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Get dinner and a movie at Satchel’s Grill
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The evening agenda doesn’t always have to involve getting hammered and being oblivious to everything going on around you. Sometimes you just want to watch a movie, eat some food and relax.
If this is the mood that strikes you on an evening, especially if you aren’t 21 yet, go to Satchel’s Grill in downtown Boise, between Eighth and Ninth Streets on Bannock Street.
Satchel’s Grill offers a unique atmosphere during these warm summer evenings.
Before nightfall, patrons can listen to live music and then when the sun goes down it’s movie time. On the building wall right next to Satchel’s a movie is displayed.
It’s just like going to see a movie at Edwards, with the exception of being outside.
Well, that and the seating may not be as comfortable, but it’s worth it.
Movies play Wednesday through Saturday in the evening, roughly around 9:30 p.m. or as soon as dusk comes.
Live music performances vary, but are mostly on Wednesday evenings before the movie.
Movies range from the classics like “Casablanca” or “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” to newer releases, such as “Spider-Man.”
For those who want to plan ahead for a time later in the week or month, visit satchelsgrill.com and see the schedule of movies being played for the entire summer. It’s a great tool if you need to take some visiting family or friends and want to have a good time in a unique experience or get them to be amused for a few hours without having to be the entertainment.
The food is decently priced, while portions are fair-sized.
Sitting outside with a roast beef dip with sweet potato fries and the acoustic sound of a guitar and female vocalist providing the entertainment while enjoying a meal makes for a lovely evening and something out of the regular rotation.
Those who want to have a drink or two (or three) can order from a list of beer on tap or bottled.
A glass of wine can be selected from any of the 12 that the grill carries.
The seating arrangement is outdoor patio tables and on chilly nights you might need to bring a blanket.
Overall the cool night air and an outdoor movie can be a refreshing change from hot summer days.
Another convenient aspect of this grill is that dogs are welcome too – outside of course.
Satchel’s movies are chosen each year by an online poll that the restaurant holds around January. The results are then used to plan out the play list for the summer.
Some of this summer’s selections include “Casablanca,” “Casino Royal,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Wedding Crashers,” and “Back to the Future.”
To see a complete play list, the dining and drink menu or a roster of the live music coming this summer visit Satchel’s Website: www.satchelsgrill.com.
RYAN RASMUSSEN
Culture Writer
