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CML’s Winter Restaurant Guide
WINTER RESTAURANT GUIDE
Fine food, friendly service, great atmosphere—you’ll find it all at our High Country restaurants! Here, we feature a selection of popular dining establishments and showcase some of our favorite chefs’ specialties.
Reid’s Cafe & Catering
4004 NC-105 Suite #8 Sugar Mountain, NC 828.898.9200 https://reidscafeandcatering.com/ “I would have to agree with Julia Child’s, ‘People who love to eat are the greatest people!’ We value the handmade and fashion from scratch details as small as the aioli and dressings we use, to house made focaccia and pastries, slow roasted meats, and naturally fermented pickles.” –Tina Houston owner
Gideon Ridge
202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 828.295.3644 https://www.gideonridge.com/ “Bring your honey. Order the charcuterie board and the bottle. Stay awhile.”
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock, NC 828.295.4008 https://www.bistroroca.com/ “Local pork shoulder, pickled veggies, cellophane noodles, & gochujang aioli all wrapped in romaine...It’s like a taco but better.”
Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain, NC 28604 828.387.4209 https://www.famousbrickoven.com/ “We have been making and baking pizza for over 25 years. We have beers from around the world, cinema under the stars, hand crafted candies, fresh baked cookies, large flat screen TVs, full bar menu, polar golf, and an arcade. We are the place to eat, play and drink.”
Photo by Casey Davis
Holy Smokes BBQ
3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 828.387.4200 https://www.facebook.com/ Holysmokesnc/ “Offering delicious BBQ comfort food right here on beautiful Beech Mountain! We offer 7 different BBQ sauces made in house.”
Best Cellar
203 Sunset Drive Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828.295.3466 https://www.ragged-gardens.com/bestcellar-restaurant
“The Best Cellar prides itself on having provided its customers with the finest of food, wine, and service for 30 years. Featured is our Bone-In Pork Chop, grilled to medium rare, topped with roasted red pepper puree and pepper jack cream; finished with crispy onion strings.”
Pedalin’ Pig
4235 Hwy 105 S Banner Elk 28604 2968-A Hwy 105 Boone NC 28607 Banner Elk: 828.898.7500 Boone: 828.355.9559 https://www.thepedalinpig.com/ “We smoke our meats low and slow, up to 16 hours, using hard woods. Everything is seasoned with our house made, hand crafted rubs. All sauces and sides made inhouse with careful attention to consistency and quality. Come enjoy a local craft beer or a signature craft cocktail with the best BBQ in the High Country. Visit our other restaurants in Blowing Rock, Woodlands and Wheelies Refreshers!”
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill Restaurant
130 Main Street East, Village Shops Banner Elk, NC 28604 828.898.8952 https://www.facebook.com/ BayouSmokehouse/ “The Heart of Texas and the Soul of Louisiana in the High Country of North Carolina, we offer a menu with something for everyone in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Wine Amnesty available whenever the Bayou General Store is open!”
Stonewalls
344 Shawneehaw Ave. South Banner Elk, NC 828.898.5550 http://stonewallsrestaurant.com “Stonewalls offers the finest cuts of beef found in prime rib, sirloin, rib eye, New York Strip and Filet Mignon. Our chicken & ribs are second to none and we have a great lineup of seafood. Our chefs have been performing for years, and our buyer selects the best cuts available. Our salad bar is a destination for locals and for tourists.”
—Hippocrates
And… Enjoy these restaurants in our area:
Highlander’s Grill & Tavern 4527 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.9613 www.highlandersbannerelk.com Bella’s Italian Restaurant 3585 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.9022 bellasbannerelk.com/
Elk River Depot Family Restaurant 6460 Banner Elk Hwy, Elk Park, NC www.facebook.com/elkriverdepot Banner Elk Café, The Lodge and The Tavern 324 Shawneehaw Ave S Hwy 184 Banner Elk, NC 828.898.4040, 828.898.3444 www.bannerelkcafe.com/
Lost Province Brewing Company 130 N Depot Street, Boone, NC 828.265.3506 lostprovince.com/ Bodega’s Kitchen and Wine Bar 488 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.7773 www.bodegasbe.com/ Fred’s Backside Deli 501 Beech Mountain Pkwy Beech Mountain, NC 828.387.4838 fredsgeneral.com/
Stick Boy Kitchen 211 Boone Heights Drive Boone, NC 828.265.4141 www.stickboybread.com/kitchen The Chestnut Grille at The Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC P: (828) 414-9230 greenparkinn.com/ Casa Rustica 1348 NC-105, Boone, NC 828.262.5128 casarustica1981.com/
The Chef’s Table 140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.1940 bannerelkvillage.com/chefstable/
Woodlands Barbeque 8304 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC 828.295.3651 www.woodlandsbbq.com/
The Italian Restaurant 2855 Linville Falls Hwy, Pineola, NC 828.733.1401 www.theitalianrestaurantnc.com/
Gamekeeper Restaurant 3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 828.963.7400 https://gamekeeper-nc.com/ Jack’s 128 Pecan 128 Pecan St SE, Abingdon, VA 276.698.3159 https://www.128pecan.com/
Painted Fish Cafe 2941 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.6800 https://www.paintedfishcafe.com/
CoBo Sushi Bistro 161 Howard St, Boone, NC (828) 386-1201 https://cobosushi.com/
Sorrento’s Italian Bistro 140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 828.898.5214 bannerelkvillage.com/sorrentositalian-bistro/
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Daily Drink & Food Specials Expansive Menu Indoor & Outdoor Dining Large Bar with Comfortable Seating ...and a Warm Fireplace! Trivia | Live Music
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Schedule & Specials: Facebook, Instagram and at www.bannerelkcafe.com
Traditional Hot Toddy Recipes
Hot Toddies are traditionally a blend of several spices, a sweetener, some fruit base and either a hard liquor or wine all heated together, allowed to steep and then served hot in a small glass, mug or cup. The hard spirits are often a whiskey, bourbon, rye, brandy or rum with each culture favoring their own special brand. Scottish and Irish whiskeys are renowned for their brands. Whereas a Russian toddy would favor vodka. Jamaican or Latin cultures may prefer rum. And Asian customs may use a rice wine. Here are a couple of common recipes:
Liquor-based Toddy Recipe Ingredients:
• 1½ ounce brown liquor such as brandy, whiskey, rum, cognac etc. • 1 tablespoon honey • ½ ounce lemon juice • 1 cup hot water • Optional garnish: 1 lemon wedge, cinnamon stick and star anise
Directions:
• Combine ingredients in a small pot. • Simmer and steep until well-blended (do not bring to a boil). • Pour into a warmed mug. • Sip and occasionally stir the residual ingredients to keep flavors alive.
Mulled Wine Toddy Recipe Ingredients:
• 1 small bottle of dry red wine • 1 orange, sliced into rounds (peel the orange for a less bitter taste) • 8 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise • 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste (or your desired sweetener) • Optional add-in: 1/4 cup brandy or your favorite liqueur • Optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime)
Directions:
• Same as with liquor-based hot toddy. NOTE: Several tea blends can also be substituted for some of the optional spices. Hard cider toddies may add extra apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Some honey sweetened recipes recommend adding the honey afterwards to the already heated beverage rather than during the heating process.
