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MANAGING EDITOR: Liza Long ASSISTANT EDITOR: Kirk Long Reagan Englesby
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JIM PETERSON Retired North Ada County Firefighter now enjoys taking photos for Eagle Camera Club, Eagle Magazine, the Treasure Valley, and his own photogrpahy businesses. Photography has been in his blood since high school. Jim worked with periscope photography in the U.S. Navy and has fueled his passion by taking photgraphy classes at Boise State University.
AMY LARSON A former professional cake decorator, Sun Valley electrical contractor and Treasure Valley property manager, Amy realized midway through life that it was simpler to write about what interested her, rather than trying to do it all. Middle child and devoted chocoholic, Amy continues to learn and explore Idaho with her family and Weimaraner.
Kirk has been writing for IMP for over four years. He is a past president of Idaho HOSA, a professional-technical organization designed to help high school and college students prepare for careers in the medical field. He attends Idaho State University, where he is majoring in math and physics, with a minor in piano performance. Kirk enjoys playing the piano, cycling, recreational soccer, and hanging out with his friends at all of Boise’s cool restaurants.
CONTRIBUTORS: Liza Long Brad Carlson Pamela Thompson Amy Larson Lonni Leavitt-Barker Bavani Purushothaman Jim Reynolds Jessica McAnally GRAPHIC DESIGN: Brainstorm Creative PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Peterson Mark Dyrud FOR RESULTS-DRIVEN ADVERTISING: em@eaglemagazine.com 208-484-8215 FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: www.eaglemagazine.com 208-484-8215
PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON Once upon a time, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson lived in a big city “out west” where she won an Emmy for her work as a production manager on The Simpsons. One day, her prince charming swept her off to Idaho to live happily ever after. They live with their enchanting teenaged daughter in a castle in Meridian. Pamela has yet to float the Boise River or ski at Bogus Basin. Besides writing, she also does career coaching and acts at the Peace Officers Standards and Training facility in Meridian. You can reach her at PamRecruit@q.com.
LIZA LONG BAVANI PURUSHOTHAMAN Bavani is a writer, mamma and a dreamer. She dreams of a borderless world that practices one religion, the religion of love. She is a mum to 2 beautiful, free-spirited girls. Bavani is passionate about helping others in need and is convinced that just an ounce of effort from everyone would create a positive ripple of change in our world.
Liza is an author, educator, mental health advocate, and mother of four children. Her book, The Price of Silence: A Mom’s Perspective on Mental Illness, is available in bookstores everywhere. Follow her on Twitter @anarchistmom or visit www.lizalong.com.
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LONNI LEAVITT-BARKER Lonni is an award-winning investigative news reporter whose career took her from Vegas to Raleigh, Phoenix to CBS in LA. Lonni and her husband have three girls and a little boy.
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Jim Reynolds is a regular contributor to EM, and the former Mayor of Eagle. He served for nine years in the Air Force. After his military service, he worked as certified commercial pilot, flying corporate jets for the ag industry. After retiring in 2008, Reynolds moved to Eagle with his wife of 39 years, Joanie.
Brad Carlson began his reporting career in 1988. He worked at the Idaho Business Review for 16 years and most recently has contributed profiles and features to the Idaho Press-Tribune daily newspaper, Idaho Outdoor Journal website and Boise Christian Living magazine. He graduated from Lewiston High School and the University of Idaho. An avid fly fisher and jazz listener, he lives in Meridian.
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Showing off the Eagle market
18 Quality Picks
Real Estate Industry Pros
20 The Settlers
People who helped Eagle grow Cover Photo By: Tony Moody
De p a r t m e n t s 10 | Community Note 34 | Health & Beauty
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COMMUNITY NOTE
Dear Readers, Every winter I always find myself longing for the warmth of summer, while every summer I seem to always remember winter much more fondly in hindsight. I love all the seasons, but I think spring and fall are my favorites because they strike a happy medium between the two extremes—just cold enough some days to wear a sweater and just warm enough on others to break out the shorts. Furthermore, these transitional seasons are always so beautiful, especially in Eagle. I love to see the flowers begin to bloom, as the world around us grows more verdant and lively. Eagle has so many beautiful places you can see this transition firsthand, from our wonderful parks to our impeccable river views.
Gallery—to exciting new places to grab a drink—such as the recently opened Eagle Tap Room. Inside this issue you’ll find stories on everything from Real Estate to the Co-op, and that’s one of the reasons I love Eagle and editing this magazine. There’s so much diversity, and so many exciting people, businesses, and activities to follow.
This issue we’ve done our best to highlight what’s going on in Eagle this spring, from the always wonderful art scene— including profiles on Renee Landis and the Eagle Art
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There’s much more great content waiting for you to discover, so read on! Whatever you do this spring, be sure to reach out and share your Eagle story with us. Our tight-knit community is what makes our city so strong, so be sure to share with us your comments, questions, and concerns.
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TALKING POINTS
BARK OF THE TOWN WORKING ON A DOG PARK IN EAGLE By Christina Coats, City of Eagle Parks & Recreation Canines and their owners are elated as the City of Eagle conducted the first Dog Park Open House on January 25th. During the open house, participants were given the opportunity to “purchase” dog park amenities, vote on potential locations, discuss what they like and dislike about dog parks, and contribute comments via comment cards. Post Dog Park Open House, I sat down with the Director of Parks and Recreation, Mike Aho to talk about the process. “We heard from a variety of people in Eagle who said they would like a dog park, so we held an open house [in January 2016] to get more formal input from the public,” Aho told me. “We found that the community really wants a dog park, and they want their voices heard in regards to the location and design.”
park is like a playground or sports field. It is an element of recreation that the public needs and wants. Dog owners love the social aspects of a park for the dogs and for themselves. It really creates a bond for the users. This bond will help us run the park, put on events and raise funds for operations and improvements.” The project faces some challenges, however. Location is one hurdle that the project faces. “It would be ideal if we had five acres for a park, but we currently do not have that much land available.” Aho said, adding that Parks and Recreation will be looking for land, but may also have a smaller park while that process occurs.
Eagle residents can be a part of the process by subscribing to the Parks and Recreation email list. They can email the department at parks@ cityofeagle.org to get placed on the list. The department can then inform interested people about the process they will be using to create the dog park, as well as providing rough timeframes as this process goes forward. “Of course, we are looking for land,” Aho added. If you have questions or comments regarding the future dog park, or if you would like to get involved, contact City of Eagle Parks and Recreation at (208)4898763 or email parks@cityofeagle.org. For up to date information, visit our website www.cityofeagle.org and Eagle Parks & Recreation Facebook.
