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Champagne in the Membrane: 10 Best Spots in Boise for Mimosas

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Sip, Sip, Hooray! It’s National Mimosa Day!  Today is where we celebrate what is now the staple of all brunches: the mimosas. Whether it’s a bottomless mimosa, mimosa bubbly bar, this classic simple cocktail defines the brunching era. 





Looking for some of Boise’s best mimosas to cross off your #BoiseBucketList?  Checkout my list below:






Fork


Source: Fork Boise  Instagram

Source: Fork Boise Instagram

Fork has its Build-Your-Own-Mimosa Bar that you’ll want to certainly try. Guests enjoy Prosecco bottle with orange, cranberry, grapefruit carafes, and all served at your table. Grab your best brunch-loving friends & grab a seat at Fork. 

Website: www.boisefork.com



Solid Bar & Grill

Source: Solid Bar & Grill Facebook

Source: Solid Bar & Grill Facebook


Every Sunday, Solid Bar & Grill has an incredible bottomless mimosa bar from 11am to 4pm. The mimosa bar has various juices (cranberry, pineapple, mango) and fresh fruit to ignite the flavors in your mimosa. Oh yes, you can also order food with your mimosa. They have a brunch menu worth exploring. 

Website: www.solidboise.com


Bodovino

Source: Bodovino Facebook

Source: Bodovino Facebook


Nearly Bottomless Bubble Bar: where they limit the amount of mimosas if necessary :) 

Bodovino offers a bubbly bar from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays at both their downtown Boise and Meridian locations. Not in the mood for a bubbly bar? You can also enjoy  $1.99 mimosa flasks on their happy hour menu

Website: https://www.bodovino.com/


Homestead Bar & Grill


Source: Homestead Bar & Grill Facebook

Source: Homestead Bar & Grill Facebook

Known for their over-the-top mega sized cocktails, any mimosa lover would want to head over to Homestead Bar & Grill. Their MEGAMOSA is one that you’ll have to try. 

Website: https://homesteadbarandgrill.com/


Sawtooth Winery

Source: Sawtooth Winery Instagram

Source: Sawtooth Winery Instagram


Located in Idaho’s Snake River Valley, Sawtooth Winery is not only known for its high-quality wines, but also their flavorful mimosas. Each month, Sawtooth Winery releases unique mimosa blends such as: Thin Mint (brut, creme de menthe & peppermint simple syrup, tonic water, garnished w/fresh sprig of mint); Ice Princess (brut, lemonade, splash of blue curacao garnished with silver sugar rim, as well as pumpkin beermosa. 

Website: https://www.sawtoothwinery.com/




Red Feather Lounge

Source: Red Feather Lounge Facebook

Source: Red Feather Lounge Facebook


Recognized as a modern American lounge, Red Feather Lounge on 8th Street in downtown Boise is a popular brunch spot for many brunch goers. Brunch is served on Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 2pm. They serve 4 types of mimosas: Sharin’ mimosa, regular mimosa, Germain mimosa, and their slushee mimosa. 

Website: http://www.bcrfl.com/red-feather-lounge/





Goldy’s Corner

Source: Goldy’s Corner Website

Source: Goldy’s Corner Website


Adjacent to the famous Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro, Goldy’s corner offers a quiet place for studying, working & meeting with friends and family. Goldy’s offers a variety of mimosas: mango, strawberry, guava, strawberry, cranberry & traditional. You can add fresh berries inside. 

Website: http://goldyscorner.com/drinks/


The Riverside Hotel

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Source: Pexel.Com Stock Photo




As part of their weekend brunch buffet, the Riverside Hotel offers bottomless mimosas every Saturday and Sunday. The weekend buffet is offered form 6am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday. 

Website: https://riversideboise.com/feast/riverside-grill/






The Hyde House




Source: The Hyde House Instagram

Source: The Hyde House Instagram

The family-owned cafe located in Boise’s Hyde Park neighborhood is quite the charmer. This brightly colored cafe invites you to take at seat on its front patio, all while sipping on a mimosa.  Hyde Park Cafe offers a rotating brunch menu. 

Website: https://www.facebook.com/HydeHouseBoise/




The Donut and Dog


Source: The Donut + Dog Instagram

Source: The Donut + Dog Instagram

Known for its brioche donuts, The Donut + Dog  offers bottomless mimosas. These mimosas are offered on the weekend. 

Website: https://www.thedonutanddog.com/





What other spots are great for mimosas? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy crossing these spots off your mimosa #BoiseBucketList


















14 Must-Try Spots for Boise's Best Salads



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May is National Salad Month! LETTUCE CELEBRATE with a delicious salad. Need suggested places to cross off your #BoiseBucketList?! Check these spots below for all your salad cravings






A Cafe Boise

Location: S. 10th Street | Boise

Suggested Salad: TENTH & MAIN

Website: https://www.acafeboise.com/

Souce: A Cafe Boise

Souce: A Cafe Boise






Bardenay

Locations: West Grove (DowntownBoise) and Eagle

Suggested Salad; Panzanella Bruschetta Salad

https://bardenay.com/

Source: Bardenay

Source: Bardenay





Cafe Zupa’s

Locations: Boise & Meridian

Suggested Salad: Mangoberry

https://cafezupas.com/index.html





The Curb Bar & Grill

Location: Meridian

Suggested Salad: Curb Salad

https://curbbarandgrill.com/





Fresh Health Cafe

Location: South 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested salad: Beach Salad

Website: https://freshrestaurants.com/fresh-healthy-cafe-boise/

Source: Fresh Health Cafe

Source: Fresh Health Cafe











Fork

Location: 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salads: The B.C.S, Strawberry Fields Salad

www.boisefork.com

The B.C.S. Fork Boise

The B.C.S. Fork Boise



Strawberry Fields Salad, Fork Boise

Strawberry Fields Salad, Fork Boise













Great Harvest Bread Co Bakery & Cafe

Location: West Fairview, Boise 

Suggested Salad: Chicken Raspberry Walnut Salad

Website: http://greatharvestboise.com/












Lemon Tree

Location: West Idaho | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: Lemon Tree Co. Salad

: http://www.lemontreeboise.com/












Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Location: Meridian

Suggested Salad: Southwest BBQ Chicken

https://www.kneaders.com/












Kona Grill

Location: Village At Meridian

Suggested Salad: Kona chopped

https://www.konagrill.com/











Main Street Deli

Location: West Main Street | Downtown Boise 

Suggested Salad: Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

https://www.mainstreetdeliboise.com/

Main Street Deli

Main Street Deli









The Tavern

Location: Bown Crossing, SE Boise

Suggested Salad: Ahi Poke Salad | Salmon Nicoise Salad

https://www.tavernatbown.com/




Wild Root Cafe and Market

Location: 8th Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: NIÇOISE SALAD

https://wildrootcafe.com/







The Wylder

Location: West Broad Street | Downtown Boise

Suggested Salad: Kale Caesar Salad

https://www.thewylderboise.com/