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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.

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.

Simple Delights in Every Sip

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

Southern Spoonful: Impressive Apps

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

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.

A Little Something for Everyone

From the plentiful menu offerings to the inviting atmosphere, Treehouse Tavern strives to make all guests feel right at home.

2024 Dining Awards

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

Worth the Squeeze

Discover organic juices, smoothies and wellness bowls at Fruits & Roots in downtown Roanoke.

Our Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

Our annual foodie gift guide uncovers hidden gems that will delight your recipients.

Exploring Culture Through Cuisine

Since 1991, the Local Colors Festival has been celebrating cultural diversity through performances, displays – and food!

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Treehouse Tavern

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.
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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.
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Simple Delights in Every Sip

Sweet Donkey’s cozy ambiance and outrageously good cups of joe inspire visitors to kick back and connect.
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Southern Spoonful: Impressive Apps

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

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.
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A Little Something for Everyone

From the plentiful menu offerings to the inviting atmosphere, Treehouse Tavern strives to make all guests feel right at home.
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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!
Owner Christy Dilcher slices a banana for the fan-favorite Banana Bread Bowl.

Worth the Squeeze

Discover organic juices, smoothies and wellness bowls at Fruits & Roots in downtown Roanoke.
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Our Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

Our annual foodie gift guide uncovers hidden gems that will delight your recipients.
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Exploring Culture Through Cuisine

Since 1991, the Local Colors Festival has been celebrating cultural diversity through performances, displays – and food!
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