Growth & Development

New projects, land use, housing, construction, roads, and what is changing around town.

Growth & Development/July 20, 2026

From Barber Valley Live-Fire to Downtown Jazz: Eight Boise Tables Worth Reserving

A curated list of eight Boise restaurants—spanning steakhouses, Italian kitchens, prix fixe dining, and wood-fired Mediterranean—worth keeping on your radar for a special night out.

Growth & Development/July 14, 2026

Moon’s Kitchen Café Is Quietly Serving Beignets in Downtown Boise

A TikToker’s recent visit to Moon’s Kitchen Café put the downtown breakfast spot’s beignets on the local radar.

Growth & Development/July 13, 2026

From Arena-View Rooms to a Giant Potato: Boise’s Wildest Places to Sleep

A local travel creator rounds up five of the most distinctive overnight stays in and around Boise, ranging from theatrically themed suites to a very large tuber.

Growth & Development/July 9, 2026

Julia Davis Paddle Boats Are Back, Now Run by the Discovery Center of Idaho

The beloved pond paddle boats at Julia Davis Park have a new operator—the Discovery Center of Idaho—and are open this summer with card-only payments and no reservations required.

Growth & Development/June 26, 2026

The Avery Has Been Here Since 1910—Here’s What a Full Weekend Looks Like Now

A TikTok creator documents a complete stay at The Avery Hotel, from Tiner’s Alley nightcaps to Sunday brunch at the Brasserie.

Growth & Development/June 21, 2026

A Moose Stood Outside Boise Little Theater and a Bystander Thought It Was Décor

A full-grown moose turned up in downtown Boise near Boise Little Theater, surprising at least one resident who initially mistook it for a sculpture.

Growth & Development/June 17, 2026

Sixteen Floors Up, The Boise Post Opens on Grove Street

The Boise Post, a new rooftop restaurant on the 16th floor of the Element and AC Hotel tower at 1005 W. , is now open with sweeping views of the city and foothills.

Growth & Development/June 15, 2026

Lekuona’s Secret Seasonal Menu Requires You to Know the Password

Chef Asier’s steak-forward Sagardotegi menu is running this month only at the Basque Block restaurant—but you have to ask for it.

Growth & Development/June 15, 2026

Garden City’s Riverside Night Market Has Fridays Covered Through September

Through September 4, with local makers, specialty food, and a waterfront setting right on the Boise River.

Growth & Development/June 12, 2026

Hawks Open at Home, Riverdance Takes the Morrison, and Goats Judge You at Expo Idaho

A packed May 19–24 in the Treasure Valley includes Boise Hawks opening week, Riverdance at the Morrison Center, paddle boats at the Discovery Center, and a sanctioned goat show at Expo Idaho.

Growth & Development/June 9, 2026

Three James Beard Nods for the Boise Chef Who Says He Cooks ‘Simple Things’

Dan Ansotegui of Ansot’s has earned three consecutive James Beard semifinalist nominations while quietly making some of the most celebrated Basque food in the Mountain West.

Seattle Food Bloggers Discovered Ansots and Left Converts

Growth & Development/June 4, 2026

Seattle Food Bloggers Drove to Boise and Left Fans of Ansots’ Pork Belly Bocadillo

A Seattle-based food blog visited Ansots on the Basque Block and called it a standout among every restaurant they’ve tried across the Pacific Northwest.