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“Apache Dip” Recipe

Here's the runner up from our 2012 reader tailgate recipe contest, submitted by Emily Noack of Blacksburg, Va.

Web Exclusive: Tailgate Contest – The Winning Recipes!

In our September/October issue we invited readers to send in their favorite dishes for a tailgating recipe contest. We are pleased to present the winning dishes here!

Web Exclusive: A Roanoker’s Guide to Frozen Yogurt

Notice the recent wave of frozen yogurt shops? And it’s not a return of the TCBY fad of the ‘80s. The yogurt shop has been revamped: it’s healthier, more affordable and seems to have some staying power.

Web Exclusive: Dining Awards 2012 – Your Favorite Dishes

At the end of this year’s Readers’ Choice Dining Awards Survey we asked one final write-in question: “What restaurant serves your favorite dish, and why do you love it?” Here is a brief look at just a few of the responses we received.

Lazy Baker: Pizza Sandwich

Our "Lazy Baker" shows you how to make a simple, quick, yummy dinner!

Rail Brownies

These brownies won’t leave you with a headache the next day-unless you get a sugar hangover from eating the entire pan in one sitting, of course. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

Online Exclusive: Backstreets Fried Mushrooms

Backstreets in Blacksburg is another fine example of how important loyal patrons are to local businesses. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

Rob’s Armadillo Tails

The Quillen tailgate,is one to visit on game day. With a TV broadcasting pregame shows and not one but two gigantic grills-what more could you want? (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

Online Exclusive: West End Market’s Cutting Edge Deli’s Hokie Club

This is West End’s most popular sandwich. Choose the best deli meat you can afford and look for thick potato bread. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

West End Market’s Grilled Old Hickory Burger

This is Krista’s husband’s favorite dish - and the one that he still orders every time he visits Blacksburg. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

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Recipe Submitted by Emily Noack of Blacksburg.

“Apache Dip” Recipe

Here's the runner up from our 2012 reader tailgate recipe contest, submitted by Emily Noack of Blacksburg, Va.
Top: Pork Lettuce Wraps. Left: Apache Dip. Right: B.P.T. (Bacon, Peanut Butter & Tomato) Pockets.

Web Exclusive: Tailgate Contest – The Winning Recipes!

In our September/October issue we invited readers to send in their favorite dishes for a tailgating recipe contest. We are pleased to present the winning dishes here!
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Web Exclusive: A Roanoker’s Guide to Frozen Yogurt

Notice the recent wave of frozen yogurt shops? And it’s not a return of the TCBY fad of the ‘80s. The yogurt shop has been revamped: it’s healthier, more affordable and seems to have some staying power.
Dining Awards

Web Exclusive: Dining Awards 2012 – Your Favorite Dishes

At the end of this year’s Readers’ Choice Dining Awards Survey we asked one final write-in question: “What restaurant serves your favorite dish, and why do you love it?” Here is a brief look at just a few of the responses we received.
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Lazy Baker: Pizza Sandwich

Our "Lazy Baker" shows you how to make a simple, quick, yummy dinner!
Named in honor of the (in)famous mixed drink served at downtown Blackburg’s Top of the Stairs, Rail Brownies (above) are a perfect tailgate treat.

Rail Brownies

These brownies won’t leave you with a headache the next day-unless you get a sugar hangover from eating the entire pan in one sitting, of course. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")
A Taste of Virginia Tech

Online Exclusive: Backstreets Fried Mushrooms

Backstreets in Blacksburg is another fine example of how important loyal patrons are to local businesses. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")
Rob’s Armadillo Tails will spice up any tailgate.

Rob’s Armadillo Tails

The Quillen tailgate,is one to visit on game day. With a TV broadcasting pregame shows and not one but two gigantic grills-what more could you want? (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")
The Hokie Club from West End Market’s Cutting Edge Deli is one of our own Associate Editor (and VT alum) Jeffrey Wood's personal favorites.

Online Exclusive: West End Market’s Cutting Edge Deli’s Hokie Club

This is West End’s most popular sandwich. Choose the best deli meat you can afford and look for thick potato bread. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")
The Grilled Old Hickory Burger is a favorite at the Fighting Gobbler Sports Lounge inside Virginia Tech’s West End Market.

West End Market’s Grilled Old Hickory Burger

This is Krista’s husband’s favorite dish - and the one that he still orders every time he visits Blacksburg. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")
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