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A local favorite, Paddles Up Poké, prides itself on providing Idaho’s freshest fish. Let’s be honest, we live in Idaho. How can they ensure they only serve fresh fish?Serving Only the Freshest FoodIf you’re a poké lover, we’re sure you’ve been to Paddles Up. They’ve taken over the Treasure Valley for five years, providing only the tastiest bowls, sushi burritos, and poké nachos. Paddles Up continues to be a strong advocate for only serving...
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As the Fall and Winter months are drawing near, Totally Boise knows how important it is to stay in touch with your own mental health. It is clinically proven that the darker months, stress of the holidays, and other outside influences can increase your stress, anxiety, and depression. Taking a day for self-care is vital in beating the mental blues away and the following four Idaho businesses are here to help you have the ultimate YOU day! In addition, local grief and mental health influence...
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According to Josh Cormier, a local Treasure Valley realtor, finishing real estate school doesn’t necessarily mean you are fully prepared to sell a home. Here’s the scenario that happens all too often; you get out of real estate school, not entirely prepared to take on the many tasks that come with working in real estate. You find a brokerage, and from there, it’s on you to make a deal.In an effort to avoid the stress of being forced to learn the real estate field on your own, W...
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Long-awaited Coa De Jima restaurant and bar officially has an opening date! Sister company to Boise staple Barbacoa, Coa De Jima is slated to open Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, and will focus on creating upscale authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Inspired by the karaoke styles of Japan, Voicebox is Boise’s only private suite karaoke bar. When you walk through the front doors, you feel transported into another world. Their friendly staff greet you with a “hello” from behind the fully stocked bar and lead you to a private singing suite. With eight fully equipped and expertly soundproofed suites, Voicebox karaoke pulled out all the stops on making this singing experience the best you’ll ever have.They have a seemingl...
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We’ve all had a moment where we are looking to have a nice evening or picnic with a perfect pairing of wine and cheese. The art of knowing which cheeses pair with particular wines seems to be limited to trained professionals. The team at Dairy West knew that there had to be a way to educate curious foodies. They came together to create Unbottled and the Unbottled Matchmaker, a free dairy and wine-cheese pairing website software that seeks to educate Idahoans on local dairy. We can agree th...
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Oh, brunch. That magical meal between breakfast and lunch that merges concoctions of life-giving dishes. If there was a blanket statement that could be made about Idahoans it's that we love to hike, we are french fry aficionados, and we LOVE brunch.
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Events are slowly coming back, and let's just say we are thrilled the Western Idaho Fair was one of them! Running Friday, August 20 thru Sunday, August 29, 2021 the Western Idaho Fair is back with local favorite rides, carnival foods, and live concerts from big name artists!
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The FitOne is a treasured annual Boise race. Put on by the St. Luke's Hospital, their team has announced that for the second year in a row, the race will now be held 100% virtually. This decision comes as the COVID-19 Delta variant has begun making its way through the Treasure Valley. St. Lukes and organizers of the FitOne race have stated, “Our participant’s safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority to us. That’s why St. Luke’s FitOne was created – to ...
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Often, our main concern at Totally Boise is to connect the noteable residents and tourists of the Treasure Valley to local businesses, events, or unique activities. We are passionate about fostering everlasting connections between our loyal community readers and followers as our valley grows. However, we know there is more to being an Idahoan than knowing where the best BLT’s are or what new brewery is opening.Grief resources have gained more traction as we all navigate through the obstacl...
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Shapes Fitness For Women is a national franchise that has been operating for the last 26 years. When looking for a new venture to bring to the Treasure Valley, one local Idaho family knew they wanted to extend the Shapes brand to Meridian. Craig, a father of many daughters, and in turn, granddaughters, read the Shapes mission statement and wanted to become a part of an organization that could help in the creation of a safe space for women to focus on their personal fitness goals. His own daughte...
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In the Treasure Valley, quality food trucks are popping up just about every week it seems. As these numbers grow, three food truck hubs have been established in Boise. These hubs are a means to provide the neighborhoods where they are permanently set with rotating access to these culinary experiences. Another exciting feature of the food truck hub is that you can often find new musicians, artists, and yoga classes being hosted there.Food Trucks at HillsideLocated in the parking lot at the corner...
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My relationship with chicken is...complicated. As a child, when my mother went back to work, and my father was suddenly the chef for two young children, easy pan-fried chicken breasts and boiled vegetables became a nightly staple in my childhood. Once I was old enough to control my own diet it took years for the chicken to enter my grocery list or even culinary interests.But everything changed after I ate a crispy chicken sandwich on a curious whim a few years ago. Now, I can’t get enough ...
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The road can be a long and lonely place, but for many musicians, they can find comfort from the touring life in Idaho - yes, Idaho!Even though Texas is their home, Shane Smith and the Saints have found refuge in the mountain town of Stanley, Idaho.“Idaho is our home away from home,” said Smith. “We go out of our way to play in Idaho every year.”Shane Smith started songwriting in the late 2000s in Tyler, Texas. With the help of other band members, the Saints, the folk-rock...
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Recently, the Totally Boise team took a field trip to see our local baseball team, the Boise Hawks, in action! From the hot dogs and the beer to the pop-flies, the Hawks Memorial Stadium was a great excuse to get out of the house and rejoin the enthusiasm of the local community.
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