This guide is a celebration of the people behind exceptional local businesses in Boise & the Treasure Valley the entrepreneurs, makers, and artists who have followed their passions and share a commitment to our community. The pages that follow serve as an introduction to these unique individuals who call these communities home and an invitation to learn more about them.
It is my hope that this book will inspire discovery. Browse it, display it, share it with family and friends, and, most importantly, use it. Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or longtime local, I hope that this guide helps you engage with the people of Boise & the Treasure Valley on a deeper level, and in doing so, helps you enhance your life and enjoy our community to the fullest.
Finally, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the businesses that appear here for being part of the collective that supports this guide. It is an honor to help tell their stories, and I can’t wait to share more about them online throughout the coming year.
Thank you for using this guide, and when you connect with these businesses, please tell them The Scout Guide sent you!
Warm regards,
Allie Mann
ALLIE MANN Editor Owner
Blake Simmons
Jay Simmons
Move-In Ready Mountain-Modern Homes at America’s Only Ski, Golf, and Lake Resort
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Finally Organized transforms your home from clutter to curated so you can focus on living a better life. Tailored to your lifestyle and budget we will get you Finally Organized! We provide home, o ce, and virtual organization, pre-move decluttering, move-in ready services, styling, and more.
Home by: Asbury Homes
Serving Boise & the Treasure Valley, Donnelly, McCall, and Sun Valley 208.760.5266 | finallyorganizedhome.com | i @finally.organized
Sarah Mortensen Owner
Justin Archer Project Executive
Lyndsey Archer Creative Executive
Kristin Zeyer Owner & Breeder
Sheila Tilden Owner & Designer
Location : Hotel Renegade
Photo by : Tana Photography
Photo by : Tana Photography
NATHAN CLARK CO-OWNER
Catherine "Erin" Anderson Owner
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is a premier facial bar dedicated to all things face facials, lashes, brows, and skincare. With cutting-edge technology and expertly curated product lines, our customized treatments deliver real results. We aim to provide a high-end and affordable experience that is approachable and accessible all in a modern, inviting, and inclusive environment. Step into our space for a relaxing and results driven service and experience why we’re the highest rated facial bar in the Treasure Valley!
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The science of beauty and artistry of expertise. Physician - driven medical aesthetics. Your beauty. Simplified. Physician - owned and - directed in Boise’s West End.
2402 West Jefferson Street | Boise 20 8. 219 7494 | wildfireaesthetics.com i @ wildfire_aesthetics | f WildfireAesthetics
Julie Gunther, MD, FAAFP Physician & Owner
Lori Fox, LME Licensed Master Aesthetician
Shannon Jares, NP-C Certified Nurse Practitioner
Brenda Alfaro
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Heather Marsh Owner & Esthetician
Reserve Your Stay
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COFFEE FIX
Alchemist
10650 West Overland Road | Boise
2701 West Stewart Avenue | Boise
Blue Collar Coffee Co.
1110 West Grove Street | Downtown Boise
Broadcast Coffee
1100 West Idaho Street | Downtown Boise
Flying M Coffee
500 West Idaho Street | Downtown Boise
Hyde Perk
1507 North 13th Street | Boise
JoVinos
1044 South Ancona Avenue | Eagle
Lucky Perk 1551 West Cherry Lane | Meridian
Neckar Coffee
117 South 10th Street | Boise
BEST BRUNCH
BACON Boise
121 North 9th Street | Downtown Boise
Baraboo Supper Club
1126 West Grove Street | Downtown Boise
Certified Kitchen + Bakery
1511 North 13th Street | Boise
Egg Mann and Earl
650 East Boise Avenue | Boise
Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro
108 South Capitol Boulevard | Downtown Boise
Rembrandts
93 South Eagle Road | Eagle
The Original Sunrise Cafe
805 North Main Street | Meridian
NOTABLE NEWCOMERS
Hemlock
500 South Capitol Boulevard | Boise
Ida’s Kitchen
1375 East Phenomenal Street | Boise
Pig Latin
775 South Rivershore Lane | Eagle
Rosa
