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The rooster spinning over Capri, the horse on Chinden, Betty scrubbing away on Vista. Most of Boise’s iconic signs come with a pretty good backstory, so I went digging: Rudy the Rooster Rudy the Rooster is the seven-foot-tall bird perched on top of Capri Restaurant’s rotating sign. Rudy is a landmark that is particularly beloved […]
Things to do in Boise November 5 – 11 Ski season hype is officially here with the Pray for Snow Festival at Bluebird Social & a Season Kickoff Party at Stio. Plus, the Boise Phil blasts off with The Planets, Jo Koy brings the laughs to Nampa & First Thursday has a lineup of free […]

By Dave Yasuda Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving, elections, Black Friday, and Veterans Day. There’s a lot going on during these 30 days, but take a moment to enjoy a bite or a beverage and think deep thoughts. Here’s 12 things to eat in Boise in November: Duck Two Ways at Susina Check […]
You’ve probably walked or biked by it on the Greenbelt, or driven past it on your way up 9th Street from downtown. There’s a beautiful building sitting right next to the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. It’s a peaceful little corner of downtown Boise, tucked between the Boise River, the library, and Capitol Boulevard. […]


The rooster spinning over Capri, the horse on Chinden, Betty scrubbing away on Vista. Most of Boise’s iconic signs come with a pretty good backstory, so I went digging: Rudy the Rooster Rudy the Rooster is the seven-foot-tall bird perched on top of Capri Restaurant’s rotating sign. Rudy is a landmark that is particularly beloved […]

By Dave Yasuda Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving, elections, Black Friday, and Veterans Day. There’s a lot going on during these 30 days, but take a moment to enjoy a bite or a beverage and think deep thoughts. Here’s 12 things to eat in Boise in November: Duck Two Ways at Susina Check […]

You’ve probably walked or biked by it on the Greenbelt, or driven past it on your way up 9th Street from downtown. There’s a beautiful building sitting right next to the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. It’s a peaceful little corner of downtown Boise, tucked between the Boise River, the library, and Capitol Boulevard. […]

Hosting Friendsgiving this year, but not excited about cooking for a dozen? These Friendsgiving restaurants in Boise take bigger groups, have a great vibe, or offer a private room. Some share group details online and some need a call or email first, so here are ten ideas with how to book each one. Double check […]

Looking for things to do in Boise in November? Whether family is in town for Thanksgiving or friends are visiting for a football weekend, this is one of the easiest months to play host. Between holiday markets, Broncos games, twinkling lights and a few classic local walks, here are ten ideas that work for nearly […]
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