Wine and Dine in the Magic Valley

Wine&Dine in the Magic Valley

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Southern Idaho has plenty to offer when it comes to food and wine. Restaurants in the area are known for featuring innovative menus made with delicious, locally grown food. And the Magic Valley could be confused for Napa Valley with the quality of wines being produced. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and get a taste of Southern Idaho!

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Wine Vineyards in the Magic Valley are producing some of the greatest grapes around, and Southern Idaho is home to a number of outstanding wineries and wine bars.

Snyder Winery Snyder Winery, formerly known as Blue Rock, is situated on a sprawling hilltop space in Buhl near the bottom of the Snake River Valley. Beautiful bottles of Riesling, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are produced at Snyder Winery.

Vinifera Wines Located in a renovated 100-year-old building in downtown Twin Falls, Vinifera Wines is a popular wine bar offering both bottled wines and wines by the glass.

Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery James Holesinsky took winemaking and viticulture classes at UC Davis and started the Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery in Buhl in 2001. Today he has four acres of Syrah grapes, two acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, two of Muscat, three and a half of Riesling, and an acre and a half of Chardonnay, plus a few Port varietals.

“What sets us apart is that we are certified biodynamic organic,” Holesinsky says. “We are an old world French-style winery, which means we age in French oak and don’t overprocess the wine or add any chemical additives whatsoever.”

Holesinsky awards 2005 Riesling - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Taster’s Choice Award 2006 Riesling - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Silver Medal and Taster’s Choice Award 2006 Monster Syrah - Pacific Northwest Wine Summit Competition Bronze Medal 2006 Liquid Gold Ice Wine Pacific Northwest Wine Summit Competition Bronze Medal 2007 Medley - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Bronze Medal 2007 Syrah - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Bronze Medal 2008 Syrah Rosé - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Double Gold Award 2008 Riesling - Idaho TVWS Wine Competition Silver Medal 2009 Rosé - Antoinette at the Riverside Wine Competition Bronze Medal

Dine Hungry patrons looking for cuisine that’s refreshingly different and locally produced have a number of interesting choices. Here’s a sampling:

Smokin’ Cowboys

Foothill Café Foothill Café in Hansen serves up the best burger in town, according to the local paper. And while it is known for the hamburgers, the menu caters to a more diverse palate as well, serving daily specials from lasagna to eggplant parmesan to shepherd’s pie.

Smokin’ Cowboys has two locations (Twin Falls and Jerome) serving slow smoked brisket, tender pulled pork, and mouth-watering tri-tip and ribs. Savor the unbelievably tender, slow smoked authentic BBQ.

Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center in Twin Falls is a full-service restaurant that offers casual fine dining in a picturesque setting. Perched alongside the Snake River Canyon, the dining room offers scenery as breathtaking as the food is delicious.

Snake River Grill Chef Kirt Martin’s Hagerman restaurant, Snake River Grill, has become a destination for folks in the Twin Falls region. Sturgeon is an extremely popular menu item, and tender alligator bites are one of Snake River Grill’s best-loved appetizers. Breakfast features include homemade sausage, three-egg omelets bursting with fresh veggies, and one-pound breakfast burritos. Most of Chef Martin’s recipes are designed to be made with readily available ingredients, and many showcase local products such as Jerome cheddar or Buhl peaches.

Smoked Sturgeon in a Mushroom and White Cheddar Cream Pasta Saute is a favorite at Snake River Grill.

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