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News Release: 6th Annual Battle of the Bands Returns August 23 at Mango’s Bar & Grill
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. Get ready for an afternoon and evening of live music, friendly competition, and community fun as SML Good Neighbors presents its 6th Annual Battle of the Bands on Sunday, August 23, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mango’s Bar & Grill. The event will...
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Hometown Eats: Big Daddy’s BBQ & Sweet Shack
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) – When smoking BBQ is your destiny, there’s no getting around it. For a man in Salem, he thought he was done when he sold off his equipment before 2020, only to be called back in 2023 before opening his own shack in 2025 to share his love of Texas BBQ with the masses. We’re headed to Big Daddy’s BBQ and Sweet Shack in Salem for this week’s Hometown Eats!
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Hokie Hills Hearth: New Amish Deli Brings Traditional Flavors and Handcrafted Goods to Blacksburg, VA
Nestled in the picturesque New River Valley and framed by the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, the vibrant town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is widely celebrated for its academic energy, outdoor recreation, and welcoming Appalachian spirit. Now, local residents and regional travelers have an exceptional new destination to explore with the grand opening of Hokie Hills Amish Deli. Bringing authentic Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, slow-cured meats, and hand-crafted farmhouse provisions right to the heart of Montgomery County, this delightful specialty shop offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional craftsmanship.
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Hometown Eats: Salt Pond Pub @ Mountain Lake Lodge
PEMBROKE, Va. (WDBJ) - You don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy the food at Mountain Lake Lodge in Giles County, VA. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the Salt Pond Pub is open seven days a week, 11am to 11pm, and offers relaxing outdoor seating with great mountain views. After Labor day hours are Friday 3 to 9pm, Saturday noon to 9pm, Sunday noon to 6pm.
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Step Back In Time At This Old-School Drive-In That’s One Of Virginia’s Best Kept Secrets
There are places that make you wonder if you’ve somehow slipped through a crack in time, and Dude’s Drive In in Christiansburg, Virginia, is definitely one of them. This charming little brick building with its bright yellow accents looks like it belongs in a different era, and that’s precisely what makes it perfect.
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Enjoy dinner without devices to earn free dessert or appetizer at Roanoke restaurant
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bubba’s 33 is hosting Ditch the Digital, an even encouraging families to unplug and spend quality time with one another. Chef Jaryck joins 7@four to discuss the importance for families to spend time away from the sceen. Guests who participate will place with decives in...
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Cheeseburger fundraiser helps residents at Warm Hearth Village
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A cheeseburger throwdown event will raise money to benefit programs for seniors at Warm Hearth Village, a nonprofit community with a 50-year history in Blacksburg. Chelsea Keating and Mardy Baker from The Warm Hearth Foundation joined 7@four to speak about Cheeseburgers in Parrot-dise. The Living On...
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Virginia Regulars Swear By The Mac And Cheese At This Homestyle Family Restaurant
Can one Virginia breakfast menu really make pancakes, chicken and waffles, macaroni and cheese, and homemade dessert compete for the same appetite?. This scratch-made breakfast and lunch stop serves the kind of menu that can derail even a confident order. Omelets, burgers, biscuits and gravy, vegetable plates, and daily specials all make a strong case before you reach the bottom of the page.
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Hometown Restaurant reopens in Peterstown under new ownership
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Virginia Locals Have Loved This Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant For Generations
How many chips can you eat before your entrée arrives? At this Virginia favorite, the honest answer is usually all of them, plus half the queso you claimed you were sharing. Salem families have returned here for generations because dinner stays simple and satisfying. You open the menu, spot enchiladas under mole, and fajitas loud enough to interrupt the next table.
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People Drive From Across Virginia To A Working Farm Creamery Where Milk Still Comes In Glass Bottles
Most food trends come and go, but Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Virginia has been quietly doing something that never goes out of style: making great dairy products from cows that live right there on the farm. People drive from across Virginia to get here, and once you’ve made the trip,...
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Hometown Eats: Asher’s Coffee
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 2020 was a difficult time, but it wasn’t all bad for everyone. One man used his extra time at home to discover a passion that’s turned into a successful business, and a way to carry on a family tradition. We’re grabbing a cup of...
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13 Historic Country Stores Where You Can Still Sit Down for a Great Meal
Before drive-throughs and big-box grocery chains took over the American roadside, the country store was the original community center. Neighbors gathered there to pick up flour, swap news, and grab a hot plate of food without any fuss. Many of these stores have been standing for well over a century, and the best part is that you can still pull up a chair and order a meal inside them today. From a remote Arkansas outpost that has been feeding Ozark travelers since 1890, to a fine-dining destination hiding inside a 19th-century Pennsylvania creamery, these 13 historic country stores prove that good food and good history go hand in hand.
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Visit The West Virginia Diner Where Fresh Family Farm Beef Makes Every Meal Better
The true value of a real beef patty becomes obvious before you even take your first bite. Most modern diners rely on frozen, pre-shaped discs that travel across several state lines in refrigerated trucks. This kitchen completely rejects that industrial shortcut by sourcing its meat directly from local pastures. The...
Smith Mountain Eagle
New bakery/coffee house opens in Westlake
"We're excited for people to try things they haven't tried before," said Stefano's Bakery co-owner and manager Danny Castro. A new bakery offering Italian and European pastries, along with a coffee and espresso bar, has opened in the Westlake area. Stefano's Bakery bakes up a variety of single-serving desserts costing...