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Based on input from that January meeting, Parks and Recreation plans to ask the Eagle City Council to form a working group made up of community members who have an interest in the dog park. The committee will create a more formal recommendation to the community and to City Council. Aho anticipates that this process will take at least two months. Once a more formalized presentation is done and the community and City Council have had an opportunity to comment, Parks and Recreation will hire a design firm that can put together a formal plan for the park. When I asked Aho how a dog park would benefit the community, he replied, “A dog Any articles and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of Eagle Magazine or the City of Eagle but remain solely those of the author(s).
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“OUR INCOMES ARE LIKE OUR SHOES; IF TOO SMALL, THEY GALL AND PINCH US; BUT IF TOO LARGE, THEY CAUSE US TO STUMBLE AND TO TRIP.” — JOHN LOCKE "SECURITY DEPENDS NOT SO MUCH UPON HOW MUCH YOU HAVE, AS UPON HOW MUCH YOU CAN DO WITHOUT.” — JOSEPH WOOD KRUTCH “I'M AN INTROVERT... I LOVE BEING BY MYSELF, LOVE BEING OUTDOORS, LOVE TAKING A LONG WALK WITH MY DOGS AND LOOKING AT THE TREES, FLOWERS, THE SKY.” — AUDREY HEPBURN
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"FASHION IS ABOUT DRESSING ACCORDING TO WHAT'S FASHIONABLE. STYLE IS MORE ABOUT BEING YOURSELF." — OSCAR DE LA RENTA “MUSIC DOESN'T LIE. IF THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE CHANGED IN THIS WORLD, THEN IT CAN ONLY HAPPEN THROUGH MUSIC.” — JIMI HENDRIX “I NEVER GOT TO MAKE THAT TRANSITION FROM LITTLE GIRL TO YOUNG WOMAN... AND THAT REALLY SCREWS YOU UP.” — NATALIE COLE “I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M GOING FROM HERE, BUT I PROMISE IT WON'T BE BORING.” — DAVID BOWIE
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Striking executive home nestled on a serene waterfront setting. The grand arched entry invites guests into the gorgeous interior featuring exquisite marble flooring, vaulted ceilings & custom mill work. The gourmet kitchen boasts double ovens, a Wolf range, slab granite & private patio. Enjoy the luxurious master suite with cozy fireplace, tiled walk in shower & heated tile flooring. The great room’s wall of windows opens to the waterside setting of the fully fenced private & lush backyard. Carey Farmer Real Estate – Group One
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“The Mason” exemplifies Petite Elegance with just over 2,500 ft. Featuring Three Generous Bedrooms and a Den. Any Home Chef’s Paradise with a Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry that boast Thermador Professional Series Appliances including Three Ovens, Six Burner Gas Range Top, Built-in Refrigerator/ Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave/Speed Oven and Built-in Coffee Maker. Just over 1,200 ft. Handyman Garage. The Inspired Living Collection by Sherburne-Marrs has framed the Picturesque Back Yard Private Oasis with a Relaxing Waterfall. Boise Real Estate Pros – Boise Premier Real Estate
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R E A L E S TAT E I N D U S T R Y
Quality Picks Spring is the time to get things done! Whether you are moving to a new home or you want to improve the home you love (or maybe want to love), we put together a list of people that will come in handy. Get into the spring of things and spruce up your home!
CONCRETE Replacing old, cracked, chipped and spalling concrete when you can repair it. Concrete Armor of Boise specializes in concrete repair and decorative overlays. They can make your old ugly concrete look better than new for a fraction of the cost of tearing it out and replacing it. A company with a variety of products from spray overlays, acid and dye stains to epoxy floors.
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SIDING If you’re looking to improve and update your exteriors or simply have a repair, look to the company that handles stone, stucco and siding. A versatile company with experienced masons, stucco applicators, and siders. Whether you’re a builder who needs all three, or simply a homeowner in need of a repair, they will manage your project with care and quality.
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REMODEL Whether it’s time for a minor facelift or a total redesign, Going Green Remodeling can help! By working with an experienced contractor you can increase the value and comfort of your home easily. Jeff Martin and his team at Going Green have been doing business in the Treasure Valley since 2001. They offer free consultation and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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INSPECTIONS Blue Sky Inspections is a full service home inspection company that services the entire treasure valley. They bring a vast amount of education and experience to the table as well as many years of construction experience. The goal is to give customers the knowledge they need so that they are informed and feel comfortable with the purchased of their new home.
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MOVING Our Boise movers begin by performing a complete needs assessment for your move, we then tailor make a move plan to fit your needs. Our team of moving professionals will arrive at your home ready to begin your stress-free move day. We will supply you with a simple move that will save you money.
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LANDSCAPING LuckE13 Landscape Services is a full service landscape company with over 10 years of experience in all areas of landscape design and maintenance. Our work is backed by our guarantee of quality, efficiency and experience in every job we do. LuckE13 Landscape Services uses the best, top of the line equipment, making it the most efficient and cost effective way to get the job done. We are a small personal company that focuses on customer relations and satisfaction is our priority. We love working hard and going beyond customer expectations.
FURNISHINGS From conceptual design to the finishing touches, echelon’s goal is to help streamline the creative experience. This team is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest trends available by attending market several times a year, while never losing the ability to integrate the classic mainstays and heirloom pieces. With virtually endless possibilities, they understand the value of helping you create a versatile space that’s a perfect reflection of your unique personality.
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BLINDS When it comes to choosing blinds or draperies for your home, you’re not just another customer. At Blind Appeal, the goal to get you in and out as quickly as possible. They create lasting relationships by giving you the ultimate service experience and help you find a custom look and feel for your home’s window coverings. They go the extra mile and take time to get to know you and your home’s needs.
INSULATION Rooted in the Treasure Valley since 1951, G&G Insulation has the knowledge, experience and expertise to meet the insulation needs of Western Idaho. They insist on quality when it comes to their products and the people installing them to offer the best in overall satisfaction to customers. G&G Insulation fully covers the region with certified comprehensive insulation, air sealing, radiant barrier and firestopping services.
Blind Appeal - 208.888.1056 G & G Insulation - 208.377.8781
DECOR Each product found at Impact Imports has some sort of backstory, and are typically recycled or refurnished. This is a huge difference from the factory beginnings of so many of today’s corporate products. In Impact Import showrooms, you can find a vast assortment of items: dining tables made from boat wood, old Indonesian buildings, stone slab counter tops, and even handcrafted jewelry, to name just a few of the items available.
HEATING & COOLING Small family owned and operated business. With low overhead, the reduced savings is passed onto the client. The techs have over 33 years combined experience, and provide same day service in most cases. Their serves include energy audits, fireplaces, gas leak repairs, and heating and cooling.
