Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe

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"The four Shams sisters banded together to open Sunshine Spice to provide the people of Boise a taste of the flavors of Afghanistan, where they were born. In 2022, Khatera Shams, the baker and chef, was named a James Beard semifinalist for her sweet and savory creations, like pistachio opera cake, pillowy steamed mantoo stuffed with spiced ground beef and topped with ​​garlic sour cream, and avocado toast served on Afghan bread. Sunshine Spice is a nickname for saffron, which appears in many of the offerings. Along with the original, intimate, art-filled space on busy Fairview Avenue, the restaurant operates a second location in the heart of downtown." - Scott Ki