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    Merlefest

    4.1 (11 reviews)
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    an annual homecoming in memory of edy merle hasson
    Elise G.

    This was one of the BEST Festivals ever! (And I am of a certain age to have attended many) The organization, venues, shops, huge food tent, several smaller food venues, extremely nice crowd and especially the MUSIC & MUSICIANS/ARTISTS. This is such a well-known event that draws 80k people over 4 days that I was concerned about such a big crowd, however it is spread out over the entire Community College Campus with 12 stages. In its 34th year they are quite well organized with transportation, great scheduling and covid safety amenities (bathrooms, porta-potties, sanitizer). There are no tobacco products nor alcohol permitted which contributed to the nice&easy crowd and NO political slogans anywhere. I look forward to returning and I see why accommodations are booked a year in advance. Oh the music!! As top notch as it gets -- closed down with EmmyLou Harris.

    Wonderful time at Merlefest with the mascot !

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    Top notch virtuosos like Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Peter Cowan to up and comers like Presley Barker filled four days with outstanding music.

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    Appalachian Mountain Brewery

    Appalachian Mountain Brewery

    4.5(240 reviews)
    27.6 mi
    $$

    4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

    We had such a good time, they have a variety of beer options, so we decided to get two beer flights…read moreso we could try as much as possible. The beers were pretty good. The place is very nice, the bar has the rustic mountain lodge vibes, and the service was very friendly and patient, with helping us making the decision about what to pick. This is what we had: - Think about it, Hazy IPA 6.1% ABV - Spoaty Oat, Pale Ale 5.4% ABV - Trail Marker, Coffee Lager 4.2% ABV - Hop Rain Drop, American IPA 6.7% ABV - Down South, American Lager 4.2% ABV - A.T. Amber, Amber Lager 4.5% ABV - Slippin' into Darkness, Dark Czech Lager 6% ABV - Eco Spaceship, Imperial IPA 8%

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    Appalachian Mountain Brewery
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    Dooleys

    Dooleys

    4.0(218 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Awesome place!!! Service was exceptional and food was absolutely delicious. I'm not gluten free,…read morebut seeing SO many options for GF is very rare and a super cool thing for them to do. The Philly steak wonton appetizer - incredible. The burger was one of the best that I've had in a long time. The bun was so soft and fresh, the patty itself was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and of course with fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar, you can never go wrong. We will 100% be back whenever we're in the area!! The menu is huge, there are so many things I'd love to try!

    Ordered a $27 bottle of wine . Server brought the bottle to the table and it had been opened behind…read morethe bar, not uncorked at the table. So no glass was poured by server for a satisfactory nod. When he walked away we poured ourselves a bit and then tasted. It tasted like pure vinegar. I received no cooperation when speaking about the situation, only a "I just work here, and I doubt the owner will do anything for you." I brought over half a bottle home just so my husband could confirm the nastiness of it, which he did. My suspicion is that the wine I ordered was replaced by some horrible low cost wine that had gone bad. Will not repeat this mistake. Just stick with the water. Also, meat was cooked medium well, not medium and my co-diner had to ask for the black bean patty she ordered because it was missing from her sandwich.

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    Dooleys - Inside bar area

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    Dooleys - Nuff said. Happy Burger place. TOMBSTONE (GARLIC )

    Nuff said. Happy Burger place. TOMBSTONE (GARLIC )

    Dooleys - Side of the building. Previously an old hotel.

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    Side of the building. Previously an old hotel.

    The Local - The Boonie Burger

    The Local

    4.3(882 reviews)
    28.7 mi
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    We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

    Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

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    The Local - Pulled Pork & Smoked Gouda Nachos

    Pulled Pork & Smoked Gouda Nachos

    The Local - PULLED PORK & SMOKED GOUDA NACHOS

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