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Shaken & Skilled with Bartender Brittany Browning

From her unique approach to bartending to the way she inspires everyone around her, Brittany Browning is a force behind the bar.

Serving Up a Decade of Flavor

For nearly a decade, Mountain Grille has brought friends, flavors and fun to local events across Roanoke County, earning Platinum in this year’s Dining Awards.

A Recipe for Community & Success

Foot of the Mountain cafe, led by Nina and Brian Whitehead, takes top honors in Botetourt with good food, good views and good people.

A Porch for Every Palate

Rocky Mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit.

Your 2026 Dining Awards

Your 2026 Dining Awards winners can’t wait to serve up your next amazing meal.

Raising the Bar

Platinum-winning bartender Brittany Browning shows skill, creativity and heart while working one-handed.

Your 2025 Dining Awards Winners

See your winners for the best meals, chefs, staff, hidden gems and more in our record-breaking poll.

2024 Dining Awards

You shared your top picks for Best New Restaurant, Staff, menu items and more — now see your winners!

2023 Dining Awards

See our 2023 Dining Awards Reader poll results as voted on by our readers.

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2027 Dining Awards Voting FAQ

2027 Dining Awards Voting FAQ

From Print to Podcast: Shaken & Skilled with Bartender Brittany Browning

Shaken & Skilled with Bartender Brittany Browning

From her unique approach to bartending to the way she inspires everyone around her, Brittany Browning is a force behind the bar.
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Serving Up a Decade of Flavor

For nearly a decade, Mountain Grille has brought friends, flavors and fun to local events across Roanoke County, earning Platinum in this year’s Dining Awards.
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A Recipe for Community & Success

Foot of the Mountain cafe, led by Nina and Brian Whitehead, takes top honors in Botetourt with good food, good views and good people.
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A Porch for Every Palate

Rocky Mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit.
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Your 2026 Dining Awards

Your 2026 Dining Awards winners can’t wait to serve up your next amazing meal.
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Raising the Bar

Platinum-winning bartender Brittany Browning shows skill, creativity and heart while working one-handed.
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Your 2025 Dining Awards Winners

See your winners for the best meals, chefs, staff, hidden gems and more in our record-breaking poll.
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2024 Dining Awards

You shared your top picks for Best New Restaurant, Staff, menu items and more — now see your winners!
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2023 Dining Awards

See our 2023 Dining Awards Reader poll results as voted on by our readers.
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