Kiddo's to the Meridian Speedway security staff for keeping the Family Friendly section- Family…read moreFriendly! We had a really wonderful 1st time brining grandchildren to these exciting events! It brought back a lot of memories from my own childhood!!

What a fun and thrilling experience. This was my first time here and I had so much fun watching the…read moreraces. I enjoyed the indoor bar and loves the different seating options. I felt very safe with law-enforcement there and look forward to attending more events.

I went and camped at the racetrack and it was very easy to find a spot there. the actual racing was…read moreawesome from peoples own cars to junior dragsters. also I didn't expect this at all but they had the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. all in all one of the funnest experiences I've had.

Always a great time, great racing, good prices and nice staff. The Treasure Valley is lucky to have…read moreFirebird Raceway!

Outdoor staff is awful. Rude and lazy. Too much pride for a country club with such mediocre golf…read more Mediocre at best

Idaho is an underrated Golf State. Great diversity of courses, beautiful settings and for the…read moremoney, a fantastic overall experience. One of the most well known Boise courses is Hillcrest, home to the annual Korn Ferry Tour event and recognize as one of the premier private Country Clubs in the region. What sets HCCC apart for me are several factors. First of all, the course is in fantastic condition. Beautifully maintained, with challenging greens and nice landscaping. The course is flatter than some of my favorites, and I prefer some rolling hills and changes in elevation like Pumpkin Ridge outside Portland. However, the combination of playability and challenge is fantastic at Hillcrest. Another outstanding feature is the Professional Golf Staff and Management. The Head Pro, Brian McKinley is among the best I've ever met! And the Director of Instruction, Mark Johnson is warm, knowledgeable and an excellent resource. The Management has changed in the past few years, bringing a completely different and substantially more professional approach to the Member/Guest experience. I'm always impressed when the individuals in charge are working alongside their staff, bussing tables, refilling drinks, etc. The idea is that they're all in this together, working in lock step to provide a great experience. And that's a well run club and course! They've also really improved the experience from the Cart Guys/Girls, and Pro Shop employees. They're courteous, professional and under Brian's leadership, have become much more efficient with things like registrations, equipment sourcing, re-gripping and alike. I still would like to see cart guys/girls greeting guests at their cars to grab clubs and show them where to go to practice, etc. But that's improved as well. Overall, Hillcrest Country Club is the best private course in Boise by a lot. I enjoy getting to play there when I'm in town, and recommend it highly to anyone looking for a great community for their families to belong to.

Unprofessional and Disrespectful Hiring Process…read more I'm writing this review to express my frustration with the way Crane Creek Country Club has handled their hiring process. As someone who lives in the Highlands and was genuinely interested in contributing to their team this summer, I expected at least a basic level of communication and professionalism, but that was far from my experience. I first reached out to Crane Creek on April 25th, sending my resume to most of the email addresses listed on their employment page. Unfortunately, their website doesn't list any current openings, so I treated it as an inquiry rather than a formal application. I followed up on May 9th and received no response. Later, colleagues with connections to the club helped me get in touch with someone on the leadership team. I sent my completed application and resume again on June 2nd, just in case there was any confusion. On June 12th, I received multiple calls from an unknown number with no voicemail left. When they finally did leave a message, it was Jared Gion from Crane Creek. We had a productive 20-minute conversation about a golf course maintenance position, and I went down to the club within the hour to meet with a staff member named Ryan. He was friendly but brief, stating the next steps would be either a second interview or to come in and start work after filling out another application. Since then, I have called Jared multiple times over the past two weeks and have received absolutely no response--no email, no voicemail, nothing. The complete lack of follow-up, after taking time out of my day to meet with them and demonstrating flexibility and genuine interest in the position, is both highly unprofessional and frankly disrespectful. I understand that not every inquiry or interview leads to a job--but clear communication is the bare minimum in any professional setting. If a company can't extend the courtesy of letting you know whether or not you're moving forward, that says a lot about how they value people. Potential applicants: proceed with caution. And to Crane Creek: you can and should do better.

Great track! Greens are fast but hey that is what makes golf fun right! To bad you can't just go…read morejust golf whenever you want there. The fairways could use some help but the traps are puffy and white!

My sister invited me to dinner at the Club at Spur Wing before we headed to a women's event. She…read morehad reserved our table and it was ready and waiting for us upon arrival. The view of the golf course is nice. I had the Cobb Salad with steak- it was excellent. I will be back.

The new(er) Chef is great! Our food is ALWAYS good. The waiters are all so friendly and welcoming…read more The burgers are always amazing. So is their breakfast! We love eating at the club!

Top notch food and service. Atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. Everyone's food looked really…read moregood.

