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Danville, Virginia Mellow Mushroom: Food Review

Mellow Mushroom is finally in Danville, and I had the fun job of reviewing the food. My order was whole The Avocado, which is an avocado hoagie. It was somewhat pricey, and cost $13.25. Creamy avocado slices were layered with melted provolone cheese, crunchy lettuce, sweet onions, and mayonnaise all on toasted bread. I personally do not like tomatoes, so I requested to remove them from my hoagie.

Danville, VA · 2d
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Food Inspections: Uno Mas Records 39 Violations

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Health inspectors documented 143 violations during 24 routine food establishment inspections conducted across Lynchburg and surrounding communities from October 27 through November 2, 2026. Uno Mas, located on Fifth Street in downtown Lynchburg, accounted for 39 of the week's 143 violations — more than one-quarter of...

Lynchburg, VA · 3d
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National Coffee Chain 7 Brew set to Open in Farmville this November

Construction is underway on a new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee and beverage stand at 1800 South Main St., the former location of Huddle House. The chain’s opening raises questions about how the chain might affect the town’s existing coffee and drink businesses. According to information provided by 7...

Farmville, VA · 2d
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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Newport, Virginia that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Newport, Virginia — a city where the hush of the Blue Ridge mingles with the laughter of neighbors who know each other by name, where clapboard houses lean into winding roads, and the air is thick with honeysuckle, woodsmoke, and the promise of something simmering on a family stove. Here, time moves slow — stories are told on front porches, and every meal is a gathering of kin, of friends, of memory and hope.

Newport, VA · 1d
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Regulars Still Line Up For Chili Dogs At The Roanoke Weiner Stand Downtown

Some Roanoke families measure time in chili dogs. Kids who once sat on a parent’s lap for a hot dog with mustard, onions, and chili now bring their own kids to the same counter. The order has barely changed, and that is exactly the point. This story follows a...

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Seven Virginia Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family Since Opening Day

Some Virginia restaurants have outlasted new highways, changing towns, and countless food trends, all while staying in the same family’s hands. The seven spots on this list range from a tiny chili counter in Roanoke to a soul food kitchen in Richmond’s Jackson Ward area. A few go...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d

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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 9d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 8d