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P r o m i se s F o r ge d i s th e s e c ond b ook i n a n e x c i t i ng par an o r m al f an tasy s e r i e s a b out t he w or l d of E on an d th e e sc apade s o f Gr e y , Rune , a nd Ry k e r . The y we r e pu l l e d th r o u gh a p or t a l – t he G a t e w a y A r c h – i n to th e wo r l d o f E on w he r e m y t hi c a l c r e a t ur e s e xi st. Y o u n g adu l t s , a nd ol d e r a d ul t s , w i l l e nj oy ge tti n g c au gh t u p i n t he i nt r i g ue a nd a d v e nt ur e s . COVE R ARTIST: VICTORIA FAYE
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I s i t t i m e t o s t e p i t up ? Thr i v i ng fr om A t o Z p r ov i d e s t w e nt y - s i x b e s t p r a c t i c e s , v a l ua b l e i m p l e m e nt a t i on t i p s , a nd e ng a g i ng r e fl e c t i on a c t i v i t i e s t o he l p y ou b ui l d r e s i l i e nc e a nd ov e r c om e c ha l l e ng e s . The b ook d e l i v e r s c l e a r a c t i on s t e p s t ha t e v e r y one c a n t a k e t o t hr i v e i n a ny s t a g e of l i fe . Thr i v i ng fr om A t o Z w i l l i ns p i r e y ou d a i l y . COVE R ARTIST: ME GAN KATSANE VAKIS
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Bl o o dl i n e an d Wi n e t a k e s p l a c e i n th e l u sh c o u n tr ysi d e of Tus c a ny . D an a P i e r so n , a n A m e r i c a n J o u r n al i st, te am s w i t h Fa t he r G i o van n i Bo r e l l i to so l v e t he g r i p p i ng m yste r y o f wh o de st r oy e d m i l l i ons o f do l l ar s’ wo r th of B r une l l o d i M o n tal c i n o an d ki l l e d t he v i ne y a r d s c ar e take r . T h e i r s e a r c h r e v e a l s de c e pti o n an d fa m i l y s e c r e t s . COVER A R TIST: BRIAN FLORE NCE
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n ce y o u e n te r G r an t’ s N e i gh bo r h ood Gri l l , yo u ’ r e tr an spo r te d, an d f o r g e t t ha t th i s establ i sh m e n t si ts o n th e e d g e of a stri p m al l o f f L i n de r an d Ch e r r y L a ne i n Meri di an. I t’ s a pu r po se f u l atm o sph e r e , c r e a t e d by o wn er, Mi ke G r an t. M y f i r st vi si t to G r an t s o ccu rred i n 2 0 15. I sat o u tsi de be n e ath the pergol a, i n to xic ate d by th ym e , basi l , r o sem a r y and oregano m i xe d wi th de l i c ate f l o we r s w a ft i ng f ro m overf l o wi n g pl an te r s th at e n c ase th e p a t i o, l i ke surrou n d-s o u n d sc e n t. Mi ke, w h o al so o wn s P apa J o e ’ s i n Bo i se , fl i p p e d th i s on ce-sand wi c h - an d- sm o o th i e sh o p int o Gran t’ s f ou r year s ago . “Grant’ s i s Pap a J o e ’ s si bl i n g. Bo th pl ac e s c a r r y th e type of f oo d I l o ve . A h e al th f u l appr o a c h t o taste,” h e says . I t’ s true. Grant ’ s m e n u e m ph asi z e s sm al l , offe r i ng l ess th an twenty i te m s, e ac h o n e e xe c u te d w i t h perf ecti o n . Mi k e te l l s m e th i s i s par t o f h i s F ood and Dri n k Theo r y.
“ Thi s m e a ns w e t a k e t i m e , a l ot of t i m e , r e s e a r c hi ng a nd d i s c ov e r i ng food a p p r op r i a t e for our m e nu a nd for t he s e a s on. The e nt i r e st a ff ow ns e q ua l w e i g h- i n, t os s i ng i d e a s a t t he wa ll, t a s t i ng d r i nk s , e x p l or i ng op t i ons , ” he s a y s . “ Th e b e s t i d e a s w i n.” Gr a nt ’s m e nu, c ons t r uc t e d e a c h Thur s d a y , t houg h s om e t i m e s up d a t e d i t i n t he m i d d l e o f t he w e e k , c ont i nuous l y a d d s s om e t hi ng fr e sh a nd ne w . Dur i ng m y v i s i t , I ’d or d e r e d t e m p u r a g r e e n b e a ns w i t h t a r r a g on a i ol i a nd t he c ur ed b oa r d , w hi c h i nc l ud e d hous e - c ur e d j e r k y , d u ck p r os c i ut t o, a nd s m ok e d s a l m on. St i l l a fa v or it e t od a y . M i k e p r i d e s hi m s e l f a s a c os t - e ffe c t iv e “ food i e , ” s up p or t i ng l oc a l a nd r e g i ona l fa r m er s. I p r i d e m y s e l f w i t h e a t i ng a nd d r i nk i ng w e l l ev er y t i m e I v i s i t G r a nt ’s . The m e nu, t he d r i nk , t he l os e - y our s e l fa t m os p he r e , a r e not t he onl y d r a w s for l oc a ls. Gr a nt ’s offe r s l i v e m us i c b e g i nni ng m i d - June. His s e l e c t i on of p e r for m i ng a r t i s t s i s a s p r e c i s e a s hi s food a nd d r i nk op t i ons .
“Ou r musi c be gi n s at e i gh t, al l o wi n g gu e s t s a qui eter di nne r h o u r , a pl ac e to h ave a con versati on . I t’ s abo u t atm o sph e r e , ” h e s a y s . I n f act, Gran t’ s h as be c o m e so bu sy o ve r th e l ast f i ve year s th at, o n m o st n i gh ts, 2 5 30 peopl e are tu r n e d away, f o r c i n g M i ke i nt o expan si o n . Exp e c t T h e S i de Car Co c ktai l H ous e , two do o rs do wn f r o m G r an t’ s, to o pe n l ate t hi s su mmer, o f f erin g f u l l bar se r vi c e an d a sm a l l e r versi o n of Gran t’ s m e n u , al o n g wi th l i ve m us i c f o u r ni gh ts a w e e k.