The food at the Arid club continues to improve constantly. Their focus on providing high quality,…read moreinteresting food is the highlight of the club. There is an exceptional wine and alcohol selection that makes this an all around exceptional choice for either lunch or dinner. This is the place to take business acquaintances for a casual lunch or to take prospects to close a deal. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is the crown jewel. Club night is not to be missed if you can score an invitation. This is the best Easter brunch in Boise hands down. I just wish they had brunch a little more often. The steaks here are the best in Boise. If you get a chance to dine at the Arid club, take it, you'll be very happy you did!

I would like to start by saying that this was easily, hands-down, the best beer festival I've ever…read morebeen to (and this ain't my first rodeo). For me, personally, it was amazing for a few different reasons. There was the game element (yeah, nobody knew what they were drinking until after 7 p.m.; the event started at 4), the fact that beer is, indeed, a social lubricant (leading to so much good conversation with strangers), great food, music, games, proximity to 10 Barrel and some of the best beer-appreciating folks in Boise. To begin with, the tastings were divided into four (or was it five?) states, but were only identified as "State 1," "State 2," etc. Each tap was assigned a number, so you had a lot of folks running around and asking each other, "Did you like 19?" "No, but 17 was incredible!" At first glance, I thought this was a lame gimmick. Boy, oh, boy, I couldn't have been more wrong. It kept us interested and forced us to really taste each beer thoughtfully. Not to brag, but wifey and I guessed #1 (Ballast Point's Grapefruit Sculpin), which meant we knew State 1 was California. We also totally called the fact that State 3 was Oregon, with its piney, citrusy, almost juicy hops. This was an IPA-lover's dream-come-true. It was so epic and beautiful, and I'm really just talking about the beer itself. Next, the company we found ourselves in was seriously epic. As we entered, a gentleman (purveyor of Sandpoint's own Pour Authority) approached me and asked if I was from Portland, since he saw my Rogue t-shirt with the silhouette of OR state on it. This led to a lively conversation about beer across the PAC NW and an invitation to sample at his establishment. I really appreciated how he continued to check in with us, provide recommendations and feedback, and generally share in the friendly company of he and his wife. We also met Nick, a beer enthusiast who'd already been to the Oktoberfest that day (it was a little lame, apparently) and who spoke to us about the tribulations of being a seriously-beer-loving parent and also Star Wars films, new and old. My wife and I, who met at Whittier College, met a gentleman who attended during two of the years we were actually there. I met a fellow Caldwell School District employee that I'd never met before, and in that way got to "network" a little bit (nice to meet you, Ms. K). I cannot overemphasize how friendly and genuine these people were. Of course, there were the obligatory "grown ass" adults (yes, men and women) who were fine with cutting in line. Remember fourth grade, guys? "No cuts, no butts, no coconuts." However, you have these people at any beer festival and I'm sure they're already aware that there is a special circle in hell for people who cut in line. Overall, it was an outstanding experience and the single best-organized event I've ever attended in the state of Idaho, which includes the gigantic Barley Bros. beer fests that used to take place at Anne Morrison and Kleiner Park. The food looked great (sorry, we'd eaten beforehand, but there were finger steaks, pulled pork sammies and pizza by the slice); the staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and funny; the event was just seriously well-coordinated. The beer was amazing; we didn't dislike a single thing we tried and pretty much loved most of the brews. Maybe the most underrated part of this event was the cost: $5 for a glass (not the crappy, plastic ones we've received at other festivals, but a legit tulip glass with the odd Beer Wars guy logo) and $1 per 4 oz. taste! That equates to a $4 pint, a good deal anywhere for craft deliciousness, and you don't have to drink like a fiend. My wife and I actually split all of our tastes, so we could try everything and still make it home. I wish this was a regular event, so I could say, "Check it out!" I can only hope this happens again next year, but at that time, I won't be recommending you go (more beer and open space for me). Ten Barrel, I salute you and your crafty ways.

We went to a paint-and-sip for my friend's birthday, and while the painting itself turned out…read morereally pretty and the overall vibe was ok, the instruction was honestly disappointing. The teacher was kind, but not very effective at guiding the group. She also made some awkward jokes and would laugh at them herself, which made things feel a bit uncomfortable. When people needed help, she wasn't very responsive or useful. I've been to quite a few of these over the years, and this was by far the weakest instruction I've experienced. That said, shoutout to the woman working the bar--she was incredibly helpful and definitely helped salvage the experience!

Had a great time. I have never painted like this before and wasn't expecting it to turn out as good…read moreas it did, but they guid the whole process and make it fun. Thank you, and see you again for sure