Rice
The Village
Bowl of Heaven
Big Daddy ’ s BBQ
Little Kitchen
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433 N MAIN ST , MERIDIAN
435 S EAGLE RD , EAGLE
228 E PLAZA ST , EAGLE
Rice
We love Rice in Eagle for many reasons , but mainly we like being able to choose from many different Asian dish types - from Indian Influence , Thai , Chinese , and Japanese - all in one modern establishment . Not to mention a fantastic outdoor patio . Spot-on appetizers from dumplings to sushi to spicy wings . And the drink menu is huge ! They are most famous for their Thai Basil Lemon Martini . It ’ s won many local favorite awards . Wednesday nights they have $ 4.99 drinks for the ladies along with specialty dishes just served those nights . We highly recommend the crispy spring rolls , the General Chicken , the India Chicken Makhani , and the Las Vegas sushi roll . They have ample vegetarian options , including gluten-free menu items . Happy Hour is 4-6 Monday - Saturday .
Is there any place in the Treasure Valley with a better view to sip your joe and people watch than Village Coffee ? Nope . There isn ’ t . It helps that their drinks are consistently good , as are the locally made pastries . You ’ ll have a hard time finding better hot chocolate anywhere . The staff is extremely friendly and even though it ’ s located in one of the busiest areas in town , the indoor and outdoor seating areas are so large and comfortable , you ’ re still able to find your few minutes of Zen . Don ’ t miss their huge indoor and outdoor fireplace .
The Village
Bowl of Heaven
We crave Bowl of Heaven and their famous açaí bowls . Still not sure how something this healthy can taste like such a splurge ! The açaí berry is the base for all of their bowls . They mix in fresh , frozen , and exotic super-fruits and after a quick turn of the blender .... heaven in a bowl . No Ice . No Dairy . No processed sugars . You choose your toppings like granola , fresh fruit , coconut , nut butters , and honey . They have smoothies , fresh juices , and soups as well . And a sidenote , they have a great meeting room in the back of their shop . Would be a cool place for Mom ’ s night out or study group . We love having healthy delicious options so close ! Our favorite is the Peanut Butter Bowl .
THE VILLAGE AT MERIDIAN
Big Daddy ’ s BBQ
1551 W CHERRY LN , MERIDIAN
Little Kitchen
You can find this darling little bakery and café on Main Street right by Meridian City Hall . It ’ s owned and run by the cutest couple who decided they wanted to spend their days sharing their passion of baking . Little Kitchen Pastries is most known for their enormous cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls , although their croissants are a close second . Their newest item is the “ Cruffin ” - a croissant baked in a muffin tin . They also sell cakes , quiche and braids . Their shortbread cookies are delectable . The secret is they add potato chips ! They also have a full coffee selection . An adorably quaint , locallyowned establishment , we recommend getting there early . They tend to sell out .
Great BBQ in Idaho ! It ’ s a real thing and you can find it at Big Daddy ’ s BBQ . The owner , Hoss , is a master at his craft , slow smoking all his meat , even the burgers ! Speaking of burgers , they are half beef , half pork and that combo makes them as flavorful and juicy as you can imagine . All the rubs and sauces are housemade . We like getting the combo plates with brisket , pulled pork , and smoked turkey . And then a side of ribs ! The garlic mashed potatoes and bacon mac and cheese are their ultimate comfort foods . We recommend dousing all of the meat in the Carolina vinegar and then taking your pick from the sweet or spicy barbecue sauces .
18 GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JAN - FEB 2017