Piney River
Piney River, VA · Food & Drink
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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...
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News Release: 6th Annual Battle of the Bands Returns August 23 at Mango’s Bar & Grill
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. Get ready for an afternoon and evening of live music, friendly competition, and community fun as SML Good Neighbors presents its 6th Annual Battle of the Bands on Sunday, August 23, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mango’s Bar & Grill. The event will...
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Hometown Eats: Big Daddy’s BBQ & Sweet Shack
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) – When smoking BBQ is your destiny, there’s no getting around it. For a man in Salem, he thought he was done when he sold off his equipment before 2020, only to be called back in 2023 before opening his own shack in 2025 to share his love of Texas BBQ with the masses. We’re headed to Big Daddy’s BBQ and Sweet Shack in Salem for this week’s Hometown Eats!
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Hokie Hills Hearth: New Amish Deli Brings Traditional Flavors and Handcrafted Goods to Blacksburg, VA
Nestled in the picturesque New River Valley and framed by the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, the vibrant town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is widely celebrated for its academic energy, outdoor recreation, and welcoming Appalachian spirit. Now, local residents and regional travelers have an exceptional new destination to explore with the grand opening of Hokie Hills Amish Deli. Bringing authentic Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, slow-cured meats, and hand-crafted farmhouse provisions right to the heart of Montgomery County, this delightful specialty shop offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional craftsmanship.