summer dining bandana’s bar-b-que & grill
boone. Serving Boone and the North Carolina High Country since 1996, Bandana’s is a local favorite for great food, service with a smile, and exceptional dining value. All of their Bar-B-Que items are smoked on premises using a unique blend of local hardwoods. Best known for their Baby Back Ribs, the Bandana’s culinary team smokes the ribs until they are tender and juicy. After marinating in their signature Bar-B-Que sauce, the ribs are grilled to perfection! Also, be sure to check out the fresh Salad Bar, which has over 40 items from which to choose. n 828-265-2828. www.bandanasbarbeque.com
bella’s
Banner elk. Bella’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant is a local favorite and serves the best Italian cuisine in town. Everything is made to order with the finest homemade ingredients. Bella’s is known for authentic Italian food along with a variety of delicious hand-tossed pizza. Perfect for families, locals and visitors alike. Come dine with the Fellas from Bella’s and you are guaranteed not to go home hungry! Located across from Sugar Mountain in the Food Lion Shopping Center. n 828-898-9022. www.bellasNC.net.
Exquisite Authentic Thai Cuisine
Daily Lunch Specials
Also Open for Dinner Every Day: Mon-Sun 5:00-10:00
173 Howard Street in Downtown Boone 828-268-0434 Fax: 828-268-0439 chadathai-nc.com 24
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Open Wed-Sun Brunch 10-5 • Dinner 5-10
828-262-5000
506 West King Street Boone NC 28607 www.hobnobfarmcafe.com
Best Cellar
Lunch Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-3:00 Sat-Sun 11:30-3:00
* Serving beer and wine *
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Blowing Rock. While in Blowing Rock, come by and have lunch or dinner at the famous Best Cellar restaurant, located within The Inn at Ragged Gardens. Famous for the Roast Duckling—half a duckling roasted until crispy, boned and served with raspberry sauce you will not soon forget—or the Almond Crusted North Carolina Black Grouper, melt in your mouth grouper, seared and finished with white wine and Gouda cheese are sure to please any palate. n 828-295-3466 • www.raggedgardens.com
July 2011
Fresh Italian Cuisine
• Patio Dining • Live Music • Daily Specials Located at Boone Mall next to TJ Maxx
828-355-9800
Tues-Sat 11-9 • Sun 12-5:30 primosrestaurantofboone.com