Ice cream is said to be one of the coolest desserts in history, making July the perfect month to dedicate to the refreshing and creamy dessert. Below are Boise’s top five ice cream shops to celebrate National Ice Cream Month.
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What was once a small pond, quite literally, has become so much more. It seems that as Boise continues to grow, so does its parks. Esther Simplot Park, home to Quinn’s and Esther Simplot Pond, has expanded over the last few years into a popular recreational park, perfect for summer fun.
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Push and Pour Coffee in Garden City has seemingly become one of Boise’s most popular coffee shops. What was once a hidden gem is now a popular place to kickstart the day.
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Dive bars, by definition, is an unglamorous bar with dim lighting, cheap drinks and returning local clientele. Typically one does not go to a dive bar to receive four star service, they go for a night to remember, or to not. Check out these Boise Dive Bars in celebration of National Dive Bar Day.
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Monday July 6th is national fried chicken day! In honor of this glorious day, check out a list of places where you treat yourself to the delicious meal.
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COVID-19 has put a serious strain on many businesses, leaving many scrambling for new ideas on how to move forward during this current pandemic. Here is a list of how some local businesses have gotten creative during COVID-19.
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KIN has yet to open its doors, but they are still finding innovative ways to make the best of the current pandemic. Utilizing the outdoor space that was once home to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, KIN is creating a fun way of being able to enjoy dinner and a show, at a safe distance of course.
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City fireworks may be canceled but that doesn’t mean the 4th of July is. Falling on a Saturday, there are so many ways to turn the 4th of July into a fun weekend event.
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Boise City Council just restricted using phones while driving except if it’s “hands-free." This ordinance will prevent texting & driving and make the roads safer for the city of Boise! Along with Meridian who passed this ordinance in October, if you are using your phones it’ll start to cost you.
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The real question is, is it doughnut or donut? According to Grammer.com, both are correct. If you want to get down to specifics, doughnut is the proper form of spelling the flavorful fried and rounded treat, whereas donut is a simplified written American version.
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Updated as of 6/25/2020. Ada County just took a major step back due to COVID-19. Due to recent COVID-19 spikes, Boise has recently moved back into stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan. This may leave people feeling anxious again, due to the unknown.
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The Boise zoo has made plans to reopen Monday, June 22 with new protocols during stage four of Boise reopening. Although not all animal exhibits will be open, the zoo is slowly and safely opening its doors to the community.
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A press conference was held Monday, June 22 as Health officials informed the public that Ada County will be taking a step back into Stage 3.
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Wondering where all the food trucks go on the weekends or where to find them in general? This Summer, chances are they are all dishing up food at The Switchback, located off Old Hickory Way in East Boise.
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A new stout is coming to Boise and it is bringing a powerful message, Black is Beautiful. Releasing as early as next week, Boise brewers have joined forces in order to raise awareness to the issue of police brutality and inequity in the United States.
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