Habit Burger & Grill
California-based Habit Burger & Grill is coming to a former KeyBank building at 3314 E. Chinden Blvd. in Eagle, ID. No specific opening date announced. The chain operates nearly 400 restaurants in 15 states, with existing Idaho locations in Meridian and Nampa. At least two more locations are also in the works in Boise and […]
Habit Burger & Grill
Habit Burger & Grill is under construction at 445 S. Innovation Road in Meridian, ID within the Ten Mile Crossing development. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant will feature an outdoor patio and a drive-thru. Anticipated to open fall 2026. This will be the chain’s second Meridian location.
The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort
73-room hotel with 12 residential units under construction at the southern entrance to Ketchum, across from the Limelight Hotel. Operated under the Viceroy Resorts brand. Features an observatory with a digital telescope connected to in-room TVs. Construction slated for completion in August 2026, with October 2026 opening. Bookings already open with rates from $539/night (Deluxe […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle opening second East Idaho location of the month in Pocatello at 299 E. Alameda Road. Features a Chipotlane drive-thru pick-up lane for digital orders. Open daily 10:45am-10pm. Approximately 30 jobs available at this location.
Woodstone Crafted Kitchen
Owners of Goodwood Barbeque Company (Bobbie and Steve Cooper) are developing a multi-concept property called Woodstone at the Flats on the former Flats 16 event center site on Highway 16 in Eagle, ID. Two restaurants are planned: Woodstone Crafted Kitchen (breakfast, brunch, lunch, clean foods) and Woodstone 99 Dinner House (elevated Goodwood menu, dinner focused). […]
Oak and Ivy Coffee House
Locally-owned coffee shop planned for a historic Victorian home in downtown Middleton. Will serve specialty coffee, matcha, teas, charcuterie, and feature a DIY hot chocolate bar. Owner is currently securing the location and pursuing a beer and wine license. Goal is to open by February (year inferred as 2027 given today’s date of June 2026).
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is opening its first Idaho location in Meridian on June 29, 2026. The Mexican-style grilled chicken chain will be located near the intersection of Chinden Blvd. and Ten Mile Road, open 10am-10pm daily with a drive-thru. Currently hiring. A second location in Nampa, ID is also in the works.
The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort
Luxury mountain resort opening fall 2026 in Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. Mixed-use development spanning ~150,000 sq ft with 73 guestrooms and suites plus 12 penthouse residences. Amenities include dipping pool, fitness center, 5,000 sq ft spa with thermal pool/cold plunge/steam room, rooftop observatory with professional telescope, guided stargazing, yurt hikes, and photography outings. Chalet-inspired architecture with […]
Twin Falls Hilton Hotel
124-room Hilton hotel under construction on the edge of Snake River Canyon near the Twin Falls Visitor Center and Perrine Bridge. Article states the hotel is ‘a few months away from completion’ as of June 2, 2026. Property offers views of the Snake River, Centennial Park, Perrine Bridge, and two golf courses. Located near a […]
Colledge Bar
DBS Hospitality (owned by former Boise State and Green Bay Packers player Daryn Colledge) is planning to open Colledge Bar in the former Bolder Barbershop space in the same building as The James Kitchen and Bar at 1032 S. Broadway. The sports-themed college bar will serve beer, liquor, highballs, pizza, and select items from The […]