A p l a c e l i k e G r a nt ’s w a s n’t m a d e a s p a r t of a g e t - r i c h p l a n for M i k e , b ut i ns t e a d , i t w a s s ha p ed b y a n ow ne r w ho l ov e s g ood food , c r e a t i v e d r i nk s , a nd b ui l d i ng a n oa s i s for hi s c om m unit y. A p l a c e y ou’l l w a nt t o b e c om e a fr e q ue nt - fl ier . A p l a c e y ou’l l fi nd d i ffi c ul t t o l e a v e . -
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“A t that po i n t, we wo n ’ t n e e d to tu r n an yone aw ay,” Mi ke sh ar e s. On Gran t’ s pat i o , I ’ m wr appe d i n a bl an ke t provi ded by the r e stau r an t. T h e o pe n gar a g e doo r creates a br o ade r , we l c o m i n g spac e a nd I own my escape , m y m o m e n t, wi th a c o ck t a i l desi gned f o r m e an d an af f o r dabl e h i gh - e nd meal i n th e o dde st o f l o c ati o n s; a str i p m a l l on th e o u tski rts o f M e r i di an . I t f e e l s l i ke vac a t i on, a so rt of pri vate par adi se .
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O u r bu s t l i ng c om m uni t y i s b r i m m i ng w i t h e ng a g i ng , e x c i t i ng , a n d f am i l y fr i e nd l y a c t i v i t i e s t hi s s um m e r . W he t he r y ou’r e l ook i ng fo r so m e th i n g e x t r a v a g a nt a nd a l l out , or l ow - k e y a nd r e l a x i ng , t he cit y o f M e r i d i a n ha s y ou c ov e r e d . W e ’r e g oi ng t o fe a t ur e 1 0 a c t i v i t ies th at ar e s ur e t o w ow t he w hol e fa m i l y w i t hout p a c k i ng up t he kid s an d dr i v i ng t o a fa r - a w a y d e s t i na t i on. Ge t out y our p l a nne r a nd g et p r e p a r e d for a l l t he fun y ou a r e a b out t o ha v e !
MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET The market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Meridian City Hall Plaza through Oct. 12, and will feature a wide variety of locally grown and hand-made products including fresh produce, breads and pastries, honey, meat, sweets, and much more! With lots of parking just steps away from the market, it’s easy to come get your weekly shopping done and stay for the live entertainment, food, and drink vendors. Visit www. meridianmainstreetmarket.com for more information.
PLAYIN’ IN THE PLAZA Playin’ in the Plaza is a brand-new weekly concert series coming to downtown Meridian! On Thursday nights from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., from June 13 -July 25 (excluding July 4), come down to Meridian City Hall Plaza to dance, mingle, and enjoy local bands. Food, beer, and wine vendors will be available, making the concerts a great place to visit after work, but the atmosphere will be family-friendly too, so be sure to bring the kids!
CAR SHOWS AT KLEINER PARK This summer will see a few events at Kleiner Park for the car enthusiast including Treasure Valley Mustang and Ford Club’s Saturday in the Park Car Show on June 8, the Bus Pilots Volkswagen Car Show on June 23, and Vette Fest on July 20. Check out some hot rods in the hot summer sun!
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK From June 8-14, expect a fun and educational week in our community. Activities include the Poop Scoot 3k/5k Fun Run, Go with the Flow Facilities Tour, and the popular Public Works Expo on June 12 where your family can enjoy free hot dogs and popcorn, test drive heavy equipment, and gather swag. Visit www.meridiancity. org/pww for more information.
CABLEONE MOVIE NIGHT Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy the fresh summer air with Meridian’s favorite summer tradition. Every Friday, from June 7- Aug. 16, a giant outdoor movie screen will be inflated in Settlers Park for a family friendly movie. The park features a sound garden, a playground, and splash pad for pre-movie fun. Movies start at dusk. Visit meridiancity.org/ movienight for the schedule.
90TH ANNUAL MERIDIAN DAIRY DAYS Celebrating 90 years is going to be… legenDAIRY! This year’s festivities will take place June 19 - 22 and includes the Real Dairy Parade on Saturday evening, new Rainier Carnival, Old MacDonald Farm, pancake feed, monster trucks, a fun run, Meridian Pool Bash, fireworks, and much more! Visit www.dairydays.org for a complete schedule.
CULTURAL EVENTS You and your family will have an opportunity to experience cultures and foods from different parts of the United States and the world this summer with several events at Kleiner Park. These include the Bosnian & Herzegovinian Heritage Day on June 29, Colombian Heritage Day on July 21, Soul Food Festival on Aug. 10, and the Mexican Independence Day event on Sept. 15. MERIDIAN COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
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Saturday, Sept. 7, Block Party gathers organizations and businesses whose programs promote healthy lifestyles for families. Entertainment on the mainstage, bounce houses, and drop-in art projects. New this year, bring your fourlegged friend for the Bark Party for special treats and demonstrations!
Meridian City Hall will host theater performances this summer! Treasure Valley Children’s Theater is presenting Mulan Jr. at 7 p.m. on both June 14 and 15. Also, Encore Theater Company will be hosting their annual Shakespeare in the Park performances with the play As You Like It on July 19, 20, 26, and 27, and Aug. 2 and 3.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS Meridian Parks and Recreation is pleased to present Meridian’s Independence Day Festival. The Festival will kick off at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, in Storey Park, and will culminate with a spectacular professional firework show! Come early to participate in the three-legged races, hula hoop contests, and other games for the whole family. Fireworks are presented in partnership with the Meridian Speedway and start shortly after dusk.
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) is dedicated to their motto: “to advance and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors.” If you’ve looked around town lately, they are doing a fantastic job. Art is popping up everywhere – and is truly enhancing the day-today experience in Meridian, Idaho. Thankfully, that shows no signs of slowing down.
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The MAC meets monthly to discuss arts and cultural policy around town, and also “promotes public awareness and participation in the arts.” This couldn’t have come around at a better time—the world truly needs art. It keeps us present; it keeps us mindful. If you’re interested in catching up with the MAC, visit meridiancity.org/mac to review their meetings, agendas, and upcoming events.
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With the MAC’s vision for Meridian firmly in place, the city has become a beautiful place where artists of all mediums can grow and thrive. Here are three Meridian artists you should be aware of: AN N E WAT S O N S O R E N S E N
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“ I w a s b or n a nd r a i s e d i n C a l g a r y , C a na d a , w i t h p a ren t s w ho i m m i g r a t e d fr om m a i n la n d C hi na . I ha v e s e v e n s i b l i ng s – w e g r e w up q ui t e p oor a n d d i d n’t ha v e m uc h i n t he w a y of e x t r a s , a nd a l m os t no a r t s up p l i e s , s o, I t a ug ht m y s elf c a l l i g r a p hy fr om a Sp e e d b a ll b ook of m y ol d e r b r ot he r ’s. The n, I l e a r ne d t o s e w i n j u n io r hi g h a nd b e g a n t o s e w a l l m y ow n c l ot he s , ” A nne s a i d. “ A l t houg h I ha d a n i nt e r e s t in a r t , w he n I c om p a r e d m y s elf t o m y t w o out w a r d l y t a l e nt ed a r t i s t s i b l i ng s , I d e c i d e d t o [ p ur s ue ] a m or e ‘s e ns i b l e ’ career.”
