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Expansion from national chains continues to shape the Treasure Valley restaurant scene, from the bigger cities of Boise and Meridian to the growing suburbs such as Eagle. A popular hot-chicken spot will open soon in the capital city, and a pair of California-based chains will have new restaurants in Eagle. Also, a pair of well-reviewed restaurants are for sale. Here’s a look at recent news from the Idaho Statesman.
- Meridian resident Doug Davis, the founding co-owner of a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise group in Idaho, died July 8 after a battle with lung cancer. The first Boise location of Dave’s Hot Chicken is on track to open soon, fulfilling Davis’ wish to expand the brand locally.
- Slice House by Tony Gemignani, founded by a 13-time world champion pizza chef, will open a location in Eagle this August, its second Idaho spot, at 676 S. Edgewood Lane in the East End Marketplace. The new pizzeria will seat about 60 customers inside and will have a patio for 20 or so.
- Henya Sushi, an all-you-can-eat Japanese concept, will replace the shuttered Great Wall Chinese restaurant at 10398 Overland Road in Five Mile Plaza, with an estimated $85,000 remodeling project underway.
- Panera Bread plans to open a new restaurant at the District at Ten Mile in Meridian next year, even though the chain has closed at least two dozen locations across several states since last summer.
- Koco Bell and Koco Bell Express, two family-owned Korean restaurants in Boise, are listed for sale at $50,000 as its owners plan to return to Korea to be with family. Both restaurants are rated 4.9 stars on Google.
- Habit Burger & Grill, the Santa Barbara, California-founded chain now headquartered in Irvine, is coming to Eagle, adding to its existing Meridian and Nampa locations.
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