Diana DeJesus

September 16, 2020

Food, Blogs

Guac Your World: 5 Best Boise Spots for Guacamole

Diana DeJesus

September 16, 2020

Food, Blogs

It’s National Guacamole Day! All about the guac today. Looking for some of Boise’s best guac? Look no further. Checkout these guacamoles that should be crossed off your Boise Bucket List

276 W Bobwhite Ct (at Parkcenter Blvd.)

Follow on IG: Barbacoa Boise

Barbacoa is home to one of the best tableside guacamole I’ve had in Boise. From mild to spicy, this guac is made to your desire. It also pairs well with one of their many delicious craft cocktails.

Tin Roof Tacos

115 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID

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Guacamole for a cheap? Yup, that’s what you get at Tin Roof Tacos. Just because it’s affordable doesn’t mean it’s skimping out on the flavor. Chips & Guacamole for only $3. Can’t beat that!

The Matador

8th Street Downtown Boise

Follow on IG: Boise Matador

Want more than just guacamole to add to your tasting pleasure? The Matador includes a side of tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.

Jalapeno’s on Broadway

1555 S. Broadway Ave.

Follow on IG: Jalapenos On Broadway

Filled with flavor , Jalapeno’s homemade guacamole is one for the guac lovers. With two servings -- 8oz and 16oz -- you have enough guac to share amongst friends.

Calle 75 Street Tacos

Downtown Boise: 11th Street Downtown

Village at Meridian

Follow on IG: Calle75 Street Tacos

House-made guac is where it’s at. Calle 75 has some you won’t want to miss

Any spots are missing from this list? Love to hear from ya!

Diana DeJesus

July 31, 2020

Blogs, Food

All I Avo Wanted: 7 Best Boise Spots for Avocado Toast

Diana DeJesus

July 31, 2020

Blogs, Food

Bravacado! It’s National Avocado Day! Why not celebrate with snacking on one of social media’s loveable & picturesque favs? Avocado Toast. Here are 7 spots with Boise’s Best Avocado Toast:

Form and Function

Location: 511 W Broad St, Boise

Form & Function is a specialty coffee roaster located in downtown Boise. Beautiful dining area with lots of light & even patio space to enjoy the Boise weather.

Avocado toast has: the freshest Avocado, hand cut and splayed out on freshly toasted Acme Sourdough. Add in some lemon magic, Black Himalayan sea salt and a crunchy seed blend and all of the sudden that legendary shoe starts to fit real nice. Add a jammy egg

A Cafe

Location: 109 S 10th St, Boise,

A Cafe is located in the heart of Boise's downtown district in the Kount Building. They make everything from scratch and serve from the heart.

Avocado toast has: Acme Levain, avocado smash, arugula, lemon oil, flaky sea salt; add a 6 minute egg

Push and Pour

Location: 214 E 34th St, Garden City,

Once a car carriage, Push & Pour is the coffee shop you’d like to hang out after a early morning walk along the greenbelt. It provides menu of craft espresso, coffee and tea drinks, as well as several toast and sandwich options.

Avocado Toast has: fresh avocado, pickled beets, pickled radish, cherry tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli shoots, and you can add caged-free poached eggs for extra

Guru Donuts

Location: 928 W Main St #100, Boise

Voted as Boise’s Best Donuts, Guru Donuts serves more than their classic tasty donuts. They also serve up some great toast options, including their Avocado Toast.

Avocado Toast includes:: avocado with Roasted & Pickled Cherry Peppers, Sesame Seeds and Cilantro Microgreens

Wild Root Cafe

Location: 276 N 8th St, Boise

Wild Root Café & Market serves seasonal, craft comfort food, with an emphasis on local ingredients. Located on 8th Street in downtown Boise, Wild Root Cafe also serves lunch & weekend brunch.

Avocado toast includes: two eggs or tofu scramble. smashed avocado, turmeric pickled salad, cashew cilantro cream, grilled ciabatta bread

Caffeina Roasting Company

Location: 4774 W State St, Boise

Caffenia is a small batch Boise, Idaho coffee roaster and coffee shop focused on blending new roasting and brewing methods with traditional roasting and brewing methods. Their menu items are all sourced from small farm, certified organics & fair trade.

Avocado toast includes: homemade sourdough bread, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, and optional balsamic drizzle

Java Downtown Boise

Location: 223 N 6th Suite 110

Java strives to be the alternative to those “big box” coffee shops. With 6 locations throughout Idaho, strives to have the best customer service in a welcoming yet Rock n' Roll atmosphere.

Avocado Toast includes: Sliced Avocado, Sea Salt, Cracked Pepper

Am i missing a spot that serves the best avocado toast?! Send me your suggestions at info@boisebucketlist.com.

Diana DeJesus

May 16, 2020

Blogs

Champagne in the Membrane: 10 Best Spots in Boise for Mimosas

Diana DeJesus

May 16, 2020

Blogs

Sip, Sip, Hooray! It’s National Mimosa Day! Today is where we celebrate what is now the staple of all brunches: the mimosas. Whether it’s a bottomless mimosa, mimosa bubbly bar, this classic simple cocktail defines the brunching era.