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E n do wm e nt for t he A r t s a nd t he I d a ho A r t s C om m i s s i on t o s t u d y wi th th e w or l d ’s t op w a t e r c ol or i s t , Jos e p h Z b uk v i c of A us t r a i l ia ,” An n e s ha r e s . We l o o k for w a r d t o s e e i ng w ha t c om e s ne x t for y ou, A nne ! L EA S A S T R ICKLIN L e asa i s a M e r i d i a n- na t i v e w ho g r e w up he r e w he n t he p op ula t io n was l e s s t ha n 6 , 0 0 0 . “ I s p e nt m y c hi l d hood r i d i ng b i k e s a nd ho r ses i n to tow n t o g o t o t he H ung r y O ni on or t he C he e s e F a c t or y ( w h en yo u c o ul d s t i l l g e t fr e e c he e s e c ur d s ! ) I ’v e a l w a y s b e e n a r oun d an i m al s , a nd m y p a r e nt s i ns t i l l e d t ha t l ov e for t he c r i t t e r s : g o a t s, do gs, c a t s , r oos t e r s … ” T h at f ound a t i on he l p e d p a v e d t he w a y for L e a s a ’s a r t i s t i c futu r e. H e r pa s s i on for t he I d a ho w i l d e r ne s s , a ni m a l - l i fe , a nd hum a n it y a s a wh o l e ha v e s ha p e d w ho s he i s a s a p e r s on a nd w he r e s he d r a w s h e r i n s p i r a t i on. W hi l e s he ha s s p e nt m a ny ni g ht s g a l l i v a nt i ng in th e I da ho m ount a i ns , he r fa v or i t e t hi ng t o d o i n t hi s w or l d i s t o h e l p peop l e , a nd t ha t t r a i t i s r e fl e c t e d i n he r a r t w or k . “ Abo u t t hr e e y e a r s a g o, I w a s i nt r od uc e d t o g l a s s fus i ng , ” L e asa e xpl ai ns . “ M y l ov e of he l p i ng p e op l e l e d m e t o w a nt t o a d d
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Wi th l ow expectati o n s, An n e deci ded to take a wate r c o l o r cl ass. She f el l i n l o ve an d f o u n d th at sh e was qu i te a n atu r al . Her passi o n s fo r wate r c o l o r were i gn i ted a n d h ave staye d wi th her throu gh o u t h e r l i f e . H e r art i s now di spl aye d al l o ve r th e Treasure Val l e y – at l o c ati o n s su ch as th e S o r e n se n S tu di o & Gal l ery and A r t S o u r c e G al l e r y.
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A nne gradu ated wi th a de gr e e i n Busi ness Ma n age m e n t an d Fi n ance, but h e r l o ve o f ar t con ti n u ed to p e r si st. “ D u r i n g my co l l ege ye ar s, I [vi si te d] a f ri end w h o had pai n te d th e mo st i ncredi ble pai n ti n gs th at my heart and e ye s h ad e ve r seen . My jaw d r o ppe d an d I l i teral l y w ept in si de . F o r th e n ext 14 years, I so u gh t o u t e ve r y watercol o r pai n ti n g e xh i bi ti o n I co u l d f i n d. Thi s sam e f e e l i n g wo u l d wel l o ver m e an d I was h o o ked f o r l i f e. ”
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JOYCE GREEN cremati on i nto th e gl ass. I f eel l i ke I hel p pe o pl e m o ve th ro u gh th ei r gr i e vi n g pr o c e ss by creati ng ar t wi th ash e s. ” Bu t L easa’ s f u si o n s ar e n o t l i m i te d to ash es. S h e h as do n e pi e c e s wi th san d f ro m a f avo r i te vacati o n spo t, an d di r t f r o m grave si tes. “Each pi ece I d o i s ve r y perso n al to m e , ” sh e sai d. An d by addi ng these m e m o r i al i z i n g to u ches to h er ar t, sh e gi ve s th e gri evi ng a sen se o f pe ac e , an d al l ows the mem o r i e s o f th e i r f ami l y, pets, an d l o ve d o n e s to l i ve on , eterna l l y e n c apsu l ate d, i n L easa’ s bea u ti f u l ar two r k. JOYCE GRE EN Hai l i ng f rom Mi n n e so ta, J o yc e Green came to I dah o wi th a passi o n f or art. “ I ’ ve be e n a prof essi on al ar ti st f o r o ve r f o r ty years,” sh e said. S h e h as h ad exh i bi ted wo rk al l ac r o ss th e west and i nto th e r e st o f th e
U. S . I n 20 1 6 , Joy c e c e l e b r a t e d th e h o nor of b e i ng s e l e c t e d a s th e f i r s t p e r s on i n Sout hw e s t I dah o t o a c hi e v e Si g na t ur e S tatu s w i t h t he A m e r i c a n Wate r col or Soc i e t y , b a s e d i n N e w Y or k . W i t h fe w e r t ha n 5 3 0 si gn atu r e s t a t us m e m b e r s ac r o ss t he w or l d , t hi s i s t r ul y a tr i but e t o Joy c e ’s i nc r e d i b l e tal e n t. Wh e n a s k e d w ha t l e d he r t o a r t , J o yc e r e p l i e d , “ I p a i nt b e c a us e I m u st. I f y ou ha d a s k e d m e wh e n I w a s s i x w ha t I w a nt e d t o be I gr e w up , I w oul d ha v e t ol d yo u I w a nt e d t o b e a n a r t i s t . I wo u l dn ’t ha v e k now n [ e nt i r e l y ] wh at th a t m e a nt , b ut I k ne w i t was wha t I w a nt e d t o d o! ” J o yc e fi nd s a r t i s t i c s t i m ul a t i on i n tr avel , a ni m a l s , a nd h u m an i t y . “ I foc us up on hum a n, an i m al , a nd w a t e r t he m e s , a s al l ar e i nfi ni t e l y v a r i ous , s ub t l e , an d c h a l l e ng i ng . ” H e r uni q ue
m e t hod for c r e a t i ng t he fi na l i m a g e i s i ns p i r a t i ona l i n a n d o f i t s e l f: “ M y g oa l i s t o i nt e r p ret w ha t I s e e i nt o a n i m a g e t h a t i s e x p r e s s i v e a nd m e m or a b le. [ B ut ] a l m os t ne v e r i s a p a in t in g b a s e d on a s i ng l e i m a g e , bu t r a t he r , a r e - d e s i g n w hi c h i nc or p or a t e s k e y i nfor m a t io n for e m ot i ona l s t or y t e l l i ng a n d d y na m i c c om p os i t i on, ” Joyce e x p l a i ns . Joy c e a i m s t o c ont i nue t o d o a s w e l l a s s he c a n for a s l o n g a s s he c a n. “ I r e c e nt l y s t a rt ed p a i nt i ng i n a c r y l i c s a g a i n, a n d t ha t m a y t a k e m e i n a w hole ne w d i r e c t i on.” W e c a n’t w a i t t o s e e w ha t c om e s ne x t , Joy c e ! B e s ur e t o k e e p y our e y e s op e n for a l l t he s e g r e a t a rt ist s, a nd m or e , a s t he y c ont i nu e t o t r a ns for m t he Tr e a s ur e V a lley w i t h t he i r a r t !
