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Sept/Oct 2026

Sept/Oct 2026

Pop-Up Stars

These fun food pop-ups offer a variety of delightful flavors while showcasing local products at various events throughout the region.

Jan 1, 2024
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

Southern Spoonful: Wake Up Winter with Sunny Citrus

Celebrate citrus fruit season with these bright sunny recipes!

Jan 1, 2024
By: Becky Ellis

A Mélange of Culinary Delights

A seasonal menu and cozy community are a great way to start a new year of dining, this time at Brood Restaurant and Bar.

Jan 1, 2024
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

VBR Life 2024: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Jan 1, 2024
By: RKR

Local Love on the Menu: 2024 Dining Awards & Fork-to-Table Fame

Our podcast's 12th and final episode of Season 1 is all about the food, thanks to our friends at Treehouse Tavern, Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar and Thornfield Farm. We chat about the 2024 Dining Awards, fork-to-table fanfare and so much more.

Dec 1, 2023
By: RKR

Only the Best Will Do

The River and Rail Restaurant’s varied menu, knowledgeable staff and unconventional drinks are just a few of the many reasons they won a plethora of accolades in our 2024 Dining Awards.

Nov 1, 2023
By: Sarah Riddell

Simple Delights in Every Sip

Sweet Donkey’s cozy ambiance and outrageously good cups of joe inspire visitors to kick back and connect.

Nov 1, 2023
By: Sarah Riddell

Southern Spoonful: Impressive Apps

These fancy appetizers can be made ahead, leaving you more time to prepare your fabulous holiday meal.

Nov 1, 2023
By: Becky Ellis

Top Chef & Timeless Hospitality

The talented executive chef of the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center has left quite the impression on his community, and so has the fine dining establishment where he honed his craft.