Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill

If you are looking to try sushi in Meridian Idaho , but don’t know much about sushi, it can help to understand the different kinds of rolls and what to expect. While traditional sushi is made with raw fish, you may find cooked fish or even sushi without fish at all. Makizushi Makizushi, or the maki roll, is what you picture when you think of sushi. These rolls may also be called norimaki or makimono. They are a cylindrical piece of rice, usually wrapped in nori, or seaweed. Maki fillings vary but often include ahi tuna (maguro), yellow tail tuna (hamachi), salmon (sake), shrimp (ebi), soft shell or imitation crab, and some vegetables like cucumber. It’s not uncommon to find specials on makizushi during happy hour in Meridian , and you can find many variations of makizushi. Uramaki, for example, is an “inside-out” style, with rice wrapped around nori, instead of the typical nori around rice. Uramaki examples include the California roll and the rainbow roll, which is...

Whether you are trying to catch a tree lighting downtown, looking for places to eat in Meridian , or heading up to Bogus Basin for snow-based fun, the Treasure Valley has plenty of winter activities and experiences to enjoy.  Winter Gardens aGlow One of the most popular winter activities in the Treasure Valley is the annual Winter Gardens aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden. With more than 550,000 energy-efficient lights across 14 acres, it’s an ideal nighttime activity.  Warm Up with Spicy Food The temperatures have dropped, and it might be snowing out. How do you combat the cold? Warm up with spicy food. For example, you could get spicy sushi in Eagle Idaho at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill. For the ultimate spicy sushi, try the Inferno Roll with albacore tuna, cucumber, and shrimp, topped with avocado, ahi, ponzu, and a signature crybaby sauce.  Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights The Scentsy Commons off of Eagle Road features a stagger...

You’re looking for a place for happy hour in Meridian and settle on somewhere with sushi. Learning how to eat sushi properly is half the fun, and it can be exciting to try new rolls. Generally, unless you’re at a traditional Japanese restaurant, you needn’t follow this etiquette. Still, it’s fun to think about the traditions, and being aware of them might improve your experience with sushi. Chopsticks or Fingers? Some traditional sushi restaurants provide customers with a wet towel for cleaning their fingers before the meal starts. That’s because maki and nigiri sushi are both traditionally eaten with your fingers. In most Western restaurants that serve sushi, this is not at all common, but it’s an interesting factoid to share with friends when you’re debating which roll to order next. Maki is what you likely picture when you think of sushi: fish rolled in rice, often with the rice wrapped in seaweed. Maki is a great to order, particularly if you are new to enjoyi...

Thanksgiving can be a busy time, especially when it comes to making the perfect turkey and stuffing for the holiday. This can be highly stressful for any Thanksgiving host, so you should consider giving yourself a break after (or even before) the big day. The last thing you want to think about the day before, or the day after Thanksgiving is what’s for dinner, so give yourself a break and consider the following options. Eat Out Eating out means not having to cook or clean up. It also means you can enjoy happy hour in Eagle ID . Whether it’s just you or your family is present, enjoy happy hour drinks and appetizers and ask about any holiday specials. You can enjoy cocktails with your party before having a great dinner that, to reiterate, you won’t have to put any effort into other than driving and choosing something delicious off a menu. If you’ve been out braving the crowds on Black Friday snagging doorbuster deals, kicking back at a restaurant could be the perfe...

Fusion food is typically created by combining two different types of food, often from different regions of the world. The modern fusion food movement is often attributed to celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, but fusion has existed for centuries. Through conquest, colonialism, trade, and immigration, food has been traveling the world, between countries and cultures, throughout history. Some examples of fusion dishes with long histories include the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, Indian vindaloo, and even Japanese ramen. Modern-day fusions include Asian fusion and Tex-Mex, with a variety of other fusions available, including cocktails. If you are looking for a great place for  happy hour in Meridian , try a restaurant that offers fusion cuisine for an exciting culinary experience. Asian Fusion Asian fusion is a common mixture of Asian and American cuisine. This is often East, Southeast, and South Asian food combined with American comfort food. Some of the best Asian fusion restaurants c...

Whether you are looking for somewhere to spend a spooky day in Boise or  places to eat in Meridian  for a warming cocktail, the Treasure Valley offers excellent ways to welcome fall. Here are five festive ways to celebrate the fall season in the Treasure Valley.  Stay Warm with Happy Hour The temperature drops quickly in fall, after the blazing heat of summer. While a welcome change, sometimes you need to a way to combat the cold. What better way of warming up than going to  happy hour in Meridian ? Restaurants like Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill offer cocktail specials and discounts on appetizers. Warm up with sake and a spicy California roll or hand-wrapped potstickers. Go to a Pumpkin Patch Wrap a scarf around your neck and visit one of the Treasure Valley’s many pumpkin patches. They’re fun afternoons out where you’ll find pumpkins, gourds, or flint corn for decorations. If you have kids (or are a kid at heart), some offer hay rides, pig races, or ...

Summer is coming to an end, but there’s still time to hit the grill and have a BBQ. Whether you are grilling in the Eagle Island Park or finding a way to add BBQ to your happy hour in Eagle ID , use these ideas to close out the summer in BBQ style.  Grill at the Park There are a few options in the Treasure Valley for enjoying a BBQ in the park. Downtown, try Julia Davis Park. In Eagle, go to Eagle Island State Park and use one of the public charcoal grills. Enjoy BBQing outside and jump in the water to combat the last hot days of summer. Have a picnic with friends and enjoy the outdoors before the weather changes and pumpkins replace watermelons. Throw a ball around, go swimming, or play a trivia game. Whether you are grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, or something more exotic, throwing a BBQ party can serve as the perfect capstone to another fantastic summer. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and stay in the shade! Try New BBQ Styles Looking to add a little spi...