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On Ju n e 19, 1999 , R o ar i n g S pri ngs – a l oc al l y o wn e d 15-acre, $15 m i l l i o n - do l l ar waterpark – o pe n e d wi th ju st seven major a ttr ac ti o n s. T h at f i rst summer, t h e wate r par k saw 17 0,000 gu e sts, a n u m be r th at h as grown to m o r e th an f i ve mi l l i on gu e sts to tal i n th e past 20 years. S i n ce i ts o pen i n g, R o ar i n g spri ngs has adde d si x addi ti on al attr ac ti o n s to i ts park– maki ng i t th e l ar ge st waterpark i n the N o r th we st to date. When aske d abo u t th e parks’ l atest attr ac ti o n s, Ti f f an y Qui l i ci , R o ar i n g S pr i n gs’ marketi ng man age r , sai d, “ T h e l atest $1.5 mi l li o n Be ar f o o t Bay
ki ds pl a y a r e a op e ne d j us t l a s t su m m e r , a nd i nc l ud e s t hr e e n e w sl id e s a nd a d oze n a ni m a l th e m e d fe a t ur e s . I t ha s b e e n ve r y pop ul a r w i t h y oung k i d s an d pa r e nt s a l i k e . ” I n 2 0 0 9 , Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s pu r c h a s e d W a hooz F a m i l y F u n Z o ne ( for m e r l y k now n a s Bo o n do c k s F un C e nt e r ) . Si nc e th e n , Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s a nd Wah o o z ha v e op e r a t e d a s one bi g par k , a l l ow i ng b ot h i n- s t a t e an d o ut - of- s t a t e g ue s t s a c c e s s to T r i pl e t he F un t i c k e t s , w hi c h al l o w g ue s t s t o ha v e unl i m i t e d u se o f b ot h p a r k s i n one d a y , or vi si t e a c h p a r k w i t hi n s i x d a y s . Wah o o z, t oo, ha s s e e n s e v e r a l c h an ges s i nc e i t s op e ni ng .
Tod a y , W a hooz a l s o i nc l udes t he P i nz B ow l i ng C e nt e r , t h e I nd oor A d v e nt ur e P a r k , 1 6 n ew a r c a d e g a m e s a d d e d t hi s s p r i ng , 1 8 ne w hol e s on t he C a v e r ns M i l l m i ni g ol f c ourse, a nd a s of l a s t N ov e m b e r , a n ew $ 6 m i l l i on Ga l a x y E v e nt C en t er – w hi c h s e a t s up t o 6 0 0 g uest s for d i ni ng . W he n a s k e d w hi c h a t t r a c t io n s a r e t he m os t p op ul a r a t W a hooz a nd Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s, Q ui l i c i s a i d , “ O ur m os t p opu la r a t t r a c t i ons a t W a hooz a r e st ill t he G o- k a r t s a nd t he 80 - ga me a r c a d e . A t Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s , t h e m os t p op ul a r a t t r a c t i ons ar e t he t w o fa m i l y r a ft r i d e s . ”
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Ho wever, Roar i n g S pr i n gs i sn ’ t ju st a f ami l y f r i e n dl y wate r par k. A ccordi ng to Q u i l i c i , “ R o ar i n g S pri ngs (an d Wah o o z ) i s o n e o f Meri di an’ s l arg e st e m pl o ye r s – wi th a team o f 70 0 m e m be r s duri ng i ts busy su m m e r se aso n , and abou t 3 50 te am m e m be r s year-ro u n d. Mo st o f th e par k’ s empl o yees are yo u n g adu l ts, and f or man y, i t’ s th e i r f i r st jo b. ” Roari ng Spri n gs an d Wah o o z n o t on l y trai n th e se yo u n g adu l ts i n th e c o m pan y’ s f o u r val u es: S af ety, F r i e n dl i n e ss, Cl eanl i ness, an d F u n , bu t al so gi ve near l y $30 , 0 0 0 i n col l ege schol ar sh i ps to o ve r 50 empl o yees eac h ye ar . Roari ng Spri n gs h as be e n gi ve n th e ti tl e o f Sm al l Bu si n e ss o f the Year by th e M e r i di an
Ch am b e r of C om m e r c e for th e i r cha r i t a b l e e ffor t s i n t he c o m m uni t y . For t he p a s t 1 8 ye ar s, Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s ha s h o ste d t he G r e a t Dol p hi n Dunk , wh i c h a s r a i s e d ov e r $ 80 0 , 0 0 0 i n c ash a nd i n- k i nd d ona t i ons f o r th e B oy s a nd Gi r l s C l ub s of Ada Count y . Bu t ac cor d i ng t o Q ui l i c i , “ t he m o st s p e c i a l p a r t of t he R o ar i n g Sp r i ng s a nd W a hooz e xpe r i enc e i s b r i ng i ng fa m i l y an d f r ie nd s t og e t he r t o l a ug h, pl ay, e s c a p e t he s t r e s s e s of e ve r yd a y l i fe , a nd m a k e l a s t i ng m e m o r i e s . O v e r t he p a s t 20 ye ar s, m a ny k i d s ha v e g r ow n up at R o a r i ng Sp r i ng s a nd W a hooz – spe n d i ng s un- s p l a s he d su m m e r s , c ount l e s s b i r t hd a y s , an d e v e n g r a d ua t i on a nd p r om
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ni g ht s i n our ne w G a l a x y Ev en t C e nt e r . ” W he n a s k e d how t he w a t e r p a r k p l a ns t o c e l e b r a t e i t s 20 t h y e a r s of b e i ng i n b us i ne s s , Q ui l i c i s a i d , “ O n W e d ne s d ay, June 1 9 , Roa r i ng Sp r i ng s a n d W a hooz a r e p l a nni ng a 20 t h a nni v e r s a r y p a r t y a t t he p a r ks. Ful l d a y a d m i s s i on t o Roa rin g Sp r i ng s w i l l b e j us t $ 20 + t a x fo r our e nt i r e a nni v e r s a r y w e ek t ha t r uns June 1 3 - 1 9 . ” — FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROARING SPRINGS’ AND WAHOOZ’ 20-YEAR
