Kara Jackson - BoiseDev Eats Editor
Kara is the co-founder and managing partner of BoiseDev. At BoiseDev, Kara focuses on writing restaurant and food stories as the editor of BoiseDev Eats, building high-impact events like Peak 43, and creating new ideas for the business. She is a Boise native and married with a son and two darling goldendoodles. Kara is a true foodie - she enjoys everything from dining out, cooking, gardening, to agritourism. She also likes to ski, hike, and travel. Contact her at kara@boisedev.com.
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Eats
Longtime Meridian brewpub set to close
A longtime spot known for burgers and brews is closing its doors.
The Ram Restaurant & Brewery announced on its social channels that the Meridian...
Boise N
Popular Boise Bench burger joint plans a second location for the North End
A popular Boise neighborhood burger joint is expanding with a second location in a different part of town.
Wylder Hospitality Group has plans to open...
Boise N
‘Joy of a Friday’: New coffee shop in old firehouse to be staffed by nonprofit aiding adults with disabilities
A local business owner and a nonprofit are partnering to open a coffee shop in a historic Boise firehouse.
Luke Caldwell, owner of Timber +...
Caldwell
Photos: New bar from Amano team gives ‘creative outlet’, celebrates Mexican roots in former speakeasy
A colorful new bar celebrating Mexican heritage is opening in Caldwell.
Cán Coctelería is the new sibling bar and restaurant to Amano, the award-winning Mexican...
Boise Bench
Tavern coming to Boise Bench
A new tavern is coming to the Boise Bench.
Permits were filed with the City of Boise for Lost River Tavern at 110 N. Orchard...
Eats
‘Literally the best’: Local restaurant owner brings homemade ice cream chain to the Treasure Valley
A local restaurant owner is bringing a popular ice cream chain to the Treasure Valley.
Stephen and Patrick Modjeski opened Mojo’s Donuts and Ice Cream...
Eagle
Utah-based fast casual expands in Treasure Valley
A Utah-based fast casual chain, with one location already at The Village in Meridian, has set its sights on another spot.
CBRE Vice President Mark...
Eats
Falafel, hummus, and kabobs: Mediterranean restaurant expands in Meridian
A Mediterranean fast casual restaurant is opening its second location in Meridian.
According to an announcement from TOK Commercial, Zullee Mediterranean Grill leased 2,280 square...
Boise N
You asked: What’s going in the old Carl’s Jr. on State Street?
Several BoiseDev readers sent in emails asking if something was planned for the former Carl’s Jr. at 17th St and State St.
City of Boise...
Eagle
‘Food like nothing else in Idaho’: Utah fast casual chain plans location in Eagle
A Utah-based restaurant chain with “a fast casual experience with fine dining quality” is set to open in Eagle later this year.
Vessel Kitchen is...
Eats
Five Boise spots recognized as 2026 James Beard semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalists, and four Boise restaurants, along with a bar, are among the nominees.
Best Chef: Mountain Division
In...
Eagle
‘Sip, savor, gather’: Chelan winery plans rooftop wine bar in Treasure Valley
A Washington winery is opening a new bistro and tasting room in Eagle.
Siren Song Wines, based out of Chelan, Washington, will open a new...
Boise Downtown
Photo preview: High-end restaurant with flames, steaks, and smoked cocktails set to open
A restaurant focused on experiential, celebratory dining is set to open in Downtown Boise.
Seattle-based Fire & Vine Hospitality is opening its first Idaho restaurant,...
Eats
20 restaurants set to open in the Treasure Valley in 2026
It’s officially 2026!
For some, a new year means reflecting on the past year and setting goals, resolutions, and plans for the next 12 months.
For...
Boise Bench
Boise’s White Rabbit is closed for good. New owners will ‘rock it out’
A Boise Bench restaurant is trading ownership, with a new concept in store.
White Rabbit owners Sarah and DK Kelly are selling the restaurant and...
Eats
ICYMI: ‘Idaho’s signature red wine’ has ties to the Basque Country
It’s no secret that the Snake River Valley makes some excellent wines, but there’s a particular variety that is becoming one of “Idaho’s signature...
Eats
ICYMI: Local food celebrity of ‘Grill Dads’ brings canned cocktails to Treasure Valley
A Boise dad is one part of a nationally known social media grill team that is now expanding into ready-to-drink cocktails.
Mark Anderson, who lives...
Eats
2025 BoiseDev Eats highlights: Restaurant openings, profiles & other fun stories
2025 is coming to a close, and in the past year, the BoiseDev team wrote over 175 stories about restaurants opening, breweries and local...
Boise BSU/Broadway
ICYMI: See inside: Long-awaited steakhouse to open with swanky, old Hollywood feel
When you walk into the new Corso Italian Steak in Boise, it feels like you’ve stepped back into a more retro, glamorous era.
Instead of...
Caldwell
ICYMI: ‘Really big deal’ for Caldwell: Amano’s Alamilla wins James Beard Award
Idaho is now home to a second James Beard Award-winning chef.
Amano co-owner and head chef Salvador Alamilla won the James Beard Foundation Award for...
Eats
Taste of Seoul: Korean street food restaurant expands to Meridian
A taste of Seoul is coming to Meridian.
Seoul Street Cafe, a Korean street food restaurant, announced a second location on its social media accounts...
Eats
‘It’s been a great run’: Meridian bagel shop changes ownership
A local bagel shop is now under new ownership.
Freedom Bagel Bakery, located at 2847 N. Eagle Road, was sold to another local bagel chain,...
Closures
Local plastic-free grocery store announces closure
A local grocery store and café focused on zero waste announced its closure.
Roots Zero Waste Market announced on its social channels that it will...
Boise Downtown
8th Street restaurant closes ‘until further notice’
An 8th Street staple known for vegetarian and vegan options closes, for now.
Wild Root Cafe announced on its website that it would be temporarily...
Eats
Lemon Tree owner launches new brunch spot coming to Garden City
A new brunch spot is coming to Garden City from the owner of a popular sandwich shop.
Max & Louie’s will open at 175 E...
Boise E/SE
New Mexican cantina with ‘Coa flare’ planned, plus sushi collaboration
A Mexican cantina is coming to Barber Valley from a local restaurant group.
Coa Cantina will open at 3724 S Eckert Road, after Lemon Tree...
Eats
Eat like a gem: Local entrepreneurs join forces to launch salad delivery business
Two local entrepreneurs joined forces to launch a new salad delivery business.
Skin Owl founder Annie Tevelin and Clean Cuisine by Gina Founder Gina D’Orazio-Stryker...
Closures
‘Breakdown in the recipe for success’: New Garden City burger joint closed
After opening earlier this year with lines out the door, a new Garden City burger joint has already closed its doors.
Tim’s Burgers announced on...