October 2012
Boone My Home Town 2012 — A product of Mountain Times Publications
Karen Khan hands an order to a customer at Saks Grill, which not only offers dine-in service in a diner atmosphere, but also a drive-through for patrons in a hurry.
BITE INTO BOONE
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Cha Da Thai 161 Howard St. (828) 268-0434 www.chadathai-nc.com Those seeking an authentic taste of Thai needn’t look any further than Howard Street, where Cha Dha Thai offers a vast menu of Thai food favorites and daily specials. Char 179 Howard Street (828) 266-2179 www.char179.com Food, drinks, art and fun are the cornerstones of Char in downtown Boone. The restaurant prides itself on upscale casual dining in a cosmopolitan atmosphere, along with a diverse, wellstocked bar that complements its late-night fare. F.A.R.M. Café 617 W. King St. (828) 386-1000 www.farmcafe.org There’s food, and then there’s
farm fresh food. And then there’s F.A.R.M. fresh food. In the latter, the letters stand for “Feed All Regardless of Means,” the mission of the newly minted F.A.R.M. Café in downtown Boone, located in the space that formerly housed the legendary downtown Boone Drug fountain. F.A.R.M. Café is a non-profit, pay-what-you-can community restaurant that offers fresh items daily, produced from local sources. Galileo’s Bar and Café 1087 W. King St. (828) 865-9591 www.galileosboone.com Galileo was known for looking up, but his namesake restaurant in Boone is known for keeping prices down, offering a variety of sandwiches, affordable drinks and gourmet coffee and desserts. The café and bar aims for the stars with a variety of nightly goings-on, including trivia, karaoke and more.
Hot Diggity Dog 454 West King Street (828) 264-6886 Student-owned and run, Hot Diggity Dog lives up to its name, offering a deliciously unusual assortment of hot dogs throughout the day and into the wee hours. Hob Nob Farm Café 506 W. King St. (828) 262-5000 www.hobnobfarmcafe.com Hob Nob Farm Café’s menu is a celebration of ethnic diversity, specializing in flavors that span the globe, but made with local ingredients. Hob Nob’s meals include seasonal produce from the restaurant owners’ organic farm, aptly called the Hob Nob Farm, as well as from other local organic farmers. All meats, from beef to seafood, are 100 percent hormone- and antibiotic-free, while its beans, rices, flours and juices are as organic as can be.
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Low 267 Howard St. (828) 264-8850 One of Boone’s newest, Low goes above and beyond when it comes to fresh desserts. Nestled above the ever-popular Espresso News, Low offers a laid-back, lounge atmosphere for those enjoying a piece of pie, a glass of wine or a combination of the two.
dinary pizza? Mellow out at the Mellow Mushroom in downtown Boone. Having recently moved from Rivers Street to the corner of King and Water streets, the pizza-bakers specialize in variety, serving specialty pies galore, subs aplenty and savory salads. An expansive, fully stocked bar with myriad brews on tap helps with the mellow-down process.
Macado’s 539 W. King St. (828) 264-1375 www.macados.net A King Street staple, Macado’s serves more sandwiches and drinks than can feasibly fit on a menu. Nonetheless, Macado’s offers this full menu till 2 a.m., and the tavern is a popular spot to quench those late night munchies and have a few while you’re at it.
Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub 747 W. King St. (828) 264-5117 www.murphysboone.com Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub may be known for its bar, which features a wide assortment of drinks and live music, but its family friendly restaurant caters to everyone, offering a vast variety of American cuisine, including its legendary cheese fries, along with gourmet pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom 805 W. King St. (828) 865-1515 www.mellowmushroom. com/boone Craving your out-of-the-or-
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