It was just announced! The Village at Meridian is getting even bigger and several more stores are going to be moving to Meridian. Idaho is going to become home to several very popular stores and restaurants.

Meridian is going to be getting a Tecova, Gorgana, Alo Yoga, Flower Child, and Culinary Dropout!

All of these stores and restaurants have everyone so excited and patiently waiting for all of them to open up! One restaurant seemingly more than others...

Culinary Droupout

This is their Austin location. They are coming to Meridian.

Gallery Credit: Shannon Buccola

Culinary Dropout is an American-style restaurant that everyone is extremely excited is coming to Idaho! They have locations all over the country and now they have finally decided to make Meridian, Idaho their next home!

Culinary Dropout has tons of food options and drink options and looks to be the ultimate vibe. Many people are convinced that this new restaurant is the perfect fit and the perfect addition to the already very popular Village at Meridian.

One of Culinary Dropout's most popular locations is in Austin, Texas. At their Austin location it is almost completely outdoors and filled with happy people, tons of food and drinks, and live music. Many Idahoans are hoping that they will be bringing the same vibe and energy to the Idaho location as well.

Whether you're going for a date night, family dinner, or girl's night out we're convinced this may be your new favorite Idaho food spot. You can check out their menu HERE and starting counting down the days to the grand opening of one of the newest restaurants coming to Idaho!

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