After the Mr Lincoln Birthday Party and unveiling of his statue in downtown Boise – and in the snow, I might add – we rode our bicycles to La Cantina Sociale, a delightful Italian produce shop and wine bar at 707 W Bannock (across from the old main post office). A quaint establishment owned and operated by Giuseppe Veneziano, a really delightful character who is full of exuberance and tales. A wide selection of Italian wines – one, and only one, from Idaho – and Italian cheeses and grocery items. An interesting place where you can purchase a bottle of wine and sit down and enjoy it with a fresh made Italian sandwich or cheese platter. Here is a link to their Web Site, well worth looking at. I have also placed a link in the sidebar. Visit the store and let us know what you think.

Somewhere between the two shops and painted on a wall. Look for it if you are walking East on Bannock.

But then at around 811 W Bannock, one comes across the Pottery Gourmet Kitchen. The closest store like this is probably Rudy’s – Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls. Only, this one is smaller. Lot’s of pottery items here with a Polish and German influence. There are some really great kitchen utensils, also. Look at their Web Site to get an idea of the resource. Really a fun day doing the Lincoln Birthday Party and Statue Unveiling here in Boise. And yes, it snowed! But V President Joe Biden still made it! Such an aircraft, Air Force 2!