I Wandered Off-The-Beaten-Path And Discovered This Adorable Small-Town Diner In North Carolina
By Carolyn Harmon|Published May 31, 2024
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
While traveling down the winding and wooded N.C. Route 194 in Valle Crucis, I discovered this off-the-beaten-path attraction in North Carolina. And it’s a good thing my stomach was a rumblin’ because this quaint home built in 1861 – the same year the Civil War started – is now a restaurant called Over Yonder. Can you imagine the hardship of building towns back then? Located in the former homestead of the Taylor Family, you won’t believe how delicious the food is here. Let’s take a look at this adorable, small-town diner in North Carolina.
The Taylors were one of the founding families of Valle Crucis.
The Ginger Mint Iced Tea was slightly sweetened and served with a thick layer of fresh mint from the owner's garden wrapped inside the bottom of my glass.
Maggie was my informed and welcoming server who recommended the Farmhouse Pimento Cheese.
It came with fragile edible yellow flowers on the side, and it tastes as pretty as it looks. I savored every bite spread on the fresh fry bread.
Along with it I ordered the gluten-free and vegan Fungi Bowl - not because it is a nutritional requirement - but the combination of fresh goodness sounded delightful.
This bowl of love is served warm with
quinoa, chickpeas, kale, edamame,
roasted local shrooms, tomatoes, pickled onions, carrots, kale, and pesto. The pile of power food was enough to get me over the wicked hills of Valle Crucis on a bicycle if the need existed. In other words, I felt full and energized after eating my lunch.
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Someone else ordered the Dipped Chicken which is dipped in hot sauce and cane
syrup and served with house pickles and napa almond slaw.
This converted cigarette machine has been put to a very cool use!
Discover more about this off-the-beaten-path attraction in North Carolina on the Over Yonder website. While you’re in the area, explore the interesting town of Boone. And stay a while at a cozy Vrbo in the area.
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