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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.
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Former Rosco’s Soul Food employees battle owner for unpaid wages
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This Old-School Virginia Drive-In Has Been Flipping The Best Burgers In The State Since 1939
There are restaurants that try very hard to be memorable, and then there’s Dude’s Drive-In in Christiansburg, Virginia, which has never had to try at all. Deeply, stubbornly, wonderfully memorable in the way that only a truly great old-school drive-in can be. Christiansburg is a town in Montgomery...
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This Lakeside Restaurant Has The Most Beautiful View In Virginia
Some restaurants pull you in with the food, but this Virginia spot gives you another reason to grab a table. Picture yourself eating beside a peaceful 24-acre lake with a mountain rising across the water. Huge dining room windows put that incredible view right in front of you while you...
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Across Virginia, 9 Old-School Hot Dog Joints Still Heap On the Chili and Slaw
Virginia has a long love affair with the hot dog, and the best proof is still sitting on counters from Roanoke to Norfolk, usually buried under chili, onions, mustard, and a pile of slaw. The places on this list are not trendy pop-ups with fancy toppings. They are counter-seat diners,...
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Chili Dogs, Slaw Dogs, And More Wait At These 8 Old-School Virginia Hot Dog Joints
Virginia takes its hot dogs seriously, and some of the best ones come from counters that have been running for decades. Chili, slaw, mustard, and onions pile onto simple buns at spots where the recipes haven’t changed in generations. From late-night diners to 1950s drive-ins, these eight places keep...
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Chris’s Coffee & Custard prepares to open new Roanoke location
ROANOKE, Va. – Chris’s Coffee & Custard is getting closer to opening its new location at 6426 Merriman Road SW, with the owners holding an open house to give the community a first look at the space. Owner Beth Woodrum said the business has been closed for more...
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Locals Fill This Cozy Roanoke Bakery For The Sticky Buns That Sell Out By Mid-Morning
Some mornings in downtown Roanoke start with a race, and the finish line is a tray of warm baked goods that empties faster than most people expect. Regulars know the drill. Show up early, join the steady line, and grab your treats before the shelves start looking bare by late morning. There is a small spot near the farmers market where the ovens run hot and the counter stays busy from the moment the doors open.
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Market on Melrose shares budget-friendly tips, recipe for game-day watch parties
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From recent food recalls to rising grocery prices, feeding a crowd on game day can quickly stretch your wallet. Angela Stanfill, Senior Vice President of Operations for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, joins 7@four to share how Market on Melrose is helping shoppers save time and money with smart pantry swaps, store deals, and a crowd-pleasing beef and bean taco dip.