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GI NO’ S I TA LI A N RI S T O RA N T E The story of Gi n o ’ s I tal i an Ri storante i s o n e o f am o r e . Gi no w as wo rki n g at h i s G r e at Gran dmoth er’ s R e stau r an t i n Napl es, I tal y w h e n o n e e ve n i n g a Bo i se n ati ve n am e d T i a c am e i n . Her tw o -we e k sc h e du l e d vacati o n turned i n to se ve r al years as they h ad f al l e n i n l o ve. Th ey h ad th e i r f i r st c h i l d, Jessi ca, i n I tal y an d th e i r so n Vi ncent was bo r n h e r e i n I dah o . I n 1996, G i n o an d T i a o pen ed the f i r st G i n o ’ s l o c ati o n down to wn of f o f 8 th str e e t an d mo ved th e est abl i sh m e n t to Meri di an 10 ye ar s ago . A f ter that rom an ti c i n tro ducti o n , w h o wo u l dn ’ t wan t to treat th ems e l ve s to o n e o f th ei r del i ci ou s c o c ktai l s? Wi th mo u th -wateri n g dr i n ks l i ke …
Bl ack Wi dow ~ J o se Cu e r vo Tradi ci o n al e Te qu i l a, Agave Nectar, basi l , bl ac kbe r r y pu r e e , l i me ju i ce; sh ake n an d se r ve d o n the rocks w i th f r e sh basi l . Vi ol et Pi l ot ~ Avi ati o n G i n , Creme de Vi ol e tte , Ci n z an o D r y Vermou th ; sh ake n an d se r ve d u p wi th a l emo n pe e l . Fo r non -al co h o l i c o pti o n s, tr y o n e o f thei r de l i c i o u s I tal i an so das! S A -WAD-DEE T H A I RES T A URA N T I f you ’ ve heard abo u t S a- WadDee, th en yo u kn o w th at pe o pl e are absol u tel y c r az y f o r i t! Fro m thei r del ic i o u sl y au th e n ti c f o o d to thei r un i qu e an d
G i n-C u c u m b e r S m a s h ~ G i n, f r e sh m ud d l e d c uc um b e r , dr y ve r m out h, hous e m a d e r o se m a r y s i m p l e s y r up , l e m on ju i c e , a nd s od a . W hi t e S a n g r ia ~ P e a c h ne c t a r , o r an ge j ui c e , hous e m a d e r o se m a r y s i m p l e s y r up , P A M A , an d wh i t e w i ne . Red S a n g r ia ~ P O M j ui c e , apr i c ot b r a nd y , or a ng e j ui c e , bu tte , a nd M a l b e c w i ne . O r f o r non- a l c ohol i c op t i ons , gi ve o n e of t he i r fr e s h fr ui t sm o o thi e s or Tha i i c e d t e a s a tr y! T H E V A U LT L o r i Kat hl e e n a nd Jos h E v a r t s o pe n e d The V a ul t t og e t he r as so m e t hi ng t ha t t he y c oul d do af ter t he i r y oung e s t c hi l d m o ve d out of t he hous e . B e for e T h e V a ul t g ot s t a r t e d , Jos h wo r ke d i n t he s oft w a r e fi e l d f o r 2 0 y e a r s , b ut ha d b e e n de ve l o p i ng r e a l e s t a t e i n O l d T o wn Me r i d i a n s i nc e 20 1 3 . I t se e m ed l i k e a g r e a t fi t s o t he c o u pl e t e a m e d up a nd s t a r t e d a pr e m i e r c i g a r l oung e i n M e r i di a n. A nd t he y ha v e s om e i n c r e dib l e p a i r i ng s for y ou t o tr y… V aul t Wa k e - U p | Ca f é d u Monde Co f f e e & 1 50 2 E m e r a ld L ancer o “ N o th i n g s t a r t s y our d a y l i k e a pi pi n g c up of C a fé d u M ond e c o f f e e w i t h t he i nc r e d i b l y bal an c e d 1 5 0 2 E m e r a l d L a nc e r o
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Va u lt 1 0 1 | P o wd e r h a u s H A U S S e s s io n Ale & T a t u a ju e Bla c k La b e l Co r o n a Go r d a “ Thi s c om b i na t i on i s t he hea r t a nd s oul of our E V E RY DA Y c us t om e r . Thi s c us t om e r cr a v es c ons i s t e nc y a nd d e m a nd s e x c e l l e nc e ! B ot h of t he s e deliver!” Va u lt Af t e r - H o u r s | Gr a h a ms 2 0 - Y e a r P o r t & Du m b a r t o n T o b a c c o a n d T r u s t # N LM T H A “ Thos e w ho k now … k now . O u r c us t om e r s k now w ha t i t m ea n s t o w or k ha r d i n or d e r t o p la y ha r d . Thi s c om b i na t i on i s s u r e t o s e t a n unm a t c he d b a r of i nd ul g e nt op ul e nc e . P ut a w a y y our p hone a nd r e s p ons i b ilit ies. I t i s t i m e t o b e s p oi l e d ! ” GR AN T ’ S N E IGH BO R H O O D GRI LL Sp e c i a l i zi ng i n s t e a k , b ur g e r s , a nd s e a food , Gr a nt ’s N e i g hb or hood G r i l l i s t he e p i t om e of hom e t ow n A m e r i c a n c ui s i ne . The i r fr i en d ly, ne i g hb or hood a m b i a nc e giv es t he r e s t a ur a nt a v i b e t ha t m a k e s y ou w a nt t o c om e b a ck a g a i n a nd a g a i n. W he t he r y ou’r e l ook i ng for a ni c e g la ss of r e d w i ne , or a j ui c y b ur ger , Gr a nt ’s ha s w ha t y ou’r e c r a v in g . W hi l e y ou’r e t he r e , t r y one o f t he i r d e l i c i ous d r i nk s , s uc h a s… Gin g e r Gin ~ Fr e s h g i ng e r , lime j ui c e , N e w A m s t e r d a m Gi n, hone y s i m p l e s y r up , a nd s o d a water. Gr a p e f r u it F iz z ~ Gr a p e fr uit j ui c e , r os e m a r y s i m p l e s y r u p , a nd s od a w a t e r . I s y our m out h w a t e r i ng y e t ? O ur s a r e ! W e t hi nk i t ’s a b ou t t i m e t o s a t i s fy s om e c r a v i ng s.
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Basi to ~ Captian M o r gan S pi c e d Rum, basi l , an d l i m e ; m u ddl e d and served i n a c o l l i n s gl ass to pped w i th gi n ge r al e .
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c i g a r fr om N i c a r a g ua . C a l l it a c om b i na t i on t ha t i s s ur e t o w a r m up y our d a y a nd p ut a s m i l e on y our fa c e ! ”
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Gi n o’ s Paradi so ~ 4 4 N o r th S u n n ysl o pe Ne c tar i n e V o dka, A perol , Gi o i a L u i sa L i m o n c e l l o Creme, and or an ge ju i c e ; sh aken and st r ai n e d u p wi th an o range peel .
