5 Events in Boise & Beyond - June 28th - 30th

Photo Credit: pexels 5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Bohemian Lavender Festival Where: 2230 E Dunyon Stree When: Saturday & Sunday Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park Where: 1001 S Americana Boulevard When: Sunday, June 30 Time: 8:00 AM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Meridian Fine Art Festival Where: Julius M Kleiner Park When: Saturday & Sunday Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Eagle Concert Series Where: Eagle Public Library When: Thursday, June 27 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Treasure Valley Rodeo Where: 6054 W Cherry Lane When: Friday & Saturday Time: 6:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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Best Restaurants in Eagle

Photo Credit: Doug Petersen Photography From unique Western cuisine to upscale French dining, Eagle's food scene is a delightful mix of flavors waiting to be savored. In this blog, we'll be your culinary guides, exploring the best restaurants the town of Eagle offers. Join us as we dish out recommendations and uncover the hidden gems that make dining in this charming town an experience to remember!   Crave: Crave Kitchen and Bar is a dining experience in the heart of Eagle that features hand-crafted cocktails, Asian-inspired food creations, and a rooftop patio with a stunning view of the adjacent pond and distant mountains. The menu features modern spins on Asian classics, such as whisky braised short ribs, torched salmon roll, and tuna tartare guacamole. This restaurant is open for both brunch and dinner, and the rooftop is open on Thursdays through Saturdays. Service is excellent and this restaurant has a unique and laid-back atmosphere for a next-level dining experience!     Bardenay: As the nation's first restaurant AND distillery, Bardenay sets itself apart. Different spirits are distilled and served at their three locations in the Boise area. These handcrafted drinks pair magically with the authentic, Northwestern cuisine served. The menu features classic items with a twist, such as a charbroiled trout filet, cider-brined pork chop, and a bacon-wrapped filet. Bardenay in Eagle is located alongside the Boise River, with deck seating to take in the peacefulness of nature while enjoying your meal. This must-visit restaurant has been around for over 20 years and is the perfect place to enjoy locally sourced drinks and food with a great atmosphere.    Bacquets: Led by French head chef Franck Bacquet, this restaurant offers an authentic and unique taste of France and a huge wine selection. Bacquet grew up in France and has spent over a decade perfecting his culinary skills in the restaurant industry. Nestled in the heart of Eagle, this restaurant transports you to the streets of Paris and offers a relaxed, European style of service, where the joy of sharing a meal is savored. Bacquets offers a menu that rotates every five to six weeks, with a unique mix of classic French dishes, and exciting new takes on European classics. The perfect place to get your fix for French classics such as seafood pasta and prime rib French dip, this restaurant is a must-try. Bon appetit!    Rembrandts: Located in downtown Eagle in the iconic church building, Rembrandts offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a bar area. Once Rembrandts Coffeehouse, this iconic Eagle establishment underwent extensive remodeling and reopened to offer a new dinner and wine menu. The new Rembrandts offers “elegant comfort food” including Elk Wagu burgers, Ahi Tartare, and Chicken and Waffles. This restaurant offers outdoor seating for the warmer months and is the perfect place to get together and enjoy a meal before shopping around downtown Eagle.    Coyne’s Restaurant: Located near downtown Eagle, Coyne’s provides unique chef-inspired cuisine and an atmosphere that inspires connection. One special menu item is the Coyne’s reserved, a grass-fed and corn-finished steak that is aged for a minimum of 28 days. Coyne’s also offers a variety of seafood options, such as miso salmon and lobster cream pappardelle. The wide selection of entrees offers something for everyone, and the food is created with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Try out this outstanding local restaurant in Eagle for a warm atmosphere and distinctive cuisine.     Roghani’s Restaurant: Located near Eagle Island State Park, this restaurant offers international cuisine inspired by the regions of France, Italy, and Greece. Family-owned and operated, this restaurant prides itself on offering a “global quilt of flavors”. Set in an elegant building with marble floors and ceilings, this restaurant makes you feel like you stepped into a new part of the world. The menu changes with the season, and partnerships with local farmers ensure produce is fresh and high quality. The owners of this restaurant, married couple Susan and Foad, are entertainers at heart and aim to make every guest leave feeling the joy and satisfaction that is put into every meal.

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Best Hikes for Fall Foliage

Credit: Unsplash The air is getting colder and trees are beginning to change colors into gorgeous oranges, reds, and yellows. Boise is known as the City of Trees and it sure lives up to the name in the fall time. There is no better way to experience the beauty of the fall season in Boise than to get out into the outdoors and try some of these hikes that show off the fall foliage!    Mores Mountain Interpretive Trail: Credit: Unsplash This trail is located 21 miles north of Boise, past Bogus Basin, and within the Shafer Butte Recreation Area. It is a 4.25-mile loop with a vertical gain of 1,000 feet, making it a moderate to difficult hike. This trail overlooks the Boise National Forest from every direction and even has views of the Sawtooths. Fall foliage on this hike includes shrubbery and deciduous trees turning stunning red and gold!   Eagle Island State Park Loop: Credit: Unsplash This trail is a 4.7-mile loop inside Eagle Island State Park that is mostly flat and considered an easy to moderate hike. It follows along the Boise River, offering top-notch birding with species including belted kingfisher, black-crowned night heron, and a variety of warblers. This trail is surrounded by trees that showcase bright red leaves come fall and is the perfect place for a fall foliage hike!   Dry Creek Trail: Credit: Unsplash This hike is a 14.1-mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 2,342 feet. It connects Lower Bogus Basin Road and Boise Ridge Road and is considered a moderate to difficult trail. This trail is popular for birding and wildlife watching and goes along a drainage in the Foothills. The shrubbery surrounding the creek turns lovely fall colors as the air gets colder. Do as many miles of this trail as you want and enjoy the fall scenery and wildlife!   Boise Greenbelt: Credit: Unsplash The Boise Greenbelt follows the Boise River and is surrounded by trees full of leaves changing colors. This is a paved path that features almost no elevation gain, making it a very easy walk or bike ride. You can follow this path for as long as you want along the river either east or west of downtown, with a total of 25 paved miles. This classic Boise path is the perfect spot to see some fall foliage without having to go far!

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