Gretchen Parsons

The U.S. Department of Labor fined a local ice cream chain more than $300,000 for endangering its young employees, according to a DOL news release.

Mala House off Cole Rd. and Ustick Rd. will soon be open for customers to dine in. But for now, the authentic Chinese restaurant is for takeout only. “We heard a lot of people say they couldn’t find very traditional Chinese food,” said owner Sherry Chen. “So, this was one more reason we decided to […]

A Nampa landscaping nursery was not what it appeared. The owner of Rolling Hills Nursery, Sergio Cisneros-Guzman, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking meth and guns out of his garden center, according to a news release from Idaho’s U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. Cisneros-Guzman, 49 will then be deported after serving his […]

Two neighbors on Boise’s West Bench are transforming a vacant, “eyesore” of a building into a community gathering space and coffee house. Common Ground Coffee & Market is the passion project of Sarah Keck and Laurie Pearman. The two women moved to the neighborhood in 2019 and met in 2022. They bonded over their shared […]

There's a new place to enjoy sushi in Boise. Bamboo Sushi & Asian Bistro opened in December at 8053 W Emerald St., next to Boise Towne Square.

There’s a new place to enjoy sushi in Boise. Bamboo Sushi & Asian Bistro opened in December at 8053 W Emerald St., next to Boise Towne Square. Bamboo serves traditional and deep-fried rolls, along with nigiri and sashimi. Non-sushi options include beef and chicken dishes from the wok, fried rice, stir-fry noodles, soups, dumplings, and […]

Boise is looking to its residents to help create a new banner for the City of Trees. This spring, a fresh new flag will take flight, designed with input from the community.

Boise is looking to its residents to help create a new banner for the City of Trees. This spring, a fresh new flag will take flight, designed with input from the community. “In recent years, states and cities across the nation have embarked on a journey to redesign their flags to embrace a new identity […]

Will and Nicole Primavera are preparing to launch Lalo and Social Oak later this year off Eagle Rd., across from Crave Kitchen & Bar.

The owners behind Gatsby and Sid’s Garage in Boise and Meridian are bringing two new concepts to Eagle. Will and Nicole Primavera are preparing to launch Lalo and Social Oak later this year off Eagle Rd., across from Crave Kitchen & Bar. Will Primavera says the adjoining restaurants will take up about 70% of the […]