Americano Steakhouse — the Hawaiian Ribeye with a loaded baked potato.
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Story & Photos by Cara McCloud
n experience restauranteur, Troy Boane battled the challenges of a global pandemic when opening his new restaurant in Roan Mountain. Boane developed the idea for the restaurant in June 2019, and despite the challenging landscape was able to open the doors on Aug. 2, 2021. With more than 36 years of restaurant experience, Boane brings a unique perspective to this venture. His career began in high school, working in a fast-food chain. Over the years, he worked
with pillars of the restaurant industry, including Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba, who founded the eponymous restaurant chain. Boane’s contacts also include the founders of Outback Steakhouse and Chris Parker, who founded Bonefish Grill in 2000. Boane’s resume includes operating Houston’s, part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group and Seasons 52, which is part of the Darden Restaurant Group, a Fortune 500 company. He was instrumental in the creation of Calistoga Bakery Café, which eventually drew support from John
Americano Steakhouse — a side salad as an accompaniment to any entree.
Schnatter, founder of Papa John’s Pizza. 28
While Boane has cooked $5 pizzas and gourmet meals for