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I dah o ’ s ni ckna m e , “ T h e G e m S tate,” i s sai d to h ai l f r o m o u r vast abundance o f n atu r al resou rces an d pr e c i o u s ge m s and mi neral s. N o t to m e n ti o n , o n e o f ou r ma n y c l ai m s to f am e are the ri ch m i n e r al de po si ts o f gol d, si l ver, an d c o ppe r . Bu t beyon d o u r be au ti f u l sn o wcapped mou n tai n s an d m i l e s o f emeral d str e am s, I dah o i s h o me to a go l dm i n e o f tal e n t. L o cal actresse s, L au r e n an d Cou rtn ey L edwi c h , ar e qu i c kl y maki n g a n am e f o r th e m se l ve s and w i l l undo u bte dl y be m aki n g h eadl i nes.
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T h e L e d w i c h s i s t e r s ha v e b e e n ac ti n g for a b out e i g ht y e a r s an d h a v e e a c h d a b b l e d i n m o de l i ng . “ E v e r s i nc e I c a n r e m e m b e r , I ha v e w a nt e d t o ac t. I w oul d w a t c h TV or g o to a m ov i e a nd a l w a y s t hi nk to m ys e l f, ‘I w a nt t o d o t ha t , ’” says C our t ne y , t he y oung e r o f th e t w o. “ M os t of m y l i fe I h ave b e e n c om p a r e d t o E m m a St one , w hi c h i s a hug e c o m pl i m e nt ! Tha t j us t m a d e m e wan t to a c t m or e b e c a us e s he i s m y i d ol a nd I w oul d l ov e t o be l i ke he r . B e i ng i n t he a t r e ha s str e n gt he ne d t ha t i nt e r e s t , a s we l l . ”
L a ur e n found he r i ns p i r a t i o n w a t c hi ng p l a y s , m us i c a l s , a n d fi l m . “ I ’v e b e e n fa s c i na t e d w i t h t he w a y t ha t p e op l e c a n j us t t a k e on a d i ffe r e nt c ha r a c t e r a nd m a k e i t t heir ow n. I ’v e w a t c he d t he s e p e r for m a nc e s a nd i t ’s a m a zin g how t he y c a n m a k e y ou fe e l d i ffe r e nt e m ot i ons j ust w i t h t he i r c ha r a c t e r s . So, I d e c i d e d I w a nt e d t o d o t hat —I w a nt t o m a k e p e op l e fe e l d i ffe r e nt e m ot i ons w i t h m y p e r for m a nc e .” A nd t ha t s houl d n’t b e ha r d t o d o for t he L e d w i c h g i r l s , a s t h ey
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h ave both al re ady m ade th e i r debuts. “L au re n ’ s f i r st m u si c al ro l e was as A d r i n a i n T h e L i ttl e Mermai d wi th th e M e r i di an CUE Theatre. Co u rtn e y’ s f i r st r o l e was as Ol l i e i n Y e s, V i r gi n i a The Musi cal f o r D r e am We ave r Theatri cal Produ c ti o n s, ” says S teph ani e Prat t L e dwi c h , mo th er and the gi r l s’ bi gge st su ppo rter. The gi r l s h ave bo th been i n several m u si c al s si n c e th en; Co u rtn ey was al so th e f eatu red actor i n a Bl u e Cr o ss o f I daho adver ti si n g c am pai gn , wh i ch i n cl uded a te l e vi si o n commerci al , bi l l bo ar ds, an d pri nt. They have bo th be e n c ast i n a f eature f i lm th at wi l l be gi n sh o o ti n g l ate s pr i n g i n I dah o and Utah .
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Wh i l e both gi rl s h ave se e n su ccess at yo u n g age s, th e y do f ace thei r fai r sh ar e o f chal l enges. “L ivi n g i n I dah o does make i t a bi t m o r e chal l engi n g to f i n d wo r k, ” expl ai n s Co u rtn e y. “ Bu t th at
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Thei r studi es h ave e vo l ve d arou n d th ei r go al s to h e l p l aunch thei r car e e r . L au r e n i s curren tl y i n A d van c e d Ac ti n g, A dvan ced S tag e c r af t, an d Mu si cal Th eate r , we ar i n g m an y h ats, al on gsi de ac ti n g, i n th e stage-w o rl d. S h e al so h as many credi ts i n f i l m , i n c l u di n g A cto r, Boo m O pe r ato r , S l ate , Con ti n u i ty, Scr i pt S u pe r vi so r , and PA . Cou rtn e y h as be e n taki n g dan ce cl asse s f o r several years, stu dyi n g a wi de vari ety of di sc i pl i n e s, i n cl udi n g bal l e t, tap, an d jaz z . S h e recentl y au di ti o n e d (an d was sel ected) to atte n d a week-l on g i n te n si ve Br o adway trai ni ng over t h e su m m e r i n New Yo rk Ci ty, wh e r e sh e wi l l be dan ci ng, acti ng, an d si n gi n g i n f ron t of cu rr e n t pe r f o r m e r s, di rectors, pro du c e r s, an d casti n g di rect o r s f o r abo u t 12 h o u rs a day! ”
al so m e a ns w he n s om e t hi ng do e s com e a l ong , y ou ha v e t o be wi l l i ng t o w or k ha r d for i t .”
