There are off-campus dining options that won't break your budgets. And Boone is a very vegetarian-friendly place, with most restaurants offering multiple meatless options. Here are some of the non-chain eateries worth checking out, all within walking distance of campus:
F.A.R.M. Cafe - Feed All Regardless of Means -- this nonprofit in downtown Boone serves Lunch Monday - Saturday 11am - 2pm. For a suggested donation of $5 - $10 you can sample delicious entrees, soups, salads, and desserts (much of it locally sourced) while supporting the community's hungry. Volunteer opportunities available, too. See Daily Menus for what's cookin'.
Proper is the place to go for comfort classics like meatloaf, fried chicken, catfish, and pasta -- or you can choose just the sides/veggie plate if you prefer. (Denise gives the Macaroni-n-cheese two thumbs up!) $10.00 Lunch/$12.95 Dinner gets you a generous entree with two sides and cornbread or biscuit. Sandwiches and Sunday brunch also served. They have homemade desserts if you still have room, too. Open M-Sat 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 - 3. Eat outside or in at this historical building which formerly housed the Boone jail!
Cha Da Thai has daily lunch specials from $6.75 - $8.75. Take a friend and share an order of Sticky Rice with Mango for dessert ($4.95).
Galilieo's has a great $6 Burger-n-Beverage Special on Thursdays. (They've got a Portobello and a Black Bean patty if you don't do beef.)
EarthFare in Boone offers a 5% ASU discount on Tuesdays, and they also feature frequent specials and tastings.
Boone Bagelry is another spot to check out. Serving breakfast and lunch from 6am-5pm (Sundays 7am-3pm), they have great daily specials (all day breakfast starting around $5 or less) that will fill you up without emptying your wallet. They offer a 5% cash discount, too.
And check out Taco Tuesday at Boone Saloon. For just $1.75 each, enjoy your choice of beef, chicken, pork, or veggie-burger tacos. Other budget-friendly salads and sandwiches are on the menu, too.
There are lots more restaurants near campus, but these are the spots that I know have some good deals for those of us who like great food at a great price. If you discover any other places while you're at Kellogg, add them to the comments, below.
Bon appetit,
Denise
(Note: Price information valid as of 5/9/2016)
Monday, May 9, 2016
Schedule FAQs Answered
Information below was updated 5/9/2016 for Kellogg 2016 and additional posts will be added as necessary:
There have been a number of inquiries about the Kellogg Institute schedule, so I thought this would be a good forum to present those answers for everyone's benefit.
If you have a related question that's not addressed below, please post it in the comments.
Q: How long will we be in class each day?
There have been a number of inquiries about the Kellogg Institute schedule, so I thought this would be a good forum to present those answers for everyone's benefit.
If you have a related question that's not addressed below, please post it in the comments.
Q: How long will we be in class each day?
- For a detailed schedule, see the calendar in the right sidebar. Generally speaking, the classroom schedule is Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday -Thursday 9am - 4pm with a lunch break from 11:30am-1pm, and Friday class meets from 9am-11:30am. See the calendar in the right sidebar for more details.
- Optional mini-sessions may be scheduled for a few evenings, and an optional -- but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- research workshop is scheduled for Wednesday morning July 20.
- Weekends and evenings are FREE time -- a few optional activities will be scheduled, but you are free to sight see in the area on your own, visit friends/relatives in the area, or take in some of An Appalachian Summer Festival's arts & cultural offerings here on campus.
- As long as you are back in class the following Monday morning, your weekend schedule is yours.
- Kellogg Institute participants are expected to attend all classroom sessions. You should alert the Kellogg director and the instructor if you must miss any class time, and ask a classmate to collect any handouts for you. The instructor will advise if there is any work/assignment to be made up.
- This varies greatly by individual and by seminar. (Those who are taking the optional graduate credits might want to spend additional time after class summarizing their notes in preparation for their practicum literature review and, if elected, for reaction papers required for the grade in HE 6090.) The majority of Kelloggers from years past agree that while there is a lot of information to process during the Institute, there is ample time for socializing, working out, meeting with Special Interest Groups, catching up on e-mails, or just vegging out.
- There is a classroom session from 9am - 10:30 am on Friday July 29. After that, you are free to leave. The Kellogg-provided bus to the Charlotte airport departs at 12 noon --sharp! Those with their own transportation must check-out of the residence hall no later than 1:00pm that day so that housekeeping can begin preparations for incoming groups.
