An American Pizzeria in Roanoke

Central communal table

Jaybird Tavern serves up crispy Chicago-style pizza, cherrywood-smoked wings and inventive snacks in a laid-back spot on Luck Avenue.

Culinary Passport to Afghanistan

A taste of Afghanistan shines on Williamson Road, where A1 Afghan Restaurant & Grocery serves up authentic dishes and heartfelt hospitality.

Roanoke’s First Auditorium

Once a bustling hub for music, speeches and gatherings—including a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt—Roanoke’s historic auditorium lives on in memories, its former site now a quiet parking lot.