Looking for some of Boise’s best mimosas to cross off your #BoiseBucketList? Checkout my list below:

Fork

Fork has its Build-Your-Own-Mimosa Bar that you’ll want to certainly try. Guests enjoy Prosecco bottle with orange, cranberry, grapefruit carafes, and all served at your table. Grab your best brunch-loving friends & grab a seat at Fork.

Website: www.boisefork.com

Solid Bar & Grill

Every Sunday, Solid Bar & Grill has an incredible bottomless mimosa bar from 11am to 4pm. The mimosa bar has various juices (cranberry, pineapple, mango) and fresh fruit to ignite the flavors in your mimosa. Oh yes, you can also order food with your mimosa. They have a brunch menu worth exploring.

Website: www.solidboise.com

Bodovino

Nearly Bottomless Bubble Bar: where they limit the amount of mimosas if necessary :)

Bodovino offers a bubbly bar from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays at both their downtown Boise and Meridian locations. Not in the mood for a bubbly bar? You can also enjoy $1.99 mimosa flasks on their happy hour menu

Website: https://www.bodovino.com/

Homestead Bar & Grill

Known for their over-the-top mega sized cocktails, any mimosa lover would want to head over to Homestead Bar & Grill. Their MEGAMOSA is one that you’ll have to try.

Website: https://homesteadbarandgrill.com/

Sawtooth Winery

Located in Idaho’s Snake River Valley, Sawtooth Winery is not only known for its high-quality wines, but also their flavorful mimosas. Each month, Sawtooth Winery releases unique mimosa blends such as: Thin Mint (brut, creme de menthe & peppermint simple syrup, tonic water, garnished w/fresh sprig of mint); Ice Princess (brut, lemonade, splash of blue curacao garnished with silver sugar rim, as well as pumpkin beermosa.

Website: https://www.sawtoothwinery.com/

Red Feather Lounge

Recognized as a modern American lounge, Red Feather Lounge on 8th Street in downtown Boise is a popular brunch spot for many brunch goers. Brunch is served on Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 2pm. They serve 4 types of mimosas: Sharin’ mimosa, regular mimosa, Germain mimosa, and their slushee mimosa.

Website: http://www.bcrfl.com/red-feather-lounge/

Goldy’s Corner

Adjacent to the famous Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro, Goldy’s corner offers a quiet place for studying, working & meeting with friends and family. Goldy’s offers a variety of mimosas: mango, strawberry, guava, strawberry, cranberry & traditional. You can add fresh berries inside.

Website: http://goldyscorner.com/drinks/

The Riverside Hotel

As part of their weekend brunch buffet, the Riverside Hotel offers bottomless mimosas every Saturday and Sunday. The weekend buffet is offered form 6am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Website: https://riversideboise.com/feast/riverside-grill/

The Hyde House

The family-owned cafe located in Boise’s Hyde Park neighborhood is quite the charmer. This brightly colored cafe invites you to take at seat on its front patio, all while sipping on a mimosa. Hyde Park Cafe offers a rotating brunch menu.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/HydeHouseBoise/

The Donut and Dog

Known for its brioche donuts, The Donut + Dog offers bottomless mimosas. These mimosas are offered on the weekend.

Website: https://www.thedonutanddog.com/

What other spots are great for mimosas? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy crossing these spots off your mimosa #BoiseBucketList

Diana DeJesus

May 7, 2020

14 Must-Try Spots for Boise's Best Salads

Diana DeJesus

May 7, 2020

May is National Salad Month! LETTUCE CELEBRATE with a delicious salad. Need suggested places to cross off your #BoiseBucketList?! Check these spots below for all your salad cravings

A Cafe Boise

Location: S. 10th Street | Boise

Suggested Salad: TENTH & MAIN

Website: https://www.acafeboise.com/

Bardenay

Locations: West Grove (DowntownBoise) and Eagle

Suggested Salad; Panzanella Bruschetta Salad

https://bardenay.com/

Cafe Zupa’s

Locations: Boise & Meridian

Suggested Salad: Mangoberry

https://cafezupas.com/index.html

The Curb Bar & Grill

Location: Meridian

Suggested Salad: Curb Salad

https://curbbarandgrill.com/

Fresh Health Cafe

Location: South 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested salad: Beach Salad

Website: https://freshrestaurants.com/fresh-healthy-cafe-boise/

Fork

Location: 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salads: The B.C.S, Strawberry Fields Salad

www.boisefork.com

The B.C.S. Fork Boise — The B.C.S. *Fork Boise*

Strawberry Fields Salad, Fork Boise — Strawberry Fields Salad, *Fork Boise*

Great Harvest Bread Co Bakery & Cafe

Location: West Fairview, Boise

Suggested Salad: Chicken Raspberry Walnut Salad

Website: http://greatharvestboise.com/

Lemon Tree

Location: West Idaho | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: Lemon Tree Co. Salad

