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Kenney’s On Fort Avenue In Lynchburg Is A Longtime Local Burger Counter

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the fryer running for the folks down the street. In Lynchburg, Virginia, one small counter has been feeding the same neighborhood long enough that grown adults now bring their own kids to the spot they loved as children. The menu leans on...

Lynchburg, VA · 3d
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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 · 5d
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You’ll Find Some Of The Best Burgers And Views In Virginia At This Cozy Cafe

Here is a sentence you probably didn’t expect to read today: there is a cafe in a small Virginia mountain town that serves brown butter scallops with crispy prosciutto, and you need to go there immediately. Foot of the Mountain Cafe in Buchanan, Virginia is the kind of place...

Buchanan, VA · 6d
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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d
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Through the Lamp & Post: Lynchburg cafe offers cozy escape on Main Street

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new coffee shop and bookstore is welcoming customers in downtown Lynchburg. Customers lined Main Street on Saturday for Lamp & Post’s grand opening weekend. The cafe opened in the former White Hart Cafe space, which closed in December 2025. Owner Myke Barron told...

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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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 · 5d

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Spice Titan opens Roanoke storefront after starting at farmers’ markets

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spice Titan, which began as a pandemic-era project at local farmers’ markets, has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Roanoke. On Here @ Home, Leah Rose discussed the journey of Spice Titan and the products sold at the shop. Her husband, Spice Titan founder Matt Rose,...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Hidden In Virginia

Some restaurants spend a fortune trying to manufacture a soul, and Texas Tavern in Roanoke, Virginia, didn’t spend a dime because it was born with one. That’s the kind of thing that keeps people coming back, and coming back, and coming back again. There’s a particular kind of...

Roanoke, VA · 23h

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A Hometown Hangout Gets a Second Life

At Clifford’s Bar & Grill, a little local history, a lot of community support, and an unexpected new venture are coming together on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs. Sometimes the best ideas are the ones you never planned on having. When Mike and Helen Clifford heard that one...

White Sulphur Springs, WV · 9d

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10 Virginia Old School Restaurants That Still Do Things The Delicious Way

One Virginia counter still rolls its famous waffle cones by hand, and the family behind it ties that cone story to 1904. That’s older than sliced bread, which feels like a pretty great bragging right for a dessert. Better yet, that spot has plenty of company across the state.

Virginia · 4d

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 4d

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Chili, crafts and live music on tap at Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival Saturday

The Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival returns to Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a day of chili tasting, live music, shopping and family fun to the lake. Hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will feature nine chili-cooking...

Moneta, VA · 3d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Biscuits And Gravy Worth Getting Up Early For

One Virginia breakfast spot bakes its bread and biscuits right in the front window, where passersby can watch the action. I love that detail. It turns a simple biscuit into a little sidewalk show. The state takes this dish more seriously than I expected. One kitchen tucks sausage gravy, eggs,...

Virginia · 4d

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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 11d

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Wawa offers new pit stop location for travelers in Daleville

Throughout this year, Wawa is opening nearly one hundred new storefronts across Virginia. Of those, 60 are planned for the Interstate 81 Corridor, and this morning, residents in Botetourt County gathered to celebrate the second location across the Roanoke Valley region. Kim Dowgielewicz is the Wawa Director of Store Operations,...

Daleville, VA · 4d

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The 540: Garden Variety Harvest’s New Crop Shop Brings Local Groceries to Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding affordable, locally grown groceries in a city can be difficult, but Crop Shop at Lick Run Farm provides a solution. The shop is the newest step for Garden Variety Harvests, which has been a staple on Tenth Street in Roanoke for the past five years. This September, the business opened Crop Shop, a new storefront designed to bring the farm’s produce and other regional farmers products to the neighborhood.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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If You Love Old Hot Dog Stands, These 7 Virginia Spots Have Been Grilling For Decades

Some of the best hot dogs in Virginia come from counters that opened before your grandparents were born. These spots kept their menus short, their prices friendly, and their chili recipes close to home. In this list, you will find seven stands and diners across the state, from Roanoke to...

Virginia · 5d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Homemade Breakfast At This Old-School Virginia Diner

Not every great restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and the Hillsville Diner in Hillsville, Virginia, is proof that the best ones usually don’t bother. What it does instead is paint its name in bold red letters on a white building, hang a vintage Coca-Cola sign above the door, and let the food make every argument that needs to be made.

Hillsville, VA · 6d

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10 Virginia Buffets Ranked From Worth A Visit To Absolutely Worth The Drive

A buffet in Virginia is shaped like a ship, and fresh crab legs reportedly hit the line about every 10 minutes. I can’t stop thinking about that. The surprises keep coming. One spot serves rice in five different styles. Another lets you cook your own dinner in a bubbling...

Lynchburg, VA · 13d