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540 - Spot on Kirk: Bourbon, Bubbly & Brew Interview
ROANOKE, Va. – The 2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Brew Soiree is partnering with the Spot on Kirk in Downtown Roanoke on Saturday. There will be award-winning cocktails, amazing culinary fare, and live entertainment. The event will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and tickets will be $95, which you can get here.
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10 Virginia Chili Dogs That Brought Back Serious Old-School Diner Nostalgia
Virginia has a soft spot for chili dogs, and honestly, who can blame it?. A steamed bun, a snappy hot dog, warm chili, onions, mustard, and a counter seat can turn a quick lunch into a little trip through time. From Roanoke lunch counters to beach-town fry shops and Norfolk...
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This Virginia Steakhouse Is in the Middle of Farmland, but Its Steaks Hold Their Own Against Any Big-City Chain
Location does not always determine quality. Sometimes the best meals are found in unexpected places, far from the city lights and the trendy districts. This Virginia steakhouse sits in the middle of farmland, surrounded by fields and open sky, but its steaks hold their own against any big-city chain. The beef is locally sourced, cooked with care, and served with sides that are simple and satisfying.
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Cold Cider And Warm Cider Doughnuts Await At This Mountain Orchard Near Roanoke
Somewhere in the foothills of southwest Virginia sits a working farm where families have been marking the seasons for years. Kids race between corn mazes and cow trains while parents load up on pumpkins and browse a country store stocked with honey and kettle corn. It is the kind of...
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Old Ballast Point Taproom To Become New Belgium Liquid Center
A Virginia brewery originally built during Ballast Point’s high-flying expansion years is getting a new life under New Belgium Brewing. New Belgium has announced that its new Liquid Center taproom in Daleville, Virginia, will officially open on November 6, bringing public hospitality back to the massive production facility for the first time in seven years.
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Evie’s Bistro and Bakery up for sale
ROANOKE, Va. – After decades of serving the old southwest neighborhood, Evie’s Bistro and Bakery is up for sale. Owner Evie Edman is preparing to retire, but the restaurant will continue operating until a new owner is found. 10 News spoke with some longtime customers, some of whom...
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Newport, Virginia that Locals Swear By
Newport, Virginia — a city that hums with the hush of the Blue Ridge and the laughter of neighbors who know each other by name. Here, the mountains cradle clapboard houses and winding roads, and the air is thick with the scent of honeysuckle, woodsmoke, and the promise of something simmering on a family stove. This is a place where time moves slow, where stories are told on front porches, and where every meal is a gathering — of kin, of friends, of memory and hope.
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GoMart to bring first Wienerschnitzel QSRs to West Virginia
GoMart has partnered with restaurant company Galardi Group to open Wienerschnitzel hot dog QSRs at two of its convenience stores, according to a Tuesday announcement. The restaurants will debut at GoMart locations in Kanawha City and Ghent, West Virginia, and will be co-branded with Galardi’s Tastee Freez ice cream concept, Ted Milburn, Galardi’s director of franchise development, told C-Store Dive. Both are slated to open next summer, Milburn said.
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A Fried Bologna Sandwich This Thick Waits At A Tiny Country Store In Floyd, Virginia
Tucked into a small mountain town in the Blue Ridge, there is a shop where old wooden floors, barrels of candy, and live fiddle tunes share the same room. Families of every age gather here to dance, snack, and swap stories on weekend nights. The food comes made from scratch,...
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Rivermill becomes new home for Ben’s Friends in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A Blacksburg bar is making room for a different kind of community, giving people in the hospitality industry a place to find support in sobriety. Rivermill Bar and Grill is now home to the Blacksburg chapter of Ben’s Friends, a sober support group for people working in the food and beverage […]
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7@four: Fall flavor taste test
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Fall is almost underway, and seasonal staples have already taken over grocery store and coffee shops across Southwest Virginia. From pumpkin spice to apple cider, food brands release dozens of limited-edition items each year hoping to catch shoppers’ eyes, but with so many seasonal snacks hitting shelves, it can be tough to know which items live up to the hype.
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This Tiny 10-Seat Virginia Diner Has Been Feeding Locals Since 1930
Some restaurants rely on huge dining rooms and mile-long menus, but this one wins you over with just a few counter seats, a sizzling grill, and nearly a century of stories. Open since 1930, this Virginia diner has served generations of hungry customers, including plenty who know their favorite order before they even grab a stool.
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Feast On Delicious Burgers And Breathtaking Views At This Cozy Cafe In Virginia
There’s a small brick building in Buchanan, Virginia that has absolutely no business being this good, and yet here we are. Foot of the Mountain Cafe is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with fancy restaurants in the first place. Let’s talk about...
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This Nostalgic ’50s Diner In Virginia Parks A Pink Cadillac Out Front And Serves Southern Comfort Breakfast By The Jukebox
A bright pink building sitting out in an open field along a Virginia highway has a way of making drivers hit the brakes. There is a vintage car parked out front, a working jukebox humming inside, and a menu that leans hard into Southern comfort classics served all day long.
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This Old-School Virginia Drive-In Might Just Serve The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Eat
There’s a little blue-and-white building in Fairlawn, Virginia, that doesn’t look like much from the road, but don’t let that fool you for even a second. Hank’s Drive-In is the kind of place that makes you wonder why anyone ever bothered making food complicated in the first place.
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Hometown Eats: North Star Restaurant
BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s a spot off Lee Highway in Buchanan where the parking lot is always packed and the kitchen is always sizzling. We’re stopping in this Botetourt County staple to meet the ‘Queen’ and crew at the North Star Restaurant in this week’s Hometown Eats!
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Fork in the Alley hosting ‘Jammy Buffet Block Party’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - South Roanoke is turning into an island-themed street celebration this weekend with a unique musical twist. Fork in the Alley Brick Oven Pub is hosting the Jammy Buffet Block Party Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Owner Nic Miller joins 7@four to share what...
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The 540: Celebrating Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week
ROANOKE, Va. – On Wednesday, we here at 10 News wanted to celebrate Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week by trying food from some local spots! We picked up some bites from Well Hung Vineyard, Martin’s Downtown and 202 Social House in Roanoke! Watch below. The 540 is...