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by DEEANNA HANEY
Intern Lifestyles Reporter
Mark S. Dixon and Anne M. Dixon had always dreamt of owning their own restaurant.
Now, coffee grinding and bluegrass playing in the background, their dream is a reality.
“When we found Boone, all the pieces went together and we knew it was the right fit,” the couple said.
 Stained glass windows adorn the wall at Galileo's restaurant located of highway 421. Photo by Rachel Noel |
Mark and Anne Dixon own Galileo’s Bar and Café, a new restaurant on West King Street.
“We open up earlyso kids on their way to class can stop in and get a good coffee and abreakfast bite, and then on the way home, if you want to grab a drinkand hang out,” Mark said. “People want to study during the day and thenparty at night; they can do both here.”
Galileo’s offers a variety of unique sandwiches, salads, soups and an assortment of blended teas.
It also sells Counter Culture Coffee, a Durham-based company that practices free trade.
Anne believes Galileo’s vast and unique menu sets them apart from other local restaurants.
“We have a fresh take on gourmet styles of sandwiches using basic ingredients to make interesting combinations,” she said.
In an attempt to remain accessible to customers, the Dixons decided to display all prices on the menu, including sales tax.
“When you’re looking at it, what you see is what you get,” Anne said.
The restaurant has a full ABC permit and offers an extensive selection of wine, bottle and draft beers.
For thesweet tooth enthusiast, it serves homemade desserts and “make yer owns’mores,” in which the waiter brings flame and skewers directly to thetable.
Assistant Manager and junior sustainable development major Jon D. Hurst enjoys the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
“It’s not your typical bar scene,” Hurst said.
Theinterior of the restaurant is decked out in a warm color theme,scattered with local artwork and stained glass window panels designedby Mark’s uncle.
FreeWi-Fi Internet, various board games and a 52-inch screen televisionmounted on the far side of the restaurant add activity to the overalldining experience.
Recently, a frequent dining card and one free drip coffee with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich has been offered.
“It’s really a place where, if you want something, we’ve got it,” Mark said.
Galileo’shas nightly specials and entertainment, including Monday Trivia andThursday Open Mic, and is open from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Monday throughFriday, 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
“Wewould love for this to be a place where student clubs and organizationshave their meetings and special events,” Anne said. “That goes forstudents to professors who want to hold office hours.”
Photo by Rachel Noel | The Appalachian
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