214 East 34th Street | Garden City
CAN’T MISS
Alyonka Russian Cuisine
2870 West State Street | Boise
AMANO
702 Main Street | Caldwell
Brick 29 Bistro
320 11th Avenue South | Nampa
KIN
999 West Main Street | Downtown Boise
Percy
400 S 4th Street | Downtown Boise
Red Fort Cuisine of India
1510 South Celebration Avenue | Meridian
Saltbrush
506 West Grove Street | Downtown Boise
Susina
1621 North Orchard Street | Boise
The Wylder
501 West Broad Street | Downtown Boise
TREASURE VALLEY STAPLES
Barbacoa
276 Bobwhite Court | Boise
Bardenay
610 West Grove Street | Boise
155 East Riverside Drive | Eagle
3100 West Chinden Boulevard | Garden City
Epi’s Basque Restaurant
1115 North Main Street | Meridian
Fork
199 North 8th Street | Boise
Luciano’s
11 North Orchard Street | Boise
3588 North Prospect Way | Garden City
Red Feather
246 North 8th Street | Boise
The Wylder
501 West Broad Street | Downtown Boise
LUNCH & QUICK BITES
ā café
109 South 10th Street | Downtown Boise
a‘Tavola
1515 West Grove Street | Boise
Lemon Tree Co
224 North 10th Street | Downtown Boise
3725 South Eckert Road | Boise
404 East Parkcenter Boulevard | Boise
MADRÉ Boutique Taqueria
1034 South La Pointe Street | Boise
Paddles Up Poke
237 North 9th Street | Downtown Boise
78 Eagle River Street | Eagle
3690 East Monarch Sky Lane | Meridian
Wild Root
276 North 8th Street | Downtown Boise
Wylde Child
13 South Latah Street | Boise
SWEET TREATS
Guru Donuts
928 West Main Street | Downtown Boise
2826 North Eagle Road | Eagle
Soft Landing
1220 West State Street | Boise
Stella’s Ice Cream
100 North 8th Street | Downtown Boise
4740 West State Street | Boise
2826 South Eagle Road | Eagle
1492 North Webb Way | Meridian
The Chocolat Bar
805 West Bannock Street | Downtown Boise
600 South Riverside Lane | Eagle
The Dusty Miller
802 North Garden Street | Boise
The STIL
786 West Broad Street | Downtown Boise
13 South Latah Street | Boise
3724 South Eckert Road | Boise
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Lucy Steufloten Owner & Principal Designer
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Discover Your One of a Kind
Whether you are a discerning buyer looking for the perfect home that matches your lifestyle or a seller aiming to showcase your property’s one of a kind qualities, Group One Sotheby’s International Realty’s million-dollar marketing, unmatched global network, and heritage of storytelling delivers a tailored experience.
Because every home is one of a kind. Just like you. Just like us.
Heather Amador Global Real Estate Advisor 208.949.4473 heather.amador@sothebysrealty.com heatheramador.sothebysrealty.com
“Why choose Montessori Casa dei Bambini?”
With over 25 years of experience in AMI Montessori schools, we are proud to be the first and only fully-accredited AMI Montessori school in Idaho. Casa dei Bambini o ers both full-day and half-day programs for ages 2.5–6 in a prepared environment with Montessori materials that are organized to support the developmental characteristics and interests of a mixed age group and to promote purposeful activity. These materials encourage concrete exploration that leads both to practical skills and abstract knowledge during lessons initiated by an AMI-certified Montessori teacher who upholds the highest pedagogical standards.
1214 North Cole Road • Boise • 208.323.8696 montessoriboise.com • i @montessoriboise Celebrating 5 Years
Sharon Michiko Yap Founder & Head of School
Julie Crecelius Owner
Welcome to Twinkle Toes™, Boise’s premier pediatrician-recommended nanny agency! At Twinkle Toes, you never need to pay a placement or membership fee or download an app, and you only pay for the time you use the service. All of our nannies are CPR-certi ed and screened far beyond industry standards. We provide babysitters, nannies (full- and part-time), overnight services, special event sitters, and much more. 208.999.2594 • twinkletoesnanny.com/boise i @twinkle_toes_westidaho • f Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency West Idaho
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Nelli Garibyan Owner & Curator
Bill Garibyan Owner & Artist
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Artwork by : Michael Norsk, Barbara Michener, Phylicia Mann, Craig Mitchell, and Nicole Hitchcock
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