Eat, Drink + Be Merry

Submitted by peezy on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 00:53

Eat

Good news! Breakfast (coffee and pastries) and lunch (at ASU dining services) will be provided for free to all attendees who pre-register online. Please note that we need to order the meal cards in advance, so if you register the day of the event, you will either need to purchase your $7 debit card or eat lunch at your own expense.

Saturday Breakfast

Breakfast will be available during registration, 8:00 - 9:00 AM in the Belk Library & Information Commons. Pastries and coffee will be provided by Panera and Stick Boy Bread Company.

Saturday Lunch

Attendees who pre-register will receive a $7 debit card that can be used at any of on-campus dining facility that is open during the event. We recommend the following on-campus eateries:

Sanford Commons at the Central Dining Hall (please note: Rivers Street Cafe will be closed during the event)
- Home-style cooking
- Tex-mex
- Salad, deli, and fruit bars
- Chick-fil-a
- Pizza
- Subs
- Snacks

Cascades Cafe at the Student Union (please note: McAlister's Deli will be closed during the event)
- Deli Sandwiches
- Soups
- Salads
- Bakery items
- Hot dogs
- Veggie dogs
- Meat and veggie chili
- Sushi

Crossroads Coffee House
- Shade-grown coffee
- Tea
- Pastries
- Sandwiches, wraps, and salads

Vegetarian options are available at breakfast and lunch; vegan options are available at lunch.

Saturday Dinner

Please stay for appetizers, dinner, and/or drinks at Char, a restaurant within easy walking distance of the event. This will be at your own expense, but it's the only thing all day that is!

Other Meals

For your other meals in Boone, there are numerous restaurants within easy walking distance of the camp, including these local favorites:

Macado's (Sandwiches and more): Less than 5 minute walk
Jimmy John's ("Gourmet Subs"): Less than 5 minute walk
Boone Bagelry (Bagels and sandwiches): Less than 5 minute walk
Boone Saloon (American): Less than 5 minutes
Cha Da Thai: Less than 10 minute walk
Black Cat Burrito (Burrito bar and more) Less than 10 minute walk
Char (modern American): Less than 10 minute walk
Cafe Portofino (eclectic): Less than 10 minute walk

Drink

Whether your beverage of choice is coffee, tea, or something stronger, Boone has what you're looking for. The nearby wineries make an excellent pre- or post-camp excursion.

Coffee / Tea
- Crossroads: At venue (Plemmons Student Union)
- Stickboy Bread: Less than 10 minute walk
- Espresso News: Less than 10 minute walk
- BeansTalk: Less than 5 minute walk
Bars (and restaurants that have bars in them)
- Boone Saloon: Less than 5 minutes
- Macado's: Less than 5 minute walk
- Char: Less than 10 minute walk
- Murphy's: Less than 10 minute walk
Wineries
- New River Winery (Lansing, NC)
- Rag Apple Lassie Winery (Boonville, NC)
- Banner Elk Winery (Banner Elk, NC)
- Thistle Meadow (Laurel Springs, NC)
- Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge (Purlear, NC)
- Cerminaro Vineyard (Boomer, NC)
- Chateau Laurinda (Sparta, NC)
- More wineries in North Carolina

Be Merry

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