Kellogg Room & Board FAQs Answered
Updated 5/20/2016
There are no doubt many questions about what to expect when you arrive at Kellogg, how to prepare, and how your time will be spent here. I'd like to use this opportunity to go over some of the particulars regarding the housing arrangements at Summit Residence Hall, where Kelloggers are housed. In a later post I will address the first weekend schedule, and some of the benefits you can look forward to by being a part of the Appalachian State community while you're here.
HOUSING: Your room & board fee covers the cost of a single occupancy room in Summit Hall. You will share a bathroom with one other (same-sex) participant. Efforts are made to match "quiet" individuals with "quiet" individuals, and "social" with "social" as indicated on the survey you are asked to complete. When roommate assignments are made (late June-early July), we will forward contact information so that suitemates can introduce themselves beforehand.
Rooms are furnished with two twin beds (bunkable), two desks, and a built-in wardrobe/closet. The housing fee includes weekly linen bundles (2 flat sheets, very lightweight blanket, pillowcase, bath towel, hand towel, washcloth), but most participants choose to bring or ship additional blankets and a pillow from home. There are no individual refrigerators in the rooms; however, you may bring one along if you are driving. CONTACT US if you require refrigeration for medication, and we will make accommodations for you. A shared kitchen in the Hall will be available for your use, and coffeemakers, toaster, dishes, flatware, and cooking pots & implements are supplied by the Institute. We also provide an iron and ironing board for you to share.
The residence hall is air-conditioned, but the University's heat is turned off for the summer, so folks from warmer climes may want to be prepared for cool summer evenings. If you find you need additional bedding or a warm jacket when you arrive, there is plenty of shopping nearby. (Quite a few Kellogg participants choose to drive to Boone and are willing to carpool to shops & other local attractions -- there is free public transportation within the town, too.)
Your bathroom will be cleaned late in the week by the housekeeping staff. Trash and recycling containers are provided in the residence hall. There are laundry machines in the residence hall -- at this writing I am checking to see if the machines accept coins or if money will need to be loaded on your ID card to use them. There are lounge areas on the Kellogg-designated floor(s), and a common lounge with TV on the 1st floor.
Rooms are wired for HD Digital cable for those who want to bring a TV. The residence halls have wireless internet access. Log-in instructions will be provided, and we strive to have tech support staff availble on move-in day to assist. (You will have access to the campus' many computer labs if you choose not to bring your own computer.)
MEAL PLAN: All on-campus residents are required to purchase the University's dining plan. There are a variety of food service units operating on campus, and most special needs can be accommodated. (If you have any specific concerns regarding food allergies, please let me know and I'll discuss your needs with the Food Services staff.)
(Note: Kellogg Institute will provide a light dinner at Registration on July 16 and a closing dinner on Thursday July 28. Coffee, tea, and water will be provided daily in the classroom. Dietary requirements as noted on your Information Sheet are taken into consideration when we plan our menus.)
Be aware that your $176.50 dining plan may not cover all of your meal needs while at Kellogg; cost-conscious Kelloggers take advantage of the fixed-price breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are available at the all-you-can eat Rivers Street Cafe, where choices include homestyle entrees (vegetarian and vegan options available), hot and cold sandwiches, salad and potato bar, and our own bakery's delicious desserts. At this writing the all-you-can eat prices are: Breakfast $7.95, Lunch - $8.70, and Dinner - $9.15.
Other dining units open during the summer serve a wide variety of foods, including pizza, salads, potato bar, sushi, sandwiches/wraps, Chik-fil-a, and Tex-Mex favorites. Your meal card is accepted at all dining units on campus. There is also a well-stocked convenience store-type market located adjacent to the University Bookstore that also accepts the meal plan for food purchases.
If you get tired of dining hall chow, there are over a dozen eateries within easy walking distance of campus - we'll have menus available for browsing when you arrive, or see the post "Lunching and Dining on a Kellogg Budget" for a few recommendations.
RELATED INFO: At Kellogg registration you will receive your AppCard. This serves as your meal card, key access to the residence hall, and, if you are enrolled for credit, library card.
MORE QUESTIONS? Feel free to post questions in the comments section below -- if you have a question, chances are someone else is wondering the same thing, and I can publicly answer the question below. Or, if you prefer, e-mail your questions.
More info will be coming in a future post, and you will receive most of this information via snail mail, too. In the meantime, I hope the above has helped with your planning for this coming summer.
