Mr. Woo and the Celestial Palace

A century ago Roanoke’s first Chinese restaurant opened, but more remarkable was the man who opened it.
Breaking Barriers

From her roots in Roanoke to becoming a trailblazer at Goldman Sachs, Nicole Pullen Ross embodies perseverance, innovation and visionary leadership in the financial industry.
Fully Loaded

The Tater Shack offers innovative, hearty comfort foods centered around loaded potatoes and fries.
Heart-Centered Healing

The oldest home in Salem now houses New Age business GLOW Healing Arts.
Treatment with Intention

Align Neurology provides personalized, integrative care for patients seeking relief from headaches.
A General Store Renaissance

Salem’s new Sycamore Station offers comfort foods, artisan goods and community events in tribute to family heritage.
Belmont Elementary

The former elementary school has a new identity in Fallon Park Elementary School.
Iconic Re-Creation: Bryce Cobbs

This issue’s iconic cover re-creation is thanks to Bryce Cobbs, an award-winning local artist portraying his love of our region through his unique perspective.
Road Trip to Roanoke

A first-time visitor to Virginia’s Blue Ridge leaves her heart in its hills.
