The story below is excerpted from our Sept./Oct. 2014 issue. For the full list of winners, view our digital edition for FREE today!
As this magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary, we asked our loyal readers to help us salute some of the Roanoke Valley’s finest and brightest of that period. We thank those readers for their 30,000 individual votes cast online over a 1-month voting period a few weeks back. And our congratulations to the Stars and the Finalists!
1. Star Live Music Venue
- Jefferson Center
Star Finalists:
- Kirk Avenue Music Hall
- Roanoke Civic Center
- Salem Civic Center
2. Star Golf Course
- Hanging Rock
Star Finalists:
- Hidden Valley
- Roanoke Country Club
- The Water’s Edge(Smith Mountain Lake)
3. Star Country Club
- Roanoke Country Club
Star Finalists:
- Hidden Valley Country Club
- Hunting Hills Country Club
- The Waterfront
- The Water’s Edge
4. Star Fitness Club
- YMCAs
Star Finalists:
- Gold’s Gym
- Just Dance
- Planet Fitness
- Roanoke/Botetourt Athletic Centers
5. Star Fresh Flower Shop (Tie)
- Roanoke Farmers Market
- Stritesky’s Flower Shop
Star Finalists:
- Creative Occasions
- Kroger
6. Star Grocery Store
- Kroger
Star Finalists:
- Fresh Market
- Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op
- Tinnell’s
7. Star Catering Company
- Montano’s
Star Finalists:
- Blue Ridge Catering
- Center Stage Catering
- Schaal’s Catering & Events
8. Star Coffee or Tea Shop
- Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
Star Finalists:
- CUPS Coffee & Tea
- Froth
- Little Green Hive
- Sweet Donkey
9. Star Jewelry Store
- Fink’s Jewelers
Star Finalists:
- Amrhein’s Fine Jewelry
- F. Geoffrey Ltd.
- Ginger’s Jewelry
- Jewells Fine Jewelry
10. Star for Wine and/or Craft Beer
- Kroger
Star Finalists:
- Montano’s
- Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar
- Wine Gourmet
