Friday, August 8, 2008

Mellow Mushroom - Blowing Rock, NC

Good vegetarian selection, soy cheese available on pizza.

155 Sunset Dr
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3399
www.mellowmushroom.com

Joe's Italian Kitchen - Boone, NC

Authentic NY Style Pizza after 4:30pm daily. Handmade Italian food.

190 Boone Heights Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-9200
http://www.joesitaliankitchen.com/
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am to 9 pm.

Joe's Italian Kitchen is now celebrating seven great years in the High Country! Come visit the family at Joe's. He serves food the way his ancestors did...homemade! 94% of everything at Joe's is madein the restaurant. No pre-baked, frozen, The recipes are over 100 years old, handed down for 5 generations now. Not to mention, Joe's dad, Tony, who is now 84 years old and comes in everyday to make the meatballs and help in the kitchen to assure that the meals are prepared the way his family made them. You can choose hot or cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, and desserts. Dine in or take it home. After 4:30 you can feast on traditional New York style pizzas. All the pastries are made right in the store with love. Everything at Joe's is available for your special occasions and catering needs. Come and experience a touch of New York at Joe's, right behind the Burger King in Boone.

Cafe Portofino - Italian - Boone, NC

970 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7772
http://www.cafeportofino.net/

Known as an "international garlic house", Cafe Portofino is a local staple in Boone. Guests to the restaurant cannot miss their tasty pasta creations and buttery, garlicy "hot knots!"

They will sub tofu for meat in the pastas.

Kojay's Cafe & Coffee Shop - Blowing Rock, NC

Vegetarian items on menu.

1132 Main Street Suite 2
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
828-295-0015
http://www.kojays.com/

Specializing in fresh and creative choices for breakfast and lunch, featuring a full line of specialty coffees and signature sandwiches plus homemade pastries and desserts. Kojay’s offers a comfortable environment complete with covered outdoor seating and complimentary wireless internet. For your catering needs, choose from our menu or work with our staff to create custom selections that are perfect for your special occasion.

Coffee - Bald Guy Brew - Boone, NC

368 Highway 105 Extension
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 406-2021
http://www.baldguybrew.com/

Locals love Bald Guy Brew not only for their international specialty coffees, but for the hospitality and friendship they receive when they walk through the doors as well! BGB uses organic, shade grown beans to brew the freshest and most delicious coffee you will ever taste. Add in the fact that the business is eco-minded and donates 10% of every sale to the International Justice Mission to help fight children forced into slavery and prostitution. Come experience the friendly and environment-friendly atmosphere at BGB.

Los Arcoiris - Boone, NC

Los Arcoiris is an authentic Mexican restaurant with locations throughout the High Country of North Carolina. We serve freshly prepared Mexican dishes with a large menu from Burritos to Chile Rellenos and Chimichangas - vegetarian and kids plates are also available.

168 Boone Heights Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7770
http://www.losarcoiris.com/menu2.htm

Hunan Chinese Restaurant - Boone, NC

Tofu and vegetable dishes on menu.

214 Southgate Dr
Boone, NC
Phone (828) 262-0555
http://www.hunanofboone.com