Dave’s Heating & Air - 208.484.2907
Impact Imports - 208.368.0300
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It was a hard life!
Almost anyone living in our comfortable modern world would certainly believe so. It was frontier life. For many of them, it was a great adventure. They all came from somewhere else, eager to make their mark on this exciting western landscape. That landscape was already populated with a completely different culture, the Native American. There were the predictable tensions and clashes. Still, their story was one of seizing opportunities and sharing the growth and fortune with their community. One of the earliest to settle in Eagle was Truman Coe Catlin. Truman arrived December 21, 1839, the son of Thomas Merrill Catlin, a prominent resident of Farmingdale, Illinois who himself had pushed west from Connecticut. Truman would become one of Idaho’s largest ranchers in the true tradition of the old west.
Article by Jim Reynolds, Photography Courtesy of Eagle Museum
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TLERS The family’s affluence would allow Truman the opportunity to attend Knox College in Galesberg, Ilinois. Whatever providence had provided Truman in Illinois, it was not strong enough to secure his interest. He departed in 1862, traveling by boat and by horseback to seek his fortune on the American frontier. The 43-year old Truman eventually joined an Army Troop headed for Fort Benton, near Walla Walla. They had many adventures along the 3,200-mile trek; hard winters, stolen horses and several killed of their party. Truman finally arrived in the Boise Basin a year later.
Truman and his close neighbor, Polete Mace, had many adventures delivering food to the valley from the newly named Eagle Island. Most notably crossing the Boise River at flood stage, enduring brutal winters in minimal shelter and building the first canal to serve the area.
Another close neighbor and occasional business partner was Thomas Hugh Aikens. Many consider Tom the “Father of Eagle” as he owned most of the land upon which the village was established in 1904. This son of Scottish immigrants was born in Nova Scotia in 1845, where he became a surveyor by trade. We can only assume that the availability of free land was what led Tom to venture west. He claimed acreage on Eagle (then Illinois) Island and obtained his first Water Rights in 1877.
He worked as a miner for $6 a day, a princely sum to many of that time. He accumulated some capital and could see growing crops to feed the hungry miners promised a more stable future. He homesteaded 160 acres the government was offering on Illinois Island. He built a 10 x 12-foot log cabin on the island for his family of three. Ever the entrepreneur, Truman hauled a dugout from Silver City to ford the Boise River that became the Silver City ferry. He contracted with the Army to provide 100,000 shingles to build Fort Boise. In 1873, Truman met and married Miss Mary Smith of Yreka, California. In 1876, with three partners, he led the first cattle drive eastward from the west, driving 1,000 head to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Over the next 45 years, he would drive herds as large as 3,000 head to Cheyenne and on to Nebraska.
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PHOTO OF: MARY CONWAY AIKENS After almost 20 years of struggle together, the couple divorced. When affairs were settled, Tom left for a new home he would build in Long Beach. California. Mary would follow him some years later and the couple eventually were remarried. Tom’s habit was to spend his summers in Boise, where he died at age 79.
One Mary Conway, 20 years his junior, caught Tom’s eye a few years later and they were wed in 1883. He moved his new bride to his homestead on the island. Their only neighbors were the Catlin’s and the Mace’s. Twenty years of hard work and shrewd investing made Tom, Mary and their three surviving children quite wealthy. In 1904, he moved his family to a bungalow in Eagle and built a frame building to serve as the high school. Later, he would build the 14-room Old Eagle Hotel. His many business ventures allowed him to acquire more than 600 acres around Eagle.
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He planted highly profitable orchards of walnuts, butternuts, hickory nuts and apples, not to mention hardwoods and poplar trees for the building industry.
Tom’s neighbor and friend, Truman Catlin had left family back in Kansas. So when his father was killed in an Indian uprising, Frank Short and his brother travelled west to live with his maternal uncle Truman. Truman’s homestead on Eagle Island had grown substantially and he had diversified into raising cattle for market as well as Jersey and Holstein dairy cows. In 1887, Frank returned to Leavenworth, Kansas for two years, but on his return, married Mary Catlin’s sister. He became manager of a farm that Truman owned west of Eagle. Over time, he made enough to buy 320 acres of the farm. On 55 of those acres, Frank planted a plum orchard. It became quite successful and he soon added a packing plant for his prunes. He hired local women to work the plant and his success continued to grow. He became the prune magnate of Idaho shipping his produce far and wide.
Frank and his family built the elegant cobblestone home that still adorns the north side of West State Street in Eagle. Frank and all his neighbors bought Quong Strawberries from their neighbor Louie. Louie came from a small village in southern China. Most of his fellow travelers were imported to work the mines, but Louie wisely took a different road going into agriculture. He arrived in the area with his brothers in 1897. Unable to own land because of the laws at the time, Louie rented a small patch of ground to raise vegetables. With success, he rented more land all over the valley and turned each into a valuable working enterprise. After a few years, he brought his wife over from China and with his brothers worked the land, selling his vegetables door-to-door throughout the valley. In 1924, his wife passed away leaving him with six small daughters to raise. Mable, who would become the future Mrs. Quong, arrived in San Francisco from Hong Kong about 1930. She had been sold by her father into slavery, but was rescued by the local Presbyterian Church from the white slave trade. Louie became aware of her circumstances through the church and traveled to San Francisco to meet her. He and Mable married in 1931. They returned to the farm where they raised another three sons and a daughter.
By 1936, the property ownership ban had been lifted and they purchased land in Eagle. Although she had no background in farming, Mable was industrious. They diversified into dairy cattle, chickens and finally in 1937, strawberries. The venture took off and they hired local teens from around the valley to pick during the season. Although risky because of potential low temperatures in the growing season, they were enormously successful. Quong’s Strawberries became famous throughout the area. The family would continue their business until 1989.
One cannot study the early settlers of Eagle without noting that, by and large, they were not only industrious, but a handsome lot. While they endured numerous hardships, they also enjoyed great adventures together and began building that great sense of community we enjoy today in Eagle.
