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The Mom-And-Pop Virginia Diner That Serves The Best Homemade Breakfast You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a diner in Hillsville, Virginia, that doesn’t have a publicist, a social media manager, or a Michelin star, and it absolutely does not need any of those things. The Hillsville Diner has something better than all of that combined, and it’s called a reputation built entirely on food that people genuinely can’t stop talking about.
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Nashville-inspired tavern, entertainment venue coming to Westlake Towne Center
A taste of Nashville is coming to Westlake Towne Center. The Black Angus Company by Circle J is planned for the former Sunken City Brewery location in Hardy. The multiuse hospitality and entertainment project is what owners Jeanna and Christopher Williams are calling a "modern country tavern with live entertainment, billiards, retail and special events all under one roof."
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The Old Farmhouse In The Virginia Mountains Where The Fried Chicken Keeps Coming Until You’re Full
Somewhere in the Catawba Valley, tucked between the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there’s a white farmhouse with a red roof where the fried chicken doesn’t stop coming until you tell it to. The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, Virginia is that farmhouse, and it has been making...
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Since 1946, Hamburgers At This Tiny Roanoke Counter Have Come With Onions And Little Else
Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply refuse to move. In downtown Roanoke, there is a narrow counter with exactly ten stools, a grill that never seems to rest, and a door that stays open every hour of every day. Regulars bring their kids, who later bring their own kids....
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This Rural Virginia Restaurant Is So Good, People Happily Drive For Miles To Eat Here
Somewhere in the rolling hills of Catawba, Virginia, there’s a farmhouse that will make you forget every trendy restaurant you’ve ever visited. The Homeplace Restaurant is the kind of place that reminds you why food cooked with care and served with generosity will always beat anything with a foam garnish and a pretentious name.
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Popular Roanoke food reviewer turned prison time into a mission to build up better men
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - “What’s good, Moe? What’s up, Slim? What’s going on baby?”. Can a catchphrase kickstart a mission? For Roanoke food reviewer Keon McCoy, it was the beginning of a long and winding path. “That was done by accident, I had no intention of...
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540: 10 News Intern Faith Casey visits Feather Bone Provisions and Assembly in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Housed in the Old Prices Fork Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium, Feather Bone Provisions & Assembly serves slightly Southern fare on the outskirts of Blacksburg. On Monday, 10 News Intern Faith Casey brought you with her. “To provide something that’s different from the downtown vibe in...
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The Donuts at This Tiny Virginia Bakery Are the Most Unforgettable Thing You’ll Ever Taste
Donuts are everywhere. Gas stations, grocery stores, chain shops on every corner. But most of them are forgettable. They are fine in the moment and gone from your memory by the afternoon. This tiny Virginia bakery is different. The donuts here are the kind that stay with you, the kind...
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Main Street coffee shop reopens
Two months after Breaking Grounds poured its final cup of coffee, familiar faces were back inside 67 Main St., sipping lattes, catching up with friends, and settling back into old routines. Downtown Grounds officially opened its doors on Oct. 1, bringing coffee back to the former Breaking Grounds space while...
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This Beloved Virginia Restaurant Is Getting A Second Life After New Owners Stepped In
Closing a restaurant is not always the end. Sometimes it is just a pause, a gap between chapters. That is what happened to this beloved Virginia restaurant, which shut its doors and left regulars wondering if they had seen the last of it. Then new owners stepped in, and the place is getting a second life.
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This Cozy Virginia Cafe Serves Up Some Of The Best Burgers And Views In The Entire State
Some places earn their reputation quietly, without fanfare or a publicist, just good food and a mountain backdrop doing all the talking. Foot of the Mountain Cafe in Buchanan, Virginia is exactly that kind of place, and it’s been making people very happy about their lunch decisions for a good long while.
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The Ham Biscuits With Apple Butter Are The Must-Order Starter At This Blacksburg, Virginia Tavern
Some meals in Blacksburg start with a menu, but the best ones start with a basket of ham biscuits and a small dish of apple butter. That humble pairing has quietly become the opening act that locals and returning families refuse to skip at one downtown spot. The restaurant sits...
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Fall Fun at Mountain View Vintage Market
Mountain views, one-of-a-kind finds and plenty of fall fun are all part of the experience at Mountain View Vintage Market. As the event celebrates 10 years, shoppers can look forward to more than 55 vendors, food, live music, photo ops and so much more. Emily Robinson takes us there for a sneak peek at the unique treasures shoppers can find.
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Martinsville, Virginia, Bewitched Restaurant Controversy Sparks Debate Over Food and Service
A discussion surrounding Bewitched Restaurant in Martinsville, Virginia, has drawn different opinions from members of a local Facebook community after a video and review of the restaurant circulated online. The conversation began with a post shared by Connie Cook in the Martinsville Virginia Current Events Updates group. Cook asked for...
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Country Ham, Red-Eye Gravy, And Grits Fill The Plates At This Wytheville Breakfast Spot
Some towns keep their history behind museum glass, but Wytheville lets people sit down to a meal inside it. Along the main road of this Southwest Virginia town stands a log building whose oldest timbers date to the year the country declared independence, and today it serves Southern comfort food, fried grits included, to road trippers and locals alike.
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Here’s The Old-School Burger Joint In Virginia That Locals Have Loved For Decades
Some restaurants feed your stomach, but a rare few also feed a town’s memory, and Texas Tavern in Roanoke does both every single day. Tucked into downtown and open around the clock, this tiny burger joint has been serving simple food, quick service, and old-school charm since 1930, which is a big reason locals still talk about it with real affection.
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Homestead Creamery rolls out fall flavors, plans fun family event
WIRTZ, Va. (WDBJ) - Homestead Creamery, located on Booker T. Washington Highway in Wirtz, is offering seasonal ice cream flavors this fall, including pumpkin, peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread. The creamery is also working on eggnog production ahead of the holiday season. Homestead Creamery is hosting its family Farm Day event...
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The Mouth-Watering Burgers At This Virginia Drive-In Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive
Some places earn their reputation quietly, one satisfied customer at a time, and Hank’s Drive-In in Fairlawn, Virginia, has been doing exactly that for longer than most food trends have existed. If you’ve never made the trip out to this bright blue roadside gem, consider this your official permission...
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Parkway Brewing cuts the ribbon at new downtown Roanoke location
Parkway Brewing Company has been a fixture in Salem for 13 years; recently the craft brewer opened a second location in downtown Roanoke at The Bower mixed-use development on Campbell Avenue. Today they cut a ribbon to celebrate their second location. Mike Pensinger is the brew master and General Manager for Parkway Brewing Company; he says some of the 90 tenants in The Bower apartments are starting to find their way down to Parkway Brewing for a craft beer and food; he’s hoping to further connect with those apartment renters. He also says some who didn’t like the long drive to Salem from Roanoke are also showing up at the new downtown location.