22 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM Adventures Dining From Southern shrimp & grits to pecan-encrusted trout, overfilled sandwiches and craft beer, you’ll discover delectable dining here! Let ’s Eat! 5 #1 Regional, Seasonal Fare (Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill, 733 E. Main St.) — Great food, craft beer, friendly staff, unique decor … what else could you ask for? How about some inspired apps (killer wings, smoked trout fish dip), beefy sandwiches (mesquite burger, skirt steak) and some serious staples (shrimp & grits, blackened 14 oz. ribeye), plus a great selection of wines as well as a full bar. Bring it on! Mix a little mountain air with some outdoor activity and, suddenly, what’s for dinner (or breakfast or lunch!) becomes the most important question of the day. Turns out, altitude does affect appetite! Fortunately, the Blue Ridge mountains are home to some truly inspired chefs. Homegrown favorites include the proverbial meat-and-three, as well as smoky barbecue, delectable pasta and fresh trout. And several cutting-edge chefs from across the South have heeded the call of the mountains and brought fine dining to our area with tantalizing appetizers and full-course meals. And did you know? You can enjoy beer, wine and mixed drinks at select Fannin County restaurants (even on Sundays in the city of Blue Ridge). Eat out 4 Dine in While you’ll definitely want to visit the restaurants in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and elsewhere around the area, don’t forget that many local stores feature specialty meats, cheeses, wines and other delicacies to bring back to the cabin — or take on a picnic! See pages 33-37 for special dining offers. 5Things
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