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THE ARTS
Landis Creates Large-scale Art, Drop by Drop, in New Studio By Brad Carlson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson
A profile of Renee Landis
Artist Renee Landis has something in common with various Landis started painting nearly four years ago, though she popular music performers whose work frequently inspires always loved art and drawing. her: She moved from a homely garage to a concert venue. Early paintings included a lot of Jackson PollockVisitors to Revolution Concert House & Event Center inspired drip and splatter art, modes she continues to in Garden City and the Big Easy-turned-Knitting Factory enjoy. Recently she has incorporated more structure and venue in downtown Boise have seen her creations on precision. “Now I am kind of into geometric shapes, and tabletops and wall-mounted acoustic boards. Now they depth, and color,” she said. may see Landis herself at Revolution, where she has been She is married to Creston Thornton, who owns Revolution building and customizing a studio. as well as promotions company CT Touring. Thornton The spacious studio fits the artist’s work, which often previously owned Big Easy Concert House, where Landis depicts iconic, larger-than-life images on a canvas as big as created abstract tabletop mosaics inspired by rock bands a bookcase. But even the smaller surface of a cocktail table’s and albums. top demands a big work area as she applies paint from far away. She has worked from inside her Eagle home or in its Although each painting is done out of inspiration and a love of art rather than as a decorative piece for Revolution, garage. displaying it there means many people see it. “I’m good “I was told it’s frowned upon to splatter in the kitchen, or with it now,” Landis said of the exposure. “It was tough fling paint,” Landis said. in the beginning.” Her dining room table served as workspace for two Landis, 43, grew up in San Carlos, Calif., and studied paintings she had recently completed. psychology at Boise State University. She has painted images from individuals and landscapes to objects and One, a large acrylic featuring a guitar, is linear and abstracts. Her first music-themed painting was a drip geometric. Its colors, like those within shapes above and guitar with BSU theme. In middle to late January, she below the instrument, aim to pop out and catch the eye. prepared to start creating another drip-art guitar on a grand scale, commissioned by an individual. The other, a bigger geometric abstract measuring about four by five feet, features shapes and colors; it aims to tease This spring, she plans to display her art in a public exhibit the eye so “in the images, everybody will see something and on a website she’s developing. different,” Landis said. She first envisioned a landscape before leaning it against a hallway wall for about six weeks Find on Facebook by searching “Landis Originals” for further contemplation. “I just studied it as I walked by,” she said. “Then one day I had an inkling of what I wanted to do, and it just came together.” She didn’t like the original’s colors, whereas the finished painting has brighter, more intense colors, as well as greater depth.
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Idaho Center for Regenerative Medicine Helps Clients Look and Feel Their Best
When I first met Dr. Robert Haake at his Eagle clinic, I thought he had stepped right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. His jovial smile, boundless energy, and friendly manner put me instantly at ease, but I was quickly immersed in one of the most fascinating—and important—conversations I’ve had in a while. It soon became clear that Dr. Haake’s approach to wellness and aging is anything but traditional.
relocated to Idaho in 2009, he worked as a hospitalist and nephrologist while becoming board certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Although his practice embraces alternative approaches, he is not opposed to traditional medicine when it’s appropriate or necessary. “A traditional approach focuses on pathology, or disease,” he said. “I prefer to focus my practice on health.”
The Idaho Center for Regenerative Medicine’s treatment philosophy embraces the idea that we don’t have to age gracefully. Instead, by proactively adopting a lifestyle focused on wellness and body health, we can actually keep our youthful energy and appearance well into our later years. And it all starts with the food we eat.
He first became interested in using evidence-based, alternative approaches to performance enhancement when his two sons became baseball stars. Both played in the minor leagues. “All of my children were good athletes,” he said. “I found that diet, nutrition, the right kinds of exercise really could make a difference. Nutrition at its root is biochemistry. We have to give the body what it needs.”
“A diet that is carbohydrate and calorie dense can lead to inflammation, which is the root cause of all disease,” Dr. Haake told me. “Many of my clients already understand this when they come to me. They are already doing the right things—eating paleo, exercising. I help them to feel even better.” Dr. Haake’s holistic approach also involves metabolic screenings for things many of us might miss—low levels of hormones or micronutrients, for example. “Our level ranges for things like testosterone or thyroid hormones are based on the labs of older, sicker people,” he said. “Your doctor may have told you that your level was in the ‘normal’ range, but too often, you’re not at your optimal range. That can make a big difference in your quality of life.” Dr. Haake, an osteopath by training, practiced as a nephrologist for several years. When his family
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The Center’s typical patients are 30-65 year olds who are in relatively good shape and either want to improve their performance or to maintain their good health and vitality as they age. Dr. Haake is especially proud of the fact that 30 of his patients are fellow physicians. Dr. Haake’s team all shares his philosophy of holistic, integrative medicine. They’re also athletes: Dr. Brad Gilman competes in triathlons; nurse practitioner Lindsey Wells has earned pro status in the International Federation of Body Building in the bikini division. Todd Woodward and Tara Rothwell, both physician assistants, are equally committed to a holistic, health-based approach. “I want people to know that they don’t have to feel sick. They can live healthy, active, vital lives,” Dr. Haake said.
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A successful store is one that learns about its community and tailors its products and services to fit the needs and tastes of its customers. What struck me when I first shopped at the Boise Co-op in 2007 was its attention to detail in the choice of products that lined its aisles and shelves. Having just moved from Singapore to Boise, it was comforting to find familiar labels and foods to appease that initial homesickness. The local products also served as an initiation into Boise, my new home. The Boise Co-op is a pioneer in the Treasure Valley when it comes to fresh, homegrown and organic food. The Coop was founded in 1973 by individuals who were mindful of healthy choices and who were keen to combine nutritious, delicious and affordable under one roof. The Co-op is a member-owned market and its membership has grown steadily over the years, with its membership standing at 24,000 currently. 2015 was a special year for the Co-op. It welcomed the addition of its second location, a 25,000 square foot haven at the Village at Meridian. The new store proudly boasts a cozy classroom in which a variety of food related classes are offered. Sitting down on a rainy afternoon with Mo Valko, the Boise Co-op’s Marketing Manager, she shed some light on the Co-op’s intent and modus operandi. Valko, who moved from New Mexico to Boise a year ago, has worked in food Co-ops for almost 7 years. Her interest was sparked ten years ago when she started shopping at Coops and farmers markets for her own grocery needs. She started educating herself on how food is grown and began exploring locally owned businesses. When asked
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what makes the Co-op stand out in the Treasure Valley, Valko shares, “We have a full service deli and bakery. Everything is made from scratch. We use all organic produce, all organic greens for everything that we make in the kitchen. We have very talented people on staff. A variety of fresh sausages are made in the store every day of the week. We focus on the freshness and quality of the food.” 80% of the products the Co-op carries at both locations are similar. The remaining 20% are selected based on what the regular patrons are looking for. The Co-op uses a streamlined process to choose what sits on its shelves. Each department has a purchasing coordinator who makes this decision. Deciding factors include what ingredients go into the product, the vendor’s standards and the quality of the product. Food samples that are submitted are shared with testers who are staff members. They provide feedback on the samples before the final decision is made.
“Hundreds of natural and organic items such as pantry staples are placed on sale every day. It is a great introduction for people into organic and natural eating.”
