Openings and Closings

Typically when something is put on indefinite hold, that's business speak for "ain't gonna happen."

For the longest time, it really came down to Blue Sky Bagel vs Sarah’s Bagel Cafe for the title of “Best Bagels in Boise.” But there are some new kids on the block that are making a serious play for the title.

With a new year comes new plans for Boise Towne Square Mall. According to their website, there are at least two new stores planned for the mall this year.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 400 days since the last plate sized pancake was served at McCall’s legendary Pancake House. Now, we’re just days from something new calling 209 N 3rd Street home.

For years, the company’s name was synonymous with purchasing reliable appliances. This announcement means the end of an era in the Treasure Valley.

When this business announced that they were closing for good in mid-November, it shattered Boise’s heart. They’d been a mainstay in the community for over two decades.

When 2022 began, many local businesses hoped this would be the year where they could bounce back from the two very weird thanks to the pandemic.

Earlier this month, the locally-owned pizza shop announced they were temporarily reducing their hours due to staffing issues.

Caldwell’s gorgeous Indian Creek Plaza is a classic example of “If you build it, they will come.”

For many local businesses, the last two years have been an absolute rollercoaster.