Treasure Valley Food scene expands, welcoming new restaurants

By Gemma Gaudette

Published April 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM MDT

New restaurants seem to be popping up all over the Treasure Valley, and once again Idaho has some James Beard nominees to brag about.

Kara Jackson with Boise dev eats keeps a close eye on all things food-related. She joined Idaho Matters to fill us in on all the latest news.

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Gemma Gaudette

Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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