Veggin’ Out in the mountains
I spent a few days in the mountains last week, and I had some great vegetarian meals. I had lunch at Melanie’s Food Fantasy in Boone, which I have written about before, and it was as great as the last time I went there. I also picked up some fabulous baked goods at Stick Boy Bakery (see previous link).
A new restaurant visit this trip was Boone’s Our Daily Bread, which features a happily long list of vegetarian and vegan sandwiches. Options include Tempeh Reuben, Grilled Pesto Tempeh and Portobella Press. I went with the Tempeh Press, which included apples, cheddar cheese and spinach. It was good, but I think it could’ve used a little something to give it some more oomph—perhaps more basil aioli (I couldn’t taste it) or a bit of balsamic vinegar. My mom loved her gouda corn chowder.
I had lunch one day at a cute cafe and coffee shop in Linville, the River Dog Cafe, located in a small, fancy-looking strip mall. I had half a yummy toasted pimento cheese sandwich with a side salad, plus some really excellent coffee. The weather was lovely, so I was able to eat outside on the sidewalk. Very nice!
I was shocked (pleasantly so) to see a veggie burger on the menu when I stopped in to the Old Hampton Store and BBQ just down the road to pick up some freshly milled grits. Not something you see too often at a BBQ restaurant, so kudos to them!