There are no doubt many questions about what to expect when you arrive at Kellogg, how to prepare, and how your time will be spent here. I'd like to use this opportunity to go over some of the particulars regarding the housing arrangements at Summit Residence Hall, where Kelloggers are housed. In a later post I will address the first weekend schedule, and some of the benefits you can look forward to by being a part of the Appalachian State community while you're here.
HOUSING: Your room & board fee covers the cost of a single occupancy room in Summit Hall. You will share a bathroom with one other (same-sex) participant. Efforts are made to match "quiet" individuals with "quiet" individuals, and "social" with "social" as indicated on the survey you are asked to complete. When roommate assignments are made (late June-early July), we will forward contact information so that suitemates can introduce themselves beforehand.
Rooms are furnished with two twin beds (bunkable), two desks, and a built-in wardrobe/closet. The housing fee includes weekly linen bundles (2 flat sheets, very lightweight blanket, pillowcase, bath towel, hand towel, washcloth), but most participants choose to bring or ship additional blankets and a pillow from home. There are no individual refrigerators in the rooms; however, you may bring one along if you are driving. CONTACT US if you require refrigeration for medication, and we will make accommodations for you. A shared kitchen in the Hall will be available for your use, and coffeemakers, toaster, dishes, flatware, and cooking pots & implements are supplied by the Institute. We also provide an iron and ironing board for you to share.
The residence hall is air-conditioned, but the University's heat is turned off for the summer, so folks from warmer climes may want to be prepared for cool summer evenings. If you find you need additional bedding or a warm jacket when you arrive, there is plenty of shopping nearby. (Quite a few Kellogg participants choose to drive to Boone and are willing to carpool to shops & other local attractions -- there is free public transportation within the town, too.)
Your bathroom will be cleaned late in the week by the housekeeping staff. Trash and recycling containers are provided in the residence hall. There are laundry machines in the residence hall -- at this writing I am checking to see if the machines accept coins or if money will need to be loaded on your ID card to use them. There are lounge areas on the Kellogg-designated floor(s), and a common lounge with TV on the 1st floor.
Rooms are wired for HD Digital cable for those who want to bring a TV. The residence halls have wireless internet access. Log-in instructions will be provided, and we strive to have tech support staff availble on move-in day to assist. (You will have access to the campus' many computer labs if you choose not to bring your own computer.)
MEAL PLAN: All on-campus residents are required to purchase the University's dining plan. There are a variety of food service units operating on campus, and most special needs can be accommodated. (If you have any specific concerns regarding food allergies, please let me know and I'll discuss your needs with the Food Services staff.)
(Note: Kellogg Institute will provide a light dinner at Registration on July 16 and a closing dinner on Thursday July 28. Coffee, tea, and water will be provided daily in the classroom. Dietary requirements as noted on your Information Sheet are taken into consideration when we plan our menus.)
Be aware that your $176.50 dining plan may not cover all of your meal needs while at Kellogg; cost-conscious Kelloggers take advantage of the fixed-price breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are available at the all-you-can eat Rivers Street Cafe, where choices include homestyle entrees (vegetarian and vegan options available), hot and cold sandwiches, salad and potato bar, and our own bakery's delicious desserts. At this writing the all-you-can eat prices are: Breakfast $7.95, Lunch - $8.70, and Dinner - $9.15.
Other dining units open during the summer serve a wide variety of foods, including pizza, salads, potato bar, sushi, sandwiches/wraps, Chik-fil-a, and Tex-Mex favorites. Your meal card is accepted at all dining units on campus. There is also a well-stocked convenience store-type market located adjacent to the University Bookstore that also accepts the meal plan for food purchases.
If you get tired of dining hall chow, there are over a dozen eateries within easy walking distance of campus - we'll have menus available for browsing when you arrive, or see the post "Lunching and Dining on a Kellogg Budget" for a few recommendations.
RELATED INFO: At Kellogg registration you will receive your AppCard. This serves as your meal card, key access to the residence hall, and, if you are enrolled for credit, library card.
MORE QUESTIONS? Feel free to post questions in the comments section below -- if you have a question, chances are someone else is wondering the same thing, and I can publicly answer the question below. Or, if you prefer, e-mail your questions.
More info will be coming in a future post, and you will receive most of this information via snail mail, too. In the meantime, I hope the above has helped with your planning for this coming summer.
~ Denise de Ribert, Kellogg Institute Director
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