QUAIL HOLLOW, PAGE 16

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BEST GYM: AXIOM, PAGE 26

BEST WINERY: STE. CHAPELLE, PAGE 31

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