Gernika Basque Pub & Eatery

According to Boise Basques by Gloria Pilar Totoricaguena, the building at at 202 South Capitol Boulevard had been used as a Chinese laundry and then was Chin Joe Restaurant. The uses before it became a tavern were due to its proximity to the old Boise Chinatown, which has long disapperared with few remnants remaining. The building then became the Trade Dollar Bar, and in 1948, it became the Cub...

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Experience Boise's Basque scene at this cozy, charming downtown eatery."And do order some food. Order a chorizo, and if you've never sunk into one at Gernika before, then its exuberance will make you question what else is mundane about your rote life. Order croquetas and lament the sadness you feel as their number diminishes with each bite. Order paella and a salad and a soda and get out of...

Experience Boise's Basque scene at this cozy, charming downtown eatery. Lamb stew, beef tongue (served on Saturdays), chorizo and solomo sandwiches decorate this funky menu. Standard fare exists for the less brave, too. Indulge with a 22-ounce Guinness or a glass of Basque wine. For a taste of Basque, try the croquetas. Tables are sparse, and prized if found. Outdoor seating is also available...