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On Meri di an’ s M ai n S tr e e t si ts a bu n gal o w- styl e h o u se th at’ s h o me to E pi ’ s Basqu e Restauran t. Si nc e 19 9 9 , E pi ’ s h as gi ven th e tr e asu r e val l e y access to tradi ti o n al Basqu e f o o d, and the so c i al c u sto m s th at su rro u n d i t. “We w ere rai se d si tti n g ar o u n d a l o n g tabl e f o r l o n ge r - th an u su al peri o ds o f ti m e – sh ar i n g i n f o rmati on an d vi si ti n g wi th each o th er at m y G r an dm a Epi ’ s hou se, o r m y par e n ts’ h o me, every e ve n i n g, ” sai d Chri sti ne A n so te gu i . “ T h at was so methi ng I h ad gr o wn u p wi th , and I wanted to r e pl i c ate i t so mo re peo pl e co u l d e n jo y th e f o o d and the cu sto m . ” S o i n January 19 9 9 , An so te gu i , and her si ster, G i n a, o pe n e d Epi ’ s. Wal k i nto Epi ’ s , an d yo u ’ l l se e peo pl e enjoyi n g se ve r al c o u r se s i n f u sed wi th tr adi ti o n al n u an c e s o f Eu ro pean coo ki n g – o l i ve o i l , garl i c, parsl ey , l e m o n , se a sal t, pi mi en to s, an d papr i ka. E pi ’ s menu al so i ncl u de s se ve r al Basqu e stapl e s – po r k c h o ps wi th pi mi entos, bake d c o d, chori zo s, pael l a – an d o f c o u r se – croquetas. Bu t the del i ci o u s f o o d i s o n l y h al f o f w h at m ake s E pi ’ s so
spe c i a l . “ O n a nor m a l ni g ht , out o f o u r 1 2 t a b l e s , ha l f a r e us ua l l y h e r e to c e l e b r a t e – w he t he r i t’ s a b i r t hd a y , a nni v e r s a r y , or so m e th i ng b i g t ha t ’s ha p p e ne d i n th e i r l i v e s , ” A ns ot e g ui s a i d . F u l l di s c l os ur e – m y fa m i l y i s u su al l y one of t hos e t a b l e s c e l e br a t i ng . W e ’v e g one t o E p i ’s e ve r y y e a r t o c e l e b r a t e m y Ai txi txa E l i a s ’s – Gr a nd p a ’s – bi r th da y , a nd ha v e c e l e b r a t e d se ve r a l fi r s t c om m uni ons an d Chr i s t m a s p a r t i e s t he r e , to o . O u t of a l l t he B a s q ue i n spi r ed r e s t a ur a nt s i n t he tr e asu r e v a l l e y , E p i ’s i s t he o n e th a t r e m i nd s m e of m y o wn Am a m a ’s – G r a nd m a ’s – c o o ki n g t he m os t . An so teg ui , t oo, ha s s e v e r a l m e m o r i e s of he r G r a nd m a E p i o pe n i n g he r hom e a nd fi l l i ng i t wi th g ood food a nd g ood pe o pl e . “ She t ook a l ot of p r i d e i n th e p r e p a r a t i on of he r food – i t wa s us ua l l y v e r y s i m p l e , bu t al w a y s v e r y g ood i n fl a v or , ” sh e sa i d . “ W i t h he r , y ou w e r e n’t al l o we d i n t he k i t c he n. W e wo u l d s i t ne a r a t a l ong t a b l e to ge the r , a nd w he n w e w e r e f i n i sh e d , w e w oul d he l p c l e a n u p af ter w a r d . ” Wh e n a s k e d a b out he r fa v or i t e di sh at E p i ’s , A ns ot e g ui s a i d , “ I l o ve s e v e r a l d i s he s t ha t
w e ha v e he r e – b ut I l ov e in k fi s h. I k now how m uc h t i m e it t a k e s t o m a k e , s o i f I ha v e t h e op p or t uni t y t o ha v e i nk fi s h , e v e r y b i t e i s a t r e a t for m e.” A s a c hi l d , A ns ot e g ui w oul d he l p c l e a n a nd p r e p a r e s q u id w i t h he r G r a nd m a E p i . “ She w oul d w a t c h us t o m a k e s ur e t he y w e r e p r i s t i ne l y c l e a ned ,” A ns ot e g ui s a i d . “ A nd a t t he en d , s he w oul d s a y , ‘A l r i g ht , w h en w e e a t t he s e for d i nne r , y ou ca n ha v e one . ’ – A s c hi l d r e n, h a d w e j us t ha d a b l a c k s q ui d d ish s e t i n fr ont of us , w e w oul dn ’t ha v e w a nt e d t o t ouc h i t , b u t a ft e r he l p i ng p r e p a r e t he d i s h a nd s e e i ng t he e ffor t it t ook , w e a c q ui r e d a t a s t e a n d a p p r e c i a t i on for i t w i t hout ev en k now i ng . ” Tod a y , A ns ot e g ui p ut s t he s a m e a m ount of l ov e a nd p r id e i nt o e v e r y d i s h a nd c us t om er i nt e r a c t i on a t E p i ’s . “ I L O V E my c us t om e r s , ” s he s a i d . “ I ha v e t he b e s t c us t om e r s . So m an y of t he m ha v e b e c om e l i k e o u r fa m i l y . ” “ I a l s o l ov e t he p e op l e w ho w o r k he r e , ” s he s a i d . “ Y ou ne v e r st o p a nd t hi nk a b out i t , b ut a t o u r r e s t a ur a nt , y ou ha v e t o ha v e 8- 1 0 p e op l e w ho a r e c om m it t ed t o c om i ng i n e v e r y d a y w i th t h e
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Fo r those wh o m ay n o t kn o w, A nsotegu i pl ans to r e ti r e f r o m Epi ’ s thi s Ju l y, af te r Bo i se ’ s S an I n azi o Festi val . Wh e n aske d wh at sh e’ s goi n g to m i ss m o st abo u t her pas t 2 0 ye ar s at E pi ’ s, sh e repl i ed, “I do n ’ t kn o w wh at I ’ m go i n g to m i ss m o st, bu t I ’ m so appreci ati v e o f th e ti m e I ’ ve had h ere…I ’ m o n m y kn e e s th anki n g God f o r th e se am az i n g 2 0 years. When we o pe n e d, i t was very unl i ke l y th at a h o u se si tti n g o n a str e e t wi th o n l y 12 tabl es and di n n e r f i ve n i gh ts a week wo u l d m ake i t, bu t we made i t.” -
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“WE WE RE RAI SE D SI TTI N G ARO UN D A L O N G TAB LE FOR L O N GE R- TH AN - USUAL PE RI O D S O F TI M E – SH ARI NG I N FO RM ATI O N AN D V I SI TI N G WI TH E ACH O TH E R AT MY GRAN D M A E PI ’S H O USE , O R M Y PARE N TS’ H O M E , EVERY E V E N I N G,” SAI D CH RI STI N E AN SO TE GUI .
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The diversity in clientele creates a major part of the atmosphere; high-end diners, wine-tasters, bikers, sports fans, singles, couples, retirees, CEOs, young,
and old. Divine’s owner, Doug Evans, greets most everyone upon arrival, and the wait-staff treats customers like royalty. The interaction, customers becoming friends, exchanging “hellos,” makes this upscaled-Cheers the place to return.
Johnny Kunk, who specializes in Delta Blues is one popular musician, as is Tom Taylor peeling his reinvention of 80’s and 90’s rock. Amara, who carries soothing vocals, maintains a svelte background sound fo r diners.
On average, Doug, samples close to 70 wines per week, choosing the perfect vintage to compliment his extensive menu, which includes filet mignon, poke nachos, and more. Every Thursday, Divine’s floor opens bottles for wine tasting, offering opportunity to sam ple a $60 or $70 bottle while mingling with friends. Doug also owns his own label, but has opted out of the wine club business, “mainly, I love to share new food and wine and I never want a customer to feel stuck with a style or blend they wouldn’t have chosen for themselves,” he says.
“One thing I wanted when I went into this business over 16 years ago,” Doug says, “is for folks to have a place they could relax, forget their stressors, and have fun.”
Music at Divine pulses Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights with artists Doug handselects.
Between Divine’s food, wine, music, and more, there is pl enty of reason to toast, and plenty to celebrate.
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He’s achieved all of that with Divine, including fun through his theme nights, such as The Kentucky Derby, Roaring 20’s, Speed Dating, New Year Eve Bashes, and other holiday events. He emphasis his hope that “joy should be a part of life, a part of the everyday.” “Every week should feel special, a reason to connect with others in the community,” Doug says.
