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Taco Fest returns this Saturday at Elmwood Park to support Huddle Up Moms
The 5th annual Taco Fest at Elmwood Park this Saturday is an opportunity to support Huddle Up Moms, the Roanoke-based nonprofit that provides a safety net for new and expectant mothers. Plus, who doesn’t like Tacos? Borne after a women’s summit one-day event, Huddle Up Moms has grown and now has a storefront support shop and diaper bank in downtown Roanoke, not to mention other programs that let’s new mothers that may also be struggling financially that they are not alone. Taco Fest this Saturday , which features a number of taco vendors and other food trucks, also includes live music all day, a kids zone and more. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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New coffee and espresso shop debuts at JBohnBishop Mercantile in Moneta
A new coffee and espresso shop has opened inside JBohnBishop Mercantile in Moneta, bringing two entrepreneurs’ visions to life in a tasty way. Margie’s Coffee Spot is owned and operated by Margaret Bryant, who previously operated the Curbside Creamery coffee truck in downtown Moneta. When the coffee truck’s owner relocated outside the area, Bryant decided to venture out on her own.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Season Is Here — and Roanoke’s Local Cafes Are Ready
Starbucks launched its annual fall drinks menu on August 25, returning the Pumpkin Spice Latte alongside a broader seasonal lineup that many treat as the unofficial start of autumn. Three beverages are new to the menu this year. The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso combines Blonde Espresso shaken with brown...
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Beloved Summers County restaurant to return
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People Drive From All Over Virginia For The Family-Style Comfort Food At This Mountain Restaurant
There are restaurants you go to because they’re convenient, and then there are restaurants you drive an hour for because someone told you the fried chicken would change your life. The Homeplace in Catawba, Virginia falls firmly into the second category, and the people who make that drive will...
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This Log-Cabin Restaurant in Wytheville, Virginia Has Served Steaks in a 1776 Building for Generations
Some buildings have been standing since before the United States even existed, and a rare few still serve dinner every day of the week. In a small Virginia town along Main Street, a restaurant runs its kitchen inside walls that were raised the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
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Crumbl Cookie opens first Roanoke location
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Cookie fans in the Roanoke Valley now have a new spot to satisfy their sweet tooth. Crumbl officially opened its first Roanoke location Friday morning, bringing the popular cookie chain to the area for the first time. The grand opening drew customers eager to check out the new location and try Crumbl’s […]
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The Restaurant Math Behind Downtown Roanoke's Quiet Comeback
Ask three business owners across three streets in downtown Roanoke what happened to their block this year, and you'll get the same undercurrent: something closed here, something else opened there, and nobody's quite sure yet which trend wins. Ask three business owners across three streets in downtown Roanoke what happened...
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Make two complete family dinners for under $15
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the back-to-school season gears up, many local families are starting to feel the pinch of rising prices on classroom supplies, clothing, and everyday essentials. But stretching your household budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing healthy, delicious meals. To help local families save, Market on...
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Undercover Diner Visits Bentley's
Sometimes the best restaurant outings are the ones you never planned. After some shopping at Mission Thrift, my mom, sister, daughter, and I realized we were hungry. Fortunately, Bentley’s on Bedford was right across Bedford Avenue, making it an easy choice. We have had consistently good experiences there, both with the food and the service, so we didn’t hesitate to walk in.
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Radford Mother Swaps Grocery Aisles for Farmers Markets After Lettuce Outbreak
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has sickened thousands of Americans this summer, with more than 200 cases recorded in Virginia alone, according to WDBJ. The wave of produce recalls has prompted many parents to reconsider where they buy food for their families. For one Radford mother, the answer has been the local farmers market.
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Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu
PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a special dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park that offers guests a first look at the new upscale menu from the Mountain Creek Dining Room, which is set to reopen in spring 2026. Fine dining at Pipestem Resort State Park.
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This Beloved Virginia Mexican Restaurant Is Giving Every Competitor In Town Serious Competition
My coworker challenged me to find better tacos than her favorite place, and I never back down from food challenges. She’d been bragging for weeks, practically daring me to prove her wrong. So I drove across Virginia on a mission, notebook ready to prove my point. The first chip...
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How This Locally-Owned Restaurant Became LEGENDARY in Mount Airy, NC
Open Tue–Wed, 11 AM–8:30 PM; Thu–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM; Sun, 11 AM–4 PM; closed Mon. 13 Bones brings big flavors, relaxed energy, and a proudly hometown spirit to the foothills of North Carolina. 🍖. Opened in 2009 by five friends with a shared dream of...