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Fodor’s Expert Review: Bardenay

Fodors Travel
First there were brewpubs, now here’s a restaurant–distillery, where the the fixings for the inventive cocktails, like the…

Gin Review: The Gin is In

TheGinIsIn.com
The nose is strongly juniper. A little bit of alcohol vapor smell, but pleasant, inviting, and quite gin like. As its intended to be…

You Asked: What is being built by the Riverside Hotel in Garden City

Boise Dev
September 23, 2024
A high-profile new building is going up along Chinden Blvd. at 31st St. in Garden City, prompting several readers to ask what’s being built…

BW Lunch Bunch: Hey, Bardenay

Boise Weekly
May 23, 2024
You may not know this, but Bardenay, that stalwart flagship of a restaurant/bar/distillery that anchors itself…

Tis The Season for Rum

IdaHome Magazine
Winter 2023–24
I’m never one to turn away a gorgeous craft cocktail, especially something warm and spicy during snowy winters in Idaho…

Growth of Garden City attracts a well-established distillery to the area

August 22, 2023
KTVB
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Several Treasure Valley cities are seeing a significant amount of growth with new apartments…

Bardenay Wants to Open Garden City Restaurant, Distillery

Idaho Statesman
August 22, 2023
Garden City is known locally for its breweries and wineries, but a distillery with a restaurant might be on the way, too…

New Bardenay Location Could Go in Near Popular Garden City Hotel

Boise Dev
August 18, 2023
Bardenay already has restaurant and distillery locations in Boise, Eagle, and at the Boise Airport. And now…

The Spirits of Idaho

IdaHome Magazine
Summer 2023
With July as Idaho Spirits Month, the spotlight shines on the Gem State’s rich history of spirits. Our distilleries produce award-winning…

Find: Hot Buttered Rum at Bardenay

Idaho Press—Boise Weekly
November 17, 2022
Picture this: It’s a snowy winter day, the wind scurrying snowflakes in white dustdevils as you come into a cozy…

The Oldest Distillery In Idaho Is A Culinary Masterpiece

Only In Idaho
July 26, 2022
Did you know Idaho is home to the nation’s first restaurant and distillery? For more than 20 years, Bardenay, with locations…

Best Restaurants in Boise: A Local’s Guide to Gastronomic Greatness

WeKnowBoise.com
April 14, 2022
Boise’s restaurant scene has flourished in the last few years, bringing the Treasure Valley a variety of incredible eateries…

Bardenay & Coyne’s sold to employee trust; company ‘happy, healthy, and ready to grow’

BoiseDev
January 6, 2022
Another long-running local business changed ownership – putting its future in the hands of employees and setting up a way to benefit workers when they retire…

Out-Jakes: Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery

Jake Blanchard "Out-Jakes" Ep. 8
August 10, 2021
Welcome to the facinating world of craft spirits! In this episode: Jake chats with Kevin Settles, founder of Bardenay in Idaho.

Out-Jakes: Kevin Settles

Jake Blanchard "Out-Jakes" Ep. 42
May 3, 2021
Kevin Settles owns Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery serving (3) locations in Idaho. He shares his journey in being one of the first…

Boise Drinks: From Berry to Bottle

Idaho Press—Boise Weekly
Updated July 16, 2020
Hovering over his two 37.5-pound bags of Washington-grown blackcurrants, Bardenay Distillery Manager, Scott Probert looked like the proverbial kid…

Coyne’s Restaurant to Be Opened in Eagle By Bardenay Owner

Idaho Statesman
October 9, 2019
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery in Eagle has a popularity problem. Crowds jam-pack the noisy nightspot just off Eagle Road, eagerly ordering…

Bardenay Owner Applies to Build New Eagle Restaurant

Boise Dev
October 2, 2019
The owner of Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery will soon open a new Treasure Valley eatery in Eagle. Kevin Settles applied to the City of Eagle to…

Bardenay: America’s First Distillery Pub

North American Brewers Association
March 20, 2019
In Boise’s Historical District, Kevin Settles and Dave Krick have established America’s first distillery pub in December 1999…

Boise: Not Predicting Idaho’s Future, Reinventing It

JonnyJet.com
September 24, 2018
Move over America’s hip cities, here comes Boise. Really more of a big town, Boise is an ultra-walker-friendly desert oasis, both in floral and cultural…

Bardenay Distillery Keeps the Spirits Alive Through Tasting, Tours and a Great Martini

The Boise Beat
August 8, 2017
For those who love beer, there are scores of breweries in the Treasure Valley. Wineries too are common on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail. For those who…

The Top Restaurants in Boise, ID

TheCultureTrip.com
May 10, 2017
Boise, the state capital of Idaho, has a vibrant and varied restaurant community typified by relaxed dining, locally sourced produce and classical Northwestern cuisine…

15 Delicious Ways To Eat Like The Locals Do In Idaho

Only In Idaho
November 7, 2016
Whether you’re visiting a place for the first time or are ready to settle down permanently, it takes time to understand the ins and outs of the local…

Bardenay London Dry Gin

Sip Magazine
August 15, 2014
Bardenay’s distillery location in Boise was once an empty warehouse on the Historic Basque Block and in 2010, the first cocktails…

Bardenary Owner Joins Idaho Human Rights Commission

Idaho Business Review
January 28, 2013
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed Kevin C. Settles, owner of Bardenay Restaurants and Distilleries, to the Idaho Human Rights Commission for a three-year…

Drink in Some Stunning Views at Bardenay

Spokesman-Review
May 11, 2011
The shiny copper distilling equipment and stainless steel storage tanks at the entrance of the restaurant provide a glimpse of what’s inside…

Culinary Trends: Bardenay

2008
Originally published in a Culinary Trends magazine, Linda Mesinga writes about the history of Bardenay Distilling’s name, its unique atmosphere, and how Bardenay spirits are made.

In Coeur d’Alene It’s Bardenay Time

KXLY
March 20, 2008
COEUR D’ALENE — A new and unique restaurant called The Bardenay has opened its doors in the Riverstone development in Coeur d’Alene…

Bardenay at Riverstone Impressive Place

Spokesman-Review
June 30, 2007
There’s a bit of a social stigma with dining solo. Last week, I decided to pop down to Riverstone and check out the new Bardenay Restaurant…

Cheers: Distilling a Dream

May 2006
Originally published in a Cheers magazine, Donna Crecca writes about Bardenay Distilling’s old-school charm and history, with a detailed perspective that highlights all aspects of business.

Bardenay

Idaho Press—Boise Weekly
January 12, 2005
My mother spent hours cutting mounds of parsley to make her tabouli salad. She was so excited when we purchased a Cuisinart…

American Brewer and Distiller: The Buyers Guide Edition

April 2001
Originally published in the American Brewer and Distiller magazine, this buyer’s guide features Bardenay Distilling as one of the best spirit-makers in the U.S.

American Brewer and Distiller: The New Distillery Pubs

January 2001
Originally published in an American Brewer and Distiller magazine, Alan Moen dives deep into the history and founding of Bardenay Distilling.

Market Watch: Make Way for Distillery Pubs

October 2000
Originally published in a Market Watch magazine, Terri Allan writes about Bardenay Distilling’s offerings, history, and business.

Historical Signing of Senate Bill

July 1, 1999
Governor Kempthorne signed Senate Bill 1118 which allowed distillery and retail by-the-drink ownership.