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A hidden staircase, near the latrine, weaves up and into a cigar room, much like an elegant DC bat cave for those who want a smoke, a drink, a meal, or a hideout. This room is where many of the “regulars” land as the night winds down at Divine Wine Cork and Fork.
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You’d never suspect a wine bar, let alone, so much more, tucked into this 1920’s house along Main Street in Meridian, Idaho. It’s the so much more that grabs you. The main dining room rests near the bar as seating continuously unfolds, extending to a side dining room, and onto an outdoor patio that wraps three-fourths of the house. An oak tree, perhaps a hundred years old, ‘covers’ the patio as though Mother Nature opened an umbrella sprinkled with twinkling lights. On the other side of the bar, is a more intimate area for guests who prefer quieter conversation instead of live music.
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I magi n e endl e ss vi e ws o f vi brant green gr ape vi n e s sprawl i n g acro ss r o l l i n g h i l l s, brushed wi th a c o o l br e e z e cutti ng throu gh th e war m su mmer ai r. Fo r a m o m e n t yo u mi ght th i n k yo u ’ r e si tti n g o n th e porch o f a tasti n g r o o m i n N apa Val l ey. Bu t you ’ re at 3 H o r se R an c h Vi n eyards, n es tl e d i n I dah o ’ s Eagl e Foo th i l l s. J u st 30 m i n u te s f ro m Meri di an , th i s c h ar m i n g wi n ery f eel s w o r l ds away f r o m i t al l . 3HRV i s o n e o f 10 vi n e yar ds o perati ng i n th e E agl e F o o th i l l s A meri can Vi ti cu l tu r al Ar e a (A VA ), an d i s cu r r e n tl y th e o n l y o n e wi th a w i n e r y an d tasti n g ro o m open to th e pu bl i c . Martha Cu n n i n gh am , wh o o wn s 3HRV descri bes th e u n i qu e experi ence th at T r e asu r e V al l e y l o cal s an d vi sito r s c an e xpe c t wh en th ey spen d an af te r n o o n enjoyi n g 3HRV’ s I dah o wi n e s. “Th ere’ s al way s a c o m m o n al i ty, ” Cunni ngh am r e f l e c ts as sh e l o o ks arou n d th e pati o tabl e s o n the shaded po r c h o f th e tasti ng roo m. “ Wh e th e r yo u ’ r e a garden er, a wi n e m ake r , o r a travel er, ther e ’ s al ways a con versati on b e twe e n th e se tabl es. S o me o f th e be st f r i e n ds we’ ve made, we ’ ve m e t r i gh t h ere on thi s por c h . ” Members o f the 3H R V wi n e c l u b
h ave ev e n t a k e n t he i r fr i e nd s hi p an d pa s s i on for w i ne a c r os s t he wo r l d, w i t h p a s t t r i p s t o Fr a nc e an d a t r i p t o P or t ug a l i n t he wo r ks for 20 20 . 3H R V ta s t i ng r oom s t a ff ha v e be e n a s t a p l e of t he r a nc h for ye ar s. The y g r e e t w i ne c l ub m e m ber s a nd fr e q ue nt t a s t e r s by n am e a nd ha v e d e v e l op e d m an y fr i e nd s hi p s b e y ond t he vi n e ya r d s . T o ac c om m od a t e t hi s g r ow i ng c o m m uni t y of I d a ho w i ne taste r s a nd c onnoi s s e ur s , 3 H RV i s bu i l d i ng a ne w w i ne r y a nd tasti n g r oom , b ot h s e t t o op e n th i s f all j us t i n t i m e for t he 20 1 9 h ar ve s t a nd “ c r us h” s e a s on. Bu t wh i l e 3 H RV e x p a nd s , t he y ar e i n te nt i ona l a b out p r e s e r v i ng th e i n ti m a t e , l oc a l a t m os p he r e th at m a k e s 3 H RV s o s p e c i a l . “ T h e go a l ( for t he ne w w i ne r y an d ta s t i ng r oom ) i s t o t a k e th e qua i nt fe e l of our e x i s t i ng tasti n g r oom a nd t r a ns p or t i t, ’ ’ Cu nni ng ha m s a y s w hi l e m o ti o ni ng t ow a r d s t he c o n str u c t i on on t he a d j a c e nt h i l l si de . “ W e w a nt t o m a i nt a i n th e se ns e of c om m uni t y w e l ov e so m u c h a nd c ont i nue t o offe r th at to our v i s i t or s w ho c om e o u t h e r e .” I n addit i on t o t he i r d i s t i nc t w i ne , vi si to r s w i l l a l s o b e c a p t i v a t e d by th e s t or y of 3 H RV ’s ge o gr a p hi c r e g i on.
“ The E a g l e Foot hi l l s A V A s i ts a t s hor e - l e v e l of w ha t us e d t o b e A nc i e nt L a k e I d a ho, g i v i ng u s a v e r y s a nd y l oa m s oi l . I t m akes for e x c e l l e nt d r a i na g e for th e v i ne s a nd t he i r r oot s g r ow v er y deep.” Due t o i t s uni q ue l oc a t i on ne s t l e d a l ong t he e a s t e r n b or d e r of t he Sna k e Ri v e r Va lley A V A , i n 20 1 5 , t he U S A l c oho l a n d Tob a c c o Ta x a nd Tr a d e B ur ea u d e s i g na t e d t he E a g l e Foot h ills a s i t s ow n A V A . 3 H RV ’s s p e c i fi c l oc a t i on a l o n g W i l l ow C r e e k , a t t he b a s e o f a s m a l l c a ny on b e t w e e n t he foot hi l l s , s e r v e s a s a funnel for b r e e ze s t ha t s w e e p d ow n fr om t he m ount a i ns , c ool i ng t he g r a p e s a nd a l l ow i ng t h em t o r e a c h op t i m a l l e v e l s of a c i d i t y a nd s ug a r s : t he i d ea l i nt e r s e c t i on of p ow e r a nd e l e g a nc e . C om b i ne d w i t h s ha d e fr om t he l a t e a ft e r noon s un offer ed b y t he w e s t e r n hi l l s i d e , 3 H RV’s l oc a t i on i s p e r fe c t for g r a p e g r ow i ng , w i ne m a k i ng , a nd o f c our s e , w i ne t a s t i ng ! For a m od e s t w i ne r y w hi c h s our c e s m os t l y i t s ow n g r ap es, 3 H RV offe r s a n i m p r e s s i v e list o f four t e e n d i ffe r e nt v a r i e t a l s . T h is s um m e r , t he i r t a s t i ng r oom w ill b e p our i ng ne w r e d w i ne s fr o m t he i r fa b ul ous 20 1 6 ha r v e s t p lu s a ha nd ful of 20 1 8 w hi t e w i nes,
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