ADVERTISEMENT Chandlers Brings to Boise the Prime Steakhouse

Address: Hotel 43, 981 West Grove Street, Boise Phone: 208.383.4300 Web: ChandlersBoise.com Hours: Open for lunch Monday thru Friday at 11:30 a.m. Dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m. Live jazz Tuesday thru Saturday.

BY LINDA GORDON Our server was very knowledgeable Chandler sensed that Boiseans were Between courses, I had the opportunity Boise—From the moment I arrived at about every aspect of the menu, describing ready for a prime steakhouse, he also to more fully appreciate the live jazz Chandlers Steakhouse, I began to the various cuts of steak and how and knew from his many years of experience music floating over from the lounge. I where the beef was raised with obvious that the best road to success was to realized that Chandlers has now become understand why everyone has been not only a go-to, fabulous restaurant and raving about pride. He explained that it’s the marbling ensure that the menu and ambiance would of the prime beef combined with the appeal to a variety of tastes. lounge—it has also become the go-to Boise’s hot, new spot for the hip, live jazz scene in Boise. prime steak- special, 1,800-degree broiler ovens that I agree, and that’s why I was thrilled to The lounge features a marvelous mix of house and caramelize the flavors and sear in the be able to order the sea scallops for my music from nationally recognized jazz martini bar. juices that makes these steaks so entrée while my date choose the hefty, musicians five nights a 24-oz. Upon entering, exceptional. He also indicated that their week, starting with pianist corn-fed prime beef is sourced from the Cowboy Kevin Kirk’s soothing I was welcomed Steak. by two smiling, famous Chicago Stockyards and the tunes supplemented from Our server 8:30 p.m. on by other local stylish hostesses, American-style Kobe beef from Snake River Farms from right here in Idaho. offered musicians, creating an one of whom even-higher energy level. escorted us to While I When my entrée was our table past a appreciated his gracefully slipped before glowing wall of artfully displayed descriptions, me, I found the sea liquors. My date and I were seated at a I am really a scallops to be perfectly slightly elevated, plush booth set with seafood lover prepared, seared lightly crisp, white linens and fine wine at heart—and with succulent interiors goblets. From our perch, we could peer I let him that seemed to melt in my out over the dining room at the adjoining know that. assistance with the mouth. I had to remind my partner who lounge, the outdoor patio, and the city That’s when extensive wine list had fallen silent with satisfaction over streets. The decor is contemporary with he broke into noting that there are his Cowboy Steak that he had promised timeless, clean lines accented by a big smile nearly 30 wines me a bite. Once I wrangled a bite from mood-evoking, sensual blue lighting and said, offered by the glass, him, the reason for his reluctance to share became very clear. His steak was emitting from the wine cases and the “You’ve allowing us ample opportunity rich with flavor and had been prepared martini bar’s glass display. The comfort- come to the right place. Our seafood to match our entrée selections with exactly per his request. able booths, elegant lighting, and exotic preparations are simply outstanding. complementary wines. I chose an I was thinking how well executed every flora set a mood of casual sophistication. We fly in fresh seafood delicacies from Oregon Pinot Noir with its lovely fruit aspect of our evening’s experience had Just as I was being swept away by a around the world within 24 hours of flavors and soft tannins to pair beautifully been when the incredible Chocolate wave of soft, live music coming from catch.” He further explained that with my delicate dish, while my date Soufflé arrived—I couldn’t have dreamed the grand piano, our server delivered my proprietor Rex Chandler had owned opted for a big, bold Argentine Malbec of a better finish to our evening out! Ten-Minute Martini—for which several award-winning seafood to match up with his steak. The rave reviews Chandlers has been Chandlers is famous. Presented in an restaurants in Hawaii and California Moments later, our beautifully presented receiving are definitely well founded. ice-encrusted tumbler and poured before moving to Ketchum nearly 15 Tower of Tuna appetizer arrived—which This new Boise eatery is serious about tableside, this was the smoothest martini years ago and opening his legendary we shared happily as we marveled at the their food and deserves your attention. I’ve ever tasted. Chandler’s restaurant there. While freshness of fish. I hope to see you there soon!