Michael Deeds at Idaho Statesman

  • Home
  • Michael Deeds at Idaho Statesman

Michael Deeds at Idaho Statesman Michael Deeds is an opinion columnist and entertainment reporter for the Idaho Statesman.

Michael Deeds is an opinion columnist and entertainment writer for the Idaho Statesman, where he covers restaurants, concerts, culture and the Boise good life.

“I don’t want to come off as whiny or needy. ... This isn’t a Wepa problem. This is an industry problem.”
15/08/2024

“I don’t want to come off as whiny or needy. ... This isn’t a Wepa problem. This is an industry problem.”

“I think this town has always been pretty good about supporting local, but it’s dropped off for whatever reason.”

Despite absolutely stellar reviews, it lasted months, not years.
15/08/2024

Despite absolutely stellar reviews, it lasted months, not years.

About 2,100 tickets will be available for this one.
14/08/2024

About 2,100 tickets will be available for this one.

About 2,100 tickets will be available for the tribute to The Band’s legendary farewell show in 1976.

“We’ve hit the reset button,” the counter-order restaurant announced.
12/08/2024

“We’ve hit the reset button,” the counter-order restaurant announced.

It’s opening a 36-tap beer bar with 5,900 square feet of outdoor beer garden.
07/08/2024

It’s opening a 36-tap beer bar with 5,900 square feet of outdoor beer garden.

Yeah, I had to try this.
06/08/2024

Yeah, I had to try this.

“I knew it would be something that could create a fun controversy,” the restaurant owner says.

For the third year in a row, it grape-stomped all challengers.
01/08/2024

For the third year in a row, it grape-stomped all challengers.

Look for it in September.
01/08/2024

Look for it in September.

Its food trailer will disappear soon, but only temporarily.

"Local matters."
31/07/2024

"Local matters."

“Local matters,” the station’s CEO said.

For the past decade, one Boise restaurant and bar has dominated liquor volume. But it got dethroned in the latest bar sa...
30/07/2024

For the past decade, one Boise restaurant and bar has dominated liquor volume. But it got dethroned in the latest bar sales report from the Idaho State Liquor Division.

“There’s just a lot of people out here,” the owner says.

The Hulkster will be at multiple businesses in both cities, brother.
26/07/2024

The Hulkster will be at multiple businesses in both cities, brother.

He’ll appear at multiple locations in both cities, brother.

“I’m really excited about this one,” says David Rex, who opened his first Boise restaurant, The Wylder, in 2017.
25/07/2024

“I’m really excited about this one,” says David Rex, who opened his first Boise restaurant, The Wylder, in 2017.

The Ohio chain envisions as many as 12 locations in the Treasure Valley.
24/07/2024

The Ohio chain envisions as many as 12 locations in the Treasure Valley.

Describing it as “a strong growth market,” the Ohio-based brand aspires to “up to 12 locations” in the Boise area.

One of the Boise area's most obnoxiously awesome bloody marys is no more.
23/07/2024

One of the Boise area's most obnoxiously awesome bloody marys is no more.

One of the Boise area’s most obnoxiously awesome bloody marys is no more.

The concept plans to get its buns to Garden City this fall.
22/07/2024

The concept plans to get its buns to Garden City this fall.

The concept plans to take its buns to Garden City this fall.

“It has been an honor,” the owner says.
22/07/2024

“It has been an honor,” the owner says.

Hungry?
19/07/2024

Hungry?

You just have to finish the mound of food in 30 minutes or less.

Good things come to those who wait, right?
18/07/2024

Good things come to those who wait, right?

It will offer “a unique, hands-on, all-you-can-eat dining experience.”

You can order a burger or a $20 pizza. Or you can order a decadent, $40 filet mignon.
18/07/2024

You can order a burger or a $20 pizza. Or you can order a decadent, $40 filet mignon.

“Hate this!” wrote one online commenter. “We’ve loved you for years and years.”
10/07/2024

“Hate this!” wrote one online commenter. “We’ve loved you for years and years.”

Heat just changed plans for another concert in Boise this week.
10/07/2024

Heat just changed plans for another concert in Boise this week.

Most of this week’s major outdoor shows will rock the scorching Treasure Valley as planned.

“The fact of the matter is, we can offer different people different experiences.”
10/07/2024

“The fact of the matter is, we can offer different people different experiences.”

Most of this week’s major outdoor shows will rock the scorching Treasure Valley as planned.
09/07/2024

Most of this week’s major outdoor shows will rock the scorching Treasure Valley as planned.

A Sailor Jerry Rum-themed grand reopening event is canceled. The restaurant will close in mid-July.
06/07/2024

A Sailor Jerry Rum-themed grand reopening event is canceled. The restaurant will close in mid-July.

Nope. And it’s “converting one beer drinker at a time.”
03/07/2024

Nope. And it’s “converting one beer drinker at a time.”

Medical reasons cause another classic-rock band to pull the plug on a concert in the Boise area -- this one postponed, n...
02/07/2024

Medical reasons cause another classic-rock band to pull the plug on a concert in the Boise area -- this one postponed, no make-up date.

“Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025.”

“Would 10/10 recommend," says another.
02/07/2024

“Would 10/10 recommend," says another.

“Would 10/10 recommend.”

It had been the second try at that location for the restaurant.
02/07/2024

It had been the second try at that location for the restaurant.

It was the second try for the restaurant, which also closed in 2023.

“Super bummed!! Such a great, great place.”
01/07/2024

“Super bummed!! Such a great, great place.”

This Michigan franchise chain plans to become well-known around Boise.
01/07/2024

This Michigan franchise chain plans to become well-known around Boise.

The Michigan-based brand’s hope is to reach 1,000 outlets in the United States by 2028.

Address

ID

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Michael Deeds at Idaho Statesman posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Michael Deeds at Idaho Statesman:

Videos

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Telephone
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing
  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share

Our Story

Michael Deeds is an entertainment writer and columnist for the Idaho Statesman. He also co-hosts "The Other Studio" at 8 p.m. Sundays on 94.9 FM The River.