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The Best Steak In Virginia Is Hiding At This Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurant

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place where you least expected it, and New London Steak House in Forest, Virginia has been delivering that joy to anyone willing to make the drive. The restaurant sits on a gravel lot in a...

Forest, VA · 12d
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Old Booths, Big Breakfasts, And Friendly Faces Keep Staunton Coming Back To Mrs. Rowe’s Rival, The Beverley

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs and billboards. Others sit quietly along a busy street in Staunton, Virginia, and let the drive-through line do the talking. This story is about one of the quiet ones. It is a small, independent kitchen where every order is cooked fresh, and the...

Staunton, VA · 5d
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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 3d
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14 Bucket List Restaurants Across Virginia You Have To Try

One of the most celebrated dinners in Virginia is served inside a building that started out as an auto repair shop. I still grin whenever I think about chefs plating fancy courses where mechanics once changed oil. The surprises on this list keep stacking up, too. One spot serves biscuits...

Virginia · 3d
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This Old-School Virginia Steakhouse Has Been Grilling Steaks Over Real Charcoal Since 1969

Real charcoal gives a grilled steak a smoky flavor that’s difficult to reproduce with an ordinary kitchen stove. And when a restaurant has relied on that cooking method since 1969, tradition clearly matters. This Virginia steakhouse has spent decades serving familiar American favorites, building its reputation around charcoal-grilled meats...

Forest, VA · 1d

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Virginia Steak Lovers Come Back For The Prime Rib At This Old-School Charlottesville Steakhouse With A Piano Bar

Some Charlottesville families have been ordering the same prime rib at the same address since the late 1970s, and they still drive in to do it again. That kind of loyalty does not happen by accident, especially in a town full of new places to eat. Tucked off a busy...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The “Cheesy Western” At This Historic Virginia Diner Open Since 1935

Falling in love usually takes time, but at Texas Inn, it can happen within the first bite of a burger. Tucked into a corner in downtown Lynchburg, this narrow little diner has been serving up its famous Cheesy Western since 1935, and if you haven’t tried one yet, prepare for a genuinely delightful surprise.

Lynchburg, VA · 2d

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Virginia Has 11 Thanksgiving Buffets That Make Room For One More Plate

One Thanksgiving buffet on this list lets you pile snow crab legs right next to your turkey. Another sits on the grounds of George Washington’s own estate. I love that the holiday plate can look this different from one table to the next. The spreads go far beyond the...

Virginia · 1d

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In Virginia, These Eight Country-Cooking Restaurants Are Still Open

Country cooking in Virginia comes with mashed potatoes, a basket of biscuits, and usually a slice of pie you did not plan on ordering. Plenty of old-school kitchens have faded away over the years, which makes the ones still serving fried chicken and green beans feel even more valuable. This...

Virginia · 1d

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✨ Hometown’s Best Winners: Who made the Top 3 in all 27 categories?

Drumroll, please...the results for Hometown’s Best are in!. After weeks of voting and showing love for your favorite local spots, we’re excited to reveal the official winners of our Hometown’s Best Initiative. From tasty eats to unique shops and everything in between, these community favorites were highlighted...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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7 Biscuitville Orders Virginians Line Up For

Biscuitville says its biscuits start with just three ingredients, made from scratch. There are only six stores in Virginia, but locals who know the chain already have a favorite order. Here are the Biscuitville orders Virginians line up for. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. In its 2020 report on the Madison...

Virginia · 1d

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Hometown Eats: Sal’s Italian Restaurant

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 20 years after their father opened the doors, his children are keeping his flavors and his memory alive. Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Roanoke County is consistently ranked as one of the best Italian spots around. We’ll show you why in this week’s Hometown Eats!

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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A Northern Virginia Chick-fil-A Ranks the 6th Worst in the U.S.

Chick-fil-A has a reputation for outstanding customer service. But hungry travelers have opinions about this Northern Virginia airport location. The Chick-fil-A at Dulles International Airport’s Gate D7 was recently rated the sixth worst in the country, according to web SEO company seobacklinks.com. It’s also the worst-rated in Virginia with 2.72 stars based on 128 Google reviews.

Virginia · 2d

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 3d

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Golden Corral in Central Virginia will be open on Thanksgiving Day with a holiday buffet

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill statewide will open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, serving a traditional holiday buffet alongside pre-ordered family feasts to go.

Richmond, VA · 2h

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You’ll Want To Drive Across Virginia For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

Tucked into a quiet corner of Virginia Beach sits a restaurant that’s turning regular chicken dinners into road trip destinations. That restaurant is BoBo’s Fine Chicken, and its reputation has grown well beyond the borders of its own zip code. You’ve probably driven past dozens of restaurants that...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

Virginia · 6d

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Weekly Grocery Delivery Could Cost Virginians Up to $985 a Year in Fees and Tips, Based on a Richmond Test

You build a $50 grocery cart, choose delivery and watch the total at checkout climb. NBC12 bought the same 12 items three different ways at Richmond stores, and one way cost noticeably more. Here’s what delivery fees and tips added to a Richmond grocery order, and what that means for...

Virginia · 4h

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Earth Fare “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive brings in 2,760 pounds of food for Feeding Southwest Virginia

Earth Fare partnered with Feeding Southwest Virginia for a “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Community members and Earth Fare shoppers dropped off shelf-stable food items at the Earth Fare location on Franklin Road SW to help nourish their neighbors. The food drive brought in 2,760 pounds of food for a local agency partner, Good Samaritan Christian Soldiers, whose pantry serves the neighbors of Roanoke City and the Town of Vinton.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Stocked Market returns to Roanoke for 38th year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market November 13 through 15 at the Berglund Center. More than 100 merchants will be on hand, offering shoppers a variety of items, including home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and gifts. This year...

Roanoke, VA · 2d