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You’ll Fall In Love With The “Cheesy Western” At This Historic Virginia Diner Open Since 1935

Falling in love usually takes time, but at Texas Inn, it can happen within the first bite of a burger. Tucked into a corner in downtown Lynchburg, this narrow little diner has been serving up its famous Cheesy Western since 1935, and if you haven’t tried one yet, prepare for a genuinely delightful surprise.

Lynchburg, VA · 2d
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The Best Steak In Virginia Is Hiding At This Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurant

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place where you least expected it, and New London Steak House in Forest, Virginia has been delivering that joy to anyone willing to make the drive. The restaurant sits on a gravel lot in a...

Forest, VA · 12d
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This Old-School Virginia Steakhouse Has Been Grilling Steaks Over Real Charcoal Since 1969

Real charcoal gives a grilled steak a smoky flavor that’s difficult to reproduce with an ordinary kitchen stove. And when a restaurant has relied on that cooking method since 1969, tradition clearly matters. This Virginia steakhouse has spent decades serving familiar American favorites, building its reputation around charcoal-grilled meats...

Forest, VA · 1d
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9 Virginia Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner So You Can Skip All The Cooking

Cranberry sorbet and pistachio puree on a ladyfinger have both appeared on a Thanksgiving menu in Virginia. They sat right next to turkey breast with the fixings, and that pairing makes me grin every time I think about it. I love that detail because it proves the holiday plate can...

Virginia · 1d
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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 3d

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7 Biscuitville Orders Virginians Line Up For

Biscuitville says its biscuits start with just three ingredients, made from scratch. There are only six stores in Virginia, but locals who know the chain already have a favorite order. Here are the Biscuitville orders Virginians line up for. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. In its 2020 report on the Madison...

Virginia · 1d

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Virginia Has 11 Thanksgiving Buffets That Make Room For One More Plate

One Thanksgiving buffet on this list lets you pile snow crab legs right next to your turkey. Another sits on the grounds of George Washington’s own estate. I love that the holiday plate can look this different from one table to the next. The spreads go far beyond the...

Virginia · 1d

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A Northern Virginia Chick-fil-A Ranks the 6th Worst in the U.S.

Chick-fil-A has a reputation for outstanding customer service. But hungry travelers have opinions about this Northern Virginia airport location. The Chick-fil-A at Dulles International Airport’s Gate D7 was recently rated the sixth worst in the country, according to web SEO company seobacklinks.com. It’s also the worst-rated in Virginia with 2.72 stars based on 128 Google reviews.

Virginia · 1d

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In Virginia, These Eight Country-Cooking Restaurants Are Still Open

Country cooking in Virginia comes with mashed potatoes, a basket of biscuits, and usually a slice of pie you did not plan on ordering. Plenty of old-school kitchens have faded away over the years, which makes the ones still serving fried chicken and green beans feel even more valuable. This...

Virginia · 17h

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

Virginia · 5d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across Virginia For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

Tucked into a quiet corner of Virginia Beach sits a restaurant that’s turning regular chicken dinners into road trip destinations. That restaurant is BoBo’s Fine Chicken, and its reputation has grown well beyond the borders of its own zip code. You’ve probably driven past dozens of restaurants that...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 3d

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Hometown Eats: Sal’s Italian Restaurant

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 20 years after their father opened the doors, his children are keeping his flavors and his memory alive. Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Roanoke County is consistently ranked as one of the best Italian spots around. We’ll show you why in this week’s Hometown Eats!

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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✨ Hometown’s Best Winners: Who made the Top 3 in all 27 categories?

Drumroll, please...the results for Hometown’s Best are in!. After weeks of voting and showing love for your favorite local spots, we’re excited to reveal the official winners of our Hometown’s Best Initiative. From tasty eats to unique shops and everything in between, these community favorites were highlighted...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Stocked Market returns to Roanoke for 38th year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market November 13 through 15 at the Berglund Center. More than 100 merchants will be on hand, offering shoppers a variety of items, including home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and gifts. This year...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Earth Fare “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive brings in 2,760 pounds of food for Feeding Southwest Virginia

Earth Fare partnered with Feeding Southwest Virginia for a “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Community members and Earth Fare shoppers dropped off shelf-stable food items at the Earth Fare location on Franklin Road SW to help nourish their neighbors. The food drive brought in 2,760 pounds of food for a local agency partner, Good Samaritan Christian Soldiers, whose pantry serves the neighbors of Roanoke City and the Town of Vinton.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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West Virginia community to lose longtime local chain grocery store after 20 years

West Virginia is becoming the latest state to join the grocery-store closure wave reshaping shopping options across the country. Cornerstone IGA will close its Daniels supermarket on November 30 after…

Raleigh County, WV · 12h

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Local grocery store announces closure after decades of serving community

DANIELS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cornerstone IGA in Daniels will permanently close on November 30, 2026, after 20 years of serving the community. The grocery store announced the upcoming closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, November 3, thanking customers and community members for their support over the past two decades. The store’s owners said the […]

Daniels, WV · 11d

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 9d

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7@four gets a taste of Soul on the Go

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Soul On The Go is a New River Valley catering company built around family, good food, and a whole lot of heart. The owners, Samuel and Shativa, are here to share how the business got started and what you can expect when you book them.

Roanoke, VA · 4d