As a young member of the Millennial generation and a recent college grad, I’m constantly on the hunt for a good bargain. When I was challenged to find a place where I could get some decent fare that didn’t break the bank, I was all ears… or rather, stomach. Whenever I find myself looking for some cheap food, I usually think happy hour — snacking and sipping go hand in hand. But for the sake of trying something different, I decided to venture out of the confines of my downtown routine and take a step off the beaten path. State Street is not exactly a road less travel ..read more

First, the sound of rushing wind. Then, strange noises. Are they crickets? Birds? Aliens descending to Earth? No matter – soon enough, there are the sounds of guitars. Gentle and soothing at first, like the music of the spheres, then roaring. Some thunderous bass and drums add to the tumult. So begins We Must Fall Forever if We Survive (self-released, 2015), the sophomore album by post-rock band Bright Old Giant (formerly Red Hands Black Feet). It’s not just one of the best local albums I’ve ever heard; it’s one of the best albums I’ve heard in the past five or six ..read more

It’s a warm summer evening in Boise – the kind that’s perfect for a nice bike ride. You’re cruisin’ down the Boise Greenbelt enjoying the fresh Idaho air and colorful summer sky. You’ve just crossed over a bridge where you took your eyes off the path for a split second to admire the shimmering water and enjoy the cool breeze lifting off the cresting river rapids below. When you bring your gaze back toward the pavement, you’re startled by a huge beast towering over you with two red menacing eyes and gigantic thorns sticking out from seemingly every which way, threate ..read more

It’s summer in Boise and patio season’s in full swing. Despite triple digit weather, locals flock to restaurants every night. The heat has no sign of waning and neither does the culinary scene. New eateries are popping so quickly, it’s hard to keep track of them all. Consider the following list a sampler of where to explore the next time you’re fixin’ for something tasty: Txikiteo This Basque-inspired restaurant is located in the ground floor of the Watercooler building at the corner of Idaho and 14th street. Txikiteo specializes in tapas and wine but also offers co ..read more