Things to do in Idaho
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Rickshaw
Sick of steak? This hippy-ish shack just off Main St does Asian fusion tapas – creative, fresh small plates inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam, Thailand, China and Indonesia, which the chef refers to as 'ethnic street food.'
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Bittercreek Ale House
- Boise, USA
- Restaurants › Other
This restaurant has lively sidewalk patios, intimate environs and lots of personality. They also serve wholesome, usually locally produced food with an emphasis on sustainable growth. The nouveau American menu at Bittercreek features a good selection of vegetarian options (it does organic Idaho black bean burgers on request). Order one of the whiskey cocktails made using an old-fashioned preprohibition-era recipe. Try the bourbon sour with lemon, whiskey, egg whites and sugar (c 1860). The Red Feather is slightly more upscale, and does delicious wood-oven pizza and a set three-course menu for two (per person $23).
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Following the Salmon River, Hwy 75 north from Ketchum to Stanley is part of the nationally designated Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The 60-mile drive is gorgeous, winding through a misty, thick ponderosa pine forest - where the air is crisp and fresh and smells like rain and nuts - before ascending the 8701ft Galena Summit. From the overlook at the top, there are views of the glacially carved Sawtooth Mountains, part of the 1180-sq-mile Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It is home to 40 peaks over 10,000ft, over 300 high-alpine lakes, 100 miles of streams and 750 miles of trails.
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