Chef Enrique Martinez hails from Cuernavaca, Mexico, and brings with him a restaurant resume that leaves most chefs in the dust. He was the head Chef de Cuisine of The Towers Restaurant and has received a handful of awards including “Epicurean Rendezvous Best Restaurant in Southern California” and “Orange Coast Magazine’s O.C.’s Top Chef”.

For lovers of phenomenal steaks, Barbacoa’s signature dishes will leave your heart melting for more.  Customer favorites include the Grilled Lamb Chops (huge portions), Beef Porterhouse, and Cowboy Rib Eye. On cold winter days the homemade Chicken Pot Pie is sure to warm you up. For those looking for more “Surf” than “Turf”, the Mixed Seafood Grille (marinated shrimp, scallops, and fish with coconut rice) hits the spot.

You simply can’t go wrong at Barbacoa. Make sure your next visit to Boise includes a reservation at this phenomenal restaurant.

Contacting Barbacoa Restaurant:

Call them at (208) 338-5000
Visit them online at www.barbacoa-boise.com
Find them at 276 Bobwhite Court

While traveling through Boise, Idaho, make it a point of stopping at The Flying M Coffeehouse (www.flyingmcoffee.com), located at 500 West Boise Idaho Street. This coffeehouse and bakery gets it right when it comes to a good morning brew of Joe and a made-from-scratch pastry.

For those in a hurry, grab and go, but to truly enjoy your morning you should take a seat, a cup of coffee, and relax. The atmosphere is laid back and fun. With local artists’ work displayed throughout the shop and people buzzing in and out, any visitor can quickly become absorbed in Boise’s fun culture.

The Flying M Coffeehouse does their own roasting at the “Coffee Garage” on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and visitors are encouraged to stop by the garage to “watch roasting in action.” From their garage they produce one espresso blend and one House Blend.

Can’t make it for the morning? You may actually be in luck. At night the coffeehouse turns into a hot-spot for music and on some nights they even host “improv” comedy shows.

Whether you are staying in Boise, Idaho, or en route to Stanley, make a stop at The Flying M Coffeehouse to enjoy one of Boise’s finest cups of Joe in the morning or to laugh your socks off in the evening.

The Flying M Coffeehouse Contact Information:

Located at: 500 West Boise Idaho Street
Phone is: 208-345-4320
Visit them online: www.flyingmcoffee.com

Boise places a high emphasis on connecting residence and visitors with the many outdoor opportunities Idaho offers, including those within the city. What is normally associated with city life – congestion, filth, and lack of outdoor recreation opportunities – is not the case when it comes to Boise. The Boise Greenbelt is a great example of how much the city cares about outdoor recreation.

In 1964 Boise hired a consultant to update the city’s zoning ordinance. He suggested creating the “green belt” by acquiring land on the banks of the Boise River and building trails to connect the community. A few years later, three small parcels of land were donated to the city to begin the project. In 1969 the city developed and appointed the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee to guide the city to the development of the Greenbelt.

Today the Greenbelt trail runs for 23 miles on both the North and South banks of the Boise River and covers over 850 acres. It is maintained by the Boise Parks & Recreation Department. Popular activities include biking and walking on the trails, but there are also various river access points along the way. The Boise River is a popular river for tubing during the summer months and because the Greenbelt is owned by the city there is ample access to the river.

As the river and trails wind their way downstream they pass through 12 city parks that offer amenities such as horseshoes, barbeque pits, and playgrounds. One of the parks even has a reflective pool and golf course. Other popular stops on the trail are at Boise State University, the Ram Brewery, and the City Zoo.

The Boise Greenbelt really does offer great outdoor recreational activities. From biking to golfing, to checking out animals at the zoo, there’s something for everyone at the Greenbelt!

Bitter Creek Alehouse (www.justeatlocal.com/bittercreek)

Bittercreek Alehouse marries Northwest cuisine with 39 draft beers from craft brewers in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Northern California. Lights (and TV’s) go out weekdays from 4 to 6pm for Bitter Creek’s ‘Low Power Happy Hour.’

Rstuarant Hours: Daily 11:am till Close

246 North 8th Street 208-345-1813

Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery(www.bardenay.com)

Situated in a once empty warehouse, Bardenay (a sailor’s term for ‘cocktail’) is America’s first restaurant distillery. Concoctions featuring house-distilled spirits (including vodka, rum and gin) and freshly squeezed citrus juices are a highlight.

Three Locations:

In Boise: 310 Grove Street 208-426-0538

In Eagle: 155 East Riverside Drive 208-938-5093

In Coeur d’ Alene Idaho: 1710 West Riverside Drive 208-765-1540

Le Café de Paris French Bistro (www.lecafedeparis.com)

Mathieu Choux’s bistro brings a little bit of Burgundy to downtown Boise. The French native established La Café de Paris in 2006, and offers authentic, casual French cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner – good food, but not all fancied up.

204 North Capitol Blvd Between Idaho and Bannock. 208-336-0889

Hours: Sunday and Monday 7am till 3pm. Tuesday thru Thursday 7am – 10pm. Friday and Saturday 7am till 12pm

Goldy’s (www.goldysbreakfastbistro.com)

Boise’s best breakfast restaurant may very well be Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro, which has been featured in Bon Appetit. Favorites include dishes featuring the homemade Hollandaise, Spinach Frittata, and a unique treat — Andalusia Eggs.

Located at 108 Capitol Blvd. 208-345-4100

Hours: Monday thru Friday 6:30am till 2pm. Saturday & Sunday 7:30am till 2pm

Moon’s Kitchen (www.moonskitchen.com)

If you like the comfort of diner food, Moon’s Kitchen is your kind of place. Operating since 1955, Moon’s offers breakfast all day, plus a variety of classic sandwich offerings.

712 W Idaho
(Next to Old Chicago) 208-385-0472
Open 7 Days A Week Hours:
Monday thru Saturday 6:30am-3pm
Sunday 7am-3pm