Boise, Idaho, is repeatedly ranked as one of the best cities in the United States to raise a family and enjoy life. The city offers delicious dining where the desert and mountains meet. A few blocks from the Boise River, Boise's active downtown area is an excellent place to find classic Northwestern-style cuisine and locally sourced, Idaho-grown, and locally raised produce and meat. One of the treasures of Boise's diverse array of ethnic cuisine options is its Basque restaurants. The city is home to one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, so it's a great place to find authentic and delicious Basque cuisine. Due to the large Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian communities in Boise, there are a range of exceptional restaurant choices from neighborhood favorites to fine pan-Asian dining options.