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Explore how 6 restaurant chains are expanding Boise's dining landscape
Stories by Idaho Statesman journalists, with AI summarization
Boise's dining scene is evolving as well-known restaurant chains expand into the area. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has debuted in Star, introducing locals to its award-winning turkey sub, The Bobbie, and plans more locations. El Pollo Loco is set to open restaurants in Meridian and Nampa, aiming to appeal especially to California transplants craving their citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Pizza fans can look forward to Slice House by Tony Gemignani, which promises chef-driven, top-tier pies in Meridian. Meanwhile, chains like Raising Cane's and Habit Burger Grill are making moves, while others, such as Big Chicken, remain delayed.
Capriotti's new Star location will offer a taste of Thanksgiving year-round with its signature sandwich, The Bobbie. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Fredde
The hot brand opened 118 new restaurants last year. | Published April 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
It also won best fast-food side in the same USA Today readers' poll. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
Boise's transformation into California restaurant-chain paradise shows no sign of slowing. | Published May 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
With In-N-Out now in Idaho, anything feels possible. (There's a poll with this column.) | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
There were 'BIG things on the horizon' for Idaho. But no restaurants have materialized. What's up? | Published May 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
The brand from 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani is seeing 'rapid growth.' | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