: http://www.lemontreeboise.com/

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Location: Meridian

Suggested Salad: Southwest BBQ Chicken

https://www.kneaders.com/

Kona Grill

Location: Village At Meridian

Suggested Salad: Kona chopped

https://www.konagrill.com/

Main Street Deli

Location: West Main Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

https://www.mainstreetdeliboise.com/

The Tavern

Location: Bown Crossing, SE Boise

Suggested Salad: Ahi Poke Salad | Salmon Nicoise Salad

https://www.tavernatbown.com/

Wild Root Cafe and Market

Location: 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: NIÇOISE SALAD

https://wildrootcafe.com/

The Wylder

Location: West Broad Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: Kale Caesar Salad

https://www.thewylderboise.com/

Diana DeJesus

March 14, 2019

Things to Do

8 Pizza Places to Cross Off Your #BoiseBucketList

Diana DeJesus

March 14, 2019

Things to Do

It’s National Pi Day! No, not Pizza Pie — the algorithmic number we all dreaded learning back school (Pi 3.14). Perfect way for me highlight local Boise pizza places to cross off your Boise Bucket List. Grab this list & start exploring!

Idaho Pizza Company

Idaho Pizza Company is a local business that strives to continue supporting the local company, as well as serving the Treasure Valley with some delicious pizza. They also have this incredible lunch buffet (11am to 2pm) where you can get either all you can eat pizza/salad/drink OR just pizza/drink. Either way, you can’t beat all-you-can-eat pizza for under $10. No wonder college kids LOVE this place.

Get social: @idahopizzacompany

Pie Hole

Let’s not deny Pie Hole MAY have been your go-to place for some late-night pizza. Maybe you enjoyed downtown way too much on a Saturday night, and their pizza hits the spot. Whether it’s the one on Broadway or on 8th Street, Pie Hole is that pizza joint where you go with friends to just EAT. Grab that slice + eat in silence. Slices range from traditional cheese/pepporoni to potato + bacon & whatever unique concoction they come up with. You can get two slices for under $6.

Plus - it’s some fun people-watching too when it’s 2AM and the bars just emptied out. Ha.

Get social: @pieholeboise

Wiseguy Pizza Co.

Wiseguy Pizza is located on Main Street. It’s a local chain that serves creative pizzas, calzones, wings — all in a casual setting. They, too, are a great spot for late-night adventures. They have a great Two slices & soda special for under $10.00. Don’t want pizza? How about a wiseguy cheesesteak? Or an Italian Hoagie? It’s more than pizza. But if you want to stay traditional, you’ll be satisfied.

Get social: @wiseguypizzaboise

Guidos

Guido’s is about giving Boise some NYC flavor. They serve NY-style pizzas that are large slices with thin crusts. Their fresh garlic baked bread is incredible. So good! It’s in a nice cozy setting that’s perfect for patio weather. Get a slice, enjoy outside, and pretend you have no other worries in the world except eat. It’s located on 5th Street not too far from Flying M.

Get social: guidospizza

Chicago Connection

Chicago Connection is serving Idaho with — yes, you guessed — Chicago-styled deep dish pizza. It was founded in 1982 with its first location on Fairview. You probably seen their delivery fans zipping around Boise getting those hot pizzas delivered (I may have ordered my share for work). They also have a great happy hour from 4 pm to 6pm. You get $1 off all beer and house wine, as well as great appetizer & small meals (Toasted Ravioli, bread-sticks, cheese bread).

Flying Pie

Flying Pie was actually my FIRST place where I got pizza in Boise. I remember the weekend I moved here, my brother and I stopped to get pizza. Their buffet is incredible. But in addition to their standard pizzas, they have Gourmet Night — different themes throughout the week. Each Tuesday Night (Fairview + Meridian) you can try some unusual pizzas. Every week, they serve a large amount of vegetarian pizzas that you’ll enjoy. Each week you can get dessert pizza (who doesn’t like that). They also have Pizza Tours — where you can be in the kitchen preparing pizza with the pizza maker! That’s definitely on my bucket list. How cool is that!

Get social: Flying Pie Pizzeria

The Wylder

Enjoy some handcrafted, slow batch pizza with soul. This place is where you can also enjoy full-service dining, craft cocktails, and supper. I’d suggest the Brono or the Honey Badger (OMG SO GOOD!). They have “red pizza” (made with Bianco DiNapoli organic tomatoes) and “white pizza” (made with Parmesan cream sauce). Don’t want pizza? How about a salad (buttermilk market vegetable) or a the French Picnic? It’s located on West Broad Street near Form + Function.

Get social: @thewylder

Bonus: Off The Grid Pizza

My favorite pizza food truck has to be mentioned. Off the Grid Pizza is that woodfire pizza that you’ll wait to enjoy that one slice. It comes right out of the woodfire and served to you. I LOVE the OTG (pepperoni) but there are other flavors to enjoy. Plus - it’s a husband/wife team that are lovely & a great addition to the food truck scene.

Get social: @offthegridpizza

Make sure you document your adventures by tagging me on Instagram at @boise_Bucketlist OR using the hashtag #boisebucketlist. Let’s get you crossing these pizza places off your list!