22August2016_1_Capitol-Cellars_DoorYes, congratulations to Skip and Melinda Smyser for 35 years of marital bliss! A great party at their restaurant in Boise, Capitol Cellars – a 5-Star establishment! (There is a permanent link to their restaurant in the sidebar.) Great party with some 30 year old wines that have aged well, just like the marriage. An interesting point – Skip Smyser was an Idaho State Senator for several years and many of the dishes served are of political slant. Check their menu on the site for some names. “Featuring Prime Rib six nights a week, our dinner menu is all about Idaho cuisine. You’ll be sure to find that almost every product is sourced locally.”

The Smyser Family

The Smyser Family

Beautiful celeebration cake! And delicious.

Beautiful celebration cake! And delicious.

More wine!

35 year old Beringer!

Decanting a 30 year old Beringer

Decanting a 35 year old Beringer.

A good 30 year old Ravenswood that we shared.

A good 36 year old Ravenswood that we shared.

Superb Champagne, and I don't like Champagne, but this was awesome.

Superb Champagne, and I don’t like Champagne, but this was awesome.

Cantaloupe with Raspberry Balsamic Reduction and Lime Oil

Cantaloupe
with
Raspberry Balsamic Reduction and Lime Oil

Bethane's Beet Salad with Blood Orange vinaigrette and Feta Cheese

Bethine’s Beet Salad
with
roasted beets, shaved fennel, arugula, candied walnuts, blood orange vinaigrette and local feta

Bethane's Heirloom Beet Salad

Bethine’s Heirloom Beet Salad

Named after the wife of Idaho Senator Frank Church.

Rack of Lamb

Rack of Lamb

Seafood Risotto

Seafood Risotto