We  ate supper a few times at Mr. Originals. A very nicely renovated facility with great food!

2698 NC Highway 105 South

Boone, NC 28607

828-268-9899

Hours:

Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm

Ray: Despite my trying to tell Tom the platters we were ordering would be sufficient, he insisted we start out with a Greek Sampler Platter (4  grape leaves, chunks of feta, tzatziki, pepperoncinis, olives, and  pieces of pita).  This sampler would make a great meal.  The peppers  were nice and hot, the tzatziki just right, the pitas fresh, and the  feta was outstanding.  In fact, it’s the best feta I’ve had since I was  in Greece a couple of years ago.  The grape leaves were good too,  although I suspect they are like most grape leaves in Greek restaurants,not homemade. 

Tom: Yes, that was a great sampler platter. The pepperocinis were a bit hot for me, Mr. Torch Breath–I prefer milder ones like those delivered by Papa John’s. But, I asked a real Greek restaurant owner in Washington, DC, about these “Greek” peppers. He said they are an American fabricaton–not a standard item in Greece.

The feta was the best I have ever had! We split the leftovers from that platter into takeout boxes. Could not waste even a scrap! Unfortunately for me, my daughter noticed it in the fridge and scarfed it before I could get to i!

Ray: For my main meal, I had the Souvlaki Platter (pork tenderloin chunks, tzatziki, pita, small Greek salad (lettuce, tomato, cukes, green peppers, onions, pepperocini, olives, feta cheese, and  house dressing) and fries).  In a phrase, the plate was great!  The  tenderloin chunks were indeed very tender, tasty, and succulent.  The  salad was tasty, with the exception of the tomatoes, which were of the  nasty gas-ripened variety.  The fries were also quite tasty, and crispy, just the way I like them.  I washed all this down with several glasses of sweet tea.

Tom: I had the Gyro Platter and the small Greek salad. The salad was excellent–I think a large one by itself would make a great meal. The platter, served open face, included a generous amount of pork tenderloin, just as advertised, and the pork was perfect. I chose the homemade potato salad as my side and it was indeed excellent.

I returned solo the next night in eager anticipation of a pizza–choosing the small Greek Gourmet White, with mozzarella and feta cheese, and olive oil. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed–maybe my hopes were too high. The cheese was kind of bland compared to the wonderful feta we shared in the platter. It may indeed have been cooked a bit too long, not quite as moist as I would like. My “gold standard” for a white pie pizza was the great ones you got years ago at Sollecito’s, run by the family, including singing to diners! Unfortunately, they made a bad business decision, moving to 105 South, nearwhere Sagebrush is now, and lost the student customers. They and their white pies did not last long there.

Ray: Yeah, this is a new location for Mr. Originals, too, whom you may remember used to be beside the “Merryland” day care center.

Tom: Yes, that was a real dive. This new place is really nice.

Ray:  Mr. Originals is now beside the Blimpie on NC 105.  The new location is quite nice.  There are
murals on the walls of Greek scenes, including one which reminds me very  much of the island of Kastelorizo, which I visited a few years ago.  In addition to the murals there is a large aquarium and a number of Greek statuettes and other knickknacks.  There is usually Greek music playing
in the background, which adds a nice touch to the atmosphere here.  Finally, the booths are comfy.  Happily, the booths and tables are  spread out far enough so that Mr. Originals doesn’t have the crowded feeling many restaurants have.

Tom: But, the hard surfaces do make for more noise when busy, and it has always been busy when I was there. Much different than before–not as many visited the old location, I suspect. Note that this is owned by the same people as the Parthenon, near ASU.

Ray: Mr. Originals is the best Greek food in the best Greek atmosphere in Boone period.  The new location is very nice, and the food is delicious and plentiful.  Can’t get much better.

Tom: I agree–anyone who likes Greek (or has not ever tried it!), should try it out. I’ll even give there pizza another try at some point, and update my comments.

Ray: I would not hesitate to take family and/or friends to Mr. Originals. It’s a great place for a tasty Greek meal.

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