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The Speckled Trout restaurant is a must-visit when visiting Blowing Rock owner by avid outdoor adventures. The outfitters side of the business is now a home base for the guided trips and exploration and specializes in fishing rods, reels, flies, packs and technical clothing.

“The owners and head chef at the speckled trout (Will, Erica, Eric, and Emily Brinker, and Michael Foreman) are all avid outdoors people and had been discussing the idea for a while, even to the point of starting to order some gear to get the outfitter going,” said Reed Conner, general manager of Speckled Trout Outfitters. “Then in April of 2021, Joel Brown, our head fishing guide, joined The Speckled Trout to be a waiter at the restaurant. Upon ownership seeing his resume and how it was packed with guiding experience out West, it was like everything aligned to start the guide service and outfitter. From there, the fly fishing guide service was created and 100 square feet at the back of the restaurant was dedicated to selling the essentials for fly fishing and a few hats and tees. Growth since then has been wild and is why we are now so blessed to be in our new shop right next door.”

The Speckled Trout Outfitters is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

More information on the new business can be found at www.thespeckledtroutoutfitters.com.

Jerky Outpost

After a decade in the High Country, Jerky Outpost fulfilled its dream of opening a location in the village of Blowing Rock with a grand opening on May 4. Located at 1132 Main Street, owners Susan and Damon Stevens said she is excited to bring a grab-and-go option to town.

The Stevens’ have been residents in the High Country for 20 years and have owned and managed the Jerky Outpost Stores in Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock. Their first location opened up in Valle Crucis and then four years ago, they opened their second location in the Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock — now Shoppes on the Parkway. The opportunity to welcome customers on Main Street in Downtown Blowing Rock presented itself and they decided to relocate the store at the Shoppes on the Parkway Store to Main Street.

“We are beyond thrilled and look forward to seeing all of our return customers and new visitors,” they stated in a press release.

Jerky Outpost is open 10 a.m. til 6 p.m. seven days a week.

For more information on the new business, visit www.jerkyoutpost.net.

Rooster Rock Supply Co.

Rooster Rock Supply

Co. celebrated the grand opening of its location in the Village of Blowing Rock with a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce on May 23. The family-owned outdoor lifestyle store specializes in clothing, outerwear, footwear and other adventure supplies and is located at 938 Main Street in Blowing Rock.

Owners Toby and Hailey Oliver are excited to bring the second retail location to Blowing Rock following all the support they have received.

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Rooster Rock Supply Co. is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Myers Kitchen and Pantry

Myers Kitchen and Pantry celebrated its grand opening on May 31 to give the building located at 8146 Valley Boulevard a new life!

Burt and Yvonne Myers, owners of Foggy Rock Eatery and Pub, replaced the restaurant that formerly housed Sunny Rock Eggs and Things with Myers Kitchen and Pantry.

“We came up with the concept after so many people told us that this is what is needed in town. We noticed this has become popular in small towns,” the Myers said. The kitchen offers fresh and frozen foods such as vegetables, meats, quiches, homemade pies, casseroles, chicken pot pies, Moravian pies, daily soups, homemade bread, sticky buns and scones.

Andrew Myers specializes in togo pizzas and salads with Fabled Pizza, housed in the same kitchen. In addition to the prepared foods, the kitchen also offers fresh seafood, meat, and produce from local farms.

Pantry items inside Myers Kitchen and Pantry are sourced from primarily local vendors, with a majority being from North Carolina. These items include gifts, gourmet foods, jams and jellies, local honey and other staples.

Myers Kitchen and Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit www.fabledpizza.com.

JORDYN DANIELS

Blowing Rock My Hometown