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Hometown Eats: Fork in the Alley
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Have you ever sat around your favorite restaurant and wondered what you would do if you owned it?. Nic Miller answered that question in 2025 when he was handed the keys to Fork in the Alley in Roanoke and we’ll tell you about it in this week’s Hometown Eats!
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Roanoke’s newest venue fills a niche in the city’s music scene
When launching an upscale music venue, acoustics are crucial — even more so in a building that wasn’t constructed with quality sound in mind. The Exchange Music Hall passed the test on Dec. 31, in a combination New Year’s Eve party, grand opening and preview of what’s to come.
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The Classic Diner In West Virginia That Secretly Serves The State’s Best Burgers
Hidden among the rolling hills of Lewisburg, West Virginia sits a white building with a bright blue door that houses burger perfection most outsiders have yet to discover. Jim’s Drive In doesn’t need flashy billboards or social media campaigns – the intoxicating aroma of grilling patties does all the marketing necessary.
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The Classic Diner In Virginia That Locals Swear Has The Best Burgers In The State
Nestled in the charming town of Floyd, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Diner stands as a beacon of culinary comfort among the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where locals will tell you—without hesitation—that you’ll find the best burgers in the entire Commonwealth. The unassuming brick building...
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Julia Bullock Among Headliners of ‘From Ordinary Things’ Tour
Julia Bullock will collaborate on a tour of the upcoming album “From Ordinary Things.”. The album, headlined by cellist Seth Parker Woods will release on March 27, 2026, via Platoon and also features pianists Conor Hanick and Andrew Rosenblum. The album includes music by André Previn, George Walker, Tania León, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
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Enjoy a Family Friendly St. Patrick's Day 2026: Treats, Crafts, Events
Let the luck of the Irish be yours this year and enjoy a fun, family-friendly St. Patrick's Day on March 17! The ever popular St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival in Roanoke are popular with many Lynchburg area families. You can also find your pot of gold close to...
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New owners of the Homeplace are excited for restaurant’s next chapter
After closing in May of 2021, the legendary Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba could be up and running again by Easter weekend. Owner Dustin Henegar, tells WFIR News the process to buy the Homeplace started last year when he and his wife met with the previous owners, the Wingate Family, and submitted an offer. He adds family will continue to be the heart and soul of the restaurant. Henegar says the goal has always been to reopen the Homeplace like it never closed. Henegar and his wife want to give back to the community by creating employment opportunities for those with special needs. Clark Palmer WFIR News.
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Beloved Blacksburg Restaurant Substation II Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A beloved Blacksburg sandwich shop made its highly anticipated return this week, as Substation II reopened its doors after a two-year closure, drawing crowds of eager customers and bringing back cherished memories for the Virginia Tech community. The soft opening featured a special guest – former...
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Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke
Haven’t been to downtown Roanoke in a while to check out what’s new at your favorite place to dine, or want to try something new? Restaurant Week might just be the ticket to get some people out of the house in the dead of winter. 202 Social House, Caribbica Soul, Fortunato, Frankie Rowlands and around two dozen other downtown Restaurants – including Lew’s in the 5 Points area – have signed on for Restaurant Week 2026, which starts today and runs through Sunday, January 25th. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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Festival of Trees raises over $12,000 for local charities
The 17th Annual Festival of Trees, held from November 24 through January 4, has wrapped up another successful season, raising a total of $12,131 for local organizations, an increase over last year’s fundraising efforts. Hosted by the Bedford Area Welcome Center and Department of Tourism, the event attracted over...
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The Patty Melt At This Diner In Virginia Are So Good, They’re Worth A Road Trip
The Blue Ridge Diner in Floyd, Virginia serves a patty melt that will haunt your dreams – in the best possible way – and might just be worth crossing state lines for. This unassuming brick building along Floyd’s main street holds culinary treasures that put fancy big-city establishments to shame, with prices that won’t require a second mortgage.
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Kirk and Souls Joins Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week
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Do Portugal Circus makes its debut in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) For the first time ever, Do Portugal Circus is performing in Roanoke, and staff members promised it will be a show like no other. “We were looking for a new town, and we wanted a town that maybe doesn’t get a lot of circuses to it, and we want to bring that […]
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Plum House Noodle Bar Opens Downtown
-The following was first published at Floyd Times on January 6, 2026. The Plum House Ramen Noodle Bar welcomed patrons to a special preview of its offerings on Friday evening. The official opening of the new downtown eatery, located in the plum-colored house on 101 Old Hensley Road, is scheduled for January 9th from 5- 8pm.