Fresh To-Go:
A Summer Food Guide
n Bayou General Store
n BE Natural Market
828.898.8953 130 East Main St, Village Shops Banner Elk, NC 28604
828.262.5592 273 Boone Heights Dr, Boone NC 28607 Benatural.storebyweb.com
Open the screen door of this general store, and you’ll find one of the largest selections of hot sauces in the High Country, along with Banner Elk souvenirs and locally made products. Bayou General Store is the place in downtown Banner Elk for vacation provisions.
Be Natural Market offers a variety of outdoor items, from bug spray to local produce and meats, to help your family enjoy a fun summer in the High Country! Plan your outdoor adventure ahead of time by searching “summerfun” on their website to see what they have to help make your trip the best one yet. Stop by to check out the selection of natural sunscreens, first aid solutions, locally brewed beers, kombucha, organic local meats, organic produce and more!
n Banner Elk Olive Oil & Balsamics 828.898.4441 155 Banner Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604 beoliveoil.com At Banner Elk Olive Oil & Balsamics you’ll find a great selection of imported olive oils and vinegars, salts, exotic herb mixes and fabulous charcuterie boards that are available for “on the go” activities or a picnic in the park.
n Stick Boy
n Fred’s General Mercantile 828.387.4838 501 S Beech Mountain Pkwy, Beech Mountain NC 28604 www.fredsgeneral.com “If we don’t have it – you don’t need it.” They carry just about everything you need for your home or vacation. Fred’s is America’s highest general mercantile at an elevation of 5,049 feet and they’re celebrating 42 years of operating 365 days a year. Fred’s Deli is open early at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and serves lunch through 3 p.m. They also offer outdoor clothing, and have a wide selection of birding supplies. You’ll find grilling supplies or items to make the best quick BBQ, or pick up prepared foods for a picnic on the parkway.
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The Kitchen: 828.265.4141 211 Boone Heights Dr, Boone NC 28607 The Bakery: 828.268.9900 345 Hardin St, Boone NC 28607 www.stickboybread.com
n English Farmstead Cheese 828.756.8166 19456 US 221 North Marion, NC 28752 englishfarmsteadcheese.com This 6th generation family farm in the mountains of NC makes farm fresh cheese from their dairy cows on site. In fact, the milk from their cows travels only a stone’s throw to the farm store, where it is crafted into a variety of hard cheeses and soft cheese spreads. Pick up this great local treat for any party or casual picnic with your favorite bottle of wine.
Stop in at Stick Boy to enjoy the Summer Stollen! Blueberries, candied lemon peel, pecans, dried pineapple and cranberries are all baked together in a sweet dough, folded and finished with a delicious fresh blueberry juice and lemon glaze. That’s not all, pick up naturally fermented sourdough loaves, chocolate torte, cream cheese cinnamon rolls and a delicious frothy cappuccino. Head over to The Kitchen for breakfast plates, bagels, soups, sandwiches and salads. Baked goods, coffee and smoothies also avalable! Stop by and get some real food.
