Chai-Yo Thai

So, a couple of days after my previous trip, I had occasion to be in Twin Falls again (don't ask).  But given my previous good luck, this time I decided specifically to see what else Mountain Home might have to offer.

When it comes to aggregate review sites for restaurants, I've always been partial to Urbanspoon, so I turned to them for information.  Friends, let me introduce you to the highest-ranked eatery in Mountain Home...

Special event at Momo Dumpling this Wednesday!

Post by Treasure Valley Treats and Tragedies.

Yard House (preview night)

Occasionally this little hobby of mine presents me with interesting opportunities to try new places a little early, usually as a member of the media.  I always chuckle a little at being referred to as a member of the media, but I guess it makes sense.  Sort of.  Anyway, most of these events seem to happen on weekday afternoons, and since I still can't seem to pay my bills by writing about restaurants, I still have a day job and usually can't attend.  That's why I was so excited when I was asked if I would like to attend an invite-only preview of the new Yard House restaurant at The Village at Meridian Friday evening.  I've been keeping a close eye on the eateries slated to open in that megaplaza over the next few months, and Yard House was definitely the one that caught my interest the most.  This is not a full-on review (that will come later once I've actually had the chance to eat a normal meal there), but I'll share some impressions and some really dark pictures with you in the meantime...

SHIOK!

A few weeks back, I had occasion to venture to Twin Falls.  I was excited at the prospect, since there are a few eateries there that I've been wanting to write up.  Unfortunately, most of them decided to close down for the Labor Day weekend.  And that's how I found myself driving back to Boise on a Saturday night angry, hungry and with rapidly dwindling options.  About the time that I was trying to decide if I'd have to get some crappy fast food in Mountain Home or if I could struggle through to Boise in hopes of finding something better, I recalled that one of my Facebook followers had recommended checking out an eatery in Mountain Home called SHIOK!