The Co-op’s ongoing passion to research and understand the community’s needs and tastes is what sets it apart from its competition. Its genuine desire to encourage people to go organic and shop local was the motivation behind the program called Coop Basics which was initiated in November last year. People find the switch to organic and natural foods intimidating because they are more expensive than conventional food products. Valko says, “this program helps people who want to make that change. They understand the health benefits but it can be a little daunting. Hundreds of natural and organic items such as pantry staples are placed on sale every day. It is a great introduction for people into organic and natural eating.”
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Art in Canvas and Glass
By Lonni-Leavitt Barker PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson
Stephen Douglas is a visionary. For years, he’s believed if he builds “it”, they will come. His “it” is a world class art gallery, the likes of which you would find in New York, San Francisco, or his hometown of Chicago. Last year Douglas, along with his wife Joy Strayer, opened Eagle Art Gallery—tucked in on 2nd Street off of State. The gallery feels more like a museum, with the wrinkled worn eyes of an old cowboy staring down from one wall, while vivid colors and bold shapes beckon you from another. There is art everywhere: pastels, acrylics, watercolors, oils, plasters, and so much more—everything you could imagine. There are modernist cubes covered in miniature paintings juxtaposed with beautiful creations that transport you to a day combing the beach. The art beckons you to reach out and touch. As you wind your way through the gallery, there are surprises around every corner. Currently, creations from seventeen Idaho artists adorn the walls. “Everyone has their own, individual tastes when it comes to art,” said owner Stephen Douglas, an artist himself. “We wanted to reflect that. Anyone who comes in here can expect to find something they will fall in love with.” The gallery is only part of his dream. Douglas’ vision is to make Eagle the destination for art and culture in the Valley. “Downtown Boise is quite fragmented when it comes to art. We think Eagle could become the cultural hub for our community,” said Douglas. To kick start that movement, Douglas is pairing his visual art with what some might consider liquid art. He is teaming up with local vintner Ken Rufe of Cellar 616. The last Thursday of every month, the two men
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offer an open house where guests are invited to spoil their senses, to see some of the best Idaho artists have to offer and to taste wine made from grapes in Eagle’s backyard. “It is the perfect marriage,” said Rufe. “People come to the gallery to aesthetically appreciate art the way it looks and then our art, the way it tastes.” Rufe, who grew up in a wine-making household, said it was only natural for him to follow in his father’s footsteps and start making his own. He’s been making wine for the past 30 years. In 2010, Rufe opted to share his passion and started making wine commercially. His label, Cellar 616, only uses local grapes from the Treasure Valley and since he is a boutique wine maker, Rufe said every batch is different and surprising, each with its own unique taste. “Making wine is part art and part science,” said Rufe, which helps explain why the two men came up with the idea of putting a tasting room in the middle of an art gallery.
Whether you buy a bottle of wine or take home a painting, both men insist you are investing in art—original, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind art. They say their gallery and tasting room is a match made in heaven. Lucky for us, heaven is just down the street.
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Face to Face with Tracey Andrus
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson
As one of three daughters of former Governor Cecil Andrus, Tracy Andrus understands the importance of vision, perseverance, and passion. She recently shared with us what she likes best about the Gem State and her plans here.
What do you like most about Idaho? I love to be outdoors enjoying many different forms of recreation close to home.
What do you like most about living in Eagle? Eagle gives you a small town, intimate feel, and yet you have access to all the amenities of a larger city. It’s thirty minutes to anywhere. We’ve lived in Eagle for 17 years and watched it grow up. It’s a wonderful place to live.
What are your greatest passions? I’m passionate about a number of things. I’m passionate about the need for women to take their rightful place in leadership positions within our various levels of government, our businesses, and our boardrooms. We have equal brainpower and equal talent, and we need equal representation.
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I also have a passion for education. Knowledge is key to individual empowerment. When we give people the tools to help them become what they want to be, the world becomes a better place. Those who know me well say I’m also pretty passionate about Bronco football.
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We also absolutely love going to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. There are so many gifts that this community has received from generous patrons and their families. It’s remarkable. They have created a culture of giving back and more and more families are stepping up. JUMP is just the latest example. What an incredible gift.
Who were your biggest influences? My parents first and foremost. My mother, Carol, was the glue that bound us together. She made sure we all sat down to the dinner table together each night and talked about our day. And although Dad was frequently away traveling around the state, we knew when he was with us his focus was on us 100%. My father also taught me the importance of integrity— doing what’s right without concern for the consequences. At the end of the day, you have to be comfortable with the person in the mirror. He showed me the importance of being true to who you are and doing what you know in your heart is right.
Why don’t more women run for office? Serving as an elected representative carries a lot of costs. It takes a lot of time away from your family. Furthermore, the people who don’t agree with you are frequently the most vocal. I believe any woman with the talent and desire to serve in an elected position can get there if she has a mind to. It may be harder for women than men, but we’re used to that. It’s important not to be afraid of losing. I ran for Boise mayor in 1993 and lost. But what I learned is that you don’t have to win to benefit from the experience
of getting involved. I’ll always cherish the friendships I made, and feel good about the issues I helped raise. My loss led me to my career at Blue Cross of Idaho and meeting my husband, Jack Myers. I have no regrets.
What are your current projects? At my father’s request, I became involved with the Andrus Center for Public Policy a couple of years ago and I am currently serving as its President. My father is one person I don’t say no to. We’re currently working to complete our endowment to ensure our work on Dad’s legacy issues—the environment, public lands, education, and leadership—continues in perpetuity. We work closely with various government agencies and user groups on environmental issues that face Idaho, the American West, and the nation—issues like reducing the size, severity, and cost of rangeland wildfires. Our current education efforts focus on the need for early learning opportunities for Idaho’s young children. Almost half of Idaho’s children enter kindergarten without the skills they need to be ready to learn. Those who are behind when they enter kindergarten frequently stay behind. We have to do better on that front—it’s just too important to ignore. And, of course, we hold our annual Women and Leadership Conference each September. This past year we had almost 700 women—and men—attend. It’s incredibly important that both women and men are part of the dialogue on how we bring about an answer to the continued under-representation of women in positions of leadership. Like her father Cecil, Tracy Andrus is a warm, genuine person who is enthusiastic about improving the future of Idaho.
