7 restaurant changes coming to the Boise area, including historic diner on the move
The Treasure Valley’s dining scene experienced another newsy week. Here’s a quick digest of the top restaurant stories recently published by the Idaho Statesman.
- The Chef’s Hut, a beloved Boise breakfast and lunch spot operating since 1974, is moving from its longtime Cole Road location to 303 N. Orchard St. after 52 years. Co-owner Danielle Dore says the new spot, with an opening targeted for mid-fall, will offer more seating and a dog-friendly patio, while maintaining its retro charm.
- Indian restaurant Madurai Virundhu is returning in Southeast Boise two years after an unplanned closure. The new spot at 6448 S. Federal Way includes both a restaurant and a market, with the latter opening May 18 and the restaurant having a grand opening May 21.
- Fiesta Guadalajara’s Eagle location has closed after serving the community since 2007. The Mexican chain shut down the Chinden Boulevard restaurant with little fanfare, leaving four Treasure Valley locations in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell and Kuna.
- Idaho chain Happy Teriyaki opened its 13th Idaho location in West Boise on Friday at 9056 W. Emerald St. Co-owner Veronica Odiaga credits the chain’s success to its proprietary Happy Sauce, created by founder Tae Cho.
- The Warehouse Food Hall in BoDo is welcoming a restaurant this fall from Bay Area-based Kash Feng, who unveiled Raibu Sushi Bar in Boise last year. Dumpling Time will bring award-winning Asian food to Idaho — its first venture outside the state of California.
- Dong Khanh, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened in Boise in 1991, has closed its Broadway Avenue location and is relocating to Meridian. The new spot at 1584 S. Topaz Ave. will open June 23 in a 2,857-square-foot space.
- More chains in Meridian? A new Taco Bell has been proposed at 3272 Grand Mogul Drive, across from the Ten Mile Crossing development. The roughly 2,000-square-foot restaurant would include a drive-thru and 26 parking spots, pending city approval.
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