Gretchen Parsons is the Managing Editor at BoiseDev, focusing on local news and developments in Boise, Idaho. With a background in journalism, Gretchen has written for various publications, including the Idaho Press, and covers a range of topics including business, food, and community events.
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Gretchen’s coverage predominantly involves local news in Boise and Idaho, particularly focusing on restaurant openings and closures, changes in business ownership, as well as developments within the local government. Given this focus, she is likely to be interested in pitches related to new businesses opening or existing ones undergoing significant changes such as relocations or ownership transfers.
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By: Gretchen Parsons
A popular Boise brewery announced a partnership with a Colorado-based beer company but later clarified to BoiseDev that neither brewery is being sold.
The new concept for a former downtown Boise wine bar has been revealed. Bodovino will soon reopen as Kichii Sushi & Spirits.
The new concept for a former downtown Boise wine bar has been revealed. Bodovino will soon reopen as Kichii Sushi & Spirits. As BoiseDev reported, the combined Bodovino and Happy Fish Sushi restaurant closed in July, with Bodovino CEO Amy Allsop citing a shift in customer base to a “younger crowd.” Allsop says this revamped […]
Plans to reopen a historic breakfast eatery on Warm Springs have stalled. BoiseDev reported last year that owner Stephen Barbey hoped to reopen the Trolley House by spring 2024.
A video game and arcade bar in downtown Boise is closing after 12 years. Spacebar Arcade announced on social media it's closing for good this weekend.
By: Gretchen Parsons
A new lounge is coming to Eagle this fall. Sturman's Wine and Cigars is opening its third Treasure Valley location at 805 Plaza Dr., adjacent to Crunch Fitness.
By: Gretchen Parsons
A new lounge is coming to Eagle this fall. Sturman’s Wine and Cigars is opening its third Treasure Valley location at 805 Plaza Dr., adjacent to Crunch Fitness. On the inside, the brand-new 1,920-square-foot building is decked out with TVs and features a 20-foot bar in a cozy and unique lounge setting. “It’s a very […]
There's one less Chicago Connection in the Treasure Valley. The local pizza chain closed its Eagle location on Sunday after 12 years of serving pies.
There’s one less Chicago Connection in the Treasure Valley. The local pizza chain closed its Eagle location on Sunday after 12 years of serving pies. But Eagle customers will only be without a Chicago Connection temporarily, owner Joy Kealey tells BoiseDev. “With our lease expiring at the end of September, we are looking for another […]
By: Gretchen Parsons
September is peak harvest season and celebrates Idaho Preferred Month, an initiative started 21 years ago that promotes and connects Idaho farmers and ranchers with retailers.
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