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Craft-beer Customers Flow Into New Eagle Triple Tap By Brad Carlson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson
To the father-son team of former law enforcement officers running Eagle Triple Tap, everything has to be done the right way. No detail is left unattended, from the beautifully crafted relaxed atmosphere to the evergrowing line-up of 30 different craft beers. The bar is off to a strong start after opening December 18th on East State Street near Edgewood Lane. Patrick Weber, 50, and son Brandon Weber, 26, left jobs at the Payette County Sheriff’s Office last summer. Pat retired from the sheriff’s department, while Brandon wrapped up a nearly nine-year stint there to start building out the 1,435-square-foot bar’s interior. Triple Tap adds to Eagle’s hospitality offerings while letting its owners do more relaxing than they’re used to. On a Friday afternoon in late January, as Pat welcomes people and Brandon juggles the multiple tasks a bar’s general manager must, patrons seem to notice their hosts’ at-ease presence. Pat, a former patrol deputy, said he liked that job’s requirement of solving problems and helping people in need. Now he’s enjoying a new challenge, trying to simply please people. “As a police officer, you’re always looking over your shoulder,” he said. “Here, I get to just relax and enjoy the customers.” Brandon, who worked as a jailer, said when people see him in his new role, “they know they are going to have a great beer and a good time.” Triple Tap offers 30 handles and has room to go up to 40. The handles, featuring various physical and artistic features, identify the beer they dispense and its originating brewery. Beers from Boise, the north Idaho panhandle, and others in the region have been featured. They are rotated seasonally, with the most popular brews being retained. The bar maintains a balance between popular India Pale Ales and other beer styles.
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“Our goal was to bring local and regional craft beers to beer connoisseurs, as well as introducing newcomers to craft beers,” he said. All of this is contained in a relaxed atmosphere that’s “kind of like an adult coffee shop.” A limited selection of wine will expand in the next six months with the addition of a kegged-wine system with the potential to expand if demand warrants. Also planned are a small menu of foods, patio dining adjacent to a gas fire pit, as well as more hosted events and music nights. Pat owns Eagle Triple Tap LLC and works there parttime, where he enjoys working together with his wife, Angie Jenkins. Earlier, after a member Angie’s family was injured, a benefit was held at a similar-feeling establishment that left a positive impression on Pat. “I loved it. It was beautiful—not your typical bar scene,” Pat said. He went to work in January 2015 on plans for what would become Triple Tap. “I am very appreciative of the community welcoming us. This has just been great.”
Brandon, who has an ownership interest, said Triple Tap has attracted some off-duty emergency services personnel and their families as well as various local residents and passersby. “We wanted to go into business together and do something we both enjoy,” he said, referring to his dad. So far, customers seem to be enjoying Triple Tap as much as its owners have enjoyed crafting it. Be sure to stop in and appreciate Eagle’s best “adult coffee shop.”
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By Brad Carlson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson
New building adds to amenity-rich senior living choices
On a walk through Edgewood’s new senior living community in northwest Eagle, amenities seem easier to spot than hallways thanks to an open layout and bright atmosphere. The inviting design is one reason demand by new residents has been strong so far. “We are very optimistic,” said Karen Ray, marketing coordinator. “The community’s reaction to the assisted living and memory care building has been amazing. Everyone comments on how beautiful it is, as well as how colorful and bright the space is.” These are not the typical hallways of a senior community. Eagle’s growth coupled with strong market-wide demand for senior living prompted the project—which has been well received since it opened in December. Edgewood Spring Creek Eagle Island’s new building has 32 memory care and 29 assisted living apartments along with many amenities. It is on Fisher Park Way adjacent to Idaho Fine Arts Academy, north of Idaho 44 and east of Linder Road. The building enables Edgewood to offer a full range of residential options on site, from retirement-geared patio homes built in the past year to the new apartments. The site’s total of 49 patio homes includes 11 to be completed by late spring. “We see a huge need for a continuum of care,” Marketing Director Cindy Barsness said. “People are looking to move into a carefree lifestyle with a community that can accommodate their changing needs.” Eagle’s substantial growth includes new families seeking to bring their parents with them. This growth, and an upscale site accessed easily from other Treasure
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Valley communities, has helped drive a strong pace of reservations for Spring Creek Eagle Island’s apartments and patio homes. Families “want to be minutes away, not miles away,” Barsness said. North Dakota-based Edgewood Management Group owns and operates more than 50 independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities in seven states. Idaho’s 10 include an assisted living community on North Eagle Road in Eagle. “We are thrilled to open our newest senior community in Eagle,” Edgewood President and Chief Operations Officer Russell Kubik said in a release. “We are redefining senior living with our innovative design concept, which features Idaho art and artists and includes a pub, salon, spa, outdoor courtyard, and many other amenities for continued gracious living. You or your loved one will enjoy life fully.” Kubik said Spring Creek Eagle Island’s memory care incorporates interactive “life stations” based on factors such as residents’ biographies, daily lives, hobbies, and where they worked—reflecting their wants, needs, and historical past. Barsness said demand for memory care is strong. The building also has a physical therapy and exercise room. The building’s approximately 50-person staff includes two full-time activity specialists called life enrichment directors. Barsness in late January said she expects the new building to be fully occupied within 18 months with a waiting list following soon thereafter. As for the patio homes, all existing residences were occupied and most of those under construction were reserved.
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E AGLE R EAL E STATE 3599 N Park Ln
MLS #98611546 | $549,500
1867 N Tuscolano Pl
105 W Stone Path Ln
MLS #98611630 | $494,500
MLS #98611329 | $419,000
1053 W Two Rivers Ln
MLS #98611548 | $1,690,000
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L SO Spectacular 5-acre property- 4 bedroom (w/o closet) currently is home office. 2.5 baths, oversized 4 car garage with extra RV parking. 2 yr old roof, new flooring covering and paint. Large pond in front yard with sweeping willow trees. Back yard has beautiful heated in-ground salt water stainless & concrete pool and large patio for entertaining and fire pit. Rest of property in alphalfa. Irrigation to all acres abuts to equestrian riding trail and no CC&R’s.
GROUP ONE - EAGLE Kelly M Nahas, 208-870-9791
What a beautiful and immaculate home! This house will impress from the grand entry to the office to the main-level master to the theater upstairs to the HUGE RV garage and so much more!! Beautiful granite and stone throughout the home. And fantastic ceilings in the great room and in the master bedroom. Master bathroom has separate vanities, large tub, and walk in shower and closet. Bonus room upstairs is theater but could be fifth bedroom. Fire pit and covered patio and 40’ RV garage. Community pool.
Maintenance free living in The Streams at Two Rivers! Stunning single owner patio home features private office, main level master suite w/ steam shower, soaker tub, gas fireplace & patio access. Open concept kitchen, dining & great room provide ample, light filled entertaining space. Upstairs inc loft, bedrooms, bath & large bonus. Plenty of storage in garage, attic & 2 upstairs storage rooms. Shop in garage. Enjoy mature landscape & sound of cascading water from great room, master bedroom & covered patio.
GROUP ONE - EAGLE Sean Hart, 208-340-0926
CENTURY 21 EAGLE ROCK Todd J McCauley, 208-866-4879
On the banks of a tranquil lake, this elegant home located in the gated Pointe at Two Rivers is affectionately called The Breezeway. Approx 7200 sq ft of living space is nicely appointed with custom cherry woodwork, travertine floors, state-of-the art technology plus stunning outdoor views Master suite inc his/her baths & WIC The outdoor space inc spacious patio, live stream, two waterfalls, lakeside gas fire pit, basketball court & mature landscaping. Generator can power entire home.
CENTURY 21 EAGLE ROCK Todd J McCauley, 208-866-4879
3530 W Sugarberry St
2787 W Timber
1101 N Cobblestone
1522 W Mace Rd
Incredible value for this exquisite Coastal inspired former Parade home situated on a private acre in Eagle. Every detail was custom designed for the ultimate comfort-luxe lifestyle. Full cedar shake & stone exterior, private front courtyard w/ FP. Grand great room w/soaring beamed ceilings, craftsman built-ins. Indulgent Chef’s kitchen w/Pro Wolf & Subzero appliances, custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, butler’s pantry, convenient tech center.
ULTIMATE Stay-cation in Eagle! This home is exceptionally suited for all your entertaining needs! Towering 2-story foyer showcasing a serpentine staircase & formal living highlighing picture windows onlooking a resort-style lush back yard. Formal living area effortlessly leads to large kitchen w/ Dacor appliances, 6 burner cook-top, hidden appliance/baking cabinet, & butlers pantry. Openness abounds; kitchen, dining & family room lead to more entertaining w/outdoor kitchen, waterfall, salt H20 pool & Spa.
Striking executive home nestled on a serene waterfront setting. The grand arched entry invites guests into the gorgeous interior featuring exquisite marble flooring, vaulted ceilings & custom mill work. The gourmet kitchen boasts double ovens, a Wolf range, slab granite & private patio. Enjoy the luxurious master suite with cozy fireplace, tiled walk in shower & heated tile flooring. The great room’s wall of windows opens to the waterside setting of the fully fenced private & lush backyard.
Incredible opportunity to own 6.69 acres in the heart of Eagle, Idaho. Located west of Mace River Ranch Subdivision and minutes from charming downtown Eagle, the Greenbelt and Boise River, you’ll find this one of a kind property. Call today for more information!
COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON Lonni McDonough, 208-949-3845
BOISE PREMIER REAL ESTATE Cindy L Poulsen, 208-608-2346
GROUP ONE Carey E Farmer, 208-724-4062
GROUP ONE Carey E Farmer, 208-724-4062
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Truly one of the finest properties in Eagle! At 6,000 sf enjoy one of the valley's premier outdoor entertainment patios featuring stone and boulder waterfall, pool, in-ground hot tub, barbeque, fireplace and fire pit. Attractive remodeled home that boasts a large shop. This over 3,500 sf home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths and has the desired main floor master suite. The basement includes full kitchen, family room, bath and bedrooms.
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CENTURY 21® EAGLE ROCK 842 E. WINDING CREEK EAGLE, IDAHO 83616
Eagle Rock
1609 N KENWOOD PL
1420 W OSPREY RIDGE DRIVE
Stunning split bedroom design home across from Brookwood pool! At almost 4,000 sf, this elegant but livable homes is a combination of stone, tile, carpet & wood. Great room perfect for entertaining plus formal living room. Enjoy quiet rural living w views of Bogus & foothills. This 6,000 sf + home has 5 bedrooms and 3. 5 baths and has an array of natural sunlight, lots of upgrades throughout and gorgeous mature landscaping.
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Eagle Dining Guide Windingcreek Grill
1065 E. Winding Creek Dr. 208-938-3010 | willowcreekgrill.com
Windingcreek Grill offers a casual dining experience with a diverse menu that highlights the best of what Idaho has to offer. From sandwiches and salads to hand cut steaks, Windingcreek Grill gives plenty of options for a light to jovial appetite. Also choose from a number of northwest micro-brewed beers and fantastic wines from around the world. On the outskirts of downtown Eagle, Willowcreek Grill has an inviting décor on the inside for those rainy spring days and a marvelous patio for those sunny summer days.
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
127 E. State St. 208-939-0212 | smokymountainpizza.com
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill is a comfortable, casual, family restaurant located in downtown Eagle. Our extensive menu features unique pizzas & pastas, delicious salads, sandwiches, grilled steaks, hamburgers & more. In addition, we offer seasonal appetizers, entrées & desserts, daily lunch specials, a full bar and a great happy hour. There’s also a large kids’ menu, a game room and big screen TVs. Kids can even make their own pizzas! You can dine in, enjoy our wonderful patios, or call for our fast, friendly delivery service. So grab the gang and join the fun at Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill.
Sushi in Eagle? For sure! Ahi Sushi Bar is a relaxing environment where you can take a client, a date, or even the whole family. Enjoy weekly specials, happy hours and a menu fit for even the finickiest of fish eaters! Ahi Sushi Bar also offers a wide assortment of sake and local wines. Treat yourself to some two-for-one handrolls while enjoying a fine wine after a hard day at work. You deserve it!
Eagle’s premier sports bar, Busters is the perfect place to grab a burger and brew and catch the game. Featuring a full bar, happy hour is from 3 to 6 pm Monday through Friday featuring $1 off drinks, excluding drinks already on special. Busters offers an extensive menu from appetizers, a slew of burgers, sandwiches and wraps, as well as the house specialties, soups, salads and desserts. Also enjoy daily and monthly food and drink specials and catch all the Bronco games this season at Busters on their big screen TVs.
Rice, a contemporary Asian cuisine restaurant, has a talent for fusing flavors from around the Far East creating a delicious menu of inspired dishes. How do they do it? With their talented team of chefs imported from Asia, no doubt, who have experience in top notch restaurants in Asia. Add to this a full bar and fresh sushi menu, and this Eagle hotspot is a hit! Whether dining inside or on the beautiful outdoor patio, Rice has become a popular and trendy spot to enjoy Lunch Specials (11a-4), Daily Happy Hour (4-6p) and Live music on Thursday nights with buy 1 get 1 free drinks.
155 E. Riverside Dr. 208-938-5093 | bardenay.com
Rembrandts Coffee House
93 S. Eagle Rd. 208-938-1564 | rembrandtscoffeehouse.net
Rembrandts Coffee House is iconic for the delicious bake goods, R signatured lattes and sandwiches. The atmosphere is cosmic with color, artwork and comfy couches. Rembrandts thrives in entertainment with local jazz night, live local music, open mic night and family movie night. Open seven days a week and in the heart of Eagle on the corner of Old State and Eagle Rd.
Busters
1396 E. State St. 208-938-1800 | busterseagle.com
228 E. Eagle Plaza, Eagle, ID 208-939-2595 | riceeagle.com
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Porterhouse Market
600 S. Rivershore Ln., Ste. 190 208-938-1441 | porterhousemarket.com
Porterhouse market is not only a great place to eat, but a great place to learn how to eat. Porterhouse was born out of necessity. Stop in for lunch and try one of their famous sandwiches and soups—made fresh to order—and check out the plethora of quality meats and seafood for sale as well. Open Monday-Saturday 10 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
In the year 2000, history was made when Bardenay became the first restaurant in the United States to include an in-restaurant distillery. Now with a hip third location right upon the river in Eagle, you can enjoy such spirits accompanied by an ambiance that only Idaho can bring you. Sit on the outdoor patio and watch the ducks swim by as you enjoy northwestern food faire made with organic and local ingredients. Bardenay’s cocktails are handcrafted with their own distilled vodka, rum, gin and freshly squeezed citrus juices. Bardenay offers daily specials as well as discount coupons on their website.
Sa-wad-dee
1890 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, ID 208-884-0701 | sawaddeethai.com
Sa-wad-dee is the valley’s most authentic Thai restaurant. The truth is, trying to describe the tastes that flood your mouth in a magazine is impossible. But when that first taste of coconut soup or the first bite of Green Curry hits your mouth, then you know, you have a favorite new restaurant. We also serve fresh delicious sushi as well as beer, wine, and a full bar is available. Dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering. Located on Fairview in Meridian (in front of Fred Meyer) just east of Locust Grove.
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Eagle Dining Guide GRIT
360 S. Eagle Rd. 208-576-6666 | gritcuisine.com
A newcomer to the Eagle dining arena, Grit has wasted no time in becoming one of Eagle’s best places to eat. Grit offers traditional American cuisine with a unique twist, and so far customers—and reviewers—are loving it. Their menu options include hand tossed pizzas, fried chicken, steaks, soups, and much more, all created by utilizing fresh ingredients from local Idaho farmers and producers. Stop in today to see their seasonal options, which change with the seasons as Idaho farmer’s produce different, delicious foods.
Bella Aquila
775 S. Rivershore Ln. 208-938-1900 | bellaaquilarestaurant.com
Bella Aquila is open daily for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch with live music. Italian is our specialty with fresh house made pastas, local ingredients and impeccable service in a romantic setting along the Greenbelt. We feature a full bar and have been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for our outstanding wine selection. Happy hour is Monday through Thursday 4 – 6 pm with special appetizers and $1 off all drinks. Additionally our banquet room will accommodate up to 45 people for your private functions. Whether you come for a romantic anniversary dinner or other special event you will want to return often. We look forward to welcoming you to Bella Aquila.
Bodacious Pig Barbecue
34 E. State St. 208-514-0068 | bodaciouspig.com
Located at the intersection of Old State Street and Eagle Road, Bodacious Pig Barbecue brings together the experience of husband and wife restaurateurs Joel and Tricia Anderson to create a traditional meets contemporary barbecue experience in the heart of downtown Eagle. Bodacious Pig offers Idahoans a hip, casual atmosphere, that’s an affordable place to enjoy great barbecue cooked right. The word “Bodacious” means remarkable, outstanding, bold and audacious, and we think the adjective describes them perfectly!
Wild West Bakery & Espresso daVinci’s
190 E. State St. | 208-939-2500 | davincis2.com
In the mood for some classic Italian food without any fuss? daVinci’s offers generously portioned meals at great prices, in a casual dining atmosphere with a unique local flair, set in a historic building right in the heart of downtown Eagle. With a traditional menu and a friendly, helpful wait staff, sit down with the family or bring your special someone to share the veggie lasagna or chicken parmesan, wine from a local vineyard and tiramisu for dessert! daVinci’s offers a full bar, wine tastings, and great company from the patrons and staff. Indulge your taste buds with something savory, la dolce vita!
The Griddle
177 Eagle River St. 208-939-9070 | thegriddle.com
The original since 1948, The Griddle serves up friendly diner style fare with a gourmet twist. Family owned and operated, this breakfast and lunch spot offers all the specialties you crave, including corn beef hash, biscuits and gravy and mom’s own special recipe for Quiche Lorraine. The lunch menu offers a variety of burgers and everyone’s favorite, the Patty Melt. The Griddle even serves up shakes, malts and floats! Bring your appetite; you’ll be sure to take home some leftovers to enjoy for round two.
83 E. State St. | 208-939-5677 wildwestbakeryandespresso.com
Sunset Magazine called Wild West Eagle’s “first and friendliest” espresso cafe! Known for our World Famous Sticky Buns, we’re serving Breakfast, Lunch, Caffe D’arte coffee and espresso; beer & wine. Stop in for an omelet & mimosa for breakfast, or one of Eagle’s Best Burgers for lunch! Open 6am-4pm weekdays, and 7am-4pm weekends. Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
Lucky Fins Seafood Grill Joe Momma’s
600 S. Rivershore Ln. 208-939-3917 | joemommaseatery.com
Joe Momma’s uses many Idaho products to provide the freshest experience to their customers! The breakfast menu consists of an excellent selection of omelets, benedicts, fresh made sauces and gravies as well as many other breakfast classics. The lunch menu offers specialty burgers, sandwiches, and fresh made soups and salads. Joe Momma’s is located in the heart of Eagle, Idaho in the North Channel Center on Eagle Road.
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Pizza Hut
398 S. Eagle Rd. 208-938-9090 | pizzahut.com
Build a pizza that’s custom made for you. Start with your favorite crust, add all the toppings you want and just the right amount of cheese and sauce or pick one of our fabulous specialty pizzas. Our Super Supreme is a feast of pepperoni, ham, beef, pork sausage, Italian sausage, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers and black olives. Savor the flavor of fabulous warm Hershey chocolate dunkers or freshly baked cinnamon sticks. Whether you are gathering for a game or making it a lunch meeting, feeding a large group is easy with our affordable catering options. Get a lot for a little.
1441 N. Eagle Rd. 208-888-3467 | luckyfinsgrill.com
Lucky Fins Seafood Grill is an exceptional restaurant featuring Latin and Asian flavors intended to entice even the most sophisticated of palettes. They offer a splendid variety of daily ‘theme based’ concepts, made with the freshest of ingredients. Wednesday through Saturdays, diners are offered a wide variety of sushi dishes that range from the tame to the boldly exotic—all of which providing a truly out of this world experience. Lucky Fins also provides a full bar, extensive wine list, patio seating, and live music—all intended to enhance the diner’s experience and its warm and welcoming ambience.
Located inside Rocky Mountain Hormone Center | 208-939-3505 | SimplySimonHealth.com
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