App State, Boone suggestions

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I'm limited in my knowledge of what's there since I'm 2.5 hrs away, but there are a few things I could mention (college towns tend to be pretty fluid with what is open/closed at any given time). It also depends on what you're into, family, kids, etc.

Dan'l Boone Inn - haven't eaten there in forever, but it's kind of an institution there. Generally a long line, but served family style and all the typical Southern fare (fried chicken, etc.). Half mile from the middle of downtown.http://www.danlbooneinn.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Makoto's - hibachi style Japanese, some of the best I've had. The wife and I try to go almost every Sunday we're up there. Out on Hwy 321, probably 2 miles from downtown
http://www.makotos-boone.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Peddler Steak House - a little higher end, but good salad bar, a guy brings a whole tenderloin to the table and you tell him where to cut it. Near Makoto's.
http://www.peddlerofboone.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Black Cat Burrito - cool little dive downtown - good portion size, not very expensive
http://blackcatburrito.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mellow Mushroom - very casual hippie style pizza place (actually a chain in the Carolinas and elsewhere). Good pizza and calzones, good beer selection
http://www.mellowmushroom.com/boone" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Macado's - mostly sandwiches, but a ton of choices. Decent bar also, downtown.
http://www.macados.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Murphy's - haven't been there in years, but was good when I was in school.
murphysboone.com/
Klondike - just off campus near the gym. Went there a handful of times, was kind of a frat joint when I was I school.

If you go into Blowing Rock there are several good spots also (8 miles from Boone):

Six Pence pub - downtown, British style pub. Good selection of beers, food is pretty good
http://www.sixpencepub.com/ourlocations_blowingrock.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mellow Mushroom - see Boone above

Canyon's - good food, great view, decent little bar.
http://www.canyonsbr.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Woodland's - if you want good pulled pork BBQ this is the place.
http://www.woodlandsbbq.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'd suggest posting this on AGS also since I think a lot more students and Boone residents could weigh in on some ideas.

[ASUG8]

Thank you...will post there as well.
Also no kids, five of us in Boone to have a good time and watch the Griz.

Anywhere, anytime...Go Griz!

there's a thread there of "things to do in Boone before you die" that has some good suggestions.