Reviews

Our five restaurant selectors are, well, if not stars, at least brightly shining lights. One runs the city, one is its journalistic conscience, one helps define its music, one is a renaissance kind of guy and one is a newcomer/wine conoisseur. What better group for dining recommendations?

Read the full story: Dining: Semi-Celebs Pick Their Faves!.

These four restaurants are Roanoke’s elegant, venerable special-occasion dining rooms – where the attention to detail is as meticulous as every menu item is delicious.

Read the full story: Special Person, Special Occasion, Special Restaurant.

Here are links to some of the wonderful businesses that supported our Nov/Dec “Dining Awards” and “Top Attorneys” issue. We encourage you to visit their websites soon – and tell them you saw them in The Roanoker!

Read the full story: November/December Advertiser Hotlinks.

The multi-level restaurant/nightspot’s fine food is the basis of its appeal and success. The forward-looking owners continue to tinker both with the dining fare and the overall character of 202.

Read the full story: 202 Market: Ambitious, Delicious.

Find out what our food critic thought of his first encounter with Korean food.

Read the full story: Wonju Korean Restaurant.

Owners Manuel Hidalgao and Estela Gonzalez’s restaurant brings Cuban cuisine back to the Roanoke dining scene.

Read the full story: Cuban Island: A Taste of Paradiso.

Here’s a quick reference guide to some of the must-try restaurants in Vinton.

Read the full story: Marvelous Meals in Downtown Vinton.

Check out what’s cookin’ at Pacos Tacos on Williamson Road!

Read the full story: Paco’s Tacos: Authentic Mexican Fare on Williamson Rd..

Already have? Well, this tour of the best, the most fun and most affordable will set you up for some new spots or confirm your faith in a favorite.

Read the full story: Discover Sushi!.

IDK for short, I Don’t Know Restaurant & Catering in Vinton opened in February, offering buffet-style, homemade Southern staples. Here’s a quick look.

Read the full story: Comforting Cuisine in Vinton.

Grab your Mardi Gras beads and prepare to spice things up at “Roanoke’s only Cajun/Creole restaurant.”

Read the full story: The Quarter: A Taste of N’awlins Comes to Downtown Roanoke.

We take a look at downtown Roanoke’s newest local foods champion.

Read the full story: Big Pine Provisions: Locavores’ Best Friend.

Co-owners and restaurant veterans Michael Caudill and Eric DiLauro carry a vision for their restaurant that is a mix of homage to mentors, civic responsibility, gourmet food and fine service.

Read the full story: Table 50 Restaurant: Cuisine with a Purpose.

Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill is best known for its live music, but something is going right in the kitchen as well.

Read the full story: Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill.

Blue 5 offers food and music well worth coming out of hibernation for.

Read the full story: Blue 5: Come for the Food, Stay for the Show.