Local Eats

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, once named the best ice cream on the planet, is opening multiple locations in the Treasure Valley.

McCall’s Winter Carnival is back in its full 10-day format, and early mornings are part of the fun. These are the best places to grab breakfast before a full day of events.

One of Boise’s most beloved comfort food destinations could soon have a new owner. Fanci Freez is officially up for sale, opening the door for someone new to carry on its legacy.

Despite national recognition and James Beard semifinalists, Idaho didn’t land a single spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants list for 2026. Here’s who made the cut instead.

Dunkin’ may finally be coming to the Treasure Valley. A commercial broker confirmed that franchise groups are actively searching for locations in the Boise area.

Struggling to decide where to eat? OpenTable just refreshed its list of the most booked restaurants in the Boise area, highlighting local favorites and newer spots diners can’t get enough of.

An award-winning Indian restaurant has turned a once-dismissed Meridian building into a booming success — and now it’s expanding to Nampa with a new location opening just in time for the holidays.

Several Boise-area Chinese restaurants have closed in 2025, but there’s good news. Plenty of local restaurants are still open on Christmas Day—and one was even named the best in Idaho.

After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.

Dakota Mortensen returned home to Middleton for Thanksgiving, and now we’re rounding up more Idaho restaurants spotted by celebs this year.

Whether you’re skipping the cooking or starting a new tradition, these Boise restaurants are open Thanksgiving Day and serving traditional holiday meals.

LoveFood and The Daily Meal both named Bittercreek Alehouse in Downtown Boise the home of Idaho’s best mac and cheese—and